Nearly 2 dozen cats rescued in Dane Co. hoarding situation
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Nearly two dozen cats were rescued from a hoarding situation last week that the Dane County Humane Society described as “shocking.”. DCHS said Tuesday in a Facebook post that animal services officers took several trips to get the animals. The exact location of the rescue...
How the 400 block of Madison’s State Street evolved over decades
The 400 block of State Street is the blending point between downtown Madison and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. For decades, the businesses on this block have catered to middle class families, tourists and students. The only green city park on State Street, Lisa Link Peace Park, anchors the middle of...
One person dead after Fitchburg shooting
FITCHBURG, Wis. (WMTV) - One person was killed in a shooting in Fitchburg, according to the Fitchburg Police Department. Officials said the shooting happened around 8:45 p.m. Tuesday in the area of Pheasant Ridge Trail and Deer Valley Road. Randi Sysk, who was visiting friends who live nearby to exchange...
Mercedes-Benz agrees to pay $149.6 million to settle multistate emissions allegations
Mercedes-Benz USA and parent company Daimler AG have agreed to pay $149.6 million to settle allegations the automaker secretly installed devices in hundreds of thousands of vehicles to pass emission tests. A coalition of 50 attorney generals announced the deal on Monday. According to the attorney generals, the...
Movies and TV shows casting in Madison
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...
Letter | Let’s pause data center approvals
Dear Editor: I was glad to learn that Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and the Common Council are pausing zoning approvals for new data and telecommunication centers until they can be included in the zoning code as a “defined use.” I know they will do their best to accommodate data centers in the zoning code so they...
NORD gives back to communities
Among its many charitable donations focusing on physical health, mental health, children’s advocacy, and general support resources for those in need, NORD is sponsoring Food for Kidz. The 20-year-old non-profit group has provided over 4.3 million meals to those in need both locally and around the world. Each year,...
20 ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Madison
Happy New Year, Madison! Whether you’re looking for a family friendly celebration, a low key dinner for two or a fun, dressy night with dancing and Champagne, there are many options for ringing in 2026 around the city and beyond. Make your choices soon, as most activities, meals and...
Water retention and its causes
UW Health Clinical Dietitian Michelle Harnisch joined News 3 Now at Noon on Tuesday to talk about water retention and its causes. COPYRIGHT 2025 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.
Monona police pursue 2 suspects over the weekend
MONONA, Wis. -- Monona Police Department responded to two pursuits over the weekend.
