Category Archives: Local News
Madison Ice Arena hosts Ugly Sweater Skate
MADISON, Wis. — A family-friendly event at the Madison Ice Arena on Friday gave people a chance to show off their ugliest holiday sweaters. Attendees skated around the rink in their festive atti...
Dec 23, 2022
‘We failed’: Monroe School District apologizes to voters for misleading referendum communication
MONROE, Wis. — The Monroe School District apologized to taxpayers in a two-page letter they shared with News 3 Investigates on Friday, after weeks of complaints about an $88 million school refer...
Dec 23, 2022
Be cautious of carbon monoxide when heating vehicles, homes during cold snap, officials warn
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. — As the winds pick up and blow the snow that fell earlier this week, it’s important to make sure that snow doesn’t drift against homes and block vents that could c...
Dec 23, 2022
Body of woman who fell into ice-covered Rock River north of Beloit found, sheriff’s office says
BELOIT, Wis. — First responders have recovered the body of a 57-year-old woman who fell into the Rock River north of Beloit on Friday, the Rock County Sheriff’s Office said. Rescuers were ...
Dec 23, 2022
Walker appointee Fred Prehn resigns from DNR board
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A member of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource’s policy board appointed by former Republican Gov. Scott Walker who refused to step down even after his term e...
Dec 23, 2022
‘This is a very unique situation:’ City of Madison extends deadline to remove snow and ice amid winter storm
MADISON, Wis. — For the first time in at least ten years, the City of Madison has extended the deadline to clear snow and ice off sidewalks surrounding homes until Sunday at 12 p.m. due to the w...
Dec 23, 2022
Packers, Rodgers donate over $78K to Salvation Army for holiday season
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Packers and Aaron Rodgers helped fill the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle in a big way this holiday season. The team and Rodgers raised over $78,000 for the Salvation Arm...
Dec 23, 2022
How to prevent and treat frostbite amid extreme cold
MADISON, Wis. — With wind chills bringing temperatures around southern Wisconsin well into the negative 20s on Friday, health experts are warning area residents of an increased risk for frostbit...
Dec 23, 2022
Wisconsin DHS confirms second pediatric flu death of season
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services confirmed Friday that a second child has died of influenza this season. This is the second pediatric flu-associated death reported in ...
Dec 23, 2022
UW Health moving forward with plans for new surgery center on east side
MADISON, Wis. — Officials at UW Health say they are getting approval to move forward with plans to add a new surgery center on Madison’s east side. The University of Wisconsin Hospital and...
Dec 23, 2022
