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Sauk County officials find adult novelty store selling synthetic marijuana

An adult novelty store in the Town of Delton has been selling synthetic marijuana, according to Sauk County Deputies. More>>

Teen suspected in Monona, Madison bank robberies

A 16-year-old male is under arrest and charged with the Monona bank robbery on June 8th.

Police are investigating if the suspect is linked to Madison robberies as well. More>>

Madison PDQ robbed

Madison Police are looking for an armed robbery suspect who held up the PDQ on Easy Buckeye Road Tuesday. More>>

Monona State Bank robbed over weekend

A suspect robbed the Monona State Bank on Bridge Road in Monona Saturday. More>>

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Two teens arrested after fight in West Towne Mall
Two teens arrested after fight in West Towne Mall
MADISON (WKOW) --- A 16-year-old and a 17-year-old are arrested for battery after fighting at the Apple Store in West Towne Mall. Two others were involved, but have not been found. Police say it happenedMore >>
A 16-year-old and a 17-year-old are arrested for battery after fighting at the Apple Store in West Towne Mall.More >>
Milwaukee police officer accidentally shoots suspect during arrest
Milwaukee police officer accidentally shoots suspect during arrest
A Milwaukee police officer accidentally shoots a suspect while arresting him. Another suspect in the case is still on the loose.More >>
A Milwaukee police officer accidentally shoots a suspect while arresting him. Another suspect in the case is still on the loose.More >>
Biker arrested after fatal crash in Iowa County
Biker arrested after fatal crash in Iowa County
A biker is in jail after deputies say he caused a fatal crash in Iowa County.More >>
A biker is in jail after deputies say he caused a fatal crash in Iowa County.More >>
Mom sentenced to 13 years in toddler's death
Mom sentenced to 13 years in toddler's death
Maria Castillo-Dominguez, 24
The mom convicted of throwing her 3-year-old against a wall, causing a fatal head injury, will spend 13 years in prison.More >>
The mom convicted of throwing her 3-year-old against a wall, causing a fatal head injury, will spend 13 years in prison.More >>
Lake Mills man arrested for 6th OWI
Lake Mills man arrested for 6th OWI
The Wisconsin State Patrol says troopers arrested a man for his sixth offense of driving while intoxicated.More >>
The Wisconsin State Patrol says troopers arrested a man for his sixth offense of driving while intoxicated.More >>
Charges recommended for bank robbery suspects
Charges recommended for bank robbery suspects
Madison police say they've recommended charges against two teenagers accused of robbing a bank.More >>
Madison police say they've recommended charges against two teenagers accused of robbing a bank.More >>
Man arrested for sexual assault
Man arrested for sexual assault
Courtesy of Dane County Sheriff's Office
Madison man arrested for sexual assault of a woman outside a night club.More >>
Madison man arrested for sexual assault of a woman outside a night club.More >>
Two teens arrested for fighting at East Towne Mall
Two teens arrested for fighting at East Towne Mall
Three teens jumped two others in the parking lot of East Towne Mall on June 6th; two were arrested Friday.More >>
Three teens jumped two others in the parking lot of East Towne Mall on June 6th; two were arrested Friday.More >>
Janesville man arrested for 6th OWI
Janesville man arrested for 6th OWI
Kevin S. Eyers, 43
A Janesville man is scheduled to appear in court Monday on his 6th OWI arrest.More >>
A Janesville man is scheduled to appear in court Monday on his 6th OWI arrest.More >>
UPDATE: Milwaukee casino reopens after early morning shooting
UPDATE: Milwaukee casino reopens after early morning shooting
Milwaukee police investigate an overnight shooting inside Potawatomi Bingo Casino in Milwaukee.More >>
Milwaukee police investigate an overnight shooting inside Potawatomi Bingo Casino in Milwaukee.More >>
Cop spots gun, 2 arrested for drug and firearm possession
Cop spots gun, 2 arrested for drug and firearm possession
Two men are facing firearm possession and drug related charges after a Madison police officer spotted the suspects in their car with a pistol in plain view Sunday.More >>
Two men are facing firearm possession and drug related charges after a Madison police officer spotted the suspects in their car with a pistol in plain view Sunday.More >>
Man leads trooper on chase to railroad tracks with baby on board
Man leads trooper on chase to railroad tracks with baby on board
An Oshkosh man is in custody after authorities say he drove away from a state trooper with a baby in his car.More >>
An Oshkosh man is in custody after authorities say he drove away from a state trooper with a baby in his car.More >>
IL man arrested for Walworth Co. deadly accident
IL man arrested for Walworth Co. deadly accident
