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UPDATE: 37 killed in Oklahoma tornado; death toll to rise

The Oklahoma Medical Examiner's Office says 37 people have been killed by a tornado that hit suburban Oklahoma City on Monday afternoon. Spokeswoman Amy Elliott says the death toll is expected to rise. More>>

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UPDATE: WI Farmer accused of selling raw milk on trial

The trial for a Wisconsin farmer accused of selling raw milk will begin on Monday in Baraboo. More>>

Bill aims to give Vets priority registration status at UW schools

Military veterans who attend schools in the University of Wisconsin System could soon have a better chance of finishing their degrees on time thanks to a bipartisan Assembly bill. More>>

Law enforcement out in big numbers for "Click It or Ticket"

Be sure to buckle up, police across the state have stepped up patrols this week, as part of the annual "Click It or Ticket" campaign. More>>

Ferris wheel ride world record broken in Chicago

A manager of Chicago's Navy Pier rode the tourist spot's Ferris wheel for more than two days - 384 times, up and around - bringing the world record for the longest ride to the birthplace of the amusement park... More>>

Man arrested for grabbing girl in grocery store

Madison Police have arrested 46-year-old Reginald B. Kellum and tentatively charged with two counts of disorderly conduct.

Police arrested him Friday in connection to a girl being grabbed at the Hy-Vee on East Washington Ave. on May, 6. More>>

UW-Madison student arrested for starting fire in campus dorm

UW-Madison student, Brent E. Newman, 19, admitted to starting a fire in Sellery Hall early Saturday morning.

The fire started on the 9th floor of Sellery Hall on West Johnson Street. More>>

Woman cited for running red light in Friday crash in Springfield

Authorities say a vehicle carrying two adults and three children ran a red light and collided with the cab of a semi. More>>

Detective takes on two decades-old unsolved murders

One detective is picking up where other investigators left off decades ago, tackling two unsolved homicides dating back to 1986. More>>

SLIDESHOW: Fall Creek House Explosion

Emergency crews were helping pick up the pieces Sunday afternoon, after a home in rural Eau Claire County exploded. Luckily, the family who lived there was on vacation, and no one was injured due to the blast. More>>

More storms expected this afternoon, possibly severe

Scattered storms are expected again Monday afternoon and into the evening, some possibly severe. More>>

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Woman dies after crash in Town of Deerfield
Woman dies after crash in Town of Deerfield
A woman involved in a crash Sunday in the Town of Deerfield has died.More >>
A woman involved in a crash Sunday in the Town of Deerfield has died.More >>
Gas prices in Madison jump 20 cents
Gas prices in Madison jump 20 cents
The average price of gas in Madison has risen about 20 cents per gallon over the past week.More >>
The average price of gas in Madison has risen about 20 cents per gallon over the past week.More >>
UPDATE: Standoff suspect identified, state investigation underway
UPDATE: Standoff suspect identified, state investigation underway
Madison police will in call in help from the state Department of Justice to investigate the officer-involved shooting Friday night.More >>
Madison police will in call in help from the state Department of Justice to investigate the officer-involved shooting Friday night.More >>
3 hurt in Dane Co. crash
3 hurt in Dane Co. crash
Three people are in the hospital after a crash at an intersection in Dane County.More >>
Three people are in the hospital after a crash at an intersection in Dane County.More >>
Bill Cosby, Bud Selig speak at Milwaukee graduation ceremonies
Bill Cosby, Bud Selig speak at Milwaukee graduation ceremonies
Graduation day brought two big names to Milwaukee to motivate college grads as they face their futures.More >>
Graduation day brought two big names to Milwaukee to motivate college grads as they face their futures.More >>
UPDATE: Two $1 million Powerball tickets sold in WI
UPDATE: Two $1 million Powerball tickets sold in WI
Two tickets sold in WI from the Powerball are worth one million dollars.More >>
Two tickets sold in WI from the Powerball are worth one million dollars.More >>
Madison Mud Run gets messy
Madison Mud Run gets messy
A unique race in Madison puts participants in the middle of a big mess.More >>
A unique race in Madison puts participants in the middle of a big mess.More >>
Syttende Mai parade marks another year
Syttende Mai parade marks another year
Hundreds gathered in Stoughton this weekend for the annual Syttende Mai festivities.More >>
Hundreds gathered in Stoughton this weekend for the annual Syttende Mai festivities.More >>
Four years after the animal seizure at Thyme and Sage Ranch
Four years after the animal seizure at Thyme and Sage Ranch
Four years ago Sunday, one of the largest animal seizures in our area took place at the Thyme and Sage Ranch in Richland County.More >>
Four years ago Sunday, one of the largest animal seizures in our area took place at the Thyme and Sage Ranch in Richland County.More >>
UPDATE: 2nd Janesville burglary suspect arrested
UPDATE: 2nd Janesville burglary suspect arrested
Police arrested one suspect for the Janesville south side residential burglaries, they are looking for one other suspect.More >>
Police arrested one suspect for the Janesville south side residential burglaries, they are looking for one other suspect.More >>

