Updated: 11:58 AM Those downpours over the past week have created the perfect breeding grounds for mosquitoes, and over the next week, Richmond County Mosquito Control says we can expect to see and feel a lot more.

Updated: 6:31 PM If you live down South, you already know the inside of your car is always a lot hotter than it is outside. It's especially dangerous for small kids and pets left inside the car.

Updated: 6:23 PM A new study is trying to "change the game" on mental illness by using video games to help people with schizophrenia. The idea is to retrain their brains to help them sharpen their memory and attention skills.

Updated: 5:31 PM It's a field that's always been dominated by women, but that's starting to change. Roles in the medical field are beginning to flip flop, and more men than ever are turning to nursing. HealthTeam 12's Christie Ethridge says the economy might be to blame.

Updated: 6:17 PM University Hospital is stepping up to help some community heroes fight heart disease and save their own lives.

Updated: 4:43 PM An Aiken woman is recovering after a possible rabid cat bit her in her front yard.

Updated: 6:58 PM The mosquitoes are back, bringing their bites and deadly diseases, and experts in the CSRA say things aren't going to get better anytime soon.

Updated: 5:55 PM Early Friday morning, a 34-year-old man was riding his bike when he was hit and killed on Peach Orchard Road. Robert Holden was riding in an area with limited street lights, no sidewalks and no bike lanes.

Updated: 9:15 PM The panic to find your loved one before something happens can be overwhelming, but one organization is making the process a little easier. They use a radio frequency tracking system to help find people who have a tendency to wander, and it's free for those who need it.

Updated: 12:08 AM Safety during the summer for soldiers at Fort Gordon has always been a concern. All types of safety measures, from boating safety to motorcycle safety, were discussed Wednesday at the annual Safety Stand Down Day on Fort Gordon.

Posted: 12:33 PM Augusta is already known around the world for golf, but our reputation is growing in the world of medicine -- specifically for cancer treatment.

Updated: 3:44 PM With summer knocking on the door, a lot of folks are preparing to get out on the boat. Sandie Craig says there's nothing wrong with that, but she wants to make sure everyone makes the trip back home.

Updated: 12:30 AM What was supposed to be a night to honor those battling cancer turned into a different kind of fight that landed one in the hospital and another in jail.

Updated: 2:43 PM A boil water advisory was issued for the Beech Island Rural Community Water District after a water main break.

Updated: 11:36 AM The same decision Angelina Jolie made hits close to home with a lot of women right here in our area.

Updated: 6:52 PM Law enforcement says the most dangerous drug dealer around could be your medicine cabinet. While marijuana is still the number one drug in Richmond County, prescription drug abuse is making its way to the top of the list. News 12's Christie Ethridge talked to the founder of a program that aims to curb that trend.

Posted: 12:23 PM As temperatures begin to rise, officials from six state agencies are reminding Georgians to never leave children unattended in vehicles.

Updated: 12:21 PM Cats are roaming the streets in Aiken, but not all for good reasons. Feral cats are becoming a major problem in Aiken County, and officials are saying things could get worse.

Updated: 8:25 PM A dairy company is voluntarily recalling ice cream produced in Winston-Salem and distributed to 10 states that don't identify possible allergens because the product is packed in the wrong containers.

Updated: 6:50 PM Mosquitoes are rearing their ugly little heads a little early this year, but we could be in for a little relief if the rain continues throughout summer.

Updated: 8:13 PM Bariatric surgery took Jesse Chancey from 469 pounds down to just 182, a weight loss of nearly 300 pounds.

Posted: 8:01 PM Eight years after a train derailment shook the community of Graniteville, the community is still rebuilding. A program set up to help residents with everyday issues has been around since that day in 2005.

Posted: 7:50 PM They almost go unnoticed on the roads and that's a reason for them to be concerned. Motorcyclists across Augusta met Friday evening to rally for safer roads in the CSRA.

Updated: 5:59 PM News 12 is On Your Side with information on which counties in our area are offering the dose and why you might need it.

Updated: 1:57 PM The New Ellenton Commission of Public Works has lifted a boil water advisory that was issued last week.