Caroline Peterson
Weekend Anchor/Reporter
Madison, WI
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Caroline Peterson joined the NBC15 News family in June of 2018. She currently reports during the weekdays and anchors and produces the NBC15 News at 9 p.m. newscast on the weekends.
As a general assignment reporter, she has had the chance to cover a very wide variety of news including politics, agriculture, health, historic flooding and more. One of her most memorable stories was interviewing Gov. Tony Evers as he reflected on his first year in office.
Before her time at NBC15, Caroline worked as a reporter, anchor and producer at KOMU-8 News in Columbia, Missouri while attending the University of Missouri Columbia (MIZ!). She graduated from the Journalism school in 2018.
During her time in college, Caroline interned for places like NBC7 San Diego and Fox Sports SD. While a Socal native, she has family in Western Wisconsin and the Twin Cities. You can catch her rooting for the San Diego Padres and Minnesota Twins.
In her free time, she loves exploring any coffee shops and brunch spots with her best friend and husband, Adam. She loves her family, home improvement shows, music, sunny weather and volunteering at church.
Caroline loves to hear what stories you have and what is important to the community. If you have an idea or just want to say hello, connect with Caroline on Facebook, Twitter or at caroline.peterson@nbc15.com.
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Local health systems, as well as health departments, cannot administer the additional recommended doses until the DHS issues new guidance.
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The blood drive gave first responders and community members alike the chance to pause and remember those who lost their lives in the attack.
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Some students in the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District started classes on Wednesday.
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Several groups, including Madison Parks and the DNR, have been working to improve water quality along the upper Yahara River for more than a decade.
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Representatives with Fort McCoy confirmed the base, along with Fort Bliss in Texas and Fort Lee in Virginia, would house Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) applicants and their families, and other vulnerable Afghans.
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Meanwhile, the U.S. Dept. of Defense may relocate thousands of Afghans to Fort Bliss in Texas and Fort McCoy in Wisconsin.
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A 17-year-old Madison Metropolitan School District high school student was shot and killed Saturday night following a drive-by shooting, according to the Madison Police Dept.
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The Alliant Energy Center’s public information officer, JT Cestkowski, said there are roughly 100 people in trailers and tents at their Willow Island Venue.
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According to CrossFit officials, Wilke is one of just two total Wisconsin athletes taking part in this year’s games. In all, there are more than 600 from around the world participating.
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On Friday, crews worked to set up for the competition, set to start Tuesday and run until Aug. 1.
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Dane Co. Sheriff’s Office dive teams and a cadaver dog were spotted searching a pond near the home of Bart and Krista Halderson, as the search continues for the latter.
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National and state parks topped the list of where people are vacationing, with 31% of respondents saying that is where they took at trip this year.
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Locally, there is a demand for more court space as people pick up a paddle and play. There are now more than 3,000 players in the Dane Co. area, according to the Capital Area Pickleball Association.
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The 90,000-square-foot addition to the south terminal will ultimately add three gates, along with space for a new restaurant, children’s play area and more.
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Gov. Tony Evers plans to sign the new biennial state budget, which will fund the government for the next two years, but not before making some changes first.
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The Madison Police Dept. noted the wreck is the fourth deadly crash on E. Washington Ave. of the year as well as the second one in the past week alone.
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The tragedy is already sparking national conversation of how it could be prevented.
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Authorities say they have arrested a suspect in connection to a fatal house fire in Fort Atkinson Friday.
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A vaccine clinic held at B. Right Barbershop in Sun Prairie Thursday kicked-off the first of three in the Dane Co. community. B. Right Barbershop owner, Jason Boatright, said the event represents a larger mission to improve access to healthcare.
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The move stems from a Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation pilot project enacted in May of 2020. It allows eligible 16 and 17-year-olds to skip the final test. However, it has received mix reaction from driving instructors.
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Clean Lakes Alliance has a free app called Lake Forecast, that compiles PHMDC data on beach conditions as well as their agencies research.
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The Pfizer vaccine, which is the only one approved for children under the age of 18, requires its second dose be administered around three weeks after the administration of the first one.
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Now in its third year, Cultural Connections Founder Pat Dillon says they serve roughly two dozen children impacted by incarceration.
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This May, Dane Co. Regional Airport (MSN) is seeing roughly 1,800 travelers come through a day. In May of 2020, that number was only 200. Airport representatives say as more people start to pack their bags for the first time in months, they should expect some changes.
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Traffic is clear after the Madison Police Dept. said a planned march toward the State Capitol is blocked inbound lanes of John Nolen Dr. Saturday afternoon.
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Pool sales are spilling into the summer, with homeowners testing the waters.
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Three team members were sent, as the Peoria area sees its highest number of hospitalizations since the start of the pandemic.
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Fire crews responded to a fire Saturday night on Lacy Road.
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The hearing, held at UW-Whitewater, brought people from all over the state to speak about what their priorities are.
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Starting April 7, people in Dane Co. will not be required to wear masks outside. There also will not be a capacity limit for outdoor gatherings, provided everyone can stay socially distant.
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The nurses allege the hospital system violated their rights “by engaging in harassment and threats,” which is in violation of the federal labor law.
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MMSD in partnership with SSM Health hosted a mass vaccination clinic at the high school Friday, one day after the district announced a plan for students to learn in-person for the first time since the shut down.
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Just two days after the Madison Metropolitan School District welcomed back Kindergartners as part of a plan to bring back 4K through second grade students, the district has unveiled a schedule for bringing all of its students back to the classroom.
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Madison Diocesan Ethicist Rev. Fr. Joseph Baker sent a note to members detailing the J&J vaccine used abortion-derived cells in the production of the vaccine.
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Through a partnership with SSM Health, the district offered a mass-vaccination clinic at Sun Prairie High School.
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On Friday, Urban League of Greater Madison President and CEO Dr. Ruben Anthony, who is leading the project, said the exact location of the South Side hub along the South Park Street corridor will be announced in the coming weeks.
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However, this data contradicts some national research showing rural Americans tend to be more reluctant to get the vaccine.
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The push for ranked-choice voting in Wisconsin is gaining steam with the introduction of a bipartisan bill in the state Legislature.
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Team Rubicon, a veteran-led organization, works to respond to disasters across the globe, even helping with historic flooding in south central Wisconsin in 2018. Now, the organization is focusing on the fight against COVID-19.
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NBC15 learned as of now, there is no definitive timeline.
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On December 14, the first doses were administered with 10 healthcare workers receiving the shot. As more people became eligible, the state saw nearly 48,000 people vaccinated every day during the peak at the beginning of February.
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Cities with populations over 30,000 could collect up to a half-percent sales tax.
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On Tuesday, A Leap Above Dance fought back by joining an existing lawsuit challenging the county’s legal authority to issue restrictions, such as gathering limits.
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The Village of La Valle, which is home to roughly 375 people, put out an advisory that the well water was unsafe to consume on Dec. 23.
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A Poynette mother reunited with her family after nearly three months in the hospital with COVID-19 and giving birth while in a coma.
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However, drawing criticism is Pres. Biden’s move to cancel the permit for the controversial Keystone XL pipeline.
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At One City Elementary School in Madison, a 4k-2nd grade public charter school, all classes tuned in and watched the historic inauguration ceremony Wednesday afternoon.
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Businesses along downtown Madison’s square took precautions Friday ahead of any potential unrest into the weekend and through inauguration day.
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The Assembly’s health committee held a hearing Thursday to investigate why vaccinations have been moving slowly.
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The department allocated $150,000 to give every employee one paid day off and partnered with Westside Psychotherapy in Madison to require a wellness check.
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