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OK father remembers 2 daughters lost in tornado

After the deadly tornado that ripped through central Oklahoma on Monday, the families of some of the victims still haven't taken the time to grieve the loss of loved ones. More>>

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Safe room mandates remain rare in tornado states

When a deadly tornado whipped through the central Oklahoma City of Moore, many survivors emerged from their storm shelters to find their homes completely blown away. More>>

Milwaukee hosts Moose International

Milwaukee is hosting nearly 8,000 people at the 125^th Annual Moose International Convention through Wednesday. More>>

I-5 bridge collapses in NW Washington

Authorities say no one was killed when part of a bridge collapsed over a river north of Seattle. More>>

Sentencing for man convicted of killing mother

A man convicted of killing his mother in 2010, using her credit cards and hiding her body is due for sentencing in Adams County. More>>

Fort McCoy campground summer season set to open

Pine View Campground's summer season will start Friday and run through the Labor Day Weekend, ending on September 2. More>>

107 displaced by Allouez apartment fire

More than 100 people have been displaced after an apartment fire in the Green Bay area. More>>

8.2 magnitude earthquake hits eastern Russia

Slight tremors were felt in Moscow after a powerful 8.0 magnitude earthquake hits eastern Russia. More>>

27 Kids Who Matter: Lesli & The Shandas

A couple of empty nesters found their home, and hearts, full again after volunteering for the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. More>>

Attempted armed robbery suspect headed to trial

The teenager accused of trying to rob a woman in a bathroom stall at West Towne Mall is headed to trial. More>>

Preview: Our Wisconsin

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Gov. Scott Walker speaks at fundraiser in Iowa
Gov. Scott Walker speaks at fundraiser in Iowa
Governor Scott Walker spoke at a Republican fundraiser in Iowa Thursday night, fueling speculation that he's gearing up for a presidential run in 2016.More >>
Governor Scott Walker spoke at a Republican fundraiser in Iowa Thursday night, fueling speculation that he's gearing up for a presidential run in 2016.More >>
"Live for Aly" $91,000 donation for cancer research
"Live for Aly" $91,000 donation for cancer research
Big hearts contributed to a big donation for cancer research.More >>
Big hearts contributed to a big donation for cancer research.More >>
Budget committee votes to slash UW System funding
Budget committee votes to slash UW System funding
The Joint Finance Committee voted to slash funding for the UW System in the upcoming state budget.More >>
The Joint Finance Committee voted to slash funding for the UW System in the upcoming state budget.More >>
UPDATE: JFC blocks rent-to-own plan
UPDATE: JFC blocks rent-to-own plan
The state Joint Finance Committee voted Thursday to block Gov. Walker's proposal to exempt rent-to-own businesses from Wisconsin's consumer protection laws.More >>
The state Joint Finance Committee voted Thursday to block Gov. Walker's proposal to exempt rent-to-own businesses from Wisconsin's consumer protection laws.More >>
Milton police concerned students are taking toy gun game too far
Milton police concerned students are taking toy gun game too far
Milton police warn of potential dangers in Nerf gun wars.More >>
Milton police warn of potential dangers in Nerf gun wars.More >>
Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys
Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys
The Boy Scouts of America's national leadership will vote Thursday whether to allow openly gay Scouts in its ranks, a critical and emotionally charged moment for one of the nation's oldest youth organizations...More >>
The Boy Scouts of America threw open its ranks Thursday to gay Scouts but not gay Scout leaders - a fiercely contested compromise that some warned could fracture the organization and lead to mass defections of members and...More >>
Defendant's dad testifies in raw milk trial
Defendant's dad testifies in raw milk trial
Thursday marked day four in the trial of Wisconsin dairy farmer Vernon Hershberger and the defense called its first witnesses.More >>
Thursday marked day four in the trial of Wisconsin dairy farmer Vernon Hershberger and the defense called its first witnesses.More >>
UPDATE: Suspect who posted stolen iPad on Facebook arrested
UPDATE: Suspect who posted stolen iPad on Facebook arrested
Fitchburg police officials tell 27 News a suspect who posted a photo of himself with a stolen iPad on the victim's Facebook profile page was arrested Thursday.More >>
Fitchburg police officials tell 27 News a suspect who posted a photo of himself with a stolen iPad on the victim's Facebook profile page was arrested Thursday.More >>
JFC removes statewide GPS tracking funding from budget
JFC removes statewide GPS tracking funding from budget
There will be no statewide funding for increased GPS tracking in the next state budget, despite the fact that Governor Scott Walker (R-Wisconsin) requested it to cut down on severe incidents.More >>
There will be no statewide funding for increased GPS tracking in the next state budget, despite the fact that Governor Scott Walker (R-Wisconsin) requested it to cut down on severe incidents.More >>
Correction: Oklahoma Tornado story
Correction: Oklahoma Tornado story
With her son holding her elbow, Colleen Arvin walked up her driveway to what was left of her house for 40 years.More >>
In some early versions of a story May 22 about damage estimates from the tornado in Moore, Okla., The Associated Press misspelled the name of the city's mayor. He is Glenn Lewis, not Glen.More >>

