Category Archives: Local News
SSM Health donates food to help Monroe students experiencing food insecurity
MONROE, Wis. — SSM Health on Tuesday donated more than 300 backpacks filled with food to help students in the School District of Monroe who are experiencing food insecurity. The backpacks filled...
Sep 13, 2022
Officials remind public of domestic violence resources after weekend murder-suicide
MADISON, Wis. — As Madison police continue investigating a very public example of domestic violence in which a man murdered his wife on Sunday before taking his own life on the freeway, city off...
Sep 13, 2022
Evers meets with winners of scholarship program aimed at creating future teachers
MAZOMANIE, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday visited the Wisconsin Heights School District near Mazomanie to meet with the winners of a scholarship program aimed at helping aspiring teachers. Th...
Sep 13, 2022
Madison man to be honored during White House ‘United We Stand’ Summit
WASHINGTON — Madison energy entrepreneur Masood Akhtar is one of 21 Americans who are set to be honored at the White House this week for their work in uniting their communities. The honor coinci...
Sep 13, 2022
Fire near interstate causes significant backups outside Arlington
ARLINGTON, Wis. — A fire near Interstate 39/90/94 caused significant traffic delays outside of Arlington Tuesday afternoon. The fire was reported on the interstate near State Highway 60; northbo...
Sep 13, 2022
Testing the waters: How groups monitor toxic algae in the absence of state testing
Eva Tesfaye Harvest Public Media Living on Lake Wawasee in northern Indiana, Cindy Peterson remembers it was once a sparkling clean lake. “In the spring, you can see the bottom. It’s perfe...
Sep 13, 2022
WEDC adds $25M to Main Street Bounceback grant program
MADISON, Wis. — A grant program that supports Wisconsin small businesses got a boost Tuesday. The Main Street Bounceback program got a $25 million investment, Governor Evers and Wisconsin Econom...
Sep 13, 2022
MMSD struggling to provide full lunch service as staffing woes continue
MADISON, Wis. — Madison schools are struggling to provide students with a satisfying lunch, district officials said Tuesday. In a statement to News 3 Now, Madison Metropolitan School District sp...
Sep 13, 2022
Schumer sending $15M to Democrats, including Barnes; Senate Campaign Committee
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a show of support for keeping a Democratic Senate, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is transferring $15 million from his campaign account to his party’s candidates, incum...
Sep 13, 2022
Semi-Trailer With Cattle Crashes On Highway 151
A semi-trailer hauling cattle crashed on Highway 151 just south of the Iowa / Lafayette County line shortly before 5pm Monday. 24 year old Keegan Engelbrecht was traveling north on Highway 151 and los...
Sep 13, 2022
