Garrett Stangel is a personal trainer, former teacher, and military veteran whose fitness experience spans more than three decades. He’s also the owner of Balance Fitness, where he works as a health and performance coach in the Milwaukee area. Garrett was looking for ways to improve his business and learn new skills to better practice wellness, and he felt it was the right time to explore educational opportunities. He enrolled in the University of Wisconsin Master of Science in Health and Wellness Management to deepen his understanding of wellness and program development.  “I really...…Garrett Stangel is a personal trainer, former teacher, and military veteran whose fitness experience spans more than three decades. He’s also the owner of Balance Fitness, where he works as a health and performance coach in the Milwaukee area. Garrett was looking for ways to improve his business and learn new skills to better practice wellness, and he felt it was the right time to explore educational opportunities. He enrolled in the University of Wisconsin Master of Science in Health and Wellness Management to deepen his understanding of wellness and program development.  “I really...WW…

SectionsExtrasWatch NowMADISON, Wis. — The state Department of Health Services has officially activated the federal government’s pharmacy distribution program for the COVID-19 vaccine, according to a news release.Gov. Tony Evers made the announcement Monday. The program will use the Moderna vaccine, which is still pending approval from the Food and Drug Administration.The effort is slated to begin as soon as Dec. 28, with residents and staff at long term care facilities being the first to receive on-site vaccinations.“While hope is on the horizon, the best way Wisconsinites can help keep...…SectionsExtrasWatch NowMADISON, Wis. — The state Department of Health Services has officially activated the federal government’s pharmacy distribution program for the COVID-19 vaccine, according to a news release.Gov. Tony Evers made the announcement Monday. The program will use the Moderna vaccine, which is still pending approval from the Food and Drug Administration.The effort is slated to begin as soon as Dec. 28, with residents and staff at long term care facilities being the first to receive on-site vaccinations.“While hope is on the horizon, the best way Wisconsinites can help keep...WW…

SectionsExtrasWatch NowMADISON, Wis. — Two Republican lawmakers have put up a new Christmas tree in the Wisconsin State Capitol hours after the Tuesday.The was put up earlier in the month after Gov. Tony Evers said the state tree would not be in the Capitol building due to the pandemic and building’s closure to the public.According to Rep. Paul Tittl, he and Shae Sortwell found out in the morning that the tree would be removed. The lawmakers had a backup tree and set up the second one Tuesday afternoon in the rotunda.Tittl received ornaments from all over the country to add to the tree and...…SectionsExtrasWatch NowMADISON, Wis. — Two Republican lawmakers have put up a new Christmas tree in the Wisconsin State Capitol hours after the Tuesday.The was put up earlier in the month after Gov. Tony Evers said the state tree would not be in the Capitol building due to the pandemic and building’s closure to the public.According to Rep. Paul Tittl, he and Shae Sortwell found out in the morning that the tree would be removed. The lawmakers had a backup tree and set up the second one Tuesday afternoon in the rotunda.Tittl received ornaments from all over the country to add to the tree and...WW…

SectionsExtrasWatch NowMADISON, Wis. — With dozens of more Wisconsinites dead due to coronavirus complications, the state’s death toll has surpassed the 4,000 mark nine months into the pandemic.At least 4,002* in Wisconsin have died due to COVID-19 since March, with 86 new deaths confirmed Wednesday. The state Department of Health Services also reported 215 more hospitalizations, an amount similar to . Of the state’s 11,194 hospital beds, 15% are available for new patients.The seven-day positivity rate for new tests by person dropped one percentage point to 29.5%, while the seven-day...…SectionsExtrasWatch NowMADISON, Wis. — With dozens of more Wisconsinites dead due to coronavirus complications, the state’s death toll has surpassed the 4,000 mark nine months into the pandemic.At least 4,002* in Wisconsin have died due to COVID-19 since March, with 86 new deaths confirmed Wednesday. The state Department of Health Services also reported 215 more hospitalizations, an amount similar to . Of the state’s 11,194 hospital beds, 15% are available for new patients.The seven-day positivity rate for new tests by person dropped one percentage point to 29.5%, while the seven-day...WW…

SectionsExtrasWatch NowMADISON, Wis. — In yet another grim milestone, state and county health officials have confirmed a record-breaking number of deaths Tuesday due to coronavirus complications.A staggering 63 deaths were recorded in the past 24 hours, and at least 1,871* people have died since COVID-19 first reached Wisconsin in March.The seven-day rolling average for new tests by person has increased for three straight weeks, with Tuesday’s percentage topping 25.7%. The seven-day equivalent for total tests by day is now at 12.9%.The state Department of Health Services said 220 more...…SectionsExtrasWatch NowMADISON, Wis. — In yet another grim milestone, state and county health officials have confirmed a record-breaking number of deaths Tuesday due to coronavirus complications.A staggering 63 deaths were recorded in the past 24 hours, and at least 1,871* people have died since COVID-19 first reached Wisconsin in March.The seven-day rolling average for new tests by person has increased for three straight weeks, with Tuesday’s percentage topping 25.7%. The seven-day equivalent for total tests by day is now at 12.9%.The state Department of Health Services said 220 more...WW…

