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By Associated Press MADISON, Wis. — Firefighters are battling a large wildfire in Menomonee Falls Wisconsin. Officials ask that roads near the fire be avoided. Officials warned that a combination of snow melting earlier than usual, low humidity and high winds would cause very high danger across the state this weekend. The Department of Natural Resources reports over 200 wildfires have burned 450 acres (182 hectares) so far this year. COPYRIGHT 2021 THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. ALL RIGHTS RES...

The state Department of Health Services has updated its recommendations for safely planning and attending events in the coming months as the pandemic persists.

By Adam Duxter Apr 2, 2021 9:49 PM MADISON, Wis. – Despite Public Health Madison Dane County’s latest health order lifting limits and mask requirements for outdoor gatherings, some local traditions and events could still be months away. “What we want is a smart restart, a slow reopening,” said Tiffany Kenney, Executive Director of the Madison Central Business Improvement District. “We know those organizers, when they’re ready, they can have safe events, they’ll bring them...

WASHINGTON– Biden announced on Saturday that flags will be flown at half-staff until sunset Tuesday out of respect for the Capitol attack victims. In his proclamation, Biden ordered flags to be lowered on all public buildings, military posts and naval vessels throughout the nation. On Friday a man drove a car into two Capitol Police officers, killing one of them....

MADISON, Wis. — The total vaccine doses administered exceeded 3 million on Saturday, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. A total of 3,043,564 doses have been administered to date with more than 65,000 in the last day. Almost 20% of the population, 1,149,956 people, have completed the vaccine series. Health officials confirmed 706 new cases Saturday, a drop...

By Naomi Kowles Apr 1, 2021 7:18 PM A newly-released audit from Wisconsin’s non-partisan Legislative Audit Bureau found state agencies had incorrectly allocated about $1.1 million in federal COVID funds through June of last year, according to the report. Most of the issues came from misunderstandings of federal guidance, and have since been corrected or reallocated. In total, the audit reviewed more than $16 billion in federal aid spending over the 2019-2020 fiscal year ending in June...

By Site staff Amtrak could see a massive expansion in the next couple of years. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.

Dane County public health officials say the vaccination process is going well so far.

By Stephen Cohn Apr 1, 2021 7:30 PM MADISON, Wis. — Forward Madison will reveal its 2021 away kits next weekend at Breese Stevens Field. The team said it will hold a public event at 2 p.m. on April 10. Under current health guidelines, the stadium can hold up to 500 people who are socially distanced and wearing masks. For the second year in a row, the away jersey will be designed by Forward Madison’s independent supporters’ group, The Flock, and five dollars from each sale will ben...

By Site staff Apr 1, 2021 6:03 PM The Boys & Girls Club of Dane County is getting a new center on the Capitol Square. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.