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UPDATE: Sword-wielding suspect pronounced dead after standoff

A standoff on Madison's east side ended Friday night when officers shot the man who kept officers at bay. More>>

Wisconsin's no-call list deadline approaching

Deadline to be put on no-call list is May 31. More>>

UPDATE: Officials release name of boy killed by skid loader

An 8-year-old boy in Lafayette County was killed Friday when he was run over by a skid steer loader. More>>

Garage fire near Cottage Grove Rd.

Detached garage catches fire More>>

Complaint filed over meningitis death

The mother of the UW-Madison student who died of meningitis filed a complaint with the state against two doctors at Meriter Hospital. More>>

Circus World summer season starts Saturday

The Circus World show will go on this summer, despite financial uncertainty. More>>

WIAA girls basketball tournament likely to remain in Green Bay

The WIAA is negotiating to keep the girls high school basketball tournament in Green Bay through 2020. More>>

Sen. Grothman blasts Rent-To-Own provision of budget on Capitol City Sunday

The Legislature's Joint Finance Committee will vote next week on a plan to loosen the regulations on rent-to-own businesses. That is the focus of Capitol City Sunday this weekend.
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UPDATE: Officer's training helped thwart suspect's shooting attempt

A Clinton man could face attempted homicide charges in Rock County after police say he disarmed an officer and tried to shoot the officer at point blank range. More>>

Teen who victimized women before charged in two Mall crimes

Maurice Neal charged with attempted armed robbery and attempted theft in connection with two recent incidents, in West Towne Mall women bathrooms More>>

Expect traffic congestion in downtown Madison this weekend

With UW commencement ceremonies, residence hall move-out and ongoing construction, it's going to be a busy weekend in downtown Madison. More>>

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Marine reunites with dog from Afghanistan
Marine reunites with dog from Afghanistan
A Marine has been reunited with the dog he served with in Afghanistan during a surprise ceremony at the Iowa Capitol.More >>
A Marine has been reunited with the dog he served with in Afghanistan during a surprise ceremony at the Iowa Capitol.More >>
Walk for Dyslexia on Saturday in Madison
Walk for Dyslexia on Saturday in Madison
One in five U.S. School children are living with dyslexia, and this weekend, you can "take steps against dyslexia" at the fourth annual Walk for Dyslexia in Madison.More >>
One in five U.S. School children are living with dyslexia, and this weekend, you can "take steps against dyslexia" at the fourth annual Walk for Dyslexia in Madison.More >>
Artificial food dyes: Are they safe?
Artificial food dyes: Are they safe?
Artificial food dyes have long been used in the food we eat, but in recent years studies have shown a possible risk to children.More >>
Artificial food dyes have long been used in the food we eat, but in recent years studies have shown a possible risk to children.More >>
Mother and two children suffer injuries from semi versus car crash
Mother and two children suffer injuries from semi versus car crash
TOWN OF SPRINGFIELD (WKOW) --- A woman has been taken to the hospital by MedFlight after an accident involving a car and a semi. Dane County officials say the vehicle ran a red light at the intersectionMore >>
A woman has been taken to the hospital by MedFlight after an accident involving a car and a semi.More >>
New Dane County dog park opens
New Dane County dog park opens
MADISON (WKOW) --- Dane County's newest dog park is now open. The 40 acres of land is located in the Capital Springs Recreation Area between South Central Madison and the Town of Dunn. Dane County Executive,More >>
Dane County's newest dog park is now open.

The 40 acres of land is located in the Capital Springs Recreation Area between South Central Madison and the Town of Dunn.More >>
UPDATE: Victim identified in fatal early morning Green County crash
Monroe man dies in early morning crash
A Monroe man dies in an early morning crash in Green County.More >>
A Monroe man dies in an early morning crash in Green County.More >>
Lighting strike at construction site
Lighting strike at construction site
Lightning strikes construction site at Brownlofts Apartments.More >>
Lightning strikes construction site at Brownlofts Apartments.More >>
Bipartisan bill requires annual WEDC audit
Bipartisan bill requires annual WEDC audit
A bipartisan group of legislators introduced a bill that would make some changes to Wisconsin's troubled economic development agency.More >>
A bipartisan group of legislators introduced a bill that would make some changes to Wisconsin's troubled economic development agency.More >>
Tea party group says IRS asked about Walker recall
Tea party group says IRS asked about Walker recall
A tea party group says the Internal Revenue Service asked about its involvement in efforts to verify signatures in the effort to recall Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker.More >>
A tea party group says the Internal Revenue Service asked about its involvement in efforts to verify signatures in the effort to recall Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker.More >>
Parents of triple homicide suspect speak out
Parents of triple homicide suspect speak out
The parents of Jaren Kuester, the man accused of brutally killing three people in Lafayette County, share their anguish over the murders.More >>
The parents of Jaren Kuester, the man accused of brutally killing three people in Lafayette County, share their anguish over the murders.More >>

