Category Archives: Local News

Sen. Fred Risser announces retirement from Wisconsin Legislature
MADISON, Wis. — State Sen. Fred A. Risser (D-Madison) announced his retirement from the Wisconsin Legislature on Tuesday morning, bringing his 64 years in state politics to an end. According to ...
Logan Rude Dec 29, 2020

500 vaccine doses discarded at clinic due to ‘human error’
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Clinicians had to discard about 500 doses of the Moderna vaccine after vials were kept unrefrigerated for too long at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. Advocate Aurora Health of...
Associated Press Dec 29, 2020

Tuesday Morning Sprint
Tuesday’s news headlines from News 3 Now This Morning. COPYRIGHT 2020 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.
Site staff Dec 29, 2020

Wisconsin’s nonvoters could be a powerful bloc — but barriers, disillusionment stand in the way
By Nora Eckert Wisconsin Watch This article is made possible through Votebeat, a nonpartisan reporting project covering local election integrity and voting access. When Angela Lang reflects on the tho...
Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism Dec 28, 2020

Madison man accused of killing sister to stand trial
MADISON, Wis. — The Madison man accused of killing his sister on Christmas Eve last year was told to stand trial. According to court records, a preliminary hearing for 57-year-old Joseph Green w...
Site staff Dec 28, 2020

LIST: Municipalities declare snow emergencies
Municipalities throughout Dane County have begun to declare snow emergencies in response to a winter storm that’s expected to bring snowfall to southern Wisconsin. The following municipalities h...
Site staff Dec 28, 2020

‘They’re helping us to survive’: Outdoor igloos helping restaurants stay afloat through pandemic
MADISON, Wis. — Surviving the pandemic has been a struggle for many restaurants this year. As we approach colder winter months, many are finding new and creative ways to keep business going. Kar...
Jamie Perez Dec 28, 2020

Snow storm and New Year’s travel warnings
Police are worried about two challenges on the roads this week: a lot of snow and the risk for drunk drivers on New Year’s Eve. COPYRIGHT 2020 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL...
Site staff Dec 28, 2020

Uncertainty about post-Christmas COVID spread
As we get ready to start the new year, health officials are urging people to continue to stay home and take precautions to slow the spread of COVID. COPYRIGHT 2020 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
Site staff Dec 28, 2020

With more snow on the way street crews ready plows, urge drivers to slow down
MADISON, Wis. — The snow Wisconsin got Sunday isn’t helping the preparation for the potential storm Tuesday. Roads were still a little wet Monday evening from all the moisture in the snow ...
Amy Reid Dec 28, 2020