Assistant Chief Vic Wahl to retire after 30 years with Madison Police Department
Madison Police Assistant Chief Victor "Vic" Wahl is set to retire after 30 years with the department.
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Report: Where Wisconsin stands on hate crime laws in comparison to other states
Hate crime laws across the nation are inconsistent and incomplete when it comes to addressing bias-motivated crimes, a new report from Movement Advancement Project and backed by more than a dozen other national advocacy organizations found.
I-39/90 and Beltline interchange loop ramps in Madison to undergo 3-month closures
Beginning Aug. 9, the two Interstate-39/90 and US 12/18 interchange loop ramps in Madison will see closures spanning several months.
MPD: Man approaches people on bike path with weapon; takes necklace, cash
Madison police are looking for a man suspected of an armed robbery Monday afternoon.
Report: Bobby Portis agrees to 2-year deal with Bucks
obby Portis is returning to the Milwaukee Bucks on a new two-year deal.
$1T infrastructure bill gets first action as senators dig in
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer sought to speed up consideration of a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package Monday, promising that Democrats would work with Republicans to put together amendments for consideration this week. GOP senators cautioned that they need time to digest the massive bill.
Charges: Man fired gun as fans celebrated Bucks NBA win
An 18-year-old Milwaukee man is charged after authorities say he fired a handgun into the air as hundreds of fans were celebrating the Milwaukee Bucks victory in the NBA Finals.
Officials identify man killed in Rock County crash
The Rock County Medical Examiner’s Department has released the name of the 56-year-old man who died in a crash Saturday.
13-year-old girl, her father drown in Petenwell Lake
Officials have recovered the bodies of a father and daughter who drowned in Petenwell Lake over the weekend, according to the Adams County Sheriff's Office.
With evictions resuming, tenants scramble for assistance
BOSTON (AP) — The eviction system, which saw a dramatic drop in cases before a federal moratorium expired over the weekend, rumbled back into action Monday, with activists girding for the first of what could be millions of tenants to be tossed onto the streets as the delta variant of the coronavirus surges.
Medical examiner releases name of 79-year-old Verona man who died after moped crash
The Dane County Medical Examiner's Office has identified the 79-year-old man who died following a moped crash Saturday night.
7-day rolling average of new COVID cases in Wisconsin continues to rise
Nearly 500 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Wisconsin as the state's seven-day rolling average of new cases continues on an upward trend.
Brewers put Josh Hader on injured list due to COVID-19
All-Star closer Josh Hader is the fourth Brewers reliever to land on the Injured List due to COVID-19 in just the last few days.
Head of Wisconsin’s election review says probe is warranted
The retired Wisconsin Supreme Court justice who is leading a review of the 2020 presidential election says a very thorough examination of the election is warranted, but the purpose of the investigation is not to overturn the results.
Linda Barcz answers your plant and garden questions on News 3 Now at Noon
Linda Barcz from The Bruce Company answers your plant and garden questions on News 3 Now at Noon.
CDC can’t stop evictions, as Biden calls on states to act
The White House said Monday that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was “unable to find legal authority for a new, targeted eviction moratorium” and asked that states and local governments put in policies to keep renters in their homes.
Motorcycle driver involved in Beltline crash dies from injuries
Madison police say a motorcycle driver involved in a crash on the Beltline that knocked out power last week has died from their injuries.
Motorcyclist injured in Juneau County crash
A man suffered serious injuries due to a motorcycle crash in Juneau County on Sunday night.
Vikings in QB shortage, with Cousins out for COVID protocols
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have started their second week of training camp with a severe shortage of quarterbacks, with Kirk Cousins and two of his backups sidelined under COVID-19 protocols.
Brewers acquire veteran reliever John Axford from Blue Jays
Reliever John Axford’s comeback attempt is taking a detour from Toronto to Milwaukee, where the veteran right-hander started his major league career and had his greatest success.
Woman hides in closet and calls police during random home burglary
Madison police say they arrested a man who broke into a west side home in a random burglary attempt over the weekend while the woman living there hid in a closet.
'Time for health care employers to lead by example': Doctors call for vaccine requirement for health care workers
Wisconsin's largest organization of physicians is calling on all health care organizations in the state to require its employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Portion of W. Washington Ave. to close this week for construction
A portion of West Washington Avenue near the Capitol Square is scheduled to be closed due to construction for the next two months.
6 local things our editors love this August
Nonalcoholic beer, a new book, vegan conchitas, espresso lemonade and more in this month's hot list.
Nonalcoholic beer, a new book, vegan conchitas, espresso lemonade and more in this month's hot list.
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