Category Archives: Local News
Task Force on Racial Disparities discusses priorities
The Speaker’s Task Force on Racial Disparities met today to discuss priorities for reform bills. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAS...
Feb 10, 2021
UW Health reports almost nonexistent flu season
As we approached the start of flu season, health officials prepared for the possibility of a “twin pandemic” with COVID-19 and influenza. UW Health has seen virtually no local flu cases th...
Feb 10, 2021
WWII Purple Heart recipient receives 2nd vaccine dose
A World War II veteran got the chance to receive his second dose of the COVID vaccine today. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITT...
Feb 10, 2021
U.S. Senior Open returns to Wisconsin in 2023
A popular senior major golf tournament is coming back to the Badger State. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTE...
Feb 10, 2021
UW System asking for 3.5% operating budget increase
UW System President Tommy Thompson is continuing to push for an increase in the UW System’s operating budget ahead of the governor’s budget address next week. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 300...
Feb 10, 2021
Wisconsin to stop using ‘phase’ terminology for vaccine
Wisconsin will stop referring to the vaccine rollout in “phases.” COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIB...
Feb 10, 2021
‘Take the Shot’ Dane County COVID vaccination campaign
A local effort is also underway to encourage vaccinations especially in communities of color. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRIT...
Feb 10, 2021
‘Rash of car thefts’ connected to crime, cold weather
MADISON, Wis. – The freezing cold weather makes it tempting to let the car warm up outside, even for a few minutes, but police are warning against that, saying it could result in more than just ...
Feb 10, 2021
Fire causes lane closures on WIS 73 near Marshall
MARSHALL, Wis. — A portion of Highway 73 near Marshall has been closed due to a fire Wednesday night. The state Department of Transportation said the incident happened at 6:39 p.m. All lanes on ...
Feb 10, 2021
UW-Madison COVID tracking app goes live
MADISON, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s app to track COVID-19 cases among the campus population went live Wednesday. “Safer Badgers” is a key part of UW’s s...
Feb 10, 2021
