Category Archives: Local News
Trial ordered for 5 men, including one from Wisconsin Dells, in plot to kidnap Michigan governor
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Five men were turned over for trial Wednesday on charges involving a foiled plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Michael Null, William Null, Eric Molitor an...
Dec 07, 2022
Madison Common Council unanimously passes Metro Transit redesign
MADISON, Wis. — The Madison Common Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve a significant redesign of the Metro Transit system. The changes will set the groundwork for the city to intr...
Dec 07, 2022
Madison police say Kia stolen along Schroeder Road
MADISON, Wis. — Madison police said a Kia was stolen Monday along Schroeder Road near Struck Street. Police said a man loaned the car to a roommate, who returned the vehicle Monday night. Howeve...
Dec 07, 2022
State files criminal charges against Wisconsin dairy farm
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — State prosecutors filed criminal charges against a Kewaunee farmer, agronomist and hauler who allegedly illegally dumped nearly 3 million gallons of excess manure tha...
Dec 07, 2022
Morning Sprint: Wednesday morning’s top news and weather headlines
Get your day started with the top news and weather headlines for Wednesday, December 7 from News 3 Now This Morning. COPYRIGHT 2022 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLI...
Dec 07, 2022
In the 608: Support local with Madcity/Rock County Cocktails Passports
MADISON, Wis. – Both the Madcity Cocktails and Rock County Passports are officially out and ready to purchase for 2023. Since 2009, the Madcity Cocktails Passport has been helping local bars, br...
Dec 07, 2022
Study finds Middleton’s Morey Field not significant source of lead in children, but some aren’t convinced
MIDDLETON, Wis. — Leaded gas burned by small piston aircraft is the largest source of lead air contamination in the country. When it comes to the Middleton Municipal Airport, a study found it is...
Dec 06, 2022
Four finalists rise to top to replace name of Madison’s Jefferson Middle School
MADISON, Wis. — The committee to rename Jefferson Middle School on Madison’s west side has put forth the final four proposed names for the school but did not rank the finalists as expected...
Dec 06, 2022
Fire displaces Beloit family Tuesday night
BELOIT, Wis. — A fire at a home in Beloit left a family displaced Tuesday night, the city’s fire department said. The fire broke out around 7:10 p.m. in the 1500 block of Ashland Avenue, t...
Dec 06, 2022
City considering 13-story apartment building with public parking garage to replace State Street Campus ramp
MADISON, Wis. — The Madison Common Council is considering a proposal for a 13-story apartment building and parking ramp to replace the 60-year-old Lake Street half of the State Street parking ra...
Dec 06, 2022
