Member of Dodge County Emergency Response Team dies of COVID-19
JUNEAU, Wis. -- A member of Dodge County's volunteer emergency response team died of COVID-19 over the weekend, according to a Facebook post from the group. Paul Kohlman, who worked with the Dodge County Emergency Response Team (DCERT) since 2008,…
Funeral, visitation planned for 8-year-old killed in Waukesha parade tragedy
MUKWONAGO, Wis. -- A funeral and visitation are scheduled for later this week for the 8-year-old boy killed just over a week ago while at the Waukesha Christmas Parade. Jackson Sparks was one of six people killed when a 39-year-old…
DNR opens year-round camping reservations for over 20 parks and forests
MADISON, Wis. - Even with the chillier weather, campers will still have a chance to get their outdoor fix. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced year-round camping reservation openings Monday for over 20 state parks and forests. Campers can…
Portillo's to open west Madison location Tuesday
MADISON, Wis. - Portillo's will open a new location in west Madison on Tuesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The popular Chicago-style restaurant will celebrate its opening day at 10 a.m., and open to the public at 10:30 a.m. The 7,800-square-foot…
Waukesha parade suspect charged with sixth intentional homicide count
Darrell Brooks, Jr., the man accused of driving an SUV into a crowd and killing several people during the annual Waukesha Christmas parade, is now being charged with another count of first-degree intentional homicide.
Waukesha students return to class for first time since parade tragedy
WAUKESHA, Wis. - Waukesha students returned to the classroom Monday for the first time since an SUV driver struck and killed six people and injured dozens more at a parade…
Work on I-39/90 expansion in Dane, Rock counties set to wrap up this week, WisDOT says
MADISON, Wis. -- Work on the Interstate 39/90 expansion project between the Madison Beltline and the Wisconsin/Illinois state line is set to wrap up this week, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. The majority of the road is fully…
Broken sprinkler pipe floods multiple Madison apartments
Multiple apartments were damaged Friday after a sprinkler pipe broke in a building on Madison's east side.
Linda Barcz answers your plant questions
Linda Barcz of The Bruce Company answers your plant questions live on News 3 Now at Noon.
Acquitted and in demand, Rittenhouse ponders what's next
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — When he was acquitted of murder in shootings during unrest in Wisconsin, Kyle Rittenhouse went from staring at possible life behind bars to red-hot star of the right: an exclusive interview with Tucker Carlson and a visit with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago capped by a photo of both men smiling and snapping a thumbs-up.
29-year-old man faces homicide charge in gas station shooting
A 29-year-old man faces a first-degree intentional homicide charge after a shooting at a Blooming Grove gas station Sunday.
DATCP and DFI give tips to avoid Giving Tuesday scams
MADISON, Wis. - Many Wisconsin organizations will be asking for financial support this week for Giving Tuesday. While the day is a chance for philanthropy, it is also a chance for scammers to prey on good Samaritans. The Wisconsin Department…
Fort McCoy offering newborn classes to new Afghan moms
Officials at Fort McCoy say they are now offering newborn classes to Afghan women staying at the base who have recently become new mothers.
Madison Parks Foundation to match donations up to $30K to improve accessibility
The Foundation's Board announced the new matching gift program Monday ahead of this year's Giving Tuesday.
Tonight on News 3 Now: The Amy Awards honor five Madison-area women
Madison Magazine and News 3 Now are honoring four Madison professional women and a student in this year's Amy Awards -- named in honor of Madison entrepreneur Amy Gannon.
Dane County opens dog park at Anderson County Farm Park
MADISON, Wis. - A new dog park in Oregon is complete, Dane County officials announced Monday. The 35-acre park, located at Anderson Farm County Park, features hiking trails, a separate small dog area, and an edible orchard. There is also…
