Festa Italia canceled for 2020 in response to coronavirus pandemic
The Italian Workmen's Club of Madison has canceled Festa Italia 2020.
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Homeschool parents share the best ways to turn your home into a classroom
MMSD students to begin 'virtual learning' April 6
Many parents statewide are understandably overwhelmed right now, serving as both full-time parents and teachers, and some even holding full-time jobs, too.
Cashton community practices social distancing while honoring fallen resident
Amid gathering restrictions due to the coronavirus, the celebration in Monroe County of Lester "Slim" Johnson's life wasn't what his family had in mind, but respects still poured in from a distance.
Highlighting Humanity: Highland photographer starts #FrontPorchProject during pandemic
News 3 Now This Morning is sharing stories of humanity during the pandemic to highlight the people who are making a difference in our community. Leah found Friday’s out of her hometown of Highland, where photographer Joni Benish Degenhardt is taking porch pictures of her neighbors free of charge.
Neighbors say Pledge of Allegiance together to check in during State of Emergency
On a cul de sac in a quiet Annapolis neighborhood, something has recently become a morning routine.
Chavez teachers go on parade through student neighborhoods to lift spirits amid virus shutdown
Many teachers around the country and state are adjusting to days without seeing their students, but one Madison school decided to do something to boost their students' moods Monday.
New mom shares what it was like to deliver her first child without her mom by her side
Hospital visitor restrictions due to COVID-19 create emotional hardships for moms delivering babies
COVID-19 concerns have prompted hospitals to limit visitors to one person per patient. For new moms, this creates emotional hardships. One mom shares her story.
Fees waived for Wisconsin state parks, trails
All fees are waived for Wisconsin state parks and trails that continue to remain open to the public.
Seniors share messages of positivity during COVID-19 shutdown
Residents of Baraboo's St. Clare Meadows Care Center are sharing positive messages on social media during the COVID-19 shutdown.
McKenzie Family donates $50K to Boys and Girls Clubs of Dane County to provide coronavirus relief
A generous couple donated $50,000 to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dane County to help provide financial relief during the coronavirus shutdown.
Area nursing homes ask for cards for elderly
Looking for a way to keep the kids busy at home? Send a card to some of our most vulnerable neighbors, who can't have visitors in area nursing homes.
$35,000 in anonymous donations to River Food Pantry help provide curbside meals to Madison families
The River Food Pantry received $35,000 in anonymous donations recently that will be used to provide food to families in need.
Child psychiatrist gives advice for parents on how to talk with, plan for kids during COVID-19 outbreak
Child psychologist gives recommendations on how to be part of the solution
Many kids are home from school and parents are uncertain how to manage their time for an uncertain period of time. A child psychologist gives advice on how to be part of the solution.
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Madison Reading Project helps give kids books... for free!
Having books in the home is the single biggest indicator of academic success
March is National Reading Month across the country, and the Madison Reading Project says having books in the home is the single biggest indicator of academic success.
FIRST LOOK: A peek inside the new, $10.5 million Pinney Library
Seven years and $10.5 million later, the new Pinney library is getting ready to reopen to families on Madison's east side.
The rise of the only child: What’s behind the rising number of single-child families
In recent years, the number of couples choosing to have one child has risen sharply.
Madison dentists remind parents that tooth decay is the most common, chronic childhood disease
February is National Children's Dental Health month
February is National Children's Dental Health Month and the perfect time for a conversation about how important dental health care is for Wisconsin families.
'I'm a Boss Queen': 6-year-old makes rap music video to inspire others
Local Madison girl is hoping to inspire others through her music. But her story has deeper roots
A local Madison girl is hoping to inspire others through her music. But her story has deeper roots.
Contigo recalls nearly 6 million of its kids water bottles due to a choking hazard. Again.
Do you have this water bottle? Take it away from your kids immediately, the company that produces them says.
3 things to know about the 2020 Girl Scout cookie season
It's officially Girl Scout cookie-selling season!
The tradition continues: Madison announces date for 12th Ride the Drive event
Wisconsin residents will have the option to stroll, roll pedal and glide their way down one of Madison's busiest roads.
Ice bar, ice sculptures coming to Madison's Hilldale Shopping Center
Madison's Hilldale mall is encouraging people to embrace winter this weekend.
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3 things to know about this year's Frozen Assets Festival
Sixth annual event returns to Lake Mendota
It's no secret Madison locals love our lakes. And this weekend, area families have a chance to celebrate them and help preserve them during the Clean Lakes Alliance's 6th annual Frozen Assets Festival.
'It's really special to us': Father remembers late son as UW music room named in his honor
One room in the new Hamel Music Center on the University of Wisconsin-Madison's campus is being dedicated in the honor of a music school graduate.