WALWORTH (WKOW) -- The Walworth County Sheriff's Office reports that a Woodstock man has been arrested, with charges being referred to the Walworth County District Attorney's Office for a crash that happenedMore >>
WALWORTH (WKOW) -- The Walworth County Sheriff's Office reports that a Woodstock man has been arrested, with charges being referred to the Walworth County District Attorney's Office for a crash that happenedMore >>
Homeowners beware of scammers, fraud reported in Blooming Grove
Homeowners beware of scammers, fraud reported in Blooming Grove
Homeowners should be cautious when approached by unsolicited contractors; it is the season for scammers.More >>
Homeowners should be cautious when approached by unsolicited contractors; it is the season for scammers.More >>
Suspect impersonates police officer in Green Lake Co.
Suspect impersonates police officer in Green Lake Co.
Authorities are looking for a man believed to have been posing as a police officer.More >>
Authorities are looking for a man believed to have been posing as a police officer.More >>
Sauk Co. Sheriff's Office wants a phone app to fight heroin
Sauk Co. Sheriff's Office wants a phone app to fight heroin
For a community that wants to get ahead of the heroin epidemic, technology may be the next step.More >>
For a community that wants to get ahead of the heroin epidemic, technology may be the next step.More >>
Madison police seek information about car fire
Madison police seek information about car fire
Courtesy of Madison Police Department
Madison Police and Fire Department investigate a recent car fire, and are looking for any one with information.More >>
Madison Police and Fire Department investigate a recent car fire, and are looking for any one with information.More >>
UPDATE: Wounded victim fugitive, uncooperative with police
UPDATE: Wounded victim fugitive, uncooperative with police
Madison Police say a 34-year-old victim of the shooting is not cooperating with detectives.
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Madison Police say a 34-year-old victim of the shooting is not cooperating with detectives.
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UPDATE: Man stole Deputy vehicle before being shot and killed
Fatal officer-involved shooting in Walworth County
The Walworth County Sheriff's Office says deputies were involved in a fatal shooting early Thursday morning.More >>
A 39-year-old man is dead after stealing a Walworth County Deputy's vehicle.More >>
UPDATE: Family of man killed in officer-involved shooting speaks out
UPDATE: Family of man killed in officer-involved shooting speaks out
Family of the man killed in an officer-involved shooting Wednesday in Beloit say police have left them in the dark.More >>
Family of the man killed in an officer-involved shooting Wednesday in Beloit say police have left them in the dark.More >>
UPDATE: Jeremy Wand pleads guilty to killing his nephews
UPDATE: Jeremy Wand pleads guilty to killing his nephews
Jeremy Wand accepted a plea deal that does not rule out the possibility he spends the rest of his life in prisonMore >>
Jeremy Wand accepted a plea deal that does not rule out the possibility he spends the rest of his life in prisonMore >>
UPDATE: Stowe's freedom still possible after federal hearing
UPDATE: Stowe's freedom still possible after federal hearing
The Madison man facing 62 felony charges of drugging and sexually assaulting women was back in jail Wednesday morning and could soon appear on a federal charge.More >>
Federal court officials will decide whether to release the serial sex assault suspect facing sixty-two felony charges in state courtMore >>
UPDATE: Chief issues statement on officer-involved shooting
UPDATE: Beloit man killed in officer-involved shooting
Police in Beloit say a man is dead after an officer-involved shooting Tuesday. 2 police officers are now on administrative leave.
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Police in Beloit say a man is dead after an officer-involved shooting Tuesday. 2 police officers are now on administrative leave.
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Richland Center lieutenant cited for hit and run
Richland Center lieutenant cited for hit and run
Internal investigation being conducted into a Richland Center Police Lieutenant's actions after hit and run.More >>
Internal investigation being conducted into a Richland Center Police Lieutenant's actions after hit and run.More >>
Man abducted and robbed at gunpoint
Man abducted and robbed at gunpoint
26-year-old man abducted by men in a van and robbed of his clothing and wallet.More >>
26-year-old man abducted by men in a van and robbed of his clothing and wallet.More >>
Teens arrested for firing BB guns at apartment building
Teens arrested for firing BB guns at apartment building
Three boys busted for firing BB guns at an apartment building.More >>
Three boys busted for firing BB guns at an apartment building.More >>
Police: Santa Monica shooting rampage was premeditated
