16 projects to finish, retirement 'not in the cards' as Tommy Thompson finishes UW tenure
MADISON, Wis. -- As the University of Wisconsin System's interim president Tommy Thompson prepares to step down, Thompson tells News 3…
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Wisconsin Republicans continue push to make employers accept natural immunity in place of vaccines
MADISON, Wis. -- A Republican-sponsored bill in the state legislature that would require employers to accept natural immunity to COVID-19 as a…
'She's going to die': A woman needs a critical surgery at UW Health. Her family says there's no beds.
8pm update: Late Monday evening, after this story aired, family told News 3 that doctors provided an unexpected…
Insurrection, partisan turmoil, election division: A 2021 timeline of Wisconsin politics
MADISON, Wis. -- Divisive partisan fights over COVID-19 relief funds and mandates. Review after review of election results already recounted and authorized in 2020. Court…
Sounds of the Season: 'God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen' and 'O Holy Night'
Jared Stellmacher, the director of music at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Madison, plays "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen." [field59_video account="WISC" key="1a53d8b02c5b0e95cdf870396ac3402455a836c4" vtitle="Sounds of the Season: 'O…
Long term care beds decline across Wisconsin as 600 hospital patients wait for their own
STOUGHTON, Wis. -- At one Stoughton nursing home, a small recent coronavirus outbreak in October pointed to staffing concerns for CEO Kris Krentz, his staffing down since the pandemic began.…
In rural hospitals, a COVID crisis: News 3 Now on Sunday at 10
MONROE, Wis. -- COVID-19 hospitalizations have reached record heights in south-central Wisconsin and across the state, leaving hospitals and ICU beds full to capacity amid staffing and bed shortages. On…
Some common Thanksgiving foods contain gluten. Here's what those with Celiac disease should look for
MADISON, Wis. -- For those with Celiac disease, trying to maintain a gluten-free diet during the holiday season, especially for Thanksgiving, can be tough. Many foods contain gluten, including some most…
'It doesn't make any sense': Madison's rapid transit plans hit snag yet again after proposed amendment
MADISON, Wis. -- Channeling shoppers, commuters, students and city residents between the campus and the state Capitol, State Street is the heart of downtown Madison--and the center of an…
'Shot across the bow': Virginia results forecast tough road for Gov. Evers next fall
MADISON, Wis. -- A historic Republican gubernatorial win in Virginia on Tuesday could forecast a tough election for Wisconsin's governor next fall. It's clearly "a shot across…
Report: Fire, EMS departments nearing crisis in Wisconsin as 911 calls rise, staffing declines
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Wis. – When flames tore through a Fort Atkinson warehouse in early August, fire departments from as far away as…
Eviction letters, a 'trashed' housing record: As eviction filings rise, a Fitchburg mother's struggle for housing
Since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the national moratorium on evictions, eviction filings increased by at least 64% in Dane County
FITCHBURG, Wis. -- Silvia Rodriguez fights back tears as she sorts through the letters from her landlord. "I've had a…
'Inhumane, borderline unconstitutional': Dane Co. Sheriff weighs pricy alternative as new jail plans creep forward
Sheriff Kalvin Barrett says waiting on jail consolidation project for 5 years since a study found high risk at CCB jail doesn't represent the "due haste" the study called for
MADISON, Wis. -- The Dane County Sheriff is weighing pricy, temporary housing alternatives for jail residents as a $23 million increase…
Plans for sheltered campground on Dairy Drive moving at ‘hyper speed’ to beat cold weather
The City of Madison is just weeks away from opening a sheltered campground to house dozens of people currently living in tents at Reindahl Park.
Where Wisconsin ranks in federal discrimination complaints nationwide
MADISON, Wis. -- Recently-published data shows Wisconsin ranks near the highest in the country for both the top rate of Black, Asian and Hispanic workers who file federal discrimination complaints,…
In Wisconsin, a legislative spotlight on high school civics education
MIDDLETON, Wis. -- The 10th grade classroom at Middleton High School hums as students take five minutes to caucus, look up statistics and trends in realtime, and convince their classmates…
State Officials share insight into MMSD’s limitations when addressing rape allegations
State Officials from the Office of Students Safety said MMSD has legal limitations when addressing sexual assault allegations that involve students--particularly during an active criminal investigation.
Attorney: Police 'really muffed this' in alleged State Street officer shooting
MADISON, Wis. -- The man arrested after an alleged State Street shooting was dealt an unfair hand by police and news reports, his public defender said Wednesday. Early…
Diocese of Madison rebuffs call for investigation as longtime staff, students leave St. Maria Goretti school
MADISON, Wis. -- The Bishop of Madison has rebuffed a petition from hundreds of parents and parishioners for an investigation…
'Death is too good for them': Wisconsin grandmother of murdered boy says father's sentencing brings little relief
MADISON, Wis. -- Born and first abused in Wisconsin, a young boy's tragic life-and-death story has reached a major mile marker, now that his father has been sentenced…
Comfort after chaos: Veteran-led Team Rubicon helping Afghan refugees settle into new life
Team Rubicon, a nonprofit comprised of nearly 150,000 military veterans, first responders and civilian volunteers is the lead organization working with authorities at Fort McCoy to help direct volunteers and donations to where they're needed most.
Edgerton community event raises money for suicide prevention
For the fourth year in a row people in Edgerton are turned up to support Veteran Suicide and Prevention at Boomfest Saturday.
Legal experts explain how Wisconsin's 'Castle Doctrine' applies to shooting between housemates
On Monday, Madison police took Doyle 'Jay' Reifert into custody after he allegedly shot and killed his roommate Brian Swan.
Dozens in Lodi honor man who donated 108 gallons of blood
Dozens of people in Lodi rolled up their sleeves to give blood at the First Annual Brad Morter Memorial Blood Drive Wednesday in honor of a man who was known for helping others.
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