Brittany Paris
WISCTV News 3
Spokane, WA, United States
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Webinars train hotel staff on human trafficking signs
It’s known as a hidden crime, but there’s a new effort to bring it out of the shadows. A web course is helping spread awareness about human trafficking in Wisconsin and aims to prevent more people from becoming victims. → Read More
Mt. Horeb students want voices heard, safer schools
Hundreds of Mt. Horeb students joined others across the country in National School Walkout Day to remember the lives lost in the Parkland school shooting and to demand stricter gun laws. → Read More
DATCP officials to explain strict rules, regulations at hemp expo
It may seem hard to think about with snow on the ground, but the growing season is right around the corner and this year, we’re going to see a new crop popping up. → Read More
Baraboo woman creates gunshot alarm system
In the wake of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, MMSD has dealt with threats and students bringing guns to school. Most recently, a 13-year-old was accused of bringing a BB gun to Toki Middle School. → Read More
Law enforcement working to reduce crashes on stretch of Highway 30
Dane County sheriff's deputies are working to make a dangerous stretch of highway safer. Three miles of Highway 30 between East Washington and the interstate have been the site of hundreds of crashes over the past two years. Sheriff’s deputies are hoping new enforcement will save lives. → Read More
Home-baked business could get a boom from 'cookie bill'
Wisconsin bakers could soon be able to sell cookies, cakes and other treats in the state without applying for a license or upgrading their kitchen. → Read More
Wisconsin native remembered on anniversary of Columbia space shuttle disaster
NASA will take time Thursday to remember seven astronauts who died on board the space shuttle Columbia 15 years ago. A Wisconsin native and UW-Madison alumni was on the spacecraft when it broke apart trying to land at Cape Canaveral in Florida. → Read More
City looks to update Brittingham dog park
The City of Madison is considering spending hundreds of thousands of dollars to clean up the city’s most visible dog park. Brittingham Park is the only fenced-in, off-leash dog park in the downtown area, but it’s in need of an upgrade. → Read More
Preventing frostbite in frosty temperatures
It seems when the mercury drops below freezing, it doesn’t matter how many layers you’re wearing. It’s still cold. Temperatures this weekend will be warmer, but still bitter. That means when you step outside, exposed skin is at risk of frostbite. → Read More
New bill would address workforce shortage in rural Wisconsin
Lawmakers are considering a bill that would eliminate tens of thousands of dollars of student debt for graduates who choose to live and work in rural Wisconsin. → Read More
Madison's first baby of the year born at Meriter Hospital
A local family rang in the new year with a new baby. → Read More
Making your New Year's resolutions stick
Have you made a New Year’s resolution? They’re difficult to stick to. In fact, most people quit within the first month. → Read More
'Tis the season to recycle holiday packages
One of the busiest shipping weeks of the holiday season is upon us. The U.S. Postal Service expects to deliver nearly 200 packages alone this week alone. That’s a lot of cardboard, and it comes with a reminder from Madison’s Streets Department to flatten it out before it’s recycled. → Read More
77-year-old UW-Madison graduate participates in commencement ceremony 50 years later
More than 1,100 UW-Madison students walked across the stage to pick up their diplomas at Sunday’s commencement ceremony. But for one student, that moment was 50 years in the making. → Read More
The Beacon is helping more people than expected, needs volunteers and donations
Now that winter and the cold weather is here, The Beacon resource center said it's seeing an increase in the number of homeless people visiting Madison’s newest shelter. → Read More
Darlington is vying for the title of Ranger Country USA
Darlington is vying for the title of Ranger Country USA. Polaris recently rolled out its one millionth Ranger, a side-by-side utility vehicle. To celebrate the milestone, Polaris is searching for... → Read More
Seeing Madison's success, lawmaker announces bill to crack down on card skimming devices
A new proposal at the Capitol aims to crack down on identity theft. It copies a Madison ordinance that tried to stop criminals using credit card skimmers from stealing credit card information while people pumped gas. → Read More
Cascade Mountain crews making snow ahead of skiing, snowboarding season
Temperatures are finally cold enough for Wisconsin’s ski season to begin. The staff at Cascade Mountain is hoping the winter air will make the resort's latest investment worth it. → Read More
Police give tips on protecting packages from porch pirates
Millions of packages, purchased online on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, are heading to doorsteps across the country. As eager as you may be for your presents to arrive, porch pirates are just as excited. → Read More
State bill looks to crack down on human trafficking
Human trafficking and internet crimes against children are growing problems across the country and in Wisconsin. The FBI made 82 arrests in Wisconsin during a nationwide sting last month and rescued two children. → Read More