Kwik Trip’s new center on track for fall opening
Kwik Trip, one of Wisconsin’s most successful convenience store brands, is on track to open a new satellite distribution center this fall that will employ 400 people in DeForest. The 280,000-square-foot facility, which will service 370 Kwik Trip stores in southeastern Wisconsin and Illinois, will be Kwik Trip's...
City of Madison highlights ideal criteria for affordable housing units
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Affordable housing within the City of Madison continues to be a focus area for many. While affordable can mean something different for everyone, the criteria for affordable housing units are generally the same. The City of Madison has highlighted a number of housing goals to hit...
Fourth of July fireworks shows in the News 3 Now viewing area
As the Fourth of July approaches, Channel3000.com has compiled a list of fireworks shows in the viewing area for your convenience.
Dane Co. Jail considering new mail scanning program
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Dane County is considering a proposal for a new mail scanning program. The program is meant to eliminate the chance of contraband, like drugs, from coming into the jail. Mail would be processed in an off-site facility and send digital copies of mail to each individual...
Madison Mallards, Night Mares fireworks shows are coming up
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Madison Mallards and Night Mares are looking forward to a few fireworks shows around the 4th of July holiday. The Festival Foods Fireworks Show will be launched Thursday, July 3, around 9:30 p.m. The best view of the show will be from the outfield grass...
Janesville Police Dept. investigating crash
Madison firefighters helped rescue a seagull whose foot was trapped between two branches Sunday. A motorcyclist died after a crash Friday evening on the Madison Beltline near Todd Drive, police stated in an update on Monday. Cyclist dead after crash involving Janesville trash and recycling truck, officials report....
Reckless driving causes multi-vehicle crash on Beltline on Saturday
MADISON, Wis. — A road rage incident caused a multi-vehicle crash on the Beltline Saturday afternoon.
Ladder 1 Rescues Seagull Stuck in Tree
Ladder Co. 1 was asked to assist with rescuing a seagull that was stuck in a tree outside 107 S. Franklin Street. Firefighters waited for a Public Health Madison-Dane County Animal Services Officer to arrive before proceeding. Upon their arrival, the Animal Services Officer advised Ladder 1 on the best...
Doug Moe, “Saving Hearts and Killing Rats: Karl Paul Link and the Discovery of...
Stu Levitan welcomes the biographer of modern Madison, award-winning columnist Doug Moe, for a conversation about his latest book, Saving Hearts and Killing Rats: Karl Paul Link and the Discovery of Warfarin. It’s the first detailed look at one of the most important and most honored biochemists of the 20th century —...
Madison trash and recycling pickup rescheduled ahead of 4th of July
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Recycling, trash, brush and large item collection in Madison has been rescheduled ahead of 4th of July, city officials announced. The July 4th holiday will also close the Streets Division drop-off sites and offices. Residents who usually have their trash and recycling picked up on Fridays...