Chris Gothner
WISCTV News 3
Madison, WI, United States
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Business community hopes new Sauk City Vintage restaurant brews additional growth
This week's opening of a new $7 million restaurant by the Madison-based Vintage Brewing Company on the Sauk City riverfront is spurring hope among local business leaders that it could help bring more growth to the area. → Read More
City moves forward on plans to expand Cherokee Marsh Park
Madison city leaders are considering a plan to add 31 acres to Cherokee Marsh Park, through a nearly $2.4 million purchase of vacant property adjacent to the preserve. → Read More
Fire causes $2 million in damage to Lyndon Station lumber mill
A fire at a Lyndon Station lumber mill caused roughly $2 million in damage and left one firefighter injured Sunday morning, Lyndon Station Fire Department Chief Larry Whaley said. → Read More
Deputies: Man dies following truck vs. tree crash in Town of Dane
A man died after crashing his truck into a tree in the Town of Dane Sunday evening, Dane County deputies said. → Read More
Chimney fire near Sun Prairie causes $50K in damage, deputies say
A chimney fire damaged a house near Sun Prairie Sunday afternoon, according to a news release from the Dane County Sheriff's Office. → Read More
As state faces bitter cold temperatures, nonprofit group sees more calls for heat assistance
The head of a Madison nonprofit that helps low-income Wisconsin residents get heating assistance said Thursday that the organization is getting an "unprecedented number of calls" coming in, especially after a recent cold snap. → Read More
For some, Christmas means a day on the job
Most people spend their Christmas Day with family or friends, but for some, the holiday is just another day on the job. → Read More
Police looking for suspect after Christmas gas station robbery
Authorities in Dodge County are looking for a suspect in a robbery at a Mayville gas station Monday afternoon. → Read More
Once homeless, Sun Prairie mom gets keys to new home on Christmas Eve
A Sun Prairie mom received the keys to a new home Sunday, after 48 hours of volunteer work made it ready for her family, once homeless, to live in. → Read More
Opponents deride move to bring F-35 to Madison
Despite bipartisan support from elected officials and excitement from area businesses, a group of neighbors who have been long opposed to bringing the new F-35 fighter jet to Madison reacted with disappointment after Thursday's announcement that the plane would come to Truax Field. → Read More
Airport upgrades could reduce delays if holiday weather turns ugly
2017's holiday travel season marks the first for the Dane County Regional Airport with upgraded technology that allows more planes to land in low-visibility inclement weather. → Read More
DCSO: Man crashes into squad car after pursuit, deputy hurt
Dane County deputies arrested an Endeavor man Saturday night after he crashed into a deputy's squad car following a brief pursuit, according to a news release from the sheriff's office. → Read More
Group releases $400K MPD study, featuring 146 recommendations on policies & procedures
On Thursday, an outside consulting firm officially released its full, nearly 250-page report on the policies and practices of the Madison Police Department, after it conducted a long-term and sometimes controversial $400,000 study into the department's policies and procedures. → Read More
Despite White House speculation over Games' status, local Olympians not worried about Korea tension
Three Olympic curlers from South Central Wisconsin said Thursday they're not concerned over tensions on the Korean Peninsula after White House officials speculated whether American athletes would attend the Olympic Games. → Read More
Despite mayor's opposition, alders approve downtown Taco Bell alcohol license
The Madison Common Council voted Tuesday night to approve an alcohol license for a Taco Bell location on State Street, despite opposition from Mayor Paul Soglin. → Read More
Dane County supervisors pass $28 wheel tax
One night after loud protests over jail funding in the county budget made debating a separate measure to introduce a $28 vehicle registration fee impossible, the Dane County Board of Supervisors decided, by a wide margin, to approve the measure. → Read More
Group encourages people to 'Make Time' by leaving phones behind
In a time where many of us feel permanently connected to our cellphones, one south central Wisconsin group is encouraging people to leave their phones behind for a bit, all in an effort to connect with others and accomplish projects they're passionate about. → Read More
Red Cross: multiple people displaced in Juneau County fire
Multiple people were displaced in a structure fire Sunday night in northern Juneau County, according to the American Red Cross. → Read More
Coroner: Marquette County hunter dies of gunshot wound; officials investigate
A Marquette County man was found dead Saturday evening, killed by a single gunshot wound while hunting, Marquette County Coroner Thomas Wastart said. → Read More
Sun Prairie teachers, administrators at odds over proposed health class cutbacks
Ahead of the school board meeting Monday, the union representing Sun Prairie's public school teachers came out against a district plan to cut back on health education classes. → Read More