Category Archives: Local News
Ho-Chunk Nation made thousands of vaccine doses available to general public after tribal members were hesitant to get the shot
MADISON, Wis. — Although the opportunity just became widely known recently, Ho-Chunk Nation Department of Health has been making its vaccine allotment available to the general public all month. ...
Mar 29, 2021
Henry Vilas Children’s Zoo reopens for first time in more than a year
MADISON, Wis. — Kids can visit the Children’s Zoo at Henry Vilas Zoo again for the first time in more than a year. The Children’s Zoo section and the Lake Wingra entrance reopened Mo...
Mar 29, 2021
With 1 million people fully immunized for COVID-19, when will Wisconsin get to herd immunity?
MADISON, Wis. — While Wisconsin has now seen more than one million people be fully vaccinated from COVID-19, local doctors say there’s still a long way to go before we approach herd immuni...
Mar 29, 2021
Shaka Smart talks family, philosophy during first press conference as Marquette’s head basketball coach
MILWAUKEE — It’s official: Shaka Smart is leaving his Longhorns in Texas and returning home to lead the Golden Eagles. Smart took the court in Milwaukee for the first time today, as Marque...
Mar 29, 2021
Celebrating Tony Wise, founder of the ‘birkie’
As part of its 175th anniversary, the Wisconsin Historical Society is celebrating Wisconsin visionaries, change makers and story tellers. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATE...
Mar 29, 2021
Supply continues to hold vaccinators back as the state reaches another milestone
MADISON, Wis.– COVID-19 vaccinations are happening faster than many first thought, but it still doesn’t feel fast enough for some. “We’re really crossing thresholds,” Mat...
Mar 29, 2021
MPD investigates attempted armed robbery after cab driver held at knifepoint
MADISON, Wis. — A Madison cab driver was nearly robbed after the end of a ride late Sunday night, officials said. According to Madison police spokesperson Tyler Grigg. the incident happened on t...
Mar 29, 2021
Undocumented immigrants qualify for rent relief, but Wisconsin sends mixed signals
By Vanessa SwalesWisconsin Watch Some regional nonprofits administering Gov. Tony Evers’ $322 million emergency rental assistance program may be unintentionally discouraging non-U.S. citizens fr...
Mar 29, 2021
Dane Co. extends emergency food program with Second Harvest Food Bank through July 2022
MADISON, Wis. — Dane County leaders announced Monday that the county’s emergency food partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank has been extended through July 2022. The county’s Farm...
Mar 29, 2021
Wisconsin’s 7-day positivity rate stays under 3% as 1.7M residents receive at least 1 dose of COVID vaccine
MADISON, Wis. — The positive percentage of new COVID-19 tests in Wisconsin remains below 3% as vaccination rates continue to climb. According to the state Department of Health Services, the seve...
Mar 29, 2021
