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Zoo using cutouts for carousel social distancing

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

BCycle reopens March 15

Madison BCycle is returning to downtown this month for its 11th year.

Children's Museum to open new outdoor play space

Recognizing that kids have been cooped up and dealing with social isolation from the pandemic, the Madison Children's Museum is making upgrades to encourage active play.

Black Business Hub coming to The Village on Park Street

The Urban League of Greater Madison and city leaders are sharing more about their plans to bring a hub for minority-owned businesses to Madison's south side.

A dream come true: DeForest heading to State for the second time in school history

The State Boys Basketball Tournament begins Thursday in La Crosse with Division 5. The Division 1 games are in Oshkosh, and that's where DeForest will be playing Saturday. As Zach Hanley found out, this trip to State is a dream come true for this group of Norskies.

Supporting Anna's Pizzeria after crash

In addition to the sauce, cheese and crust, a Sun Prairie pizza place is proving kindness is a key ingredient.

Supporting polar bears at Henry Vilas Zoo

Tomorrow is International Polar Bear Day, and you can help the zoo take care of their polar bears.

Bigger than basketball: Verona playing for Grandma Leenar

The Girls State Basketball Tournament is already underway. Verona doesn't play until Saturday, but when the Wildcats do take the court, their minds will be on their biggest fan like they have all season.

Marquardt Hospice grants 'last wish' tour

Staff at Marquardt Home Health and Hospice in Watertown took a special trip today with a woman at the end stage of life.

Stoughton Opera House celebrates 120 years

A Stoughton staple is celebrating its 120th anniversary.

Non-health system vaccination options

In an effort to get the vaccine to as many eligible patients as possible, UW Health is encouraging its patients to get the shot wherever there are available appointments.

Several factors contribute to higher gas prices

You may have noticed gas prices are on the rise. AAA officials say the average price in Wisconsin has jumped about 15 cents in the last day, and closer to 25 cents in the last week.

Priority at Monona Terrace is financial recovery

Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway says any expansion at Monona Terrace will have to wait until the convention center can recover financially from the pandemic.

Spike in opioid overdoses during pandemic

Local health experts tell us the COVID-19 pandemic has overshadowed a major spike in opioid overdoses.

Keep Wisconsin Warm/Cool Fund seeing unprecedented need

A Wisconsin nonprofit is receiving over a thousand calls a day for people who need help keeping their power and heat on this winter.

WPS deliver's Valentine's gifts for ICU staff

WPS Health Solutions is spreading the love this weekend by delivering treats and healthy snacks for ICU employees.

Report: UW-Madison driving Wisconsin's economy

A new report highlighting UW-Madison's economic impact finds the flagship university generates more than $30 billion annually for the state, or nearly 9% of Wisconsin's economy.

Snow sculptors advocate for reducing climate change

There's a "cooler world" carnival happening across Madison called Winter is Alive!

Task Force on Racial Disparities discusses priorities

The Speaker's Task Force on Racial Disparities met today to discuss priorities for reform bills.

UW Health reports almost nonexistent flu season

As we approached the start of flu season, health officials prepared for the possibility of a "twin pandemic" with COVID-19 and influenza. UW Health has seen virtually no local flu cases this year.