Category Archives: Local News

LIST: County warming sites prepare to open as temps drop
JANESVILLE, Wis. — A number of warming centers and overnight shelters are preparing to open as temperatures are expected to dip below zero in the next day or two as part of the large winter weat...
Jaymes Langrehr Dec 22, 2022

Badgers basketball game against Grambling St. canceled due to weather, will not be rescheduled
MADISON, Wis. — One day after the Wisconsin Badgers women’s basketball game for Thursday night was canceled, the athletics department is announcing the men’s game scheduled for Frida...
Jaymes Langrehr Dec 22, 2022

Towing bans issued in Grant, Iowa Co. until road conditions improve
LANCASTER, Wis. — If your car goes off the road in Grant County in the next day or two, you may have to be prepared to leave it behind. As the winter storm moves into Wisconsin, authorities in G...
Jaymes Langrehr Dec 22, 2022

WATCH: AAA’s advice as winter storm starts: stay home if you can
As snow begins to fall in southern Wisconsin and the back end of this winter storm brings strong winds and blowing snow on Friday, AAA is urging people to postpone their travel plans and stay home if ...
Chris Stanford Dec 22, 2022

WATCH: What’s happening In the 608 this holiday weekend
While some events have been postponed or canceled due to this week’s winter storm, there are still plenty of options for the family this weekend. Here’s a look at some of what’s goin...
Josh Spreiter Dec 22, 2022

Morning Sprint: Thursday’s top news and weather headlines
Get the top news and weather headlines you need to start your day with the Morning Sprint from News 3 Now This Morning. COPYRIGHT 2022 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PU...
Shelby Evans Dec 22, 2022

Madison plows switch from salt to sand on roads
MADISON, Wis. — The Madison Streets Division warned that all streets will be snow-covered Thursday. According to a morning update from the city, cold temperatures led all trucks to begin applyin...
Shelby Evans Dec 22, 2022

Last-minute shoppers stock up to hunker down for stormy holidays
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. — If you stopped by the grocery store Wednesday night, odds are it took you a bit longer to get what you need. Lines were long and aisles were packed with people stocking up to...
Arman Rahman Dec 21, 2022

Health care workers prepare for winter storm
MADISON, Wis. — Medical professionals are recommending those with non-emergency health needs consider video visits amid a winter storm expected to bring blizzard-like conditions to the Midwest. ...
Kathryn Merck Dec 21, 2022

Event at Olbrich Park celebrates winter solstice
MADISON, Wis. — Attendees flocked to Olbrich Park on Wednesday to celebrate the winter solstice. The annual event drew a crowd to mark the turning point at which the days begin to again get long...
Site staff Dec 21, 2022