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UW Health urges people to continue with cancer screenings

UW Health is urging people to continue with their cancer screenings, even as the pandemic continues.

Milder weather is ready to arrive for the first half of next week - Gary

The latest forecast from News 3 Now.

'Obviously it's a loss': WIAA tournament moving to La Crosse carries economic impact

The WIAA Boys Basketball Tournament, normally held over a three-day span in Madison, won't be for just the second time since 1920.

Covid-19 cases, deaths on the decline in long term care facilities across Wisconsin

Nancy Mueller, 91, took her time in the sun Friday afternoon when stepping outside for an interview. Hailing originally from New York but a transplant to Wisconsin when her husband's job took her to the Oscar Mayer plant years ago, she's relied on a strong sense of humor to get her through the last year of Covid-19.

Some newly eligible public facing employees wait for vaccine from PHMDC, some search in other counties

Although the focus has been on educators these first few days, teachers aren't the only people who became eligible on Monday. All of the people in group 1B can get vaccinated now, and that includes some public facing essential workers such as bus drivers, 911 operators and food supply workers.

Zoo using cutouts for carousel social distancing

The carousel at the Henry Vilas Zoo is officially back open and running -- with some new riders.

'Madison Makes' event features creative pandemic projects

In the past year, many families have spent a lot of time at home with their family taking time to discover and find new things to do. Now they can showcase their ideas to the rest of the area.

Sun Prairie teachers receive vaccine

Educators and staff at the Sun Prairie Area School District are being vaccinated today.

‘More and earlier’: Dane County receives first Johnson & Johnson vaccine shipment for educators

PHMDC expected 7,900 doses next week, got 11,900 Friday

For Public Health Madison & Dane County, Wisconsin’s first shipment of Johnson & Johnson vaccines came early Friday, with more doses than they had originally planned for.

A line of cars awaiting COVID-19 testing

As more Wisconsinties get COVID-19 vaccine, fewer are getting tested for virus

More Wisconsinites are receiving a COVID-19 vaccine and completing their series, but fewer are getting tested for the disease each day.

DHS confirms South Africa variant of COVID-19 found in Wisconsin

A second variant strain of the virus that causes COVID-19 has been confirmed in Wisconsin.

As Wisconsin’s Johnson Weighs Future, Trump Ties Take A Toll

Johnson still undecided on seeking third Senate term

Johnson's seat is up in 2022 and numerous Republicans are considering running should he not seek a third term.

Crews respond to a gas leak on Clarmar Drive in Sun Prairie

Sun Prairie assisted living facility residents allowed to return after gas leak evacuation

Residents of Faith Living Center were briefly evacuated Friday afternoon after elevated gas levels were detected.

Number of Wisconsinites fully vaccinated against COVID-19 surpasses all-time total of positive cases

There are now more people in Wisconsin who have completed the COVID-19 vaccine series than those who have tested positive for the virus.

The unsung hero behind St. Dennis School's successful reopening

As more Madison schools begin reopening for in-person learning, News 3 Now's Jamie Perez revisited St. Dennis School to see how its school year has gone ever since it reopened in August.

Ice off for Lake Mendota, state report says

'The ice is never 100% safe': Dane Co. Sheriff's Office warns of deteriorating ice conditions

Safety officials said individuals should always tell a friend or family member of their plans before venturing out.

Woman pleads not guilty in crash that killed granddaughter

A Manitowoc woman has pleaded not guilty to driving drunk and causing an interstate crash that killed her granddaughter.

SHARE WITH US: What's the last photo on your phone from before the pandemic?

As we approach one year of the pandemic changing the way we lived our lives, let's look back on happier times.

'Light is certainly at the end of the tunnel': 1 million Wisconsinites have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine

One million Wisconsinites have now received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine.

Girls to be tried as adults in Slender Man attack

1 of 2 teens in Slender Man stabbing to ask for release

Nineteen-year-old Anissa Weier is scheduled to appear Wednesday before the Waukesha County Circuit Court judge who in 2017 sentenced her to 25 years in a mental health institution and ask for her conditional release.