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The doors could close unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injuries. Officials say this has happened on at least two occasions. More>>
Castle Rock Organic Dairy Plant in Osseo, Wisconsin, is warning the public to not drink whole milk dated February 29 because it may not be properly pasteurized. More>>
Researchers find people use less caution when using smartphones and social media More>>
Wisconsin's election officials are warning voters to look out for unofficial registration forms that have been sent to many residents by mail. More>>
Johnson & Johnson is pulling more than a half-million bottles of infants' Tylenol from shelves in the latest in a string of recalls. More>>
These days, people go to great lengths to find a good deal, and now, more online deal sites are popping up.Sites like Groupon and Living Social are very popular. More>>
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling the children's playground slide known as the Slalom Glider. More>>
Scientists have found unacceptably high levels of arsenic in some foods that contain organic brown rice syrup. More>>
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is proposing voluntary guidelines for manufacturers to cut back on distracting dashboards.
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A state fraud hotline received nearly 80 reports last year, consistent with the number of calls that were placed the two prior years. More>>
WASHINGTON (WKOW) -- Officials say sprouts from the sandwich chain, Jimmy John's, are linked to E. coli poisoning in five states, including Wisconsin. More>>
Michael Nobs was brought up around cars by his father and loves them himself, boasting an impressive collection of models that he builds and paints himself.Michael also likes to drive, despite having cerebral More>>
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall for 800 Adjustable Ottoman Beds. More>>
Five Chicago-area children have been killed or injured by falling TVs since October; two this week More>>
Flower shops are getting ready for one of their biggest days of the year. More>>
Her Sun Prairie home is set to be auctioned off in eleven days and news of a 25 billion dollar settlement with the nation's five major banks has brought little relief, even though some foreclosure victims could get up to $2,000. More>>
BMW will pay a hefty fine for delays in reporting safety defects and recalls to the government. More>>
That sum is part of a $25 billion national settlement with five large banks More>>
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue says the problem was fixed, as of Jan. 31 More>>
The City of Madison Fire Department is warning residents to make sure water pipes are protected from freezing temperatures so they don't burst and cause significant damage. More>>
More than a million coffee makers are being recalled after dozens of reports say the brewers have sprayed hot liquid, coffee grounds or tea leaves onto people causing burns. More>>
The calls are going out to consumers in Wisconsin and across the nation More>>
The Wisconsin Better Business Bureau (BBB) says it's received numerous complaints recently about unsolicited robo calls. More>>
These three types of credit cards are becoming popular with customers looking to pay less fees and build up their credit scores. More>>
Many parents are cutting down on time by buying groceries at the convenience store, rather than the grocery store at times. But is it worth it? Elishah Oesch looks at the cost of convenience. More>>
Wisconsin is being included in a widening recall of hard-cooked eggs from a Minnesota food company. The eggs are being recalled because of a potential listeria contamination. More>>
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has an app to tell you about product recalls. More>>
Safety officials say the recall involves HP fax 1040 and 1050 machines. The fax machines can overheat due to an internal electrical component failure, posing fire and burn hazards.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and California Innovations, Inc. of Toronto, Canada have announced a voluntary recall of expandable insulated lunch boxes. More>>
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