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Many giggle, many cringe when they see Thong Cape Scooter Man riding around the city, but he's doing nothing wrong. More>>
A bicyclist was killed Friday afternoon after a crash in Madison. More>>
Teacher allegedly in custody for committing sexual acts in front of students More>>
Governor Walker joined other anglers on Lake Namakagon in Bayfield County Saturday morning for the annual Governor's Fishing Opener. More>>
New facility includes surgery rooms, public viewing rooms More>>
25 volunteers with the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County are on their way to Oklahoma. More>>
Twins Lake Police Lieutenant dies in a car crash on Highway 120. More>>
A 5-year-old boy died from an accident at a Mount Calvary restaurant parking lot. More>>
WI Dells Fire Department responded to a fire at a Burger King this morning. More>>
Auditors help board directors of troubled economic agency identify problem areas More>>
A local pizza delivery driver responded to the 1500 block of Wayridge Drive to make a pizza delivery. More>>
Vernon Hershberger took the stand in his defense before the case went to the jury.
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A chance encounter of two women at a Kenny Chesney concert is spreading throughout social media. More>>
Eight Red Cross volunteers from Wisconsin are being dispatched to help with the tornado relief effort in Oklahoma. 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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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 More>>
An Adams County man convicted of killing his mother will spend the rest of his life in prison. More>>
The American Red Cross Badger Chapter is holding their annual golf outing in a few weeks in Oregon. More>>
The University of Wisconsin-Madison says it wants to keep research data private until the information is published or patented More>>
Milwaukee is hosting nearly 8,000 people at the 125th Annual Moose International Convention through Wednesday. More>>
Pine View Campground's summer season will start Friday and run through the Labor Day Weekend, ending on September 2. More>>
© Courtesy of WBAY-TVMore than 100 people have been displaced after an apartment fire in the Green Bay area. More>>
A couple of empty nesters found their home, and hearts, full again after volunteering for the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. More>>
The teenager accused of trying to rob a woman in a bathroom stall at West Towne Mall is headed to trial. 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>>
Big hearts contributed to a big donation for cancer research. More>>
The Joint Finance Committee voted to slash funding for the UW System in the upcoming state budget. More>>
A preview of the 27 News documentary, 'Our Wisconsin: Our Political Personality'. 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 warn of potential dangers in Nerf gun wars. 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>>
Thursday marked day four in the trial of Wisconsin dairy farmer Vernon Hershberger and the defense called its first witnesses. 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>>
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>>
Authorities have identified the woman killed earlier this week in a crash in the town of Deerfield. More>>
The WKOW Red Cross Tornado Relief: A Time to Care telethon raised $36,000 from phone calls and web donations. More>>
The Department of Justice - Division of Criminal Investigation released the names of the officers involved in the officer-involved shooting on May 17, 2013.
The officers are, Officer Ryan Finnegan, Officer Ryan Orvis, and Officer Scott Templeton. More>>
52-year-old Everlee Triplett has not been seen since Tuesday; needs medication. More>>
The Legislature's budget committee is poised to decide whether to create a solicitor general's office within the state Justice Department. More>>
St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman says an area of a park where two children were killed in a gravel slide is now indefinitely closed. More>>
Gov. Scott Walker's former campaign spokesperson is serving 20 days in jail for her second drunken driving conviction. More>>
The Dane County Sheriff's Office reports one person suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash Thursday morning in the town of Oregon. More>>
With the memorial day weekend fast approaching, don't forget about home security if you're leaving town. More>>
Opponents of new national education standards are hoping to put a stop to them here in Wisconsin, but public school officials say that would be a big mistake. More>>
The search for victims is over in Oklahoma. Officials say all of the missing have been accounted for. More>>
La Crosse's Oktoberfest is scaling back from nine days to four days in 2014. More>>
Courtesy: GoogleA Wisconsin teenager has won Doodle 4 Google's national contest. More>>
Wisconsin motorists won't have to worry about possible traffic delays when traveling during the Memorial Day weekend. More>>
The Boys and Girls Club is still collecting donations outside of Metcalfe's grocery store at Hilldale Mall. More>>
Fire did an estimated $20,000 damage to a new Madison restaurant that was just days from opening. More>>
President Barack Obama plans to visit the area on Sunday.
The Oklahoma Insurance Department says the financial cost of the tornado could exceed $2 billion More>>
One of the children killed in the Oklahoma tornado has ties to Wisconsin. More>>
Courtesy: City of Madison ParksSome beaches in Madison will be open for Memorial Day weekend. More>>
As protesters made one last stand, the Boy Scouts of America's leadership began a conference Wednesday that was expected to culminate in a long-anticipated vote on whether to allow openly gay Scouts - a decision that,... More>>
After months of controversy, a State Assembly committee has decided against a provision to allow bow hunting closer to schools. More>>
Wisconsin lawmaker Tammy Baldwin delivered her first speech from the Senate floor Wednesday. More>>
On Wednesday, the law enforcement torch run began its tour across the state, beginning at the Capitol. More>>
Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan (R-Janesville) is writing a book. More>>
Several CDC TV ads are designed to scare smokers into quitting. Here in Wisconsin, experts say it may be working. More>>
Officer to be nominated for life-saving award. More>>
The FBI says a man being questioned by authorities in the Boston bombing probe was fatally shot when he initiated a violent confrontation. More>>
Two young giraffes have joined the Henry Vilas Zoo family. More>>
The Oklahoma medical examiner's office says two infants are among 24 people killed by the tornado that ripped across the Oklahoma City area this week. More>>
Police search for a suspect after a report of shots fired in the Town of Beloit. More>>
A new report says the sand mining and natural gas industries have given Wisconsin candidates nearly $758,000 dollars since 2007, with contributions spiking last year as sand mining took off in the state. More>>
The Wisconsin State Patrol plans to mobilize the State Patrol Air Support Unit on a regular basis this summer to crack down on speeders. More>>
A bill up for vote on Wednesday would prohibit law enforcement agencies in Wisconsin from using drones unless they have a search warrant or legitimate reason. More>>
The Milwaukee Art Museum is offering free admission to veterans and active military members all summer starting on Memorial Day. More>>
The Milwaukee Brewers are planning to honor the Wauwatosa police officer who was gunned down Christmas Eve while on duty. More>>
A Milwaukee man has claimed a $1 million prize from Saturday's record $590.5 million Powerball jackpot drawing. More>>
Courtesy: Janesville Police Dept.A Janesville man has been arrested for his 55th OWI offense after a hit and run accident. More>>
It promises to help with your dog's anxiety and behavior problems without going to the vet or using medications. More>>
44 people were displaced Tuesday night after a broken water pipe in their apartment building. More>>
A fire in Sauk City is now under control, but firefighters are still putting out hot spots. More>>
An apartment complex on Madison's south side is getting a makeover. More>>
If you're a fan of the "Wizard of Oz," starting Wednesday you can learn the untold story of the witches of Oz as "Wicked" opens in Madison. More>>
The Legislature's budget committee approved changes to the state's foodshare program. More>>
Middleton elementary school students benefit from state-sponsored disaster response training More>>
The Boys & Girls Club of Dane County is taking a semi of supplies to Oklahoma. More>>
In this week's Angie's List segment, clothes dryers are a modern convenience many of us can't live without, but we don't always remember it needs maintenance. If your dryer is hot to the touch, or take more than one cycle to dry clothes, you may need your vents checked. More>>
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