Planning ahead for heat can help you avoid a trip to the ER, doctors say
Local doctors say when it comes to the extreme heat we're seeing this week, planning ahead could save you a trip to the emergency room.
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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…
Apostrophe Protection Society disbands
Welcome to the Wild West of possessive punctuation.
Sarah Sanders to receive Secret Service protection
White House press secretary Sarah Sanders is expected to receive Secret Service protection as soon as Wednesday, two sources familiar with the decision tell CNN, but they did not specify how long it will last.
Sauk County to get new armored vehicle
Sauk County deputies are getting a new armored vehicle.
Veterans Administration updates software to better protect SSN
The U.S. Veterans Administration has updated its software to better protect Social Security numbers in the wake of a News 3 investigation.
Oregon faces cultural divide over protections for wolves
The fragile comeback of wolves to Oregon is deepening a cultural divide over how much protection they need.
Packers need to keep the pocket clean for Rodgers
Keeping the pocket clean against interior rushers is key to the Packers' protection approach, and the Rams have the players to disrupt that.
Law gives parents opportunity to protect child's identity
Wisconsin parents worried their children may become victims of identity theft have an opportunity to freeze their credit and limit potential damage.
Senator says taxpayers shouldn't pay for Walker's out-of-state security
A Democratic state senator says taxpayers shouldn't have to foot the bill for Republican Gov. Scott Walker's State Patrol bodyguards on trips to address conservative powerbrokers.
Woman plans to challenge fetal protection law
Woman jailed following drug use discovery
A Wisconsin woman says she plans to file a lawsuit challenging the state's fetal protection law.
Scammers impersonate E-ZPASS, I-PASS collections in emails
DATCP: Government impersonator scams prevalent
Illinois interstate tolls can cost a pretty penny but a new scam could cost drivers in Wisconsin even more.
MPD gets military vehicle to provide moving cover in tactical situations
Federal government makes MRAPs available to city for free, officials say
The Madison Police Department has a new tool that will help improve the safety of its officers and citizens. It is the same tool that kept American servicemen and women safe in Iraq and Afghanistan: an MRAP.
State offers tips on gift returns, refunds
Consumer protection officials are urging shoppers this holiday season to be aware of store policies on returns, refunds and exchanges.
Deadline for no-call list approaching
The deadline to sign up for Wisconsin's no-call list is Saturday.
Lawmakers to consider rent-to-own budget plan
Plan would exempt businesses from consumer protection laws
The Legislature's finance committee is set to decide whether to exempt rent-to-own stores from Wisconsin's consumer protection laws.
State reps oppose part of dairy support plan
Production cap element of act could penalize farmers, delegation says
Five of the eight members of Wisconsin's congressional delegation are expressing their opposition to a plan that could limit milk production in the state.
Opponents to Walker: Back off new rent-to-own rule
Religious leaders, a Republican state senator and others are asking Gov. Scott Walker to back off his plan to free rent-to-own businesses from Wisconsin's consumer protection act.
Barns to be replaced in $18M Alliant Energy Center project
Plans to demolish aging barn facilities at the Alliant Energy Center moved forward with the selection of a Madison architecture firm to design replacement pavilions, according to the county executive's office.
State: Most metal resale shop scales accurate
Dept. finds 99-percent accuracy rate
State consumer protection officials surveyed nearly 130 scales used by Wisconsin precious metal buyers and found they were accurate most of the time or had errors in the seller's favor.
Golden Guernsey files for bankruptcy protection
The 83-year-old dairy processor that closed abruptly in southeastern Wisconsin and left area schools scrambling for milk has filed for bankruptcy.
State warns business, government about scam
Business and city government officers around the state have received fake invoices for a "telecom maintenance agreement," and state officials are warning other businesses about the practice.
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