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The Boys & Girls Club of Dane County is taking a semi of supplies to Oklahoma. More>>
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>>
Madison police will in call in help from the state Department of Justice to investigate the officer-involved shooting Friday night. More>>
A Marine has been reunited with the dog he served with in Afghanistan during a surprise ceremony at the Iowa Capitol. More>>
The parents of Jaren Kuester, the man accused of brutally killing three people in Lafayette County, share their anguish over the murders. More>>
The Kohler Co. has been ordered to pay $9.6 million to a marine engine and generator manufacturer in Massachusetts for infringing on two of its patents. 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>>
The state medical examiner's office has revised the death toll from a tornado in an Oklahoma City suburb to 24 people, including seven children. More>>
The Legislative Joint Finance Committee voted to increase the amount of time a retired state worker must wait to be re-hired for a state job. More>>
A fire in Sauk City is now under control, but firefighters are still putting out hot spots. More>>
It promises to help with your dog's anxiety and behavior problems without going to the vet or using any medications. 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>>
In a week full of controversial proposals at the State Capitol, the Joint Finance Committee is expected to vote on one Tuesday that would allow the state to sell a variety of properties. 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>>
Janesville police arrested two people in connection with the sale of heroin at a home on Cherry Street last night. More>>
Wisconsin's budget-writing committee is scheduled to review provisions in Governor Scott Walker's spending plan that would pull money from the state's environmental management fund to cover sand mining inspections. More>>
The Legislature's Joint Finance Committee is set to vote Tuesday on a proposal that would require every junior in high school in Wisconsin to take the ACT college entrance exam. More>>
On Tuesday, the Joint Finance Committee will vote on a proposal that would offer government workers in Wisconsin a high-deductable insurance plan with a health savings account. More>>
A Brookfield restaurant named for Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun is opening a second location. More>>
It would be harder to recall a local Wisconsin elected official from office under a proposal up for a hearing before a legislative committee. More>>
Wisconsin lawmakers are scheduled to review provisions in Gov. Scott Walker's executive budget on Tuesday that would end ballast water discharge fees for Great Lakes shipping in two years. More>>
The state Department of Natural Resources is waiving fees for the first weekend in June to encourage people to try new outdoor activities. More>>
Winds of around 75 mph ripped through the Tri-County Airport early Monday, damaging four hangars and four private planes. More>>
One detective is picking up where other investigators left off decades ago, tackling two unsolved homicides dating back to 1986. More>>
Marinette Marine has put the finishing touches on a 3-year, $74 million expansion. More>>
A terminally ill Wisconsin woman completed one of her life goals over the weekend: graduating from college. More>>
Lawmakers will debate a plan this week that would penalize state workers who smoke. More>>
The trial for a Wisconsin farmer accused of selling raw milk will begin on Monday in Baraboo. More>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
Legislation introduced last week would give election observers more access to the interaction between voters and poll workers. More>>
Authorities say a vehicle carrying two adults and three children ran a red light and collided with the cab of a semi. More>>
Olbrich Botanical Gardens is one step closer to a new look. More>>
A woman involved in a crash Sunday in the Town of Deerfield has died. More>>
The average price of gas in Madison has risen about 20 cents per gallon over the past week. More>>
Investigators are looking for the cause of a house explosion in Eau Claire County on Sunday. 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>>
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>>
A spring storm is traveling through Wisconsin on Sunday, with high winds causing power outages throughout the southern portion of the state. More>>
Three people are in the hospital after a crash at an intersection in Dane County. More>>
Graduation day brought two big names to Milwaukee to motivate college grads as they face their futures. More>>
Two tickets sold in WI from the Powerball are worth one million dollars. More>>
A unique race in Madison puts participants in the middle of a big mess. More>>
Hundreds gathered in Stoughton this weekend for the annual Syttende Mai festivities. 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>>
Police arrested one suspect for the Janesville south side residential burglaries, they are looking for one other suspect. More>>
Kenneth GoodwinA Readstown man was arrested for 5th OUI, a child was inside the vehicle. 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>>
Walker's budget would exempt rent-to-own businesses from Wisconsin's consumer protection laws and not require them to disclose interest rates. More>>
A bill in the Wisconsin would not require employees to get the flu shot, including employees at hospitals and nursing homes. More>>
Washburn County sheriff's officials say they consider the case of a 15-year-old girl missing for 17 years still open and active. More>>
he winning numbers in this weekend's historic Powerball jackpot have been drawn. More>>
More than 900 people gathered Saturday morning to show their support for a young woman who lost her battle with cancer. More>>
A well-known Democratic Party of Wisconsin adviser is leaving his position. 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>>
As an invasive species is found in neighboring counties, experts are traveling the surrounding area to make sure people are on the lookout. More>>
With UW commencement ceremonies, residence hall move-out and ongoing construction, it's going to be a busy weekend in downtown Madison. More>>
Green Bay police say Daniel Kuehl's death was a homicide, no arrests have been made. More>>
An 8-year-old boy in Lafayette County was killed Friday when he was run over by a skid steer loader. More>>
A standoff on Madison's east side ended Friday night when officers shot the man who kept officers at bay. 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>>
The Circus World show will go on this summer, despite financial uncertainty. More>>
The WIAA is negotiating to keep the girls high school basketball tournament in Green Bay through 2020. 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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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>>
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>>
Maurice Neal charged with attempted armed robbery and attempted theft in connection with two recent incidents, in West Towne Mall women bathrooms More>>
A woman has been taken to the hospital by MedFlight after an accident involving a car and a semi. 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>>
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>>
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>>
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County and WKOW are teaming up to help find new mentors for local children.
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He asked for a mentor and got four; the little brother's second family and how he's helping them become closer. More>>
For 15 years, one local man has been battling Parkinson's Disease. But he's winning the fight by using his own experience to help others.
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Big Brother Howard Hansen and Little Brother Ray team up for Bowl For Kids' Sake. More>>
Judges chose the UW-Madison professor for her public service in Africa. More>>
Big Brother sees Little Brother through formative years and to college acceptance. More>>
The March recipient of the Jefferson Award is a woman who believes the best thing you can do for yourself is to help someone else. More>>
Jaqwaun and Ed prove that age doesn't matter when it comes to friendship. More>>
The fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters left many people with a different look More>>
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