Dannika Lewis
WISCTV News 3
Madison, WI, United States
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Need a better night's sleep? Here's what the doctor recommends... and doesn't
As the Chief of Sleep Medicine at SSM Health, Dr. Jacalyn Nelson knows a number of people who come to see her have already tried other remedies. → Read More
Madison students sign the #BeYou pledge
Third grade students at Lincoln Elementary School in Madison signed the #BeYou pledge and received swag to share the message with others.A group of Madison third graders have committed to #BeYou, signing the pledge Thursday morning. SSM Health Regional Chief Nursing Officer Veronica Scott-Fulton visited the Lincoln Elementary School class to emphasize the importance of kids being proud of... → Read More
Here's how much is budgeted for plowing, salting, and other snow clean-up in Madison
MADISON, Wis. – The city of Madison has approximately $6.5 million in its executive budget for 2020 to deal with snow and ice events. According to budget documents, that money covers about 5.5 winter weather events with three or more inches of snow. That includes all of the staffing, supplies, and equipment needed to plow, salt, and sand roads, as... → Read More
Wisconsin health officials confirm first pediatric flu-related death of the season
The Department of Health Services says a child has died from influenza, the first pediatric flu-related death reported in Wisconsin for the 2019-2020 season. → Read More
Homicide suspect, alleged accomplice officially charged
The Madison man accused of shooting and killing another man in the city's third homicide of the year officially faces 10 felony charges. → Read More
This is where your senator, representative stands on impeachment
Members of the House of Representatives continue to debate the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, including lawmakers representing voters across southern Wisconsin. → Read More
Woman accused of beating Madison teacher on $500 signature bond
A woman accused of beating a Madison teacher is out Friday on a $500 signature bond. → Read More
Protecting ourselves from worst of winter with 'hygge'
Kathy Faris started working at Livsreise because she was interested in learning more about her own family history. She stayed on as a staff member because of everyone else’s stories. → Read More
Making the most of second chances: UW-Madison wrestler overcomes adversity on, off mat
Stepping into the space where the UW-Madison wrestling team practices is like entering a sauna.  The air is thick and humid, the energy is sky-high and at the center of it all is a graduate student named Seth Gross. → Read More
Want to avoid political talks this Thanksgiving? These four strategies could help.
Despite the large amounts of caffeine being poured into cups at Michelangelo’s Coffee House, things are calm for Vint Quamme and Samual Thorson. → Read More
'Trouble in Toyland' report brings up concerns with slime, magnets
A leading public health advocacy group is once again warning parents about potential dangers with toys ahead of the holiday season. → Read More
‘It's the best thing that I've ever been a part of': Goodman preps nearly 4,000 Thanksgiving meals
Ward Harding spends most Tuesday mornings waiting on his number to be called. → Read More
‘I intend to stay here as long as I can': Grandma Betty sets example for Baraboo teens
Clad in her purple sneakers and pink fleece vest, Betty Krueger zips around the Baraboo High School lunchroom. She carries a neon green reusable grocery bag. Like a sweet Santa, she bustles from table to table, asking students whether they want to try her white chocolate chip cookies. → Read More
Same message, different tactics: Experts weigh in on protecting your car from thieves
A few weeks ago, Shorewood Hills Police Chief Aaron Chapin was faced with a string of car thefts in his village. About 10 homes were broken into. Some of those families had their cars stolen, as well. Seeing residents falling victim to the ongoing trend of burglaries, he planned a neighborhood meeting to talk about ways to protect homes from those crimes. Knowing he was... → Read More
UW-Madison research finds easy, low-cost exercise prevents '6th-grade slump'
Dana Serwe went into her career thinking she wanted to teach elementary school but, 11 years after being hired as a sixth-grade instructor at Toki Middle School in Madison, she’s still in those same classrooms. → Read More
Layers of risk? What to know about bundling up and buckling up
With snow and temperatures falling, the pickup at One City Schools has been a bit... puffier. → Read More
How high school coaches are dealing with drop in registration
Cory Milz was worried about the idea at first.  He’s the kind of football coach who ends practice when his team is ready, so the thought of cutting drills short to make sure athletes could board an activities bus didn’t sit well. → Read More
‘A little love inside each pocket': how your Koats for Kids donation makes an impact
DeKarla Moore started volunteering at the Community Action Coalition (CAC) about a month ago, but she’s very familiar with the room she’s sorting through clothes in.  One by one, she sifts through donated outfits.  She has already seen a particular need for baby clothes and socks. → Read More
Trial begins for former Catholic priest accused of sexually assaulting an altar boy
The trial of former Catholic priest William Nolan began Monday with jury selection and opening arguments from both the prosecution and defense. → Read More
State cites multiple deficiencies in Rock Co. crisis plan for suicidal teen
The state Department of Health Services has found Rock County's Crisis Intervention Unit failed in four areas when handling the case of a suicidal teenager. → Read More