Arman Rahman

Unlike many kids her age, Amaya loves retro music, like Hanson's "MMMBop." She also lives with Rett Syndrome.

Driven to Care: Amaya's story with Rett Syndrome MCFARLAND, Wis. -- Amaya Lowery is just five years old.

How do you spell the Madison seventh grader headed to the Scripps National Spelling Bee? A-I-D-E-N, W-I-J-E-Y-A-K-U-L-A-S-U-R-I-Y-A: Aiden Wijeyakulasuriya

Madison seventh grader spells his way to Scripps National Spelling Bee in May MADISON, Wis. -- How do you spell the Madison seventh grader headed to the Scripps National Spelling Bee? Aiden Wijeyakulasuriya, who's fresh off being crowned the top speller in Wisconsin.

“It's the season of love and love extends to helping people,” said Audree, a 13-year-old who founded Happy Feet of Madison last year.

'It's the season of love, and love extends to helping people': Madison teen donates groceries to needy on Valentine's Day MADISON, Wis. -- While grocery store aisles were filled on Tuesday with people shopping for their Valentines, one family filled carts with groceries for strangers on Valentine’s Day thanks to

It's a scam on the rise across the country. Calls, texts or emails claiming to be from the IRS, a business, or in this case -- a bank. And according to victims from the Dane County area, imposter scammers are getting harder to discern.

'That is exactly what the real Chase Fraud does': Imposter scams stealing thousands by sounding more real FITCHBURG, Wis. -- It's a scam on the rise across the country. Calls, texts or emails claiming to be from the IRS, a business, or in this case -- a

The university’s Madison Association of Turkish Students (MATS) answered the call from the Turkish Consulate in Chicago to gather donations of blankets, tents, sleeping bags, pocket warmers, winter clothing, and over-the-counter medications.

'You can't plan for stuff like this': UW Turkish students collect, send donations to Turkey quake victims MADISON, Wis.- The death toll is about 7,700 and rising since an earthquake decimated part of Turkey Monday. In a matter of days, a group at UW-Madison banded together with

Updating here with some of the standout stories I've had the privilege to work on at News 3 Now recently, like that of a crazy-adventurous woman in Monona who went after her dream of climbning the world's largest freestanding mountain -- despite never climbing before!

From Monona to Mt. Kilimanjaro: 63-year-old woman retraces her steps up mountain MONONA, Wis. -- Climbing the world’s largest freestanding mountain is a feat not many humans can say they accomplish – but Monica Livingston still had it in her sights, even

“Madison’s a pretty fit and active city. I figured there’s a lot of runners and bikers that are always looking to add another bubbler to their repertoire,” Jason Berthiaume said.

A thirst to help: Madison runner makes public bubbler map for those exercising, enjoying outside Hydration is key when exercising outside, but it's not always easy to find a drinking fountain or plan when the next one comes. That struggle could be gone thanks to a new online resource born out of one Madison runner's thirst to help.

It was amazing to see a brave and vocal Iranian community here, after 4 years living where one barely existed. Unfortunately it's under these circumstances but it shows the whole world has it's eyes on the movement there. As the woman in the story said, “'Zan, Zendegi, Azadi-Women, Life Freedom,' and we don’t want more than that.”

Iranians in Madison call for human rights back home after death of Mahsa Amini MADISON, Wis.- In less than a month and despite government attempts to extinguish them, voices for freedom in Iran have spread like wildfire around the world, including in Madison, echoing the name of one young Persian woman – Mahsa Amini. “Mahsa was a 22-year-old girl, which is really scary to ...

US task force recommends adults get screened for anxiety at doctor's office: 'I really just hope it sheds a light on what people are struggling with' After a national panel of experts this week recommended adults younger than 65 get regularly screened for anxiety, doctors say it's about time because many people could be battling the disorder without even knowing it.

Beloit's Nessie the blind cow hopes to 'mooove' hearts to become PAWS 2022 'America's Favorite Pet' The national PAWS competition opened up to more than just dogs and cats this year, and the pet currently in second place is in Beloit – with an “udderly” touching story.

“All of the dogs that came in had these large, kinds of tattoos on their ear,” said Okazaki, pulling up Molly’s ear to reveal the “CNA CKD” the Envigo breeding facility crudely stamped underneath. “And it’s just a little bit heartbreaking to think, that this could have been her name."

A new leash on life: Beagles rescued from Virginia breeding facility adopted out of Humane Society of Jefferson Co. There's a happy ending for some beagles at the Humane Society of Jefferson County in Wisconsin whose story had a dark beginning -- they were among the thousands rescued from the troubled Envigo breeding facility in Virginia.

'Enough is enough': Madison police trying to catch those tying cords across busy bike path No more games -- that's what Madison police say after they discovered yet another cord Wednesday strung dangerously across the bike bridge on the Badger State Trail on the city's far southwest side.

'I'm very lucky': Cord tied across end of Dane County bike bridge clotheslines cyclist, reappears days later Local cyclists are sounding the alarm to warn their fellow bikers about a cord that has been found twice tied across a bridge on the Badger State Trail like a clothesline.

It’s a new business in Madison that’s polarized the surrounding community – Romantix. After opening at the busy intersection Friday some said it should be somewhere else where kids can’t see it, while others said it allows us to start having conversations about sexuality we may find tough.

SW Madison residents concerned about adult toy, retail store in neighborhood MADISON, Wis.- It’s a new business in Madison that’s polarized the surrounding community – Romantix. After opening at the busy intersection Friday some said it should be somewhere else where kids can’t see it, while others said it allows us to start having conversations about sexuality we ma...

Madison Police announced Wednesday that they accused Tramaine Franklin, 34, of being in connection to 15 burglaries across Dane County, 8 of which took place at the Clock Tower Court strip mall.

