Jamie Perez
WISCTV News 3
Madison, WI, United States
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How a 20-year-old Madison man is changing his neighborhood one box of chalk at a time
Dean Johnson was looking for a way to spread joy in his community during the pandemic. After picking up a box of chalk and having a positive attitude, he was able to accomplish so much more. → Read More
UW researchers awarded $4 million from NFL to study hamstring injuries
Researchers at UW-Madison will be leading groundbreaking international research on hamstring injuries thanks to an NFL grant. → Read More
Housing prices continue to climb in Dane County. Here's the average price of a home today
According to the Realtors Association of South Central Wisconsin, the average price of a home in Dane County right now is $345,000. Those who work in the housing market industry don't expect prices to go down anytime soon. → Read More
mRNA technology used in COVID vaccines now being tested to treat cancer, autoimmune diseases
The method used to make the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines could change the future of medicine as we know it. → Read More
New Pride flag hangs in several spots around Dane County; What the new changes symbolize
You may see a new type of Pride flag hanging in several places around Dane County. A local LGBTQ resource center explains the meaning of the Progress Pride flag. → Read More
More LGBTQ+ patients experiencing medical, mental health crises due to harassment and lack of acceptance
Pride Month is all about celebrating our LGBTQ+ community and acknowledging the strides we've made towards accepting people regardless of race, religion, creed, color or sexual orientation. While we've come a long way, medical professionals say we still have a long way to go. → Read More
High school honors fallen alumni, celebrates students entering military upon graduation
As part of its tradition for the 102nd year, Fort Atkinson High School held an all-school ceremony Friday morning honoring the alumni who gave their lives fighting for our country and celebrating the seven seniors who elected to join the military upon graduation. → Read More
Rare wood that sat in storage for 100 years in Madison will be used to fix damage from Capitol riots
Three thousand pounds of rare mahogany wood that sat in storage for a century will now be repurposed to repair the U.S. Capitol. → Read More
Dane County Sheriff axes food slot hole virtual court appearance for defendants
After our story aired Monday about a group of Dane County court observers advocating for defendants to be seen in full camera view for their virtual court appearances instead of through the food slot hole in their jail, Dane County Sheriff Dave Mahoney axed the method. → Read More
Icy roads, sidewalks here to stay as temperatures drop through next week
With upcoming bitter cold temperatures dropping into the single digits next week, the snow that didn't get cleared off roads and sidewalks Thursday evening will linger for a while longer. → Read More
'This one event feels like it's three steps back': How a virtual lesson plan slipped through the cracks at Patrick Marsh Middle School
After a sixth-grade virtual assignment at Patrick Marsh Middle School put the Sun Prairie School District under scrutiny, it left many unanswered questions, particularly: How did this lesson plan get approved? → Read More
State to launch online portal to schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments
On February 15, 10 Wisconsin communities will be the first to use an online portal to schedule appointments to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. → Read More
Our kids were watching what happened in D.C.; Here's their take on what they saw
What happened at the U.S. Capitol is something many people were watching, including our children. Those who were old enough to understand what they witnessed provided their comments on what they saw. → Read More
Madison man says a group of Trump supporters called him a racial slur outside of Portillo's; MPD investigating
Shortly after watching violence unfold in the nation's Capitol yesterday, Madison resident Yisrael Ami said he was confronted by a group of Trump supporters outside of Portillo's on the east side. → Read More
Community leaders say police response to mobs at U.S. Capitol shows double-standard
Twenty-four hours after riots and violence erupted at the nation's Capitol, many are sparking conversations about the differences in how police responded to Wednesday's events compared to the Black Lives Matter protests last summer. → Read More
COVID-19 vaccine trials on pregnant women and children to begin this month
UW Health's Dr. Jasmine Zapata has been following the trials that will test how the vaccine impacts pregnant women and children. → Read More
Madison Black Officers Coalition hopes to bridge gap between police and Black community
A newly formed coalition in the Madison Police Department is hoping to bridge the gap between police and the Black community and help retain Black officers. → Read More
City of Madison explains snow plow process and why your street 'always seems to be plowed last'
After any significant snow event, the City of Madison Streets Division gets a lot of complaints from residents wondering why their street hasn't been plowed yet. → Read More
City reminds homeowners to remove snow from sidewalks by Thursday at noon or face a $124 fine
The City of Madison is reminding residents that they have until Thursday at noon to remove snow off sidewalks or risk facing a $124 fine. → Read More
'They're helping us to survive': Outdoor igloos helping restaurants stay afloat through pandemic
Restaurants that have implemented the use of outdoor dining igloos say they are helping them stay in business during difficult winter months. → Read More