SectionsExtrasWatch NowMADISON, Wis. — The positive percentage of new COVID-19 tests continues to rise in Wisconsin, according to the state Department of Health Services.As of Wednesday afternoon, the seven-day rolling average for tests by person has increased by more than one percentage point to 27.2%, or more than one-quarter of all tests. The seven-day equivalent for total tests by day also grew to 14%.According to , four counties in the northwestern portion of Wisconsin have “high” activity levels for disease spread. The other 68 counties have been labelled as having “very high”...…SectionsExtrasWatch NowMADISON, Wis. — The positive percentage of new COVID-19 tests continues to rise in Wisconsin, according to the state Department of Health Services.As of Wednesday afternoon, the seven-day rolling average for tests by person has increased by more than one percentage point to 27.2%, or more than one-quarter of all tests. The seven-day equivalent for total tests by day also grew to 14%.According to , four counties in the northwestern portion of Wisconsin have “high” activity levels for disease spread. The other 68 counties have been labelled as having “very high”...WW…

SectionsExtrasWatch NowDemocratic presidential nominee Joe Biden will be making a campaign stop in Wisconsin on Friday.Deputy Wisconsin Communications Director Sean Higgins confirmed the visit with News 3 Now.An exact location and time have not been announced as of Monday afternoon.COPYRIGHT 2020 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.//…SectionsExtrasWatch NowDemocratic presidential nominee Joe Biden will be making a campaign stop in Wisconsin on Friday.Deputy Wisconsin Communications Director Sean Higgins confirmed the visit with News 3 Now.An exact location and time have not been announced as of Monday afternoon.COPYRIGHT 2020 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.//WW…

SectionsExtrasWatch NowMADISON, Wis. — Attorney General Josh Kaul has announced the members of the state’s .A partnership between the state Department of Justice and Wisconsin’s Indigenous communities, the unit has been assigned with “helping to fight the abduction, homicide, violence and trafficking of Indigenous women in Wisconsin.”A news release Thursday said the task force will look at the factors behind the state’s missing and murdered Indigenous women and focus on the responses from social service organizations to improve data collection and reporting. Workgroups will also provide...…SectionsExtrasWatch NowMADISON, Wis. — Attorney General Josh Kaul has announced the members of the state’s .A partnership between the state Department of Justice and Wisconsin’s Indigenous communities, the unit has been assigned with “helping to fight the abduction, homicide, violence and trafficking of Indigenous women in Wisconsin.”A news release Thursday said the task force will look at the factors behind the state’s missing and murdered Indigenous women and focus on the responses from social service organizations to improve data collection and reporting. Workgroups will also provide...WW…

SectionsExtrasWatch NowMADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin officially exceeded 4,000 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, according to state and county health officials.With 4,041* new cases recorded as of 8:40 p.m., the state’s lifetime total of confirmed cases has reached 167,418*. The past three days have each surpassed 3,000 cases, with Friday’s count being the state’s newest all-time high. More than 34,000 cases remain active throughout the state.The state Department of Health Services said the seven-day average positivity rate for tests by person has gone down slightly to 20.7%. The seven-day...…SectionsExtrasWatch NowMADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin officially exceeded 4,000 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, according to state and county health officials.With 4,041* new cases recorded as of 8:40 p.m., the state’s lifetime total of confirmed cases has reached 167,418*. The past three days have each surpassed 3,000 cases, with Friday’s count being the state’s newest all-time high. More than 34,000 cases remain active throughout the state.The state Department of Health Services said the seven-day average positivity rate for tests by person has gone down slightly to 20.7%. The seven-day...WW…

SectionsExtrasWatch NowMADISON, Wis. — More than 150 people throughout Wisconsin have been hospitalized with COVID-19 in the past day, according to the state Department of Health Services.With 153 new hospitalizations, DHS officials said 16% of the state’s hospital beds remain available for new patients as of Wednesday afternoon.At least 1,551* have died from coronavirus complications since the start of the pandemic, with state and county health officials confirming 27 more deaths as of 5:45 p.m. Wednesday. Wisconsin experienced a the day before.There were 3,260* new cases recorded...…SectionsExtrasWatch NowMADISON, Wis. — More than 150 people throughout Wisconsin have been hospitalized with COVID-19 in the past day, according to the state Department of Health Services.With 153 new hospitalizations, DHS officials said 16% of the state’s hospital beds remain available for new patients as of Wednesday afternoon.At least 1,551* have died from coronavirus complications since the start of the pandemic, with state and county health officials confirming 27 more deaths as of 5:45 p.m. Wednesday. Wisconsin experienced a the day before.There were 3,260* new cases recorded...WW…