Category Archives: Local News
Complaint charges Milwaukee election official with fraud
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A former Milwaukee elections official charged Friday with sending fake military ballots to a Republican legislator who has advanced election fraud conspiracy theories told i...
Nov 04, 2022
Madison man to serve more than 3 years in prison for multi-state string of thefts
MADISON, Wis. — A Madison man was sentenced Thursday to three-and-a-half years in prison for transporting more than $5,000 in stolen goods across state lines after stealing from stores in severa...
Nov 04, 2022
Gas prices surge 40 cents in the last week in Madison
MADISON, Wis. — Higher oil prices are contributing to surging gas prices across the country, including in Wisconsin, according to AAA. The latest data from AAA shows the national average for a g...
Nov 04, 2022
Lack of funding, state aid formulas force Wisconsin school districts to solve their own problems
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) – A near-record number of Wisconsin schools can’t afford the upgrades they need — so they’re asking taxpayers for help. La Crosse’s proposal costs ...
Nov 04, 2022
WATCH: Friday morning’s top headlines
Get your Friday started with everything you need to know in the Morning Sprint from News 3 Now This Morning. COPYRIGHT 2022 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BR...
Nov 04, 2022
WATCH: A look at what’s happening this weekend In the 608
Looking for something to do this weekend? There are a variety of events for the family and people of all ages In the 608. For more events in the Madison area, check out our community calendar. COPYRIG...
Nov 04, 2022
Received texts about your absentee ballot? Here’s how to verify information yourself
PHILLIPS, Wis. — While integrity may be at the forefront of this election, some Wisconsinites received texts incorrectly saying their absentee ballots were rejected, casting doubt and leading to...
Nov 03, 2022
Michels floats plan to scrap WEC, replace with congressional district board
MIDDLETON, Wis. — Republican gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels floated a plan to replace the commission that oversees the state’s elections with a board that could likely favor Republica...
Nov 03, 2022
Madison Police Department’s new director of data, reform and innovation starts work
MADISON, Wis. — The Madison Police Department has a new high-level official tasked with overseeing the agency’s records, crime analysis and criminal intelligence sections. Dr. Lee Hunt beg...
Nov 03, 2022
Missing man found safe, Madison police say
UPDATE: Madison police provided an update Friday afternoon saying Weege is no longer missing or considered endangered. MADISON, Wis. — Police in Madison are searching for a missing man who was l...
Nov 03, 2022
