Category Archives: Local News

Which Wisconsin legislators changed their objection vote after Capitol mob attack
Congress has officially recognized Joe Biden as the next president with the counting of Electoral College votes that took place overnight after a mob of rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol and took over ...
Leah Linscheid Jan 07, 2021

Fire at Town of Burke auto shop causes $150,000 in damage
TOWN OF BURKE, Wis. — A fire at Simply Automotive has caused an estimated $150,000 in damage. The Dane County Sheriff’s Deputies responded just before 1:30 Thursday morning. When deputies ...
Ariana Baldassano Jan 07, 2021

Pro-Trump supporters protest in Madison
Madison joined capital cities across the nation in protests today. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.
Site staff Jan 06, 2021

UW Health encourages convalescent plasma donations for COVID-19 treatment
While COVID-19 vaccines have been approved and limited vaccinations have begun, it will be several months before vaccines are widely available. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THI...
Site staff Jan 06, 2021

‘The first step in solving any problem is admitting you have one’: Sen. Johnson shares statement regarding Arizona election results
MADISON, Wis. — Sen. Ron Johnson released a statement Wednesday night which included the speech he planned to use regarding his concerns over the presidential election results in Arizona. Johnso...
Brandon Arbuckle Jan 06, 2021

Madison VA hospital begins administering COVID-19 vaccine to patients
MADISON, Wis. –The William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison is now vaccinating veterans at high risk of severe illness from COVID-19. Emanuel Voeltz, 81, was first in line. The...
Site staff Jan 06, 2021

Wisconsin’s 7-day positivity rate at 32%, 175 more hospitalized with COVID-19
MADISON, Wis. — The positive percentage of new COVID-19 tests remained above 30% on Wednesday, according to the state Department of Health Services. The seven-day positivity rate for new tests b...
Brandon Arbuckle Jan 06, 2021

‘This is a thank you note’: Janesville Police share letter of gratitude from man who used 2019 arrest to turn life around
JANESVILLE, Wis. – The Janesville Police Department shared a message of gratitude on its social media platforms Wednesday morning. The post, which was derived from a letter shared with the depar...
Adam Duxter Jan 06, 2021

Activists seek laws after officer cleared in Blake shooting
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — Activists for racial justice are demanding new laws after a Wisconsin prosecutor decided not to bring charges against the officer who shot Jacob Blake. They say it’ll ...
Associated Press Jan 06, 2021

Lake Geneva Ice Castles to open Jan 15
LAKE GENEVA, Wis. – The Ice Castles at Lake Geneva are to open to the public on Jan 15, according to a release. Due to Coronavirus protocols, tickets must be purchased online ahead of time, acco...
Adam Duxter Jan 06, 2021