Police: Santa Monica shooting rampage was premeditated
Police have uncovered an arsenal of weapons and a plan connected to the deadly shooting rampage in Santa Monica on Friday.More >>
Police have uncovered an arsenal of weapons and a plan connected to the deadly shooting rampage in Santa Monica on Friday.More >>
Waushara County searching for two missing inmates
Waushara County searching for two missing inmates
Watford. Courtesy of Waushara County Sheriff's Office
Two inmates are missing in Waushara County.More >>
Two inmates are missing in Waushara County.More >>
Madison man attacked by 7 to 8 teens
Madison man attacked by 7 to 8 teens
A Madison resident is attacked after bar time in downtown Madison.More >>
A Madison resident is attacked after bar time in downtown Madison.More >>
Accused kidnapper Ariel Castro indicted on 329 charges
Accused kidnapper Ariel Castro indicted on 329 charges
A grand jury returned the indictment Friday afternoon against Ariel Castro, the Cleveland man accused of kidnapping three women and holding them captive for yearsMore >>
A grand jury returned the indictment Friday afternoon against Ariel Castro, the Cleveland man accused of kidnapping three women and holding them captive for yearsMore >>
Madison bank robbed for second time this week
Madison bank robbed for second time this week
MADISON (WKOW) --- Two men robbed the Associated Bank at 1574 Broadway in Madison on Thursday. It happened at 2:42 p.m. Witnesses say the men were wearing bandanas over their faces. One of the men claimedMore >>
Two men robbed the Associated Bank at 1574 Broadway in Madison on Thursday. It's the same bank robbed on Monday.More >>
Deputy under investigation for relationship with inmate
Deputy under investigation for relationship with inmate
Dane County Sheriff's Deputy on administrative leave; facing charges of 2nd degree sexual assault.More >>
Dane County Sheriff's Deputy on administrative leave; facing charges of 2nd degree sexual assault.More >>
Husband charged in Wis. officer's death in court
Husband charged in Wis. officer's death in court
The attorney for an Iraq War veteran charged with killing his wife as she worked as a Milwaukee-area police officer is trying to get his statements to police thrown out.More >>
The attorney for an Iraq War veteran charged with killing his wife as she worked as a Milwaukee-area police officer is trying to get his statements to police thrown out.More >>
Drabek sentenced to 15 months behind bars
Drabek sentenced to 15 months behind bars
Joshua Drabek was sentenced at the Dane County Courthouse for the sexual assault of a child.
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Joshua Drabek was sentenced at the Dane County Courthouse for the sexual assault of a child.More >>
Suspect claims he had bomb while robbing Madison bank
Suspect claims he had bomb while robbing Madison bank
Madison police are searching for a man who robbed an Associated Bank Monday afternoon.More >>
Madison police are searching for a man who robbed an Associated Bank Monday afternoon.More >>
Three arrested in botched Janesville burglary
Three arrested in botched Janesville burglary
Janesville police arrested three people for burglary early Thursday morning, after they were spotted walking with batteries and tire rims, and allegedly left a cell phone at the scene of the crime.More >>
Janesville police arrested three people for burglary early Thursday morning, after they were spotted walking with batteries and tire rims, and allegedly left a cell phone at the scene of the crime.More >>
Former Marine charged with homicide may change plea
Former Marine charged with homicide may change plea
A former Marine accused of killing his girlfriend may change his plea.More >>
A former Marine accused of killing his girlfriend may change his plea.More >>
Burnside faces trial in jogger's death
Burnside faces trial in jogger's death
A Dane County judge bound over for trial a Lutheran bishop in the collision death of a jogger in Sun Prairie.More >>
A Dane County judge bound over for trial a Lutheran bishop in the collision death of a jogger in Sun Prairie.More >>
Mineral Point man in custody for Grant County shooting
Mineral Point man in custody for Grant County shooting
One man injured in Grant County shooting.More >>
One man injured in Grant County shooting.More >>
Boy pleads no contest to killing great-grandmother
Boy pleads no contest to killing great-grandmother
Prosecutors in Sheboygan County will suggest a 14-year-old boy be eligible for parole in 35 years for killing his great-grandmother.More >>
Prosecutors in Sheboygan County will suggest a 14-year-old boy be eligible for parole in 35 years for killing his great-grandmother.More >>
Madison man charged with sexually assaulting teen girl
Madison man charged with sexually assaulting teen girl
17-year-old sexually assaulted; police investigation reveals more victims of Madison man.More >>
17-year-old sexually assaulted; police investigation reveals more victims of Madison man.More >>
