Category Archives: Local News
Wisconsin DHS to cover 91% of nursing home cost for Medicaid members next year
MADISON (WKBT) — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services will increase Medicaid cost coverage for nursing homes from 77% to 91% for the next fiscal year. According to DHS, demand for long-te...
Nov 16, 2022
What’s in a name? Chance encounter proves inspiring for CBS News reporter
MADISON, Wis. — You may have seen Steve Hartman’s Kindness 101 series on CBS Mornings; his children Meryl and Emmett help their dad tell stories about kindness and character. Meryl and Emm...
Nov 16, 2022
Vocal election critic Brandtjen barred from closed GOP caucus
MADISON, Wis. — Rep. Janel Brandtjen, the chair of the Assembly elections committee and vocal critic of the 2020 election, has been barred from meeting with her colleagues behind closed doors, a...
Nov 16, 2022
Three Beloit City Council seats to be on the ballot for spring election
BELOIT, Wis. — The fall elections may have just wrapped up, but it’s never too early to look ahead to the next election cycle. Voters will head back to the polls on April 4, 2023. to decid...
Nov 16, 2022
For the Record: In midterms, what each party got right—and wrong
FTR: State party chair Ben Wikler on history-bucking Democratic results FTR: Republican analyst Joe Handrick on Republican losses FTR: Former Madison mayor Paul Soglin on upcoming mayoral electio...
Nov 16, 2022
Morning Sprint: Wednesday morning’s top news and weather headlines
Get your day started with the top news and weather headlines for Wednesday, November 16 from News 3 Now This Morning. COPYRIGHT 2022 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBL...
Nov 16, 2022
Prosecutor: Witness told police UVA suspect targeted victims
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — A witness who saw a University of Virginia student open fire onboard a bus returning from a field trip told police the gunman targeted specific victims — many o...
Nov 16, 2022
In the 608: Sun Prairie to host 2nd Annual Job Fair Wednesday
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. – The Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce is spearheading the 2nd Annual Greater Sun Prairie Area Job Fair on Wednesday, November 15. It’s happening from 1 to 6 p.m at the Hi...
Nov 16, 2022
Same-sex marriage legislation clears key Senate hurdle
WASHINGTON (AP) — Legislation to protect same-sex and interracial marriages crossed a major Senate hurdle Wednesday, putting Congress on track to take the historic step of ensuring that such uni...
Nov 15, 2022
Local law enforcement: When winter weather outside gets frightful, make sure driving isn’t
MADISON, Wis. — With the first snowfall comes less visibility and slippery conditions, and despite it coming every year, local law enforcement officials said there are always drivers out there t...
Nov 15, 2022
