What’s open on Christmas in Madison: 25 ways not to cook this holiday
If this year’s late Thanksgiving has you stressing about Christmas being imminent, do yourself a favor and let someone else cook your holiday meal. A number of Madison-area restaurants will be open on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and Thursday, Dec. 25. If a holiday dinner in the comfort of home is more your style, preorder...
Calling for state-supported universal child care, Barnes meets with parents and providers
Wisconsin should make child care universally available, just as public education is, former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes said Thursday during a child care center visit that was part of the rollout for his campaign for governor. “I support having full, comprehensive, universal childcare,” Barnes told the Wisconsin Examiner...
For the Record: December 14, 2025
We have a packed For the Record this week! - Former Lt. governor Mandela Barnes sits down with For the Record after gubernatorial announcement. - Trial of Milwaukee judge accused of helping a man evade immigration enforcement is set to begin. - Madison property taxes increasing. COPYRIGHT 2025 BY CHANNEL...
Local Snowmobile Trails Open and Groomed; Some Routes Remain Closed Due to Safety Concerns
As of December 12, 2025, the Mercer Sno-Goers in Wisconsin report that several snowmobile trails are open and groomed. Snow cover ranges from 12 to 32 inches. Trails 8, 9, 9a, 10, 10a, 10e, 12a, 12b, 14, 17n, and 17s are accessible. Other trails are closed due to trees, brush, or unsafe lake access.
For the Record: Residents react to property tax increase
Residents speak out after property tax increase after school referendum approval. COPYRIGHT 2025 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.
For the Record: Madison Common Council member Bill Tishler
Madison Common Council member Bill Tishler speaks about the property tax increase in Madison. COPYRIGHT 2025 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.
Madison Marriott South opens as warming shelter during power outage
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Madison Marriott Hotel South on John Nolen Drive has opened as a warming shelter following a power outage in the neighborhood. According to Madison Police, a car hit a power pole around 10:30 p.m. Saturday near W. Lakeside Street and Gilson Street, knocking out power for nearly 500 customers.
Person of interest in Brown University shooting is set to be released, sources say
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) -Law enforcement is set to release the person of interest identified in Saturday’s mass shooting at Brown University, according to NBC. WMTV learned the person of interest detained is from Wisconsin, law enforcement sources confirmed to NBC and CNN on Sunday. The man was detained in...
MPD: Person hospitalized after being hit by car on East Washington Avenue
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - One person is in the hospital after being hit by a car on Sunday morning, the Madison Police Department confirmed. MPD confirmed that an adult was hit by a car around 6:30 a.m. Sunday morning while walking on the 4400 block of East Washington Avenue. Officials...
Wisconsin Locals Admit There’s One Coffee Shop They’d Rather Keep Quiet
Madison, Wisconsin has no shortage of coffee shops, but there’s one spot that locals would rather keep as their little secret. Broken Board Coffee at 2358 E Springs Dr combines two unexpected worlds: specialty coffee and boardsport culture. With a near-perfect 4.9-star rating and a menu full of creative...
