Category Archives: Local News

Darlington elementary, middle schools temporarily switch to virtual learning following positive COVID-19 cases
DARLINGTON, Wis. — Darlington Elementary and Middle School will switch to virtual learning on Monday after two more people in the district tested positive for COVID-19. The Lafayette Count...
Stephanie Fryer Sep 24, 2020

Protests peaceful in Wisconsin over Breonna Taylor’s death
MILWAUKEE — Demonstrations in Wisconsin over a grand jury’s decision not to indict Louisville, Kentucky police officers in Breonna Taylor’s death were relatively peaceful with protes...
Associated Press Sep 24, 2020

Driver killed in interstate crash in Dane County
MADISON, Wis. — One person is dead following a crash on I-39/90 near Madison, according to a release from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. The crash happened around 6:30 a.m. on the i...
Stephanie Fryer Sep 24, 2020

Madison police investigating potential shots fired incident on city’s south side
MADISON, Wis. — Madison police are investigating a potential shots fired incident in a residential part of the city’s south side. In a release, the department said several people called at...
Ariana Baldassano Sep 24, 2020

Interstate ramp reopens in Dane County following crash between semis
DANE COUNTY, Wis. — One person was injured following a crash involving two semis in Dane County, according to the Wisconsin State Patrol. Wisconsin State Patrol said the crash happened at 3 a.m....
Ariana Baldassano Sep 24, 2020

Science To Street Art paints new mural in Madison
A new mural is in the works in Madison to teach students and the community more about the natural world. COPYRIGHT 2020 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADC...
Site staff Sep 23, 2020

MPD responds to shots fired report on east side
MADISON, Wis. — Madison police responded to a shots fired report on the city’s east side Wednesday. Police were sent to the 4300 block of Camden Road at about 5:15 p.m. for a report of sev...
Brandon Arbuckle Sep 23, 2020

Milwaukee man arrested after 2-year-old son shoots self in head with stolen gun
MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — A 29-year-old Milwaukee man is facing charges after investigators say his 2-year-old child found a gun and shot himself in the head. As of Sept. 23, the child remains in criti...
CNN Sep 23, 2020

Memorial for Breonna Taylor held outside Wisconsin State Capitol
MADISON, Wis. — Demonstrators have gathered in downtown Madison to attend a memorial for Breonna Taylor on Wednesday night. Dozens are in attendance outside the steps of the Wisconsin State Capi...
Site staff Sep 23, 2020

Protesters shut down interstate in Milwaukee following outcome of Breonna Taylor case
MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — Protesters marched onto I-94 Wednesday night, following the news that no officers were directly charged for shooting and killing Breonna Taylor in Louisville, Kentucky. Accord...
CNN Sep 23, 2020