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UPDATE: More answers about proposed Obesity Map
UPDATE: More answers about proposed Obesity Map
Eau Claire (WQOW) - There's no debating that obesity is a serious problem in this country. What may be open for debate is what the government can do to address it. Eau Claire's Comprehensive Plan hasMore >>
It's a unique step that's never been done in Eau Claire before. The data would be calculated using the body mass index.More >>
3 commencements for UW-Madison triplets
3 commencements for UW-Madison triplets
It will be one busy weekend for a northeastern Wisconsin family. Triplets Stephanie, Kyle and Ashley Verhasselt will receive their undergraduate degrees at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in three separate ceremonies.More >>
It will be one busy weekend for a northeastern Wisconsin family. Triplets Stephanie, Kyle and Ashley Verhasselt, of Freedom, will receive their undergraduate degrees at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in three separate commencement ceremonies.More >>
Rock Co. man arrested for trying to shoot at police officer
Rock Co. man arrested for trying to shoot at police officer
Authorities in Rock County arrested a man they say got into a fight with a police officer and tried to shoot him.More >>
Authorities in Rock County arrested a man they say got into a fight with a police officer and tried to shoot him.More >>
Fire destroys barn, farm equipment in town of York
Fire destroys barn, farm equipment in town of York
A fire destroyed a barn and two sheds Wednesday in the town of York.More >>
A fire destroyed a barn and two sheds Wednesday in the town of York.More >>
Matticx convicted in Madison shooting death
Matticx convicted in Madison shooting death
Jurors convicted one of the men charged in a deadly, 2011 shooting on Madison's north side.More >>
Jurors convicted one of the men charged in a deadly, 2011 shooting on Madison's north side.More >>
Oak Creek officer involved in Sikh temple shooting to retire
Oak Creek officer involved in Sikh temple shooting to retire
First officer on scene of the Sikh temple shooting last summer to retire.More >>
First officer on scene of the Sikh temple shooting last summer to retire.More >>
DNR: Wildfire started in logging operations area
DNR: Wildfire started in logging operations area
A wildfire that has burned more than 8,700 acres in northwestern Wisconsin started in an area where workers were doing logging operations.More >>
A wildfire that has burned more than 8,700 acres in northwestern Wisconsin started in an area where workers were doing logging operations.More >>
UPDATE: Storm knocks down power lines, leads to outages
Storm knocks down power lines, leads to outages
Emergency personnel have been working throughout the night to repair power outages across the area.More >>
Emergency personnel have been working throughout the night to repair power outages across the area.More >>
UPDATE: Evacuations due to wildfire in Douglas County
Evacuations due to wildfire in Douglas County
Firefighters worked to contain a smoky wildfire in northwestern Wisconsin that has consumed 8,700 acres, destroyed nearly 50 structures and forced dozens from their homes.More >>
Firefighters worked to contain a smoky wildfire in northwestern Wisconsin that has consumed 8,700 acres, destroyed nearly 50 structures and forced dozens from their homes.More >>
Gypsy moth spraying about to begin
Gypsy moth spraying about to begin
The loud, low-flying planes will be appearing later this month in southern Wisconsin to spray for gypsy moth caterpillars.More >>
The loud, low-flying planes will be appearing later this month in southern Wisconsin to spray for gypsy moth caterpillars.More >>

