Category Archives: Local News
DHS explains how vaccines will be distributed to new group
State health officials have already distributed close to 2 million doses of the vaccine, and they say they’re ready for the next step. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS M...
Mar 11, 2021
Milio’s under new ownership after group of friends buy company
MADISON, Wis. — Milio’s has announced new ownership after a group of friends and fellow sandwich lovers bought the company. A news release said the new ownership consists of Brian Ber...
Mar 11, 2021
Madison police investigate ‘targeted act of gun violence’ at Shell gas station
MADISON, Wis. — Madison police are investigating a shooting that took place outside a Shell gas station Thursday morning. Police responded to the Shell on 950 South Park St. at around 8:15 a.m. ...
Mar 11, 2021
‘This past year has been challenging and unrelenting’: State, local leaders reflect on anniversary of COVID-19 pandemic
MADISON, Wis. — One year ago, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Since then, the pandemic has changed all of our lives in ways we’ll still likely be grappling with...
Mar 11, 2021
People with a BMI of 25 or higher can soon qualify for the COVID vaccine. Here’s how to measure yours.
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced a list of 20 underlying conditions Thursday that will determine the next group of people eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine s...
Mar 11, 2021
How COVID-19 testing has evolved since pandemic was declared one year ago today
MADISON, Wis. — One year ago today, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic. Many things have changed and evolved over the past 365 days including our testing cap...
Mar 11, 2021
47K newly vaccinated in Wisconsin as 7-day positivity rate drops to 2%
MADISON, Wis. — More than 47,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered throughout Wisconsin since Wednesday, according to the state Department of Health Services. Health officials...
Mar 11, 2021
Wisconsin unemployment rate drops in January
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.8% in January from 4% in December, nearly reaching levels not seen since before the coronavirus pandemic. The Wisconsin Depa...
Mar 11, 2021
Meet the Pet of the Week: Dandy
This week’s Pet of the Week is a young terrier mix named Dandy. Our friends at the Dane County Humane Society say this sweet, energetic guy has plenty of spunk, and he’ll be your best exer...
Mar 11, 2021
Train derailment closes portion of Highway 140 in Rock County
CLINTON, Wis. — A portion of Highway 140 is closed in both directions near Clinton in Rock County due to a train derailment. The train derailed south of Clinton around 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, ac...
Mar 11, 2021
