Category Archives: Local News
Evers swears in Assembly Democrats in virtual ceremony
MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers is swearing in state Assembly Democrats in a virtual ceremony. Evers met with the Democratic caucus through Zoom on Monday afternoon. He swore in new members Deb ...
Dec 28, 2020
Officials respond to report of suspicious material found in vehicle near Monroe Street
MADISON, Wis. — Several streets in Madison near Vilas Park have been blocked after police received a report of suspicious material inside a vehicle Monday. Madison police told News 3 Now an acti...
Dec 28, 2020
Wisconsin begins immunizing nursing home residents and staff
NEW GLARUS, Wis.– A new group of high-risk people are getting their shot at the COVID-19 vaccine as Wisconsin begins immunizing long-term care facility residents and staff, starting with nursing...
Dec 28, 2020
Judge denies bond for man charged in Rockford bowling alley shooting
ROCKFORD, Ill. — The man accused of killing three people at a Rockford bowling alley and injuring three others was denied bond Monday afternoon. Officials said 37-year-old Duke Webb of Florida w...
Dec 28, 2020
Dane County officials conduct death investigation near Cottage Grove
TOWN OF SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. — A death investigation is underway in the town of Sun Prairie on Monday. The Dane County Sheriff’s Office said authorities have responded to the area of Piercevi...
Dec 28, 2020
Rep. Gwen Moore tests positive for COVID-19
MILWAUKEE — Rep. Gwen Moore announced she has tested positive for COVID-19. Moore said in a tweet Monday she is following guidance from her doctor and has begun to isolate from others. The repre...
Dec 28, 2020
MPD: 15-year-old mishandled handgun and shot a 17-year-old
MADISON, Wis. — Madison police said in an incident report that a 15-year-old mishandled a handgun last Thursday as it discharged, unintentionally striking a 17-year-old in the arm inside a home ...
Dec 28, 2020
Coroner’s office identifies 3 killed in shooting at Rockford bowling alley
ROCKFORD, Ill. — Officials have identified the victims killed in Saturday night’s shooting at a Rockford bowling alley, according to WIFR-TV. The Winnebago County Coroner’s Office sa...
Dec 28, 2020
82 more hospitalized with COVID-19 in Wisconsin; health officials report drop in new cases
MADISON, Wis. — Although the number of new COVID-19 cases has declined in Wisconsin, there were still dozens of hospitalizations confirmed Monday. The state Department of Health Services said 82...
Dec 28, 2020
Vaccinations begin at long-term care facilities
MADISON, Wis. — Vaccinations at long-term nursing facilities throughout the state are now underway. Gov. Tony Evers announced the Pharmacy Partnership Program for Long-Term Care‘s start on...
Dec 28, 2020
