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Wisconsin's Dairy Month features yummy recipes made from real dairy Video included

June is Dairy Month and we celebrate that in a big way here in Wisconsin. More>>

Melinda's Garden Moment: Eco-friendly lawn care Video included

You can have a lawn and still be kind to the environment. More>>

Verona Area Community Theater takes on Peter Pan

Verona Area Community Theater takes on Peter Pan in its latest production. More>>

Jacob's super sweet 16 Video included

A Tucson teenager born with spina bifida has survived the incredible odds against him and celebrated a milestone birth Sunday. More>>

A Tasty Guide to a Healthy Planet Video included

An online video series, started here in Madison, aims to bring an awareness of sustainable foods and healthy eating. More>>

Doctors recommend kids stretch, warm up before play Video included

As most kids are off school and heading outside more this summer, doctors have a few tips to prevent injuries. More>>

WI Dairy News: Celebrating Young Farmers Video included

Each year the Wisconsin Jaycees organization has the opportunity to nominate farmers under the age of 40 to represent Wisconsin at the National Outstanding Young Farmer Awards. This year's honor went to the Jauquet family. More>>

Pet of the Week: Meet Tippy Video included

Gayle Viney from the Dane County Humane Society stopped by Wake Up to show off this week's pet pal, Tippy. More>>

YMCA summer sport camps keep kids healthy and active Video included

The YMCA of Dane County offers summer day camps to give kids and teens a way to stay active and healthy this summer. More>>

Angie's List: Oil Changes, How Often? Video included

Could your auto mechanic be upselling? In this week's Angie's List report, we talked with the experts about why you might not need an oil change as often as you think. More>>

WI man makes cross-country adventure to raise sustainability awareness Video included

An Ashland, Wisconsin man goes on a cross-country adventure to raise awareness about sustainability. More>>

Melinda's Garden Moment: tasty veggies add color to your garden Video included

A vegetable garden at the outskirts of the landscape is a productive way to grow herbs and vegetables. But limited space or a more decorative approach may have you looking for an alternative. More>>

Madison Fire Dept. focuses on fitness for the job Video included

The Madison Fire Department has officially been named the "biggest losers." More>>

Sun Prairie teachers headed on overseas education mission Video included

This summer, a group of Sun Prairie teachers will head overseas on an educational mission. More>>

Madison utility worker competes in national meter competition Video included

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City of Madison Utility employee, featured recently on Wake Up Wisconsin, competed on the national stage this week. More>>

Enjoy art and the outdoors at ArtS in the BarnS Video included

Who needs a gallery, when you can view art in a barn?  This weekend, art enthusiasts will have a unique opportunity to view beautiful works in a natural setting. More>>

Dane County's largest resale set for this weekend Video included

This weekend marks a bargain hunters dream, Dane County's largest two day resale, the popular Attic Sale. More>>

WI Dairy News: farming family traditions Video included

Not many businesses can claim a century of service, so when Lamers Dairy of Appleton reached that pinnacle the occasion was something to celebrate. More>>

Students wrap up Y5210 pilot program for healthier lifestyles Video included

Some area kids are eating healthier, exercising more and watching less TV because of a pilot program they're doing in school. More>>

Stay alive with CPR to Bee Gees "Staying Alive" Video included

What does the Bee Gees tune "Staying Alive" have to do with CPR? Turns a lot and it's not just in the title. More>>

Ragnar Relay Chicago race participants take off from Madison Video included

The Ragnar Relay Chicago was designed for runners who know how to have a good time. More>>

Angie's List: Power up with home generators Video included

Severe weather can strike at any time, leaving you without power, but you can be prepared.  In this week's Angie's List report, experts tell us what we should know about home generators. More>>

THE KURT helps MOM, honors legacy of UW professor, athlete Video included

The event's name might be unusual, but Kurt Saupe would have loved it. More>>

Mallards chef coming up with unique food options Video included

The Madison Mallards have some new food options if you're headed to a game this season. More>>

Friendship blooms from tragedy Video included

Erika Bannock will never forget the day she met her new friend Amanda North. It was April 15, at the finish line of the Boston Marathon. More>>

2013 Parade of Homes starts on Saturday Video included

The Madison Builder's Association hosts the 2013 Parade of Homes. More>>

Melinda's Garden Moment: Prevent garlic mustard take over Video included

Garlic mustard weed is taking over our woodlands and landscapes at a rapid rate as it crowd out native beauties like trillium, spring beauty and trout lilies. More>>

Take Steps walk helping Crohn's and Colitis sufferers Video included

There are thousands of people living with digestive diseases in Wisconsin, but many times those people feel alone. They may be embarrassed, or afraid to talk about their condition.   An event in Madison this weekend, aims to change that. More>>

Angie's List: Getting and maintaining the perfect lawn Video included

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The recent wet weather has lawns in Southern Wisconsin a vibrant green, but keeping them that way all summer can be a challenge. More>>

Couple celebrates 80 years of marriage Video included

A couple from New York is celebrating 80 years of marriage. More>>

Relay for Life event coming up Video included

Chances are you've participated in a Relay for Life event at some point. It's the world's largest non-profit fundraising event. More>>

WI Dairy News: Grilled Cheese Championship Video included

It's a tasty competition Wake Up Wisconsin's Dani Maxwell is very familiar with, the Wisconsin Grilled Cheese Championship. More>>

Veterans to be honored with fishing event Video included

People in McFarland will be honoring veterans in a new way, taking them fishing! More>>

Hot2Trot run raises money for volunteer fire department Video included

Firefighters help save our lives, so now it's time to give back. More>>

Festa Italia kicks off Friday

Festa Italia 2013 kicks off Friday. More>>

Wicked's Fiyero talks about the hit show on WUW Video included

Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, is flying into Madison.  One of the main characters, Fiyero stopped by the set of Wake Up Wisconsin to share a few behind the scenes secrets and to talk about the hit show. More>>

UW students compete in national fitness competition Video included

A group of UW students recently competed in a national fitness competition and they aren't slowing down. The team is dedicated, disciplined and daring too. More>>

Melinda's Garden Moment: Keeping hungry pests at bay Video included

Any avid gardener will tell you that insects like the taste of their plants as much as people do. More>>

Madison woman wins best water meter mechanic in WI

In a competition usually dominated by men, one woman stands above the rest. Karra Jafferis is the first woman to win the Meter Madness competition in Wisconsin. More>>

Chef's Corner: Sauteed Morel Mushrooms over Garlic Linguine

In this week's Chef's Corner, Chef Peter from RP's Pasta shows us how to make Sauteed Morel Mushrooms over Garlic Linguine. More>>

The Fireside Theatre's "Little Shop of Horrors"

It's a high-spirited, musical comedy about a boy, a girl and a plant. It's the musical production of "Little Shop of Horrors" and it's coming to Fireside Theatre in Fort Atkinson. More>>

Professional speaker & author offers tips for grads during job interviews

Many students and professionals in Wisconsin now prepare for their professional life and that means it's important to prepare for job interviews. More>>

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>>

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>>

Tour of Fairy Homes in Mineral Point this weekend

Volunteers are creating unique homes in Mineral Point -- for fairies. More>>

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