Category Archives: Local News
WIAA releases health guidelines for winter sports, Big 8 says public health still comes first
MADISON, Wis. – On Friday, the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association released a 21-page guideline for districts hosting winter sports. The handbook primarily focuses on changes schools ...
Oct 09, 2020
State Farm agents donate $21K+ to Second Harvest Food Bank
More than 40 local State Farm agents teamed up to give the Second Harvest Food Bank more than $20,000. COPYRIGHT 2020 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAS...
Oct 09, 2020
Columbia County Sheriff’s Department starts autism awareness program
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Department is trying something new this year: starting an autism awareness program. COPYRIGHT 2020 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PU...
Oct 09, 2020
Organizations team up to ‘Stop the Spread’
It’s going to take teamwork to get through COVID-19, which is why Wisconsin doctors, hospitals and business leaders united to ask all of us for help. COPYRIGHT 2020 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS R...
Oct 09, 2020
Multiple school board members face recall efforts over decision on virtual learning
MIDDLETON, Wis. — Multiple school board members are facing recall efforts over their decision to opt for virtual learning this fall. Parents behind the efforts said they feel this is the last re...
Oct 09, 2020
Police defend arrests of slain Black teen’s family
MILWAUKEE — Police have defended the arrests of family members of a Black teen killed by a suburban Milwaukee officer, saying they were driving recklessly during a protest and refused officers&r...
Oct 09, 2020
Center for Black Excellence and Culture to strengthen community in ‘very aspirational and profound way’
MADISON, Wis. – Plans for a Black cultural center on Madison’s south side are getting closer to becoming a reality. Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced he’s putting $810,000 i...
Oct 09, 2020
Backstage with Bruno: Celebrating National Coming Out Day with a story slam
This Sunday is National Coming Out Day and the Human Rights Campaign is celebrating with a story slam. LGBTQ people from across Wisconsin will be sharing their stories through a virtual event. Michael...
Oct 09, 2020
Former Madison resident writes children’s book series
“Burgerhead and Mean Jerry Become Friends” is the title of a new series of children’s books written by a former Madison resident. Dan Madson spent 21 years as a middle school teacher...
Oct 09, 2020
Man shot on Madison’s south side, police say
MADISON, Wis. — A man entered a hospital with a gunshot wound Friday afternoon, according to Madison police. An incident report said the man was shot on the 1800 block of Fisher Street shortly b...
Oct 09, 2020
