Category Archives: Local News
In the 608: Close out the year with these family-friendly events
MADISON, Wis. — As 2022 comes to a close, there are plenty of things to do with the family during the last weekend of the year. Here’s a look at a handful of some of the events happening a...
Dec 30, 2022
‘This place has really been like a family to me’: Beloit fire captain retires after 30 years
BELOIT, Wis. — Even as he packed up his bedroom at Beloit Fire headquarters, the reality of Captain Mike Rosario’s last night on the job Thursday, for him hadn’t quite sunk in just y...
Dec 29, 2022
‘It’s beyond what we expected:’ Local food pantries seeing heightened demand
MADISON, Wis — Food pantries across the state are experiencing heightened demand, with some returning to levels similar to those at the height of the pandemic, Second Harvest Foodbank CEO Michel...
Dec 29, 2022
Madison Fire Department sees dozens of calls of burst pipes, water leaks in recent days amid wild winter weather
MADISON, Wis. — First responders and plumbers across Madison have been busy responding to calls about burst pipes and water leaks following a winter storm that brought bitter cold to the area. I...
Dec 29, 2022
Trial pushed back for DeForest man accused of planning to sexually assault, kill former classmate
DEFOREST, Wis. — The trial of a DeForest man accused of stalking and planning to kill a former high school classmate has been rescheduled for late August, online court records show. Gabriel Sava...
Dec 29, 2022
Over 770,000 Wisconsinites have at least one OWI conviction
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, more than 778,000 Wisconsinites have been convicted of operating while intoxicated at least once. With nearly 58...
Dec 29, 2022
WATCH: News 3 Now at Six – December 29, 2022
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Dec 29, 2022
Political newcomers, what do you need to know about the upcoming legislative session?
MADISON, Wis. — New political observers in Wisconsin may have tuned in to this past election, and now may be wondering what is ahead with the Legislative session. News 3 Now posed that question ...
Dec 29, 2022
Tavern League of Wisconsin again offering safe rides home this New Year’s Eve
COTTAGE GROVE, Wis. — The Tavern League of Wisconsin is asking people to plan ahead and make sure they have a safe ride home after ringing in the new year. More than 2,000 Tavern League member e...
Dec 29, 2022
Lighting equipment delay postpones opening of new section of Ice Age Trail in Portage
PORTAGE, Wis. — Those hoping to check out a new section of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail in Portage will have to wait a few months longer due to delays in getting the equipment needed to lig...
Dec 29, 2022
