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A warning: some of the content is graphic and may be disturbing. When a Black woman in Grant County reached out to Dustin Wetzel in January to tell him to “watch his mouth” after she said he used a racial slur on Facebook, the two at first exchanged angry words over text. Then came the voice messages. “Don’t make me get that whip and tie you to a m—f— tree, just like they used to do to your ancestors,” a message recorded by police said. The messages went on for four minutes, laced...

By Site staff May 14, 2021 | 6:32 PM What used to be a dull, uninviting space at SSM Health Saint Mary’s Hospital is now filled with bright colors and designs. Photojournalist Brian Mesmer shares how a Madison artist is bringing a walkway for frontline workers to life. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.

By Site staff Jan 7, 2021 10:48 PM We have heard a lot of reaction from state and federal lawmakers, but we also wanted to hear directly from you, our viewers. News 3 Now photojournalist Brian Mesmer hit the streets today to hear what you had to say. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.

School choir gets creative for Christmas tradition December 18, 2020 7:12 PM Site staff Updated: 2020 has presented challenges for everyone. For musicians and singers, they’ve had to find new ways to practice and perform. The youth choir at Our Lady Queen of Peace School had been practicing outdoors six feet apart until the weather was too cold. Now for Christmas, photojournalist Brian Mesmer shows us how the choir is sharing their musical talents virtually. COPYRIGH...