Category Archives: Local News

Mercyhealth cancels 650 vaccination appointments, while DHS says providers can’t assume they’ll get doses
JANESVILLE, Wis. – Mercyhealth in Janesville says it was forced to cancel 650 first round vaccination appointments after the state returned 0 of 2,000 requested weekly doses. During a state DHS ...
Adam Duxter Feb 11, 2021

Dr. Zorba answers your medical questions
Dr. Zorba Paster joins Live at Four to answer your coronavirus and medical questions. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR R...
Site staff Feb 11, 2021

CDC updates mask guidance as pandemic continues
The CDC is now updating their guidance on what kind of mask you should wear. Dr. Zorba joins us now with a look at those new guidelines. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATER...
Site staff Feb 11, 2021

Madison Magazine helping local businesses with Virtual Restaurant Week
Southern Wisconsin has been no stranger to restaurants struggling during the pandemic. Madison Magazine is trying to help those restaurants this month with a new twist on their annual Restaurant Week....
Site staff Feb 11, 2021

13% of Dane County has had first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Nearly 14% of Dane County’s more than a half million residents have received at least one dose of the COVID vaccine. That’s according to new data from public health officials. COPYRIGHT 20...
Site staff Feb 11, 2021

Gov. Evers declares energy emergency to improve petroleum, propane deliveries during harsh winter
MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers has declared an energy emergency in response to the below-average temperatures and snow storms limiting the amount of petroleum and propane products being deliver...
Brandon Arbuckle Feb 11, 2021

Reedsburg man faces 3rd OWI charge after striking mailboxes, police say
REEDSBURG, Wis. — A Reedsburg man was arrested following a hit-and-run accident Wednesday afternoon. Police were sent to the 600 block of Clark Street shortly after 4 p.m. for a report of a vehi...
Brandon Arbuckle Feb 11, 2021

MPD: Street racer crashes into man’s vehicle after driving nearly 100 mph on East Washington Avenue
MADISON, Wis. — Police are investigating after a man’s vehicle was struck by a stolen car on East Washington Avenue following a high-speed street race. According to an incident report, the...
Logan Rude Feb 11, 2021

Number of Wisconsinites fully vaccinated against COVID-19 approaches 200K
MADISON, Wis. — More than 30,000 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 860,389 ...
Brandon Arbuckle Feb 11, 2021

Reedsburg teen accused of setting house on fire, arrested in Madison
REEDSBURG, Wis. — The Sauk County Sheriff’s Office said a 17-year-old boy was arrested in another county following a house fire in Reedsburg. Emergency crews were notified about the fire W...
Stephanie Fryer Feb 11, 2021