DNR sued over enforcement of pollution cleanup laws
The plaintiffs say the DNR, in its administration of environmental cleanup programs, is changing policies and enforcing standards without going through a lengthy rulemaking process.
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Wednesday Morning Sprint
Wednesday's news headlines from News 3 Now.
In the 608 for Winter Restaurant Week: Beef Butter BBQ
We're continuing to highlight area businesses in the 608 for Winter Restaurant Week.
Authorities: No evidence Tiger Woods was impaired in crash
Tiger Woods was seriously injured Tuesday when his SUV crashed into a median, rolled over and ended up on its side on a steep roadway in suburban Los Angeles known for wrecks, authorities said.
Medical examiner identifies man whose remains were found after Blue Mounds house fire
The Dane County Medical Examiner is releasing the name of the man whose remains were found inside a house that burned down last week.
Algoma mother charged in death of baby who drowned in tub
The mother of a 7-month-old child who drowned in a bathtub has been charged in Kewaunee County with child neglect resulting in death.
Assembly passes bill clearing way for unemployment system overhaul; sends to Gov. Evers' desk
The Assembly has voted to send a bill to Gov. Tony Evers' desk that would clear a path for overhauling the state's antiquated unemployment system, after months of backlog and unemployment claims went unanswered in 2020 as unemployment spiked during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Janesville police report drop in crime rate for 2020
Police believe COVID-19 pandemic likely played a role
Janesville police said crime was at a 35-year low in the city for 2020, despite responding to more homicides and shots fired incidents compared to the previous year.
Shooting victim dropped off at Madison clinic dies from injuries
Sun Prairie Police Department leading homicide investigation, MPD will assist
A shooting victim dropped off at a Madison clinic Tuesday afternoon has died from his injuries, according to a spokesman with the Madison Police Department.
Gov. Evers extends deadline for applications for Dane Co. Sheriff
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is extending the deadline for applications before he appoints a new Dane County Sheriff.
Unfriended no more: Facebook to lift Australia news ban
Facebook says it will lift a ban on Australians viewing and sharing news on its platform after it struck a deal with the government on proposed legislation that would make digital giants pay for journalism.
Partnership announces Wisconsinized, adult version of 'Candy Land' called 'Brandy Land'
The game is modeled after Candy Land, but swaps out locations like the Peppermint Forest, Licorice Castle and the Molasses Swamp for visits to the "Sugar Cube Capital," "Brandy Falls" and the "Swizzle Stick Forest" before a "Wisconsin Goodbye."
Semi crash on I-39 near Janesville causes 3-mile traffic backup
A vehicle crash on I-39 southbound near Janesville has caused traffic queues in excess of three miles, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
4 people displaced by westside basement fire
Four people and their pets were displaced from their westside residence Monday morning after a fire broke out in the basement.
Wisconsin hunters quickly kill wolves; season to end early
Wisconsin's wolf quota is nearly halfway full after just one day of hunting and trapping.
Madison College ranked as a top military friendly school in new survey
Madison College is one of the most military friendly colleges in the country, according to a new survey.
Assembly set to send unemployment bill to Evers
The Senate passed the bill last week. Assembly approval would send it to Evers, who has said he will sign it.
Tuesday Morning Sprint
Tuesday's news headlines from News 3 Now.
In the 608 for Winter Restaurant Week: Nonno's Ristorante Italiano
We continue to highlight local businesses participating in Winter Restaurant Week with many locations offering specials for dine-in and takeout.
'Rural districts couldn't compete:' Wisconsin's schools after a decade of Act 10
When the legislation that would later become known as Act 10 first began to engulf Wisconsin in one of its bitterest political battles, Adams-Friendship school district administrator Tom Wermuth was a principal in the River Valley school district in Spring Green, about forty miles west of Madison.
Close call for Middleton Police after suspected drunk driver crashes into squad cars
The Middleton Police Department is releasing pictures and video from a close call early Sunday morning, when a suspected drunk driver crashed into a squad car holding a different suspected drunk driver during a traffic stop.
President Biden addresses nation as U.S. hits half a million COVID-19 deaths
President Joe Biden delivers comments to the country as the United States surpassed 500,000 total deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Madison radio station collects 2,000 Lego sets for American Family Children's Hospital
A local radio station helped collect more than 2,000 Lego sets for patients at American Family Children's Hospital in Madison.
Madison street crews ready to clear melting snow from roads
Madison streets crews are warning drivers that roads could become sloppy and slippery this week due to melting slow.
