Man given probation after pleading guilty to setting apartment fire
MADISON, Wis. — A 54-year-old Madison man was ordered to three years of probation after setting a fire at his apartment, displacing five people earlier this year, online court records show.
Madison Metropolitan School District hires new executive director of schools
MADISON, Wis. — A new senior executive director of schools and learning at the Madison Metropolitan School District has been hired, according to officials.
Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream to open Hilldale store in 2026
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Something sweet is heading to Hilldale!. Ice cream company Chocolate Shoppe announced Monday that it will be opening a shop in Hilldale Shopping Center next year. Though the exact date of opening was not announced, the shop is expected to open sometime in 2026. “We are...
Wisconsin’s deadliest school shooting hasn’t changed gun laws, yet
In the days and weeks after a shooting last December at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, local students, community members and leaders joined together and demanded action from lawmakers to address gun violence. One year later, legislators have floated several bills and ideas on how to prevent school...
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.
