Category Archives: Local News
Senate Majority Leader Wants Counting Of Absentee Ballots Before Election Day
The incoming Wisconsin Senate majority leader says allowing earlier counting of absentee ballots in one of his priorities as the next legislative session approaches. Republican Devin LeMahieu says he ...
Dec 18, 2020
Frontline coronavirus workers will attend Packers game
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers will honor workers who have been on the frontlines caring for coronavirus patients. The team says it will welcome about 250 health care employees, first r...
Dec 18, 2020
‘Without assistance, a lot of us aren’t going to exist’: Saving Madisn’s restaurant scene
MADISON, Wis. — Madison’s most well-known chefs aren’t just asking for help from their community – they also want our government leaders to step up. Hear part 3 of Leah Linsche...
Dec 18, 2020
‘Yet another tool’: Experts say efficacy of smartphone COVID-19 tracing app will depend on public participation
MADISON, Wis. – While the vaccine may be months away for many in the country, there’s another tool on its way that can go in the hands of everyone in Wisconsin as soon as next week. The St...
Dec 17, 2020
‘She’s living for that’: Elderly wait in anticipation as vaccination plan unrolls for Wisconsin’s long term care population
MADISON, Wis.–Veronica King at St. Mary’s Care Center in Madison has waited all year to resume playing bingo with others in the facility. Eat together. See her son, who requires profession...
Dec 17, 2020
Scammer identifies as retired Fitchburg police department member in calls to Madison therapists, police say
FITCHBURG, Wis. — Fitchburg police are investigating after several Dane County residents reported Wednesday receiving a suspicious phone call from someone identifying themselves as a member...
Dec 17, 2020
FDA approves additional doses of vaccine
SSM Health says it will be able to vaccinate more health care workers than originally thought. COPYRIGHT 2020 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRI...
Dec 17, 2020
Madison assisted living facility holds virtual sing along with seniors
An assisted living facility on Madison’s north side has found a creative way to boost morale for residents. COPYRIGHT 2020 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHE...
Dec 17, 2020
Wisconsin COVID-19 cases continue to drop while vaccinations continue to rise – what does this mean for when life can get back to normal?
MADISON, Wis. – Public Health Madison Dane County announced during a weekly press conference Thursday that for the first time in months, COVID-19 is trending in the right direction. “Cases...
Dec 17, 2020
Wisconsin AG Josh Kaul, 18 other Attorneys General file amicus brief arguing ATF has failed to regulate ghost guns
MADISON, Wis. — Nineteen Attorneys General across the United States, including Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul, are looking to change the federal government’s stance on ghost guns. Gh...
Dec 17, 2020
