Category Archives: Local News
Water use down in Madison
The pandemic and conservation efforts have led to a steady drop in Madison water use. Now at its lowest point since 1966, Eric Franke joins us with more details on what it all means. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY...
Jan 28, 2021
Dance studio faces more than $23,000 in fines for violating public health gathering order
OREGON, Wis. — A dance recital could cost a Dane County business more than $23,000 in fines. Public Health Madison and Dane County cited “A Leap Above” dance studio 119 times for vio...
Jan 28, 2021
‘We have as many people vaccinated against COVID as we’ve had test positive:’ Dane Co. officials give vaccination update
MADISON, Wis. — Dane County health officials are celebrating their progress in distributing the COVID-19 vaccine, but say they still have a long way to go. “We have as many people vaccinat...
Jan 28, 2021
SSM Health opens vaccination site in Janesville
JANESVILLE, Wis. — SSM Health is opening its COVID-19 vaccination site in Janesville. Right now, the site at Janesville East at Dean Medical Group is vaccinating people who are 75 years old and ...
Jan 28, 2021
Snow blocks furnace vent outside Madison home, leads to carbon monoxide emergency
MADISON, Wis. — A home was briefly evacuated Tuesday morning after snow covered up an outside furnace vent and led to a carbon monoxide emergency on Madison’s south side. A resident on the...
Jan 28, 2021
Blue Mounds declares snow emergency ahead of weekend snow storm
BLUE MOUNDS, Wis. — The village of Blue Mounds has declared a snow emergency that will go in effect over the weekend. A news release from Blue Mounds police said the snow emergency will sta...
Jan 28, 2021
Over 83K Wisconsinites complete COVID-19 vaccination series as 7-day positivity rate remains below 20%
MADISON, Wis. — More than 36,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were administered to Wisconsinites in the past day, according to the state Department of Health Services. Health officials said a t...
Jan 28, 2021
Wisconsin Assembly delays taking up resolution overturning mask mandate
MADISON, Wis. — Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has signaled the Assembly will delay a vote on a resolution that would overturn the public health emergency and, by extension, the mask mandate. The Th...
Jan 28, 2021
Women disproportionately impacted by unemployment
MADISON, Wis. — With the coronavirus pandemic causing continued economic chaos, recent unemployment data showed a substantial number of job losses in December. The demographic of people who lost...
Jan 28, 2021
Meet the Pet of the Week: Fluffinator
Fluffinator is a 2-year-old rabbit who’s sure to hop her way into your heart. She’s a bit shy, but after some time she’ll snuggle up with you. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIG...
Jan 28, 2021
