Category Archives: Local News

WEC reminds those voting with absentee ballot to make plan to return it
The Wisconsin Elections Commission is reminding anyone who has an absentee ballot to make a plan to return it. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, ...
Site staff Feb 08, 2021

How do ‘ice quakes’ happen?
As the bitter cold weather continues, you may hear some strange noises outside, like a loud bang. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, RE...
Site staff Feb 08, 2021

One truck driver killed, another fighting for life after jackknife crash in Dodge Co.
FOX LAKE, Wis. — The Dodge County Sheriff’s Department says one truck driver is dead and another is fighting life-threatening injuries after a crash Monday morning. The sheriff’s off...
Jaymes Langrehr Feb 08, 2021

Gov. Evers wants to legalize marijuana in Wisconsin. Local law enforcement agencies say they’ll adapt if approved
JANESVILLE, Wis.– Wisconsin wouldn’t be the first state legalize marijuana, but there would certainly be a learning curve for police. One chief we spoke with today sees benefits and challe...
Gabriella Bachara Feb 08, 2021

Medical examiner identifies man killed in Janesville workplace accident
JANESVILLE, Wis. — The Rock County Medical Examiner’s Office is identifying a man who died in a workplace accident last week in Janesville. 44-year-old Robert A. Dye, Jr. died from the inj...
Jaymes Langrehr Feb 08, 2021

$1.5 million cash bond set for Fox River Mall shooting suspect
APPLETON, Wis. — The teen suspected of a fatal shooting at Fox River Mall made his initial court appearance Monday. Dezman Ellis, 17, has been charged with first-degree intentional homicide on s...
Site staff Feb 08, 2021

Woman knocked down during robbery outside Madison grocery store, police say
MADISON, Wis. — A 62-year-old woman was pushed to the ground during a robbery outside a Madison grocery store Monday morning, police said. The woman was in the parking lot of the Hy-Vee on...
Stephanie Fryer Feb 08, 2021

Fitchburg homicide suspect in court, judge denies lower bond
The lawyer for the 16-year-old boy accused of killing a Fitchburg teenager is asking for the judge to lower his bail. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBL...
Site staff Feb 08, 2021

In the 608
In the 608 Local News Low turnout expected in Wisconsin primary next weekPolice de-escalate mental health situation on Madison's south sideNumerous vehicles in Madison stolen while warming up, police ...
Jaymes Langrehr Feb 08, 2021

Low turnout expected in Wisconsin primary next week
MADISON, Wis. — Turnout is expected to be low in Wisconsin’s spring election primary next week, where there’s one low-profile state race on the ballot in addition to more than 100 lo...
Associated Press Feb 08, 2021