Category Archives: Local News

Republicans block Evers’ building budget for now
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republicans have delayed approval of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed $2.4 billion budget for state building projects, employing the same tactic they used two year...
Associated Press Mar 18, 2021

Chris and Leah take on the News 3 Now Wing Challenge
In part one of the first-ever News 3 Now Wing Challenge, Chris Stanford and Leah Linschied take on three wings that get progressively hotter. Tune in tomorrow to see them take on three wings that are ...
Site staff Mar 18, 2021

Suspect in Wisconsin grocery warehouse killings identified
OCONOMOWOC, Wis. (AP) — A law enforcement official says the man suspected of killing two co-workers at a Wisconsin grocery distribution warehouse before fatally shooting himself was a 41-year-ol...
Associated Press Mar 18, 2021

Thursday Morning Sprint
Thursday’s news headlines from News 3 Now. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.
Site staff Mar 18, 2021

In the 608: Edgerton Fire Protection District Cadet Program
EDGERTON, Wis. – There’s a volunteer fire department in the 608 with a new initiative in recruitment. As we’ve reported before, many local fire departments are having a harder time f...
Josh Spreiter Mar 18, 2021

Local leaders condemn anti-Asian hate following spa shootings in Atlanta
MADISON, Wis. – The Dane County Board of Supervisors is considering a resolution to condemn hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. The announcement comes after the spa shooti...
Site staff Mar 17, 2021

‘How incredibly quickly the world can change overnight’: Restaurant owners reflect on anniversary of being forced to close
MADISON, Wis. – Wednesday marks one year since Governor Tony Evers ordered that Wisconsin bars and restaurants shut their doors to customers at the start of the pandemic. The order, which went i...
Madalyn O'Neill Mar 17, 2021

Local Irish pubs celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
Many local Irish pubs are finding safe ways to celebrate the St. Patrick’s Day holiday during the pandemic COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED...
Site staff Mar 17, 2021

Vaccinations center opens at Lambeau Field
One of Wisconsin’s most iconic locations will become a community COVID-19 vaccine site. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRIT...
Site staff Mar 17, 2021

Multiple agencies respond to Town of Dunn barn fire
TOWN OF DUNN, Wis. — Multiple agencies have responded to a barn fire in the Town of Dunn on Wednesday evening. Dane County dispatch said it received a call for a report of a fire on the 1800 blo...
Brandon Arbuckle Mar 17, 2021