Now through Oct, 4, WISC-TV3, Klinke Cleaners, the Community Action Coalition, and Magic 98 (98.1 FM) joined forces this year to participate in the 23rd annual KOATS FOR KIDS campaign!

Drop off your gently-worn winter coats, caps and mittens at any area Klinke Cleaners. They'll be cleaned for free and donated to the Community Action Coalition for distribution to needy families in mid-October. Get daily coat totals and other campaign tidbits from WISC-TV's Gary Cannalte and the News 3 meteorologists on "News 3 This Morning" and "News 3 at 6," from Pat O'Neill and Bob Bonner on Magic 98 (98.1FM), and right here on Channel3000.com.