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Rally Round the Flag: Civil War Living History in Evansville
Rally Round the Flag: Civil War Living History in Evansville
The 3rd annual Rally Round the Flag: Civil War Living History event will be in Evansville this weekend.More >>
The 3rd annual Rally Round the Flag: Civil War Living History event will be in Evansville this weekend.More >>
Sen. Grothman blasts Rent-To-Own provision of budget on Capitol City Sunday
Sen. Grothman blasts Rent-To-Own provision of budget on Capitol City Sunday
The Legislature's Joint Finance Committee will vote next week on a plan to loosen the regulations on rent-to-own businesses. That is the focus of Capitol City Sunday this weekend.More >>
The Legislature's Joint Finance Committee will vote next week on a plan to loosen the regulations on rent-to-own businesses. That is the focus of Capitol City Sunday this weekend.
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Artificial food dyes: Are they safe?
Artificial food dyes: Are they safe?
Artificial food dyes have long been used in the food we eat, but in recent years studies have shown a possible risk to children.More >>
Artificial food dyes have long been used in the food we eat, but in recent years studies have shown a possible risk to children.More >>
UPDATE: Wisconsin added 53,334 jobs in Gov. Walker's first two years
UPDATE: Wisconsin added 53,334 jobs in Gov. Walker's first two years
New data released by the Department of Workforce Development shows Wisconsin added 53,334 jobs during Governor Scott Walker's first two years in office.
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New data released by the Department of Workforce Development shows Wisconsin added 53,334 jobs during Governor Scott Walker's first two years in office.
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UPDATE: No Powerball winner, jackpot for Saturday's drawing at $475 million
Powerball: large jackpots are the new norm
The Powerball jackpot has grown to an estimated $475 million after none of the tickets sold for Wednesday's drawing matched all the numbers.More >>
The Powerball jackpot has grown to an estimated $475 million after none of the tickets sold for Wednesday's drawing matched all the numbers.More >>
Madison Radicals Ultimate Frisbee team preps for game
Madison Radicals Ultimate Frisbee team preps for game
Professional ultimate frisbee comes to Madison.More >>
Professional ultimate frisbee comes to Madison.More >>
Family, friends host run/walk to celebrate and remember Jenny Boyce
Family, friends host run/walk to celebrate and remember Jenny Boyce
"Run for Jenny" was organized by the friends of Jenny Boyce as a way to remember and celebrate her life after she passed away in January 2013.More >>
"Run for Jenny" was organized by the friends of Jenny Boyce as a way to remember and celebrate her life after she passed away in January 2013.More >>
27 Kids Who Matter - Jewelry making for Mother's Day
27 Kids Who Matter - Jewelry making for Mother's Day
It's often said that jewelry is one way to win a woman's heart. That's why Big Brothers Big Sisters gave some of their kids the chance to tour a local jewelry shop.More >>
It's often said that jewelry is one way to win a woman's heart. That's why Big Brothers Big Sisters gave some of their kids the chance to tour a local jewelry shop.More >>
Madison's Mad Rollin' Dolls prep for derby league championship
Madison's Mad Rollin' Dolls prep for derby league championship
Wisconsin's flat track roller derby league, The Mad Rollin' Dolls, hosts a championship game this weekend.More >>
Wisconsin's flat track roller derby league, The Mad Rollin' Dolls, hosts a championship game this weekend.More >>
UPDATE: Fugitive booked into Dane Co. Jail, won't face charges in WI
UPDATE: Fugitive arrested in Madison
Paris Poe, 33
The fugitive from Illinois who sparked a day-long manhunt in Madison has been booked into the Dane County Jail.More >>
The fugitive from Illinois who sparked a day-long manhunt in Madison has been booked into the Dane County Jail.More >>

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Marine reunites with dog from Afghanistan
Marine reunites with dog from Afghanistan
A Marine has been reunited with the dog he served with in Afghanistan during a surprise ceremony at the Iowa Capitol.More >>
Walk for Dyslexia on Saturday in Madison
Walk for Dyslexia on Saturday in Madison
This weekend you can "take steps against dyslexia" at the fourth annual Walk for Dyslexia in Madison.More >>
New Dane County dog park opens
New Dane County dog park opens
Dane County's newest dog park is now open.More >>
Expect traffic congestion in downtown Madison this weekend
Expect traffic congestion in downtown Madison this weekend
It will be a busier than normal weekend in downtown Madison.More >>
Artificial food dyes: Are they safe?
Artificial food dyes: Are they safe?
An in-depth look at artificial food dyes and what two food bloggers are doing to stop them from being used in American food.More >>
RAW VIDEO: Gov. Walker's helicopter tour of wildfire damage
RAW VIDEO: Gov. Walker's helicopter tour of wildfire damage
Gov. Scott Walker got a helicopter tour of the wildfire damage in northern Wisconsin.More >>
Past mall victim warned authorities about danger posed by teen
Past mall victim warned authorities about danger posed by teen
The teen suspected of holding a gun to a woman's head in a Madison mall bathroom last week still haunts another woman.More >>
Wisconsin added 53,334 jobs in Gov. Walker's first two years
Wisconsin added 53,334 jobs in Gov. Walker's first two years
New data shows Gov. Scott Walker has a lot of work left in order to create 250,000 new jobs during his first term in office.More >>
Governor Walker visits Douglas County fire area
Governor Walker visits Douglas County fire area
Governor Scott Walker visited with officials in Douglas County as he toured the areas damaged by massive wildfires.More >>
FTC cracking down on "cramming"
FTC cracking down on "cramming"
The Federal Trade Commission is cracking down on a little-known practice called "cramming."More >>

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Special Coverage: Terror at the Boston Marathon
Special Coverage: Terror at the Boston Marathon
Special coverage of the bomb blasts at the Boston Marathon and the search for those responsible.More >>
Special coverage of the bomb blasts at the Boston Marathon and the search for those responsible.More >>
27 Kids Who Matter
27 Kids Who Matter
WKOW is proud to partner with Big Brothers Big Sisters on a brand new initiative called "27 Kids Who Matter." This partnership aims to help raise awareness and funds for BBBS of Dane County.More >>
WKOW is proud to partner with Big Brothers Big Sisters on a brand new initiative called "27 Kids Who Matter." This partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County (BBBS) and WKOW aims to help raise awareness and funds for BBBS.More >>
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