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UW Health Kids searching for dogs to visit young patients
MADISON, Wis. — Do you have a well-behaved dog that does well around children? UW Health Kids wants your help. The hospital asked dog owners on Monday to apply for their new Caring Canines progr...

Driver arrested in crash that closed US 151 for 7 hours Sunday
CALAMUS, Wis. — Dodge County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a driver Sunday after a crash that shut down traffic on US 151 for seven hours. Deputies were called to the area of US 151 just nor...

Morning Sprint: Monday morning’s top news and weather headlines
Get your day started with the top news and weather headlines for Monday, January 23 from News 3 Now This Morning. COPYRIGHT 2022 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHE...

In the 608: Madison Police host chili cook-off, Josh judges
MADISON, Wis. – The Madison Police Department held its first chili cook-off event this week, and it was all for a good cause. News 3 Now This Morning’s Josh Spreiter was asked to judge alo...





Local businesses celebrate National Pie Day with beer and pie pairings
Celebrations were brewing ahead of National Pie Day as visitors sampled beer and pie pairings from Sugar River Bakery and Wisconsin Brewing Company on Sunday.

2023 Winter Festival of Poetry launches in Madison
MADISON, Wis. — Madison’s Arts and Literature Laboratory kicked off the 2023 Winter Festival of Poetry on Sunday. The festival is part of the Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets, the state’...

Pro-choice activists hold “Bigger Than Roe” rally at State Capitol
MADISON, Wis. – Hundreds rallied for abortion rights at the Wisconsin State Capitol on what would have been the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade Sunday. Madison’s march was the marquee even...

After 110 years, Janesville church holds final service
JANESVILLE, Wi. — After 110 years, the First Christian Church held its final service Sunday. It leaves behind a congregation of service, but above all else, it accepts everyone with open arms. &...





Janesville woman arrested following pair of shots fired reports
JANESVILLE, Wis. — Janesville police arrested a woman early Friday following two reports of shots fired. Officers were called to the 400 block of North Pearl Street just before 2:42 a.m. for a s...

WATCH: Protestors march in Madison on 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade
MADISON, Wis. — On the 50th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision, abortion rights advocates are marching in Madison to protest the overturning of the decision. COPYRIGHT 2022 BY CHANNEL 3000....

Bike Swap brings out cyclists to buy and sell
More than 100 vendors from across the Midwest took over the New Holland Pavilion at Alliant Energy Center Saturday, where interested buyers could go table-to-table for bicycle accessories and riding a...

Verona Ice Arena breaks ground on second ice rink
The Verona Ice Arena has seen a tremendous amount of growth over the last several years that there's demand for another rink for hockey, ice skating, and figure skating.





Wisconsinites rejoice! Beer & Cheese Fest returns to Madison
MADISON, Wis. — When you think of Wisconsin, beer and cheese are surely two of the things to come to mind. Both were celebrated Saturday afternoon at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison as part...

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The additional services will run overnight as the port's operations team works through the Easter backlog.

Extra night ferries laid on to clear Dover backlog
The women seem to have been attacked for not wearing the hijab properly in public, which is illegal.

Two Iranian women arrested for not covering hair after man attacks them with yoghurt
Ukraine's foreign minister said Russia leading the UN Security Council is "the worst joke ever".

Russia assumes UN Security Council presidency despite Ukrainian anger
Should we worry about artificial intelligence, or embrace the possibilities it brings, asks Laura Kuenssberg.

Laura Kuenssberg: Should we shut down AI?
Ken Buchanan, Scotland's first undisputed world champion and arguably the country's greatest boxer, dies at the age of 77.

Ken Buchanan: Scotland's first undisputed boxing world champion dies at 77
Battersea Cats and Dogs Home receives more than £100,000 after the presenter's death.

Paul O'Grady: Donations since his death overwhelm Battersea Cats and Dog Home
Triple Olympic champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce runs in her son's school sports day parents' race - with predictable results.

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce: Olympic champion runs in son's sports day
Lethal tornadoes sweep several US states, leaving at least 18 dead across several states.

US tornadoes leave 11 dead, including one at Illinois music gig




The amateur fighter was taken to hospital after his bout but his condition deteriorated.

Nottingham: 'White collar' boxer injured in charity bout dies
Ministers in England want to "make polluters pay" after more than 300,000 spills in waterways last year.

Sewage-dumping water companies face unlimited fines
The bodies of Gary and Josh Dunmore were found in Cambridgeshire on Wednesday.

Cambridgeshire shootings: Man in court over murders
Ieuan Davies had to spend £932 on alternative flight after being told he was not on outbound flight.

Lufthansa glitch sees airline sell man's return ticket
What help and options are available to people struggling with debt repayments?

Cost of living: What do I do if I can't afford to pay my debts?
Colletta Smith tells you - in one minute - about changes to the discounts and payments available.

Four changes to energy bills support from April
Low-income households, pensioners and some disabled people can get extra help with energy bills.

Cost of living: What payments are available and how do you claim?
Millions of households across the UK will see a sharp increase in council tax bills in April.

Council tax: What is it and how much is it rising?




How are rising interest rates changing the housing market around the UK?

What is happening to house prices, and could there be a crash?
From being first in the queue to being more flexible, here are some tips on how to get ahead in the rental race.

Renting: Three ways to win the race to securing a property
Use our interactive tool to find out what the average rent is in your area.

Rent prices: How much have they gone up in your area?
Lorna Acquah's search to find a rental flat was filled with long queues, bidding wars and greasy kitchens.

Exhausting, costly, miserable: My search to rent a one-bed flat
The government is set to confirm the planned state pension age rise to 68 will not be brought forward.

State pension: What is it worth and when do you get it?
Stand-ups share what it is like to make a living - and make people laugh - amid a cost of living crisis.

'It's tougher than ever to be a comedian'
The BBC's Lora Jones tells you four things you can do, if your landlord asks for more money.

Rent increases: What you can do about a rise from your landlord
With one in five people now renting in the UK, it's important to understand your rights as a tenant.

Cost of living: What are your rights as a tenant when you're renting?




The cost-of-living crisis continues to bite. Here are some things that can reduce the impact.

Cost of living: How can I save money on my food shop?
The rate at which prices are rising has jumped again, driven by soaring food prices.

What is the UK inflation rate and why is the cost of living rising?
Homeowners are worried about higher mortgage costs, but lenders must help those struggling.

Mortgages: What happens if I miss a payment?
If you're struggling to afford your gas and electricity bills, what options are available?

Energy bills: What can I do if I can't afford to pay?
The Bank of England has raised the rate from 4% to 4.25%, creating higher mortgage costs.

UK interest rates: What the rise means for you
Use our calculator to find out how much mortgage payments could go up for your household.

Mortgage calculator: how much will my mortgage go up?
Recruiters and charities give their advice for anyone wanting to get back into work.

Six tips for getting a job if you're over 50
The Dutch government is hosting 900 migrants and asylum seekers on the Silja Europa passenger ship.

The ferry in the Netherlands hosting refugees and migrants