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Couch ignited by sunlight shining through crystal ball causes estimated $250K in damage to Sauk Co. home
TOWN OF DELTON, Wis. — A crystal ball magnified sunlight shining into a Sauk County home Monday, causing a nearby couch to ignite before the fire eventually spread throughout the living room. Fi...
Logan Rude Mar 10, 2021

Wednesday Morning Sprint
Wednesday’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 THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.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 10, 2021

In the 608: Meet the “Madison Goldens”
MADISON, Wis. – There’s a group of Wisconsinites coming together to spread some joy. It’s how they’re doing it, though, that’ll sure leave you with a smile this morning. ...
Josh Spreiter Mar 10, 2021

Crash on Beltline at Fish Hatchery Road causes eastbound lane closures
MADISON, Wis. — A Beltline crash has led to lane closures in Madison on Tuesday night. The state Department of Transportation said the crash happened on Highway 12 at the on ramp from Fish Hatch...
Brandon Arbuckle Mar 09, 2021

‘We’ve earned a decent raise’: Meriter nurses push for contract changes, authorize 10-day strike notice
MADISON, Wis. – UnityPoint Health-Meriter nurses are pushing for changes in their contracts, saying if push comes to shove, they’ll give a 10-day notice for a strike. SEIU Healthcare Wisco...
Madalyn O'Neill Mar 09, 2021

Badgers fire women’s basketball head coach following elimination from Big Ten tournament
MADISON, Wis. — The Badgers have fired women’s basketball head coach Jonathan Tsipis. University of Wisconsin Athletics Director Barry Alvarez made the announcement Tuesday night. The sear...
Brandon Arbuckle Mar 09, 2021

Gov. Evers visits new community vaccination clinic in La Crosse
Gov. Evers was in La Crosse today for the opening day of the state’s second community vaccination clinic. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED,...
Site staff Mar 09, 2021

Hundreds of Sauk County educators receive vaccine
In Sauk County, hundreds of educators are getting vaccinated today. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.
Site staff Mar 09, 2021

Crash closes eastbound lanes of West Main Street in Sun Prairie; public asked to avoid area
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. — Sun Prairie police have asked the public to avoid a portion of West Main Street due to a crash Tuesday night. Officials sent out an alert on the incident shortly after 7:30 p...
Brandon Arbuckle Mar 09, 2021

Celebrating Women in Construction Week
The City of Madison is continuing to showcase women during Women in Construction Week. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR ...
Site staff Mar 09, 2021