Local Wisconsin News

UW Health Kids searching for dogs to visit young patients
MADISON, Wis. — Do you have a well-behaved dog that does well around children? UW Health Kids wants your help. The hospital asked dog owners on Monday to apply for their new Caring Canines progr...

Driver arrested in crash that closed US 151 for 7 hours Sunday
CALAMUS, Wis. — Dodge County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a driver Sunday after a crash that shut down traffic on US 151 for seven hours. Deputies were called to the area of US 151 just nor...

Morning Sprint: Monday morning’s top news and weather headlines
Get your day started with the top news and weather headlines for Monday, January 23 from News 3 Now This Morning. COPYRIGHT 2022 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHE...

In the 608: Madison Police host chili cook-off, Josh judges
MADISON, Wis. – The Madison Police Department held its first chili cook-off event this week, and it was all for a good cause. News 3 Now This Morning’s Josh Spreiter was asked to judge alo...





Local businesses celebrate National Pie Day with beer and pie pairings
Celebrations were brewing ahead of National Pie Day as visitors sampled beer and pie pairings from Sugar River Bakery and Wisconsin Brewing Company on Sunday.

2023 Winter Festival of Poetry launches in Madison
MADISON, Wis. — Madison’s Arts and Literature Laboratory kicked off the 2023 Winter Festival of Poetry on Sunday. The festival is part of the Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets, the state’...

Pro-choice activists hold “Bigger Than Roe” rally at State Capitol
MADISON, Wis. – Hundreds rallied for abortion rights at the Wisconsin State Capitol on what would have been the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade Sunday. Madison’s march was the marquee even...

After 110 years, Janesville church holds final service
JANESVILLE, Wi. — After 110 years, the First Christian Church held its final service Sunday. It leaves behind a congregation of service, but above all else, it accepts everyone with open arms. &...





Janesville woman arrested following pair of shots fired reports
JANESVILLE, Wis. — Janesville police arrested a woman early Friday following two reports of shots fired. Officers were called to the 400 block of North Pearl Street just before 2:42 a.m. for a s...

WATCH: Protestors march in Madison on 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade
MADISON, Wis. — On the 50th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision, abortion rights advocates are marching in Madison to protest the overturning of the decision. COPYRIGHT 2022 BY CHANNEL 3000....

Bike Swap brings out cyclists to buy and sell
More than 100 vendors from across the Midwest took over the New Holland Pavilion at Alliant Energy Center Saturday, where interested buyers could go table-to-table for bicycle accessories and riding a...

Verona Ice Arena breaks ground on second ice rink
The Verona Ice Arena has seen a tremendous amount of growth over the last several years that there's demand for another rink for hockey, ice skating, and figure skating.





Wisconsinites rejoice! Beer & Cheese Fest returns to Madison
MADISON, Wis. — When you think of Wisconsin, beer and cheese are surely two of the things to come to mind. Both were celebrated Saturday afternoon at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison as part...

World News

China's leader, whose Ukraine plan has been criticised in the West, gets a warm welcome in Moscow.

Putin to Xi: We will discuss your plan to end the war in Ukraine
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba hailed the "game-changing decision" from the EU.

EU gives Ukraine €2bn of ammunition after shell plea
Downing Street says there are no plans for substantial changes to the Windsor Framework.

Brexit: DUP will vote against Windsor Framework plans
Head teacher Ruth Perry took her own life while waiting for the publication of an Ofsted report.

Ruth Perry: Ofsted urged to pause inspections after teacher death
Rasmus Paludan had said he planned to burn the Islamic text in Wakefield.

Danish far-right leader banned from UK over threat to burn Quran in Wakefield
The BBC's Duncan Kennedy visits Hampshire to find out why scientists are appealing for help.

Hampshire shark: Appeal for head to be returned
Technology is providing solutions but the climate forecast is worsening, scientists say in major report.

UN climate report: Scientists release 'survival guide' to avert climate disaster
A US court says the banks must face claims they enabled the deceased financier's sex trafficking.

Jeffrey Epstein banks to face sex trafficking case




The votes came after the pension age was raised to 64 last Thursday without a vote.

France pension reform: Macron's government survives no-confidence vote
Fulham’s Aleksandar Mitrovic is charged with violent and improper conduct after his red card at Manchester United, but the Football Association says the standard punishment is “clearly insufficient”.

Aleksandar Mitrovic: FA says standard ban 'clearly insufficient' as Fulham striker charged
Members of nursing and midwifery unions vote to accept the Scottish government's 6.5% pay deal.

Strike averted as nurses and midwives accept pay offer
Investors appear largely reassured after Credit Suisse rescue, but First Republic shares plunge.

Investor fears appear to ease as UK and US share prices rise
Users have been left without their favourite songs from Indian film's most popular soundtracks.

Spotify: Bollywood songs removed from music app
Jennie Taupin is struggling to afford a new home after the bungalow she rented was sold by the owner.

Cost of living: 'I never thought I'd be sofa-surfing at 74'
Panorama explores the extent of the challenges facing the UK economy.

Ros Atkins on how UK wages have failed to keep up with cost of living
A British Muslim charity says requests for crisis grants are at unprecedented levels.

Cost of Living: 'I tell my kids I'll buy it tomorrow - and hope they forget'




Childcare, energy bill support, pensions and more will affect your finances. This is the impact on you.

What the Budget means for you and your money
There are 10m people out of work in the UK, so if you're searching for a job you're not alone. Here are some tips on how to get started.

How to get a job: Six expert tips for finding work
Recruiters and charities give their advice for anyone wanting to get back into work.

Six tips for getting a job if you're over 50
Unpaid carers say increased financial pressures mean they are unable to buy basic essential items.

Cost of living: Unpaid carers going without basics
The guarantee limiting typical household energy bills will carry on at the same rate until June.

Energy price guarantee: What help is there for gas and electricity bills?
The government has announced more help with childcare for some working parents in the Budget.

What is the plan for 30 hours of free childcare and how will it work?
The lifetime limit on tax-free pensions savings will go, and some annual allowances will increase.

Pensions: How are the lifetime and annual allowances changing?
Homeowners are worried about higher mortgage costs, but lenders must help those struggling.

Mortgages: What happens if I miss a payment?




As rail fares increase, we find the ways passengers can keep journeys as cheap as possible.

Five ways to save money on train tickets
What help and options are available to people struggling with debt repayments?

Cost of living: What do I do if I can't afford to pay my debts?
Credit Suisse has been taken over by rival UBS and shares have tumbled, but your money is safe, say regulators.

Is this a banking crisis - how worried should I be?
As Putin welcomes Xi to Moscow, the BBC examines the relationship between the two world leaders.

The 'dear' friendship of Xi and Putin... in 62 seconds
BBC environment correspondent Matt McGrath outlines the key takeaways from the latest IPCC report.

Five things we've learned from UN climate report
The former president could become the first to face criminal charges. Here's what possibly lies ahead.

Could Donald Trump be arrested tomorrow?
Almost every day women in India face sexual harassment in public places. So how do they deal with it?

Safety pin: A tiny tool Indian women use to fight sexual harassment
Yevgeny Prigozhin ran hot dog stalls after his release from prison. Now he leads the Wagner group.

Yevgeny Prigozhin: From Putin's chef to Wagner founder