Category Archives: Local News

Authorities identify person killed in Janesville house fire
JANESVILLE, Wis. — Authorities have identified the person killed during a house fire in Janesville early Monday morning. The victim has been identified as 58-year-old Steven J. Stephenson. Steph...
Stephanie Fryer Nov 12, 2020

Gov. Evers, DATCP to give $10 million to help those experiencing food insecurity
MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is giving an additional $10 million to two of Wisconsin’s largest hunger relief ...
Maija Inveiss Nov 12, 2020

UW-Madison officials share concerns about students traveling for Thanksgiving
MADISON,Wis. — Thanksgiving break has traditionally been a time to spend with family and friends, to prepare for finals and the end of the fall semester. This year will be different due to Covid...
Taylor Lasenby Nov 12, 2020

‘Donate your spare change or spare time’: Local Salvation Army in need of more bell-ringers, donors as need for services triples
MADISON, Wis.– The Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle Campaign has been a holiday staple for nearly 130 years. Bell-ringing season begins Friday, Nov. 13, and this year, your support is ev...
Christina Lorey Nov 12, 2020

How to celebrate Thanksgiving safely this year
MADISON, Wis. – With exactly two weeks until Thanksgiving, the pandemic is changing what the holiday will look like this year and how families will celebrate. UW Health Dr. Jeff Pothof tells New...
Josh Spreiter Nov 12, 2020

Dane County students, parents rally for winter sports
The pandemic has put a lot of things on hold this year, including school sports. COPYRIGHT 2020 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDIST...
Site staff Nov 11, 2020

Packers’ Rodgers sees double standards in COVID-19 policy
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he sees double standards in the safety protocols the NFL has instituted as it tries to complete a season amid the coronavirus p...
Associated Press Nov 11, 2020

DNR investigating Vernon County manure spill
MADISON, Wis. — The state Department of Natural Resources is investigating a manure spill in Vernon County. DNR officials said Wednesday that 3,000 gallons of manure that Mlsna East Town Dairy a...
Associated Press Nov 11, 2020

2 dogs killed in north side house fire
MADISON, Wis. — A house fire on Madison’s north side caused significant damage Wednesday afternoon. An incident report from the Madison Fire Department said several callers reported seeing...
Brandon Arbuckle Nov 11, 2020

‘The flag needs to be flying’: Family raises money to restore memorial honoring service men, women
HOLLANDLE, Wis. – A family is raising money to restore a memorial on their property to its former glory. It’s easy to see why Justin Gruenenfelder and his wife bought property to farm in H...
Madalyn O'Neill Nov 11, 2020