Category Archives: Local News
Bars, restaurants left out in the cold forced to find new options
MADISON, Wis.– Restaurant patios popped up all across the city this summer, but soon business owners will be forced to find new options to survive the colder months. Current COVID-19 restriction...
Oct 26, 2020
UW-Madison to continue furloughs, avoid ‘dramatic cuts’
MADISON, Wis. — Furloughs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison will continue for the first six months of 2021 to offset losses caused by the coronavirus pandemic. But Chancellor Rebecca Blank ...
Oct 26, 2020
Joe Biden to return to Wisconsin on Friday
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden will be making a campaign stop in Wisconsin on Friday. Deputy Wisconsin Communications Director Sean Higgins confirmed the visit with News 3 Now. An exact loc...
Oct 26, 2020
Wisconsin surpasses 200K confirmed cases of COVID-19; 7-day positivity rate remains above 25%
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin has officially surpassed a lifetime total of 200,000 coronavirus cases Monday, according to state and county health officials. More than seven months passed before the ...
Oct 26, 2020
Police seize loaded handgun with extended magazine; man crashes stolen vehicle into ditch
MADISON, Wis. — Madison police recovered a loaded Glock 19 handgun equipped with an extended magazine Friday shortly before the driver of a stolen vehicle fled from officers. Police said a conce...
Oct 26, 2020
Police arrest 2 teens who allegedly tried breaking into Bassett Food Mart
MADISON, Wis. — Police arrested two teens early Sunday morning following an attempted burglary at the Bassett Food Mart. A witness in the area called 911 after they saw the teens break out a win...
Oct 26, 2020
Police arrest woman who pointed gun at man who allegedly damaged her vehicle
MADISON, Wis. — Police arrested a woman Sunday morning after a Morraine View Drive resident reportedly saw the woman pointing a handgun at a man in a nearby parking lot. The man who reported the...
Oct 26, 2020
DNR wants to raise mining fees, require more detailed plans
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin environmental officials want to dramatically increase regulatory costs for mining in the state. The Department of Natural Resources is developing new administrative rul...
Oct 26, 2020
Woman arrested following cellphone theft at West Towne Mall, 3 men involved in theft still on the loose
MADISON, Wis. — Two people were hospitalized Saturday night after suffering injuries while trying to stop four thieves who stole multiple phones from a cellphone kiosk at West Towne Mall. Accord...
Oct 26, 2020
Suspect Runs Over Dubuque Police Officer’s Foot
Authorities say a man drove over the foot of a police officer during a disturbance Saturday in Dubuque. 22 year old Saveion Williams was arrested Saturday in the area on charges of assault with a dang...
Oct 26, 2020