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Work zones to close during Memorial Day weekend
Work zones to close during Memorial Day weekend
Wisconsin motorists won't have to worry about possible traffic delays when traveling during the Memorial Day weekend.More >>
Wisconsin motorists won't have to worry about possible traffic delays when traveling during the Memorial Day weekend.More >>
Fire damages new restaurant in Madison
Fire damages new restaurant in Madison
Fire did an estimated $20,000 damage to a new Madison restaurant that was just days from opening.More >>
Fire did an estimated $20,000 damage to a new Madison restaurant that was just days from opening.More >>
Madison beaches opening on Memorial Day
Madison beaches opening on Memorial Day
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Some beaches in Madison will be open for Memorial Day weekend.More >>
Some beaches in Madison will be open for Memorial Day weekend.More >>
Brewers to honor fallen WI police officer Friday
Brewers to honor fallen WI police officer Friday
The Milwaukee Brewers are planning to honor the Wauwatosa police officer who was gunned down Christmas Eve while on duty.More >>
The Milwaukee Brewers are planning to honor the Wauwatosa police officer who was gunned down Christmas Eve while on duty.More >>
44 people displaced after broken water pipe in apt. building
44 people displaced after broken water pipe in apt. building
44 people were displaced Tuesday night after a broken water pipe in their apartment building.More >>
44 people were displaced Tuesday night after a broken water pipe in their apartment building.More >>
Red Cross statement on Oklahoma tornado
Red Cross statement on Oklahoma tornado
The American Red Cross has one shelter open in Moore and is working on locating others; we continue to operate three shelters that were opened Sunday in the Oklahoma City area following the storms on Sunday.More >>
The American Red Cross has one shelter open in Moore and is working on locating others; we continue to operate three shelters that were opened Sunday in the Oklahoma City area following the storms on Sunday.More >>
US DOJ to review flawed Milwaukee ATF sting
US DOJ to review flawed Milwaukee ATF sting
The U.S. Department of Justice is looking into a flawed Milwaukee sting as part of a larger review into how agents handle certain sensitive cases.More >>
The U.S. Department of Justice is looking into a flawed Milwaukee sting as part of a larger review into how agents handle certain sensitive cases.More >>
Man killed by police Friday had history of mental health issues
Man killed by police Friday had history of mental health issues
A newspaper reports Dane County officials say Brent Brozek had two court-ordered mental health commitments and lost his job driving a cab in January after complaints that he threatened to kill a passenger.More >>
A newspaper reports Dane County officials say Brent Brozek had two court-ordered mental health commitments and lost his job driving a cab in January after complaints that he threatened to kill a passenger.More >>
Rodgers, Braun to open second restaurant
Rodgers, Braun to open second restaurant
A Brookfield restaurant named for Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun is opening a second location.More >>
A Brookfield restaurant named for Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun is opening a second location.More >>
Cancer patient receives "extraordinary degree"
Cancer patient receives "extraordinary degree"
A terminally ill Wisconsin woman completed one of her life goals over the weekend: graduating from college.More >>
A terminally ill Wisconsin woman completed one of her life goals over the weekend: graduating from college.More >>

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Madison 56ers soccer team hosts sister city club from Germany
Madison 56ers soccer team hosts sister city club from Germany
Blau-Weiss Freiburg of Freiburg, Germany comes to Madison to face-off with the Madison 56ers National Premier Soccer League.More >>
Blau-Weiss Freiburg of Freiburg, Germany comes to Madison to face-off with the Madison 56ers National Premier Soccer League.More >>
Milton police concerned students are taking toy gun game too far
Milton police concerned students are taking toy gun game too far
Milton police warn of potential dangers in Nerf gun wars.More >>
Milton police warn of potential dangers in Nerf gun wars.More >>
Still time to donate items for Oklahoma recovery
Still time to donate items for Oklahoma recovery
The Boys and Girls Club is still collecting donations outside of Metcalfe's grocery store at Hilldale Mall.More >>
The Boys and Girls Club is still collecting donations outside of Metcalfe's grocery store at Hilldale Mall.More >>
The Thundershirt for dogs: Does it Work?
The Thundershirt for dogs: Does it Work?
It promises to help with your dog's anxiety and behavior problems without going to the vet or using medications.More >>
It promises to help with your dog's anxiety and behavior problems without going to the vet or using medications.More >>
Triplets graduate in three different commencement ceremonies
Triplets graduate in three different commencement ceremonies
College graduation is a fun and exciting time for families, but for the Verhasselt family it's all multiplied by three.More >>
College graduation is a fun and exciting time for families, but for the Verhasselt family it's all multiplied by three.More >>
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 >>
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 >>
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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Milton police concerned toy gun game is going too far
Milton police concerned toy gun game is going too far
Milton police are concerned that a game involving fake toy guns is going too far.More >>
Crews demolish residential home
Crews demolish residential home
Construction crews demolish a home in Stoughton as part of the state's "Strategic Blight Elimination Program."More >>
Two children killed in a gravel slide
Two children killed in a gravel slide
The body of the second of two children killed in a gravel slide has been found.More >>
Volunteers still working to collect donations for Oklahoma
Volunteers still working to collect donations for Oklahoma
The Boys and Girls Club continues their donation drive for victims in Oklahoma.More >>
Common Core Standards hearing
Common Core Standards hearing
Opponents of new national education standards are hoping to put a stop to them.More >>
Tornado Relief: A Time to Care
Tornado Relief: A Time to Care
WKOW joined with the American Red Cross to raise money for the people affected by the devastating tornado in Oklahoma.More >>
Special Olympics Torch Run kickoff
Special Olympics Torch Run kickoff
The Law Enforcement Torch Run began its tour across the state beginning at the Capitol.More >>
WI man's story featured in national quit smoking ad
WI man's story featured in national quit smoking ad
A Wisconsin man's story of a fight with smoking-related cancer is part of a national ad campaign.More >>
Giraffes join Henry Vilas Zoo family
Giraffes join Henry Vilas Zoo family
Two young giraffes have joined the Henry Vilas Zoo family.More >>
Redevelopment project begins
Redevelopment project begins
A local apartment complex begins demolition to make room for renovations.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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