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.
Call for Action: Why Dane County says lowering lake levels won't help stop flooding
Almost a year after historic flooding left Wisconsin homeowners and businesses with more than $200 million in damage, residents who live along Madison's lakes want to know why local government won't lower lake levels to protect them from further property erosion.
Call for Action: How to make sure third-party travel sites don't mess up your plans
If you've ever used a third-party travel site to book your vacations, a Madison woman has a warning over a costly mistake one website made that took years to correct.
Scammers attempt to dupe Dodgeville woman out of more than $1800
Craigslist users beware. A Dodgeville woman said she was targeted by imposters who tried to use not one but two scams to dupe her out of money. Luckily, Amy Mellor caught on to the hoax before she lost any money but she is using her experience to warn others.
Call for Action: Can fraudsters use info from your loved ones obituary to scam you?
It was the worst week of Marge Kittleson's life, made all the more trying with a single phone call. The death of a loved one is hard for anyone. Kittleson learned just how difficult it was when she lost her husband, Lowell, last month.
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