No, Wisconsin voter turnout wasn't 'improbably high.' Here's the facts about turnout calculations
In the wake of former Vice President Joe Biden's win in Wisconsin by 23,000 votes according to unofficial totals, theories have been flying from social media influencers that involve miscalculations of turnout or comparisons of turnout rates that aren’t equal. Frequently located outside Wisconsin and picking up traction within the state on Twitter and Facebook, accounts posting about “improbably high” turnout or theories of “more votes than registrations” lack both context and facts.
A pile of mailboxes: Tracking the spread of misinformation in Wisconsin
A self-described media junkie and active voter who’s passionate about liberal political causes, Keith Klein of Menomonee Falls recently started using Twitter heavily. In spite of himself, he occasionally succumbs to what he calls “Twitter rage.”
Madison woman files complaint against local KFC franchise owner after she was fired for not wearing company hat over hijab
A Madison woman is facing a legal battle with a KFC franchise owner, Mitra QSR, after she said she was fired from her job for not wearing a company-provided hat over her hijab.
Thousands of contact tracing calls later, Wisconsin struggles to meet the surging needs of local departments
As local health departments struggle to meet the demands of high daily case counts, Wisconsin's Department of Health Services says they've made several thousand contact tracing calls in the past month to alleviate the pressure.
As outbreaks in prisons grow, Wisconsin DOC continues to withhold COVID-19 death totals
Citing HIPAA laws, the Wisconsin Department of Corrections leaves it up to medical examiners and coroners to disclose inmate deaths of those who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Small fraction of families utilizing MMSD meal sites
As Madison Metropolitan School District students prepare to start the year virtually only a small fraction of families have used meal sites.
Multiple coronavirus cases linked to sporting tournaments in Wisconsin Dells
Public health officials in multiple counties are investigating several cases of COVID-19 linked to sporting tournaments in Wisconsin Dells.
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'Depressing and demoralizing:' No state, federal action taken to combat foreign election interference despite UW research
For years, social media giants and the U.S. government have known about Russian efforts to influence Americans’ choices on Election Day, but so far very little has been done to stop it.
State websites show dozens of accessibility errors, may violate Americans with Disabilities Act
A News 3 Now investigation found nearly all state agency websites had violations that made them inaccessible to certain people with disabilities.
Police searching for thieves who stole UW Hospital cancer patient's car as it was being valeted
The University of Wisconsin Police Department has identified two suspects who took off in a UW Hospital patient's car as it was being valeted last month.
Woman says she could be out more than $165,000 after owner of her village home files for bankruptcy
Katherine Farmakes said she's worried about the future of her home. She's uncertain about existing maintenance conditions that have gone years without being fixed and whether or not she will have to move when new owners take over the property.
'The devil's in the details': New venue opening causes confusion for community, city employees
The opening of the new Canopy venue has caused some confusion for community members and city employees. With no liquor license, Canopy advertised a grand opening with drink specials.
News 3 Now investigates: Thousands of victims of sexual assault face hurdles in system designed to bring justice
Detectives have heavy caseloads. Prosecutors don't move forward with all cases, and DNA can only take the investigation so far. The impact on victims is real.
'I knew someone was going to come at me': WI National Guard whistleblower fights medical discharge
The man who brought attention to sexual misconduct at the 115th Fighter Wing in Madison said he is being discharged for doing so.
Call for Action: Landlord accuses tenants of breeding dogs, causing $30,000 in damage
News 3 Now is sharing a Call for Action story about a nightmare tenant situation that will have you checking your college student's apartment lease.
Police, malls: Youth escort policy has helped decrease teen-related disturbances
In the two years since East Towne and West Towne malls implemented their youth escort policy, police and a mall spokesperson said they've noticed a decrease in incidents involving unaccompanied teenagers.
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