Category Archives: Local News

53K Wisconsinites newly vaccinated against COVID-19
MADISON, Wis. — Over 50,000 Wisconsinites have gotten the COVID-19 vaccine in the past 24 hours, according to the state Department of Health Services. More than 2.1 million doses of the vaccine ...
Brandon Arbuckle Mar 18, 2021

‘I stand in solidarity with our Asian community’: Madison mayor condemns anti-Asian violence
MADISON, Wis. — Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway is calling for an end to anti-Asian harassment and violence that has risen since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement shared T...
Logan Rude Mar 18, 2021

Man killed in farming accident, Dane County authorities say
WINDSOR, Wis. — A 50-year-old man died Thursday morning following a farm accident in rural Dane County. Dane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to an EMS call at 7771 US Highway 51 just b...
Logan Rude Mar 18, 2021

Meet the Pet of the Week: Bennett
Bennett is an adult boxer mix who’s laid back and has plenty of sweetness to go around. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRIT...
Site staff Mar 18, 2021

Missing Rock County hiker’s dogs found dead, search for him now considered a recovery mission
MILTON, Wis. — Officials with the Rock County Sheriff’s Office are calling their search for a hiker who went missing Wednesday morning a recovery mission. Kevin Doyle, 66, was last seen le...
Stephanie Fryer Mar 18, 2021

Juneau Co. authorities name persons of interest in death investigation
LYNDON, Wis. — Juneau County law enforcement officials have identified two persons of interest in connection to an ongoing death investigation. Earlier this week, authorities found the bodies of...
Logan Rude Mar 18, 2021

Dane County amends social distancing, mask wearing rules for those fully vaccinated
MADISON, Wis. — Public health officials in Madison and Dane County are amending requirements when it comes to face coverings and social distancing for people who are fully vaccinated against COV...
Stephanie Fryer Mar 18, 2021

Fitchburg police investigating gas station burglary
FITCHBURG, Wis. — Police are searching for the man who reportedly broke in to a Fitchburg gas station and stole tobacco products early Thursday morning. Fitchburg police responded to the Capitol...
Logan Rude Mar 18, 2021

Wisconsin proceeds with updating unemployment call center
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers’ administration says implementing a new call center to help unemployed people 24 hours a day, seven days a week is moving ahead with the sign...
Associated Press Mar 18, 2021

Boys & Girls Club of Dane County to give away $1M worth of sporting equipment to local youth
MADISON, Wis. — A local organization is giving away $1 million worth of Under Armour sporting equipment to local kids and teens thanks to a donation from the NFL Combine. The Boys & Girls Cl...
Logan Rude Mar 18, 2021