Category Archives: Local News

Shailene Woodley confirms engagement to Aaron Rodgers in interview
GREEN BAY, Wis. — It’s official: Aaron Rodgers and Shailene Woodley are engaged. The “Big Little Lies” actor announced the news on Monday night’s episode of The Tonight S...
Brandon Arbuckle Feb 22, 2021

SPASD offers updates on response after racially-insensitive slavery assignment, says investigation is ongoing
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. – Leaders and board members of the Sun Prairie Area School District are asking the community for their forgiveness and trust following a racially-insensitive assignment. At the...
Madalyn O'Neill Feb 22, 2021

‘Rural districts couldn’t compete:’ Wisconsin’s schools after a decade of Act 10
FRIENDSHIP, Wis. — When the legislation that would later become known as Act 10 first began to engulf Wisconsin in one of its bitterest political battles, Adams-Friendship school district admini...
Naomi Kowles Feb 22, 2021

Walworth County wildlife facility seeks donations after barn roof collapses
SHARON, Wis. — No animals were seriously injured after a barn roof collapsed at a Walworth County wildlife facility Monday. The incident happened at the Valley Of the Kings Sanctuary And Retreat...
Brandon Arbuckle Feb 22, 2021

Elver Park trails open to Birkie skiers
MADISON, Wis. — A virtual version of the State’s largest nordic ski race is happening this week and Elver Park is open for skiers to participate. The American Birkebeiner happens annually ...
Shelby Evans Feb 22, 2021

Kealy’s Kafe in Janesville to permanently close
JANESVILLE, Wis. — A Janesville restaurant will be permanently closing its doors after struggles faced during the pandemic. Kealy’s Kafe will close at 2 p.m. Friday, according to a Faceboo...
Brandon Arbuckle Feb 22, 2021

Police investigate weapons violation on East Washington Avenue
MADISON, Wis. — Madison police are investigating a weapons violation that took place Monday evening. Police were sent to the 3900 block of East Washington Avenue just before 5:10 p.m., according...
Site staff Feb 22, 2021

600,000 more Wisconsinites could become eligible for a vaccine next week. But there are still a lot of people eligible now who haven’t gotten a shot.
MADISON, Wis. — Monday marks one week until the next big group of Wisconsinites could become eligible for a vaccine. That group includes teachers and child care workers first, then some public f...
Amanda Quintana Feb 22, 2021

Stoughton Opera House celebrates 120 years
A Stoughton staple is celebrating its 120th anniversary. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.
Site staff Feb 22, 2021

Non-health system vaccination options
In an effort to get the vaccine to as many eligible patients as possible, UW Health is encouraging its patients to get the shot wherever there are available appointments. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 300...
Site staff Feb 22, 2021