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Wisconsin man survives bear attack
Wisconsin man survives bear attack
MARINETTE (WKOW) -- A man in Marinette County is recovering from an attack by a black bear. Gerre Ninnemann says the bear was going after his dog, so he ran out to scare it, but the animal then came afterMore >>
A man in Marinette County is recovering from an attack by a black bear.More >>
Explosion that leveled house investigated
Explosion that leveled house investigated
Investigators are looking for the cause of a house explosion in Eau Claire County on Sunday.More >>
Investigators are looking for the cause of a house explosion in Eau Claire County on Sunday.More >>
Committee to consider double dipping changes
Committee to consider double dipping changes
The Legislature's budget committee is set to consider Gov. Scott Walker's proposal to more than double the amount of time a public employee must stay retired before being hired for another job.More >>
The Legislature's budget committee is set to consider Gov. Scott Walker's proposal to more than double the amount of time a public employee must stay retired before being hired for another job.More >>
WI budget committee to consider DNA expansion
WI budget committee to consider DNA expansion
Wisconsin lawmakers are scheduled to consider Governor Scott Walker's plan to take DNA from anyone arrested for a felony and anyone convicted of any crime.More >>
Wisconsin lawmakers are scheduled to consider Governor Scott Walker's plan to take DNA from anyone arrested for a felony and anyone convicted of any crime.More >>
Aly's Honky Tonk Hustle raises more than $50,000
Aly's Honky Tonk Hustle raises more than $50,000
More than 900 people gathered Saturday morning to show their support for a young woman who lost her battle with cancer.More >>
More than 900 people gathered Saturday morning to show their support for a young woman who lost her battle with cancer.More >>
Former WI Democratic Party spokesman resigns
Former WI Democratic Party spokesman resigns
A well-known Democratic Party of Wisconsin adviser is leaving his position.More >>
A well-known Democratic Party of Wisconsin adviser is leaving his position.More >>
WI Tea Party takes aim at tax code
WI Tea Party takes aim at tax code
Wisconsin Tea Party members shot flaming arrows and shotguns at a stack of paper as large as the tax code, saying it should be simplified.More >>
Wisconsin Tea Party members shot flaming arrows and shotguns at a stack of paper as large as the tax code, saying it should be simplified.More >>
UPDATE: Officials release name of boy killed by skid loader
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 >>
An 8-year-old boy in Lafayette County was killed Friday when he was run over by a skid steer loader.More >>
Complaint filed over meningitis death
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 >>
The mother of the UW-Madison student who died of meningitis filed a complaint with the state against two doctors at Meriter Hospital.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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Bill aims to give Vets priority registration status at UW schools
Bill aims to give Vets priority registration status at UW schools
Military veterans who attend schools in the University of Wisconsin System could soon have a better chance of finishing their degrees on time thanks to a bipartisan Assembly bill.
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Military veterans who attend schools in the University of Wisconsin System could soon have a better chance of finishing their degrees on time thanks to a bipartisan Assembly bill.More >>
Four years after the animal seizure at Thyme and Sage Ranch
Four years after the animal seizure at Thyme and Sage Ranch
Four years ago Sunday, one of the largest animal seizures in our area took place at the Thyme and Sage Ranch in Richland County.More >>
Four years ago Sunday, one of the largest animal seizures in our area took place at the Thyme and Sage Ranch in Richland County.More >>
Kraft Foods responds to recent artificial food dye story
Kraft Foods responds to recent artificial food dye story
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 >>
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 >>
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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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 >>

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Man arrested for grabbing girl in grocery store
Man arrested for grabbing girl in grocery store
Madison Police have arrested 46-year-old Reginald B. Kellum and tentatively charged with two counts of disorderly conduct.More >>
Bill aims to give Vets priority registration status at UW schools
Bill aims to give Vets priority registration status at UW schools
Military vets who attend schools in the UW System could have a better chance of finishing their degrees thanks to bipartisan support.More >>
WI Farmer accused of selling raw milk on trial
WI Farmer accused of selling raw milk on trial
The trial for a Wisconsin farmer accused of selling raw milk will begins.More >>
"Click it or Ticket" interview
"Click it or Ticket" interview
Police across the state have stepped up patrols this week, as part of the annual "Click it or Ticket" campaign.More >>
$1 million Powerball winners in WI
$1 million Powerball winners in WI
Two $1 million Powerball tickets sold in Milwaukee and AntigoMore >>
Triplets graduate UW-Madison together
Triplets graduate UW-Madison together
One family going to three separate UW-Madison commencement ceremonies this weekend as triplets graduateMore >>
Standoff suspect identified, investigation turned over to state
Standoff suspect identified, investigation turned over to state
Paul Heenan supporters react to MPD's decision to turn over Friday's officer-involved shooting investigation to the stateMore >>
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 >>

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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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