Category Archives: Local News

Suspect attempts to rob man at gunpoint outside Walgreens, police say
MADISON, Wis. — Madison police have released surveillance photos of a man who officials said tried to rob someone outside a Walgreens on Tuesday evening. Police responded to an armed robbery at ...
Brandon Arbuckle Mar 16, 2021

Bipartisan bill to prevent backlog of sexual assault kits clears Wisconsin senate
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin lawmakers are once again trying to pass proposals that would codify the processing of sexual assault kits into law, preventing another backlog of kits and helping ensur...
Naomi Kowles Mar 16, 2021

SSM Health holds on-site vaccine clinic for educators in Whitewater
SSM Health is continuing its COVID vaccine outreach efforts with an on-site clinic for teachers and staff in Whitewater. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE P...
Site staff Mar 16, 2021

Wisconsin Republicans vote to honor Rush Limbaugh, reject Black History Month efforts
Wisconsin Senate Republicans voted 18-12 to pass a resolution honoring Rush Limbaugh, the divisive conservative commentator and radio host who died February 17. Two Republicans, Sen. Dale Kooyenga and...
Naomi Kowles Mar 16, 2021

Wisconsin Republican lawmakers push for Rush Limbaugh resolution
It’s a busy day of cleaning up unfinished business and passing new bills at our State Capitol. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST,...
Site staff Mar 16, 2021

UW Health expert provides update on child vaccine trials
About a quarter of Wisconsinites have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccines have not been approved for kids under the age of 16. That’s about 20% of the state’s popula...
Site staff Mar 16, 2021

Wisconsin native wins Grammy award
Sarah Brailey is the artistic director of the Handle Aria Competition here in Madison as well as the organization’s “Just Bach” and “Grace Presents.” COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CH...
Site staff Mar 16, 2021

Rock County man arrested on 18 counts of child pornography possession
FULTON, Wis. — A Rock County man has been accused of possessing child pornography following an investigation Tuesday. According to a news release, detectives from the Rock County Sheriff’s...
Brandon Arbuckle Mar 16, 2021

Wisconsin judge arrested, suspected of possessing child porn
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Authorities say a Wisconsin judge has been arrested on tentative charges of possession of child pornography. The state Department of Justice said in a release that Milwaukee Cou...
Associated Press Mar 16, 2021

UW Health recommends wearing a mask even after receiving a COVID-19 vaccination
MADISON, Wis. — UW Health is reminding Wisconsin residents to continue wearing face coverings even after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control recently announced that tho...
Stephanie Fryer Mar 16, 2021