Author: Jennifer Hoff

Menominee Tribe approves new rules to regulate rafting industry

Tribal officers can fine people not following rules $250-$450

A Middleton family's tragedy sparks first-of-its-kind rules to regulate Wisconsin's rafting industry.

East side apartment fire ruled arson, officials say

DA considers charges; Decision could come as early as Friday

Madison's Fire Department officials have ruled a fire that destroyed an east side apartment complex as arson.

DNR closes makeshift Columbia County gun range

Several private shooting ranges allow non-members to use facilities

On Wednesday the Department of Natural Resources shut down a makeshift gun range.

Unique farmers market opens in Brittingham Park

Market will sell locally grown food, help people learn how to cook the food

Next week a new farmers market will open in Madison's Brittingham Park. Not only will it sell locally grown food, it will teach people how to prepare it, too.

Family hosts fundraiser as murder anniversary approaches

It's been nearly a year since a young mother was gunned down on Madison's east side.

Honey bee population doing better, beekeepers still concerned

Dane County Beekeeping Assoc. adopts Middleton area for bees to call home by next month

The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported this week that the struggling honey bee population is doing better. But area beekeepers are working to ensure bees have a local place to call home.

UW-Whitewater suspends wrestling coach, recruitment activities

Police say a lot of people are involved, investigation would take a long time

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater officials suspended a wrestling coach Tuesday amidst a police investigation involving a team recruit.

Grant Co. farmer: Tornado touched down over weekend

Weather picks up, tears apart farm Sunday afternoon

A Grant County farmer is certain a tornado touched down during this weekend's severe weather.

Developer certain he can build auto-assembly plant in Janesville

Some in area skeptical about developer's big ideas

Developer Bill Watson said he is certain he can bring an automobile assembly plant back to Janesville.

Madison man honors slain family members; forgives killer

Robin and Charity Grossmann were stabbed to death May 2 at Robin's East Side apartment last Friday during a dispute with a neighbor.

Wisconsin Cold Case: Detectives release photos to try to solve abduction, murder

Barbara Nelson's body was found in a cornfield...

Detectives admit it’s been years since they’ve had a credible lead in a Rock County woman’s death. To try to change that, the detectives showed News 3 photos the public has never seen before.

Winery expects to lose up to 50 percent of crop after damaging winter

11th coldest winter damages grapes at Wollersheim Winery

Grape owners are finally getting an idea of just how bad this winter was, and Wollersheim Winery owners expect to lose up to 50 percent of their crop.

Police: Lynching picture sent to crime lab

Stoughton family received threatening letter

A mailbox mystery has one Stoughton family worried.

New Janesville Fire Department plans include leveling 12 homes

Construction could start as early as next spring

The Plan Commission recently recommended a $9.4 million renovation option, but if City Council members approve it, up to 12 homes will be destroyed around the fire department on Milton Avenue.

Madison man asks Obama to make Internet gambling illegal

Man's son killed in gambling dispute

The basketball tournament drives billions of illegally wagered dollars. But a Wisconsin man is trying to combat gambling addiction before it's too late.

UW study connects autistic child's diet, seizures

Study focused on soy milk

A University of Wisconsin-Madison scientist makes a significant discovery that could affect children with autism.

Green Co. deputies arrest brothers in horse death

Brothers were taking care of farm for man who fled from warrant arrests, officials say

Only News 3 is answering your questions about horses viewers said are in trouble. They reported a group of Green County horses that weren't being cared for, and reported little food and no water on the farm.

Urban League chairman confirms credit card concerns amidst Caire's resignation

Chairman: President didn't do anything illegal, but made mistakes

Officials with the Urban League of Greater Madison said they're concerned about how their president used the nonprofit's credit cards.

More 3rd graders in Wisconsin are considered obese

Dietitian suggests throwing out soda, adding vegetables

A new government survey shows obesity rates fell among preschoolers, but local health officials say. The numbers aren't quite as encouraging in Wisconsin.

City sued over ‘Bubble Zone' ordinance; Lawyers cite free speech

Protesting, passing out leaflets not allowed in 160-foot zone around certain buildings

Members of Madison's City Council unanimously passed an ordinance called the Bubble Zone at Tuesday's meeting.

Investigators: Near-record size avalanche killed Portage men

Friend: Men were in wrong place at wrong time

Heavy snow storms out west have meant it has been an unusually deadly avalanche season. More than a dozen people have already died, including two Portage natives.

Cold Case Wis.: Investigators, community wonder who killed 'Baby Valentine'

Fast-food workers found dead infant in dumpster in 1982

About this time of year more than 30 years ago fast-food workers in Beloit found a baby in a dumpster. The little girl's death has weighed heavily on the community and investigators said they need help solving the cold case.