Category Archives: Local News
Nearly 35K newly vaccinated in Wisconsin as 7-day positivity rate remains below 3% for second straight week
MADISON, Wis. — Nearly 35,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were administered to Wisconsinites in the past day, according to the state Department of Health Services. A total of 1,507,834 doses h...
Mar 03, 2021
UW-Madison hosting Mental Health & Wellbeing Summit
MADISON, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin-Madison will offer a series of workshops focused on mental and physical health next week at the Mental Health & Wellbeing Summit. According to a n...
Mar 03, 2021
The Big Share raises nearly $700K for local non-profits
MADISON, Wis. — The Big Share, an annual fundraiser for numerous local nonprofits, has raised nearly $700,000 for local nonprofits as of Wednesday afternoon. The seventh annual fundraiser featur...
Mar 03, 2021
Judge orders $2 million bond for man accused in Columbia Co. home invasion, homicide
PORTAGE, Wis. — The man accused in an allegedly random home invasion and homicide will remain in Columbia Co. jail on a $2 million cash bond. Jason Kijewski of West Allis is being charged with f...
Mar 03, 2021
Some Dane Co. parks closed in coming weeks due to frost, prescribed burns
MADISON, Wis. — Some Dane County parks could be closed over the next few weeks due to frost. According to a news release, Dane County staff will be monitoring park facilities as warmer temperatu...
Mar 03, 2021
MMSD survey results show 62% of 4k-2nd grade students will return to in-person learning this month
MADISON, Wis. — Nearly 4,000 4K through 2nd grade students will return to in-person learning in the Madison Metropolitan School District this month, according to newly released survey results. A...
Mar 03, 2021
Evers floats allowing K-12 schools to open before Sept. 1
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Allowing schools to open earlier and bolstering their summer school offerings are both being floated by Gov. Tony Evers as ways to help students catch up after a year of vir...
Mar 03, 2021
Angie Horkan shares recipes perfect for St. Patrick’s Day
Angie Horkan with the Wisconsin Beef Council joins News 3 Now at Noon to share the perfect corned beef recipes for St. Patrick’s Day. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MA...
Mar 03, 2021
Madison BCycle reopening March 15
MADISON, Wis. — Madison BCycle is returning to the Isthmus later this month. The rideshare electric bike program will reopen for its 11th year on March 15. According to a news release, Madison B...
Mar 03, 2021
West Allis man formally charged with intentional homicide, burglary in Columbia County fatal shooting
PORTAGE, Wis. — A West Allis man has been formally charged with intentional homicide and burglary nearly 18 months after a fatal shooting in Columbia County. An initial hearing is scheduled Wedn...
Mar 03, 2021
