Category Archives: Local News
Feds: Theft of frozen beef in Nebraska uncovers crime ring
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — An investigation into the theft this summer of several semitrailers loaded with frozen beef from Nebraska has led to arrests and uncovered a multimillion-dollar theft ring t...
Oct 26, 2022
Darrell Brooks found guilty on all charges Waukesha Christmas parade deaths
WAUKESHA, Wis. — Jurors have found Darrell Brooks guilty of first-degree intentional homicide in the deaths at last year’s Christmas parade in Waukesha. Brooks, 40, faced 76 charges stemmi...
Oct 26, 2022
Eastbound left lane of I-90/94 near Lake Delton back open after semi jackknife
LAKE DELTON, Wis. — A jackknifed semi blocked traffic on I-90/94 south of Lake Delton. All lanes have since reopened. The eastbound left lane of the interstate was blocked near Highway 23. Foota...
Oct 26, 2022
Morning Sprint: Wednesday morning’s top news and weather headlines
Get your day started with the top news and weather headlines for Wednesday, October 26 from News 3 Now This Morning. COPYRIGHT 2022 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLI...
Oct 26, 2022
In the 608: ‘Get Kids Outside’ to explore the wonder of Fall
CROSS PLAINS, Wis. – There’s a unique way to get the family outside to enjoy the great outdoors. Get Kids Outside is hosting the 2nd Annual Fall Wonder and Adventure Outing at Indian Lake ...
Oct 26, 2022
‘Nation’s Report Card’ shows Wisconsin at or above national average for math, reading, but high racial achievement gap remains
MADISON, Wis. — A new report this week shows that reading and math scores have dropped nationwide, but one thing that’s grown in many states including Wisconsin is the racial achievement g...
Oct 25, 2022
Evers, Democrats push early voting two weeks out from election
MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers was in Madison Tuesday encouraging people to vote early with just two weeks left in the campaign. It is largely up to the campaigns now to turn out their voters, ...
Oct 25, 2022
‘They’re totally disenfranchised’: Eligible voters in jail face barriers accessing ballots
MADISON, Wis. – Thousands of people in jails across Wisconsin, awaiting trial or serving misdemeanor sentences, are eligible to vote, but ballot barriers mean few inside exercise that right. The...
Oct 25, 2022
Sarah Godlewski: Republicans calling for voters to decide abortion trying ‘to fool you’
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT/WISC) — Wisconsin State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski says when it comes to a statewide referendum on abortion, Republican candidates have been dishonest. Godlewski on Tuesday ...
Oct 25, 2022
Wisconsin troops have heartfelt homecoming from deployment at Volk Field
VOLK FIELD, Wis. (WKBT) — Nearly 100 Wisconsin troops are back home after a six-month deployment. Members of the 128th Control Squadron were welcomed to Volk Field Tuesday morning, back into the...
Oct 25, 2022
