Records: Staffer accused lawmaker of drunken proposition
The state Assembly's chief clerk has released records that show a legislative aide accused Rep. Staush Gruszynski of trying to coax her into having sex with him last year.
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What do to if your home is struck by bullets
An American Family Insurance agent talks about what to do if your home is struck by bullets in the wake of increased gun violence around Madison.
Janesville police searching for man who allegedly recorded two young girls biking in residential neighborhood
Janesville police are investigating a report of a man who was allegedly spotted recording two girls with his cell phone.
'There is much sadness in our community today': Dane Co. Executive Parisi condemns shooting of 11-year-old girl
Dane County Executive Joe Parisi released a statement Thursday condemning the recent gun violence that led to an 11-year-old girl being shot in the head on Tuesday.
Double homicide case in Brown County moves to sanity phase
The trial for a Green Bay area man found guilty of killing his ex-girlfriend and her mother is moving to the next phase in which jurors will determine if he should be held responsible due to mental illness.
Woman stabbed in chest while trying to break up altercation, police say
A 27-year-old woman was hospitalized early Thursday morning after she was stabbed in the chest in the 3600 block of Kipling Drive.
2 hospitalized in car vs. tractor crash near Mineral Point
Two people were hospitalized Wednesday afternoon following a car vs. tractor crash on Highway 151 near County Road YD.
YMCA to launch childcare program for virtual learners at 7 Dane Co. locations
The YMCA is launching a childcare program for local students who are learning virtually in the upcoming school year.
Officials release recommendations for navigating new parenthood during pandemic
UnityPoint Health – Meriter and UW Health said bringing home a new baby can be scary in the best of times, but during COVID-19 new parents have a lot of questions on how to keep people safe.
Festival Foods to host drive-in fireworks at Alliant Energy Center
Festival Foods is hosting a drive-in fireworks show will take place on Sept. 5 at 8:30 p.m. at the Alliant Energy Center.
Police looking for escaped inmate from Dane County Jail building
The Dane County Sheriff's Office is looking for an inmate who escaped from a minimum security building in Madison.
MMSD superintendent offers condolences to family of 11-year-old shot in Madison
New Madison Metropolitan School District Superintendent Dr. Carlton Jenkins is offering his condolences to the family of a young girl shot in Madison earlier this week.
Demoted Milwaukee police chief to retire, defends record
Milwaukee’s former police chief, who was demoted to captain in part for using tear gas against protesters demonstrating over George Floyd’s death, has chosen to retire instead of staying with the department.
Warning on Russia adds questions about Senate's Biden probe
Republican Sen. Ron Johnson is defending his committee's investigation into Ukraine and Joe Biden from criticism that his probe is politically motivated and advancing Russian interests.
US jobless claims fall below 1 million but remain high
The number of laid-off workers applying for unemployment aid fell below 1 million last week for the first time since the pandemic intensified five months ago, yet still remains at a high level.
Thursday Morning Sprint
Thursday's news headlines from News 3 Now This Morning.
11-year-old girl who was shot in head to be removed from life support, family says
The 11-year-old girl injured Tuesday morning during a shooting on Madison's east side will be removed from life support, according to the victim's grandmother.
Madison man sentenced to 4 years in prison for selling crack cocaine to undercover officer
A Madison man was sentenced Wednesday to four years in prison for distributing crack cocaine.
Absentee ballots account for 79 percent of votes cast in Madison as city sees higher voter turnout
Turnout for Tuesday’s primary election was about 75% higher than the last similar primary back in 2016, according to data from the Madison city clerk. Political expert and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee professor Mordecai Lee said the massive increase in absentee voting might have something to do with it.
Fair Week: Katie Schwanke and 'Olympia'
Since you can't go to the fair this year, we're bringing the fair to you.
Middleton police: Man in custody in connection to weekend shots fired
Middleton police have arrested a man in connection with a weekend shooting in the 3000 block of Northbrook Drive.
Community organizations need funding to help keep Madison safe following uptick in gun violence
The uptick in recent gun violence is sparking a conversation about the need for more community resources. City leaders have asked the community to step up and join the effort and help community organizations that are already intervening and trying to prevent future violent acts from happening.
UW-Madison Chancellor: 'We're in a real financial crisis'
University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank is delivering a sobering message about the state’s flagship campus as the fall semester looms, saying “we’re in a real financial crisis” due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Wisconsin board delays rules setting new PFAS restrictions
Environmental regulators have decided to table rules setting new restrictions on firefighting foam containing PFAS chemicals.
