Free sports physicals being offered for teens ahead of new school year
MADISON, Wis. -- Teenagers whose families do not have health insurance will be able to get sports physicals for free next month. The Access…
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City of Madison again offering free summer bus passes to MMSD middle and high schoolers
Kids attending schools in the Madison Metropolitan School District will once again have access to free city bus passes this summer, the mayor's office announced Thursday.
DNR hopes free weekend removes barriers to enjoying state parks
Having some fun outside for free is what the DNR invited folks to do this weekend in Wisconsin.
How protective is your mask? New CDC numbers show not all masks are created equal
MADISON, Wis.-- As the pandemic began, most of us were walking around with cloth masks covering our faces. Then, many upgraded…
How to make your N95 mask last
The packaging says single use, but following these guidelines can extend the lifetime of your mask
MADISON, Wis.-- Free N95 masks are now available at most Madison-area pharmacies. Hy-Vee, Walgreens, CVS, and Walmart, as well as a handful of smaller chains, all have them in…
Dane County families can now sign up for Dolly's 'Imagination Library'
The Madison Reading Project announced its new partnership this week
MADISON, Wis.-- Within 60 days, 30,000 kids could have one new book in their hands and dozens…
The government is shipping 'free masks' this week, but N95s are currently hard to find in the Madison area
MADISON, Wis.-- The first free N95s are arriving at pharmacies across the country, but the hot ticket…
Local women create virtual 'portal' to help survivors of sexual assault in Dane County
Kim Curran & Rachel Sattler are pitching their idea as part of Madison's annual Forward Fest
Dane County is home to more than half a million people, but only one place to find forensic nurse exams, also known as rape kits. Two local women are working to change that.
Where to find 'Holy Cow': Madison's pay-what-you-can food truck
MADISON, Wis.-- Like all business owners, the people behind the Holy Cow food truck are trying to turn a profit. Unlike others, that money isn't for them.…
Free Bikes 4 Kidz aiming to donate 2,021 bikes this month
Free Bikes 4 Kidz gave bicycles to local non-profit organizations and schools Saturday near East Towne Mall.
Got vaccinated? Here's all the free stuff you can get
(CNN) -- After surviving a fear-filled year of the Covid-19 pandemic, getting vaccinated is a cause for celebration. As Covid-19 vaccines become more readily available, companies want to reward Americans who've been vaccinated with special offers after getting their shots.…
New challenge encourages Wisconsin families to visit 66 State Parks this spring, summer, & fall
'Friends of Wisconsin Parks' unveils list of 20+ activities for visitors to complete
From Door County and the Dells to Milwaukee, Madison, and everywhere in between, the pandemic shuttered hotels, waterparks, museums, and all…
The show will go on: 'International Fest' returns to Madison Feb. 27- March 4
Madison arts venues plan for post-pandemic world
MADISON, Wis.-- When the curtains closed inside the Overture Center Thursday, March 12th, 2020, no one knew how long it would last.…
A beginner's guide to urban foraging in Madison
Find edible fruits, nuts and more within city limits
There are plenty of public spots in town to snag some berries and other non-creepy-crawly goodies straight from the bush, tree or otherwise unrestricted plant.
With libraries closed, companies offer kids free books online
Links to reading resources for parents-turned-teachers
MADISON, Wis.-- More than 861 million children are learning from home now, as schools around the state close to try and slow the spread of Covid-19. One of the easiest lessons you can teach your kids during this time is…
FIRST LOOK: A peek inside the new, $10.5 million Pinney Library
Seven years and $10.5 million later, the new Pinney library is getting ready to reopen to families on Madison's east side.
App completely disrupts trading industry
Robinhood's free-trading ethos turned the online brokerage industry on its head.
New Orleans barber aims for world record: Most free haircuts for kids
For parents back-to-school can get pretty expensive with school supplies, uniforms, and haircuts.
McDonald's is giving away fries for the rest of the year
Say hello to Fry Fridays.
Man traveling to all 50 states to mow lawns
Rodney Smith Jr. found his purpose the day he came across an elderly man struggling to mow his lawn, and pulled over to help.
Weight Watchers announces free memberships for teens
Weight Watchers is offering free memberships to teenagers.
Chipotle delivery free Super Bowl weekend
Chipotle and its delivery partner Postmates are offering free delivery on burritos and other Mexican favorites during Super Bowl weekend.
Brewers, Cubs two teams that scored with free agent bargains
Big money almost always means big attention when it comes to Major League Baseball. Several players inked huge free agent contracts during the last offseason and, as a result, are being constantly scrutinized about how they produce.
BBB says free offers always come with hidden price
Everyone has seen those offers on TV and the Internet for something free or cheap with a free trial, but are those free offers really free?
