Category Archives: Local News
Finding Your Purpose
Feeling bored, anxious, irritable and having problems putting on a happy face these days? And do you feel bad complaining when so many people are sick right now with COVID-19? Research suggests that j...
Jan 27, 2021
DHS continues vaccine rollout
As the vaccine rollout continues here in Wisconsin, we’re hearing more questions from people about when they’ll be able to get their shot. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERV...
Jan 27, 2021
Mercyhealth went against state, local policy by vaccinating teachers without approval
JANESVILLE, Wis. – Healthcare system Mercyhealth went against state and local guidelines to vaccinate teachers from multiple Rock County School Districts, according to Rock County Public Health....
Jan 27, 2021
‘We finally have a partner at the federal level:’ Madison mayor reacts to Biden orders on climate
MADISON, Wis. — Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway is applauding a series of executive orders signed by President Joe Biden Wednesday aimed at addressing climate change. The orders established a ...
Jan 27, 2021
Dos and Don’ts of getting a vaccine: What to do before and after you’re protected
MADISON, Wis. – Whether it’s nearly your turn to get the vaccine or you’ve got some time to wait, health officials ask you keep a few things in mind. DO get your second dose If you&r...
Jan 27, 2021
Rock County announces temporary warming shelter
JANESVILLE, Wis. — A temporary overnight shelter site has been activated in Rock County through Friday morning. The Rock County Emergency Operations Center made the announcement in a press relea...
Jan 27, 2021
‘The screens all look extremely outdated, because they are’: DWD pushes to update Wisconsin’s unemployment system
MADISON, Wis. — The state Department of Workforce Development is once again highlighting the need to update the agency’s outdated computer system in order to better meet the needs of Wisco...
Jan 27, 2021
Madison Police begin receiving COVID-19 vaccinations
MADISON, Wis. — The Madison Police Department is getting their first round of COVID-19 vaccinations as first responders are included in the next phase of the vaccine rollout. Over the course of ...
Jan 27, 2021
One person killed in car vs. dump truck crash, Sauk Co. officials say
DELLONA, Wis. — One person died Wednesday morning following a two-vehicle crash in rural Sauk County. First responders were called to the intersection of County Road P and Coon Bluff Road shortl...
Jan 27, 2021
7-day COVID-19 positivity rate drops below 20% in Wisconsin; nearly 390K vaccine doses administered
MADISON, Wis. — The positive percentage of new COVID-19 tests has fallen below 20%, according to the state Department of Health Services. As of Wednesday afternoon, the seven-day positivity rate...
Jan 27, 2021
