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UPDATE: Jury finds Hershberger 'not guilty' on 3 counts

Vernon Hershberger took the stand in his defense before the case went to the jury.
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Hershberger takes stand Friday in raw milk trial

Special education teacher faces sex-related charges

Teacher allegedly in custody for committing sexual acts in front of students More>>

Off duty police officer killed in a car crash

Twins Lake Police Lieutenant dies in a car crash on Highway 120. More>>

Mount Calvary boy dies after being run over

A 5-year-old boy died from an accident at a Mount Calvary restaurant parking lot. More>>

Burger King caught on fire in Wisconsin Dells

WI Dells Fire Department responded to a fire at a Burger King this morning. More>>

Governor vows WEDC improvements, shrugs off rent-to-own proposal defeat

Auditors help board directors of troubled economic agency identify problem areas More>>

Local pizza delivery man robbed at gunpoint

A local pizza delivery driver responded to the 1500 block of Wayridge Drive to make a pizza delivery. More>>

Bridge collapse caught on camera

It could be weeks to months before a replacement bridge is in place in Mount Vernon, Washington. More>>

Brat Fest begins

The brats are back in a big way in Madison. More>>

National Park police end furloughs

The furloughs are ending early for U.S. Park police. More>>

Newly found friendship is inspiring thousands online

A chance encounter of two women at a Kenny Chesney concert is spreading throughout social media. More>>

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Thong Cape Scooter Man is free to ride
Thong Cape Scooter Man is free to ride
Many giggle, many cringe when they see Thong Cape Scooter Man riding around the city, but he's doing nothing wrong.More >>
Many giggle, many cringe when they see Thong Cape Scooter Man riding around the city, but he's doing nothing wrong.More >>
WI Red Cross volunteers heading to Oklahoma
WI Red Cross volunteers heading to Oklahoma
Eight Red Cross volunteers from Wisconsin are being dispatched to help with the tornado relief effort in Oklahoma.More >>
Eight Red Cross volunteers from Wisconsin are being dispatched to help with the tornado relief effort in Oklahoma.More >>
New abortion legislation is the focus of Capitol City Sunday
New abortion legislation is the focus of Capitol City Sunday
A number of abortion bills will soon be making their way through the state legislature. That's the focus of this weekend's edition of Capitol City Sunday. More >>
A number of abortion bills will soon be making their way through the state legislature. That's the focus of this weekend's edition of Capitol City Sunday.
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UPDATE: Bicyclist killed in crash with tow truck
UPDATE: Bicyclist killed in crash with tow truck
A bicyclist was killed Friday afternoon after a crash in Madison.More >>
A bicyclist was killed Friday afternoon after a crash in Madison.More >>
Madison workers facing lay-off could land jobs with different firm
Madison workers facing lay-off could land jobs with different firm
MADISON (WKOW) -- Over sixty Madison employees facing lay-off from a company with a lapsing state contract may get a chance to catch on with the company's successor firm. Atlanta-based LogistiCare announcedMore >>
Over sixty Madison employees facing lay-off from a company with a lapsing state contract may get a chance to catch on with the company's successor firmMore >>
UPDATE: Adams Co. man sentenced for killing mother
UPDATE: Adams Co. man sentenced for killing mother
An Adams County man convicted of killing his mother will spend the rest of his life in prison.More >>
An Adams County man convicted of killing his mother will spend the rest of his life in prison.More >>
Red Cross Golf Outing next month
Red Cross Golf Outing next month
The American Red Cross Badger Chapter is holding their annual golf outing in a few weeks in Oregon.More >>
The American Red Cross Badger Chapter is holding their annual golf outing in a few weeks in Oregon.More >>
27 Kids Who Matter: Lesli & The Shandas
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 >>
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
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 >>
The teenager accused of trying to rob a woman in a bathroom stall at West Towne Mall is headed to trial.More >>
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 >>

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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
Courtesy: City of Madison Parks
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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Beaver Dam woman hikes to Washington D.C. to raise autism awareness
Beaver Dam woman hikes to Washington D.C. to raise autism awareness
A woman from Beaver Dam will leave on Saturday, June 2 to embark on an adventure of a lifetime.More >>
A woman from Beaver Dam will leave on Saturday, June 2 to embark on an adventure of a lifetime.More >>
Newly found friendship is inspiring thousands online
Newly found friendship is inspiring thousands online
A chance encounter of two women at a Kenny Chesney concert is spreading throughout social media.More >>
A chance encounter of two women at a Kenny Chesney concert is spreading throughout social media.More >>
New abortion legislation is the focus of Capitol City Sunday
New abortion legislation is the focus of Capitol City Sunday
A number of abortion bills will soon be making their way through the state legislature. That's the focus of this weekend's edition of Capitol City Sunday. More >>
A number of abortion bills will soon be making their way through the state legislature. That's the focus of this weekend's edition of Capitol City Sunday.
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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 >>

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Newly found friendship is inspiring thousands online
Newly found friendship is inspiring thousands online
Two women were strangers before they went to a concert Saturday night. Six days later they're inspiring thousands of people with their amazing friendship.More >>
Newly found friendship is inspiring thousands online
Newly found friendship is inspiring thousands online
Two women were strangers before they went to a concert Saturday night. Six days later they're inspiring thousands of people with their amazing friendship.More >>
Our Wisconsin: Our Political Personality
Our Wisconsin: Our Political Personality
Our Wisconsin: Our Political PersonalityMore >>
New abortion legislation is the focus of Capitol City Sunday
New abortion legislation is the focus of Capitol City Sunday
A number of abortion bills will soon be making their way through the state legislature.More >>
Hershberger takes stand Friday in raw milk trial
Hershberger takes stand Friday in raw milk trial
The farmer accused of selling dairy products without proper licensing takes the stand in his own defense.More >>
Local volunteers headed to OK
Local volunteers headed to OK
Red Cross volunteers send help over to Oklahoma City for the recovery effort.More >>
Red Cross Golf Outing next month
Red Cross Golf Outing next month
The American Red Cross Badger Chapter is holding their annual golf outing in a few weeks in Oregon.More >>
Brat Fest begins
Brat Fest begins
If you're staying in town, you may want to stop by the World's Largest Bratfest this weekend.More >>
Madison 56ers soccer team hosts sister city club
Madison 56ers soccer team hosts sister city club
A team from Germany comes to Madison to face-off with the Madison 56ers National Premier Soccer League.More >>
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 >>

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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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WKOW's Tony Galli writes in-depth about the local news events that shape our world.More >>