'My personal space had really been violated': Madison business owners 'ecstatic' by alleged serial burglar's arrest Business owners on Madison's west side say the arrest of a 34-year-old man who police allege is involved in a string of 15 burglaries is a positive step toward justice.

“With the hustle and bustle and trying to get clothes and shoes, you know, just to get them back to school ready it was truly a blessing,” said one mother.

'Truly a blessing': Madison business offers free hair braiding for kids going back to school After getting school supplies, new clothes and haircuts are often on the back-to-school list for parents. But it’s not always a hair “cut” that wraps up every kid’s look – braiding can be hard to find in Madison or too expensive for some.

Less mosquitos and other bugs may seem like a relief over the summer, but hate to clip your wings — “while a lot of people think that’s a great thing, it probably isn’t,” UW Professor Daniel Young said.

Where are the bugs this summer? Experts say less insects worldwide could create problems we can't swat away MADISON, Wis.- While monarch butterflies and bees have been making headlines, the world is losing more bugs of all kinds to habitat loss, invasive species, pesticide use, and more human causes. You may have noticed that, for example, if you’re slapping more mosquitos away lately. “I have noticed...

Madison gas stations were full of people buying up the little orange tickets that could've had them swimming in a sea of green.

Ahead of drawing, people dream of winning $830M Mega Millions jackpot The chances of hitting the jackpot are slim, but that didn't stop people from dreaming about what they'd do with the windfall.

DNR highlights adaptive equipment like Devil's Lake beach access mats for Disability Pride month July is Disability Pride Month, and the DNR is reminding people of all the adaptive features that allow everyone to enjoy the great outdoors

“Sending our police to a mental health crisis can be a misdirected use of our law enforcement and first responder resources and may not give those in crisis direct connection to compassionate and accessible care and support they may need,” Sen. Baldwin (D-WI) said.

'988 is going to help us save lives': New national 3-digit hotline hopes to improve access to su***de prevention, crisis support Starting Saturday, access to su***de prevention, mental health and substance abuse support will get seven digits easier, as the 988 Su***de and Crisis Lifeline will replace the 10-digit National Su***de Prevention Lifeline.

“It’s definitely bittersweet,” said Abby Barr, Capt. Barr’s widow. “It makes me proud that to be his wife and that we can still remember him and honor him and he’s still part of the memory of the community because he’s part of my everyday life."

'You certainly feel the memories of Cory': Adventure Day event honors firefighter killed in 2018 Sun Prairie explosion After Sunday was a somber start to the week for the fourth anniversary of the natural gas explosion that killed Sun Prairie Fire Capt. Cory Barr, on Thursday, the community honored the local hero with a day of light.

“I think it’s kind of like a filibuster: when politicians do the filibuster, they keep talking until someone caves,” said Piliouras. “By continuing to rally and rally and rally, the other side is going to be the side that’s going to have to cave. They’re going to have to be the side that acknowledges that a majority of their country — 67% — support legal abortion.”

Young Monona activist gathers community, elected officials to call for reproductive rights Pro-choice protests and marches have filled the streets of America, including Madison's state capitol, after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last month. On Wednesday, younger voices joined the growing calls in a quiet Monona park.

Judging by the faces of all the wedded runners, it was hard to tell whether the race fell under “in sickness”, or “in health.” But it was all in good, safe fun.

'Wives Up!' for Wisconsin Wife Carrying Championship at Monona Community Festival When you married your significant other, was a muddy, 300-meter obstacle course in your vows? That kind of passion was there in the couples who took to the Wisconsin Wife Carrying Championships.

“They really need to hear everybody, because Not only is it women who are out here hurting today, but it’s so many different communities of people who are hurting who are just unheard, all the time, and we’re sick of it," said a protestor outside the state capitol.

Pro-choice, pro-life protesters rally at Capitol following Supreme Court's overturn of Roe v. Wade Pro-choice and pro-life demonstrators gathered outside the Wisconsin State Capitol Friday night, hours after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Roe v. Wade precedent that had made abortions legal nationwide nearly 50 years ago.

“I’ll just stay awake and… just search stuff on the internet that I think will somehow lead to information that maybe I’ll put something together. Think through that night over and over in my head like, and I’m sure my mom does I’m sure my other family members do too,” Kelly's sister April said.

'It just never goes away': Kelly Nolan's family continues search for her killer, closure 15 years later “Justice for Kelly” -- that's the plea from the sister of Kelly Nolan as her family continues searching for clues as to who killed the UW-Whitewater student after a night out on State Street in Madison 15 years ago.

“It’s not about a celebration only, it’s about a wakeup call,” said Kassim Rajab, who arrived in Madison about 3.5 years ago.

'I've made Madison my home': Refugees share achievements, challenges on World Refugee Day MADISON, Wis. — On Monday, stories of success, pain, and challenges filled a room at Christ Presbyterian Church. Refugees who made Madison their new homes shared those messages, hoping to inspire and instruct on World Refugee Day. “It’s not about a celebration only, it’s about a wakeup call,...

'Her love for everyone, it was always so equal': Family Remembers Renee Van Nett as Services Continue at DECC - Fox21Online DULUTH, Minn.- While Duluth lost a city leader in Renee Van Nett this week, Frankie Graves lost a sister to whom he owes so much. “Her love for everyone, it was always so equal. Always so equal. And never with any conditions, it was just, here I am, there you are, let’s work together,” he said...

Batters Swing for Fences, Funds for Miracle League at Home Run Derby - Fox21Online DULUTH, Minn.- Sunday felt like summer’s finally starting, and that means the start of baseball season. And no one knows that better than the players on the Twin Ports Miracle League. There was only one thing on the minds of batters like Bailey Williams Sunday: “Smack it hard.” And with each s...