Teens busted for stealing shirts at East Towne Mall
Teens busted for stealing shirts at East Towne Mall
Two young teens arrested for retail theft at East Towne Mall.More >>
Two young teens arrested for retail theft at East Towne Mall.More >>
Juveniles faces charges after video of gang initiation beating posted to Facebook
Juveniles faces charges after video of gang initiation beating posted to Facebook
A group of juveniles face charges in Marathon County after a gang initiation beating was posted on Facebook.More >>
A group of juveniles face charges in Marathon County after a gang initiation beating was posted on Facebook.More >>
La Crosse murder suspect caught in Madison
La Crosse murder suspect caught in Madison
Mitrel Anderson, 25
A man wanted for murder in La Crosse is caught in Madison.More >>
A man wanted for murder in La Crosse is caught in Madison.More >>
Middleton police search for bank robber
Middleton police search for bank robber
MIDDLETON (WKOW) --- Middleton Police Department is searching for a man who robed th Associated Bank on Allen Blvd. Monday afternoon. Police say the man is white, late 20's or early 30's, six foot tall,More >>
Middleton Police Department is searching for a man who robbed the Associated Bank on Allen Blvd. Monday afternoon. Police say the man is white, late 20s or early 30s, six foot tall,More >>
Fort Hood suspect to represent himself at trial
Fort Hood suspect to represent himself at trial
A military judge is allowing the Army psychiatrist charged in the 2009 Fort Hood shooting rampage to represent himself at his upcoming murder trial.More >>
The Army psychiatrist charged in the deadly 2009 Fort Hood rampage hinted Monday that he would try to justify the attack, revealing for the first time his defense strategy after a military judge said he could represent...More >>
UPDATE: Lafayette County triple murder suspect pleads not guilty, new judge assigned
Man accused in triple homicide to be arraigned
The man accused of killing three members of a family in Lafayette County is expected to be in court on Monday.More >>
The man accused of killing three members of a family in Lafayette County pleads not guilty on all 5 charges.More >>
UPDATE: Air Guard member's bail $2 million in murder case
UPDATE: Air Guard member's bail $2 million in murder case
The man accused of shooting and killing a Mauston woman and injuring another woman is expected in court today.More >>
The man accused of shooting and killing a Mauston woman and injuring another woman is expected in court today.More >>
UPDATE: La Crosse store homicide victim, suspect identified
UPDATE: La Crosse store homicide victim, suspect identified
La Crosse police investigate a death caused by a fight at a convenience store.More >>
La Crosse police investigate a death caused by a fight at a convenience store.More >>
Police investigate child's death in West Allis
Police investigate child's death in West Allis
A 21-month-old child's death is under investigation in West Allis.More >>
A 21-month-old child's death is under investigation in West Allis.More >>
Robbery suspects still at large
Robbery suspects still at large
Two men involved in an armed home invasion have not been caught.More >>
Two men involved in an armed home invasion have not been caught.More >>
Scam attacks homeowners after storms
Scam attacks homeowners after storms
Scammers try to provide home repairs at a good price, but do not finish the job.More >>
Scammers try to provide home repairs at a good price, but do not finish the job.More >>
Suspect in custody after 6 hour stand-off in Janesville
Suspect in custody after 6 hour stand-off in Janesville
Courtesy Janesville Police Department
Janesville police responded to the 200 block of Cherry Street for a person shooting a firearm outside a home.More >>
Janesville police responded to the 200 block of Cherry Street for a person shooting a firearm outside a home.More >>
UPDATE: Person of interest in custody after multiple calls of shots fired
UPDATE: Person of interest in custody after multiple calls of shots fired
Police say they have a person of interest in custody after multiple reports of shots being fired in Fitchburg and Madison.
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Police say they have a person of interest in custody after multiple reports of shots being fired in Fitchburg and Madison.
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Three arrested in Dane County robbery
Three arrested in Dane County robbery
The Dane County Sheriff's office announced the arrests of three people in connection with a recent home invasion and armed robbery in the Town of Berry in March.More >>
The Dane County Sheriff's office announced the arrests of three people in connection with a recent home invasion and armed robbery in the Town of Berry in March.More >>
UPDATE: One woman killed, another wounded in Mauston; suspect jailed
UPDATE: One woman killed, another wounded in Mauston; suspect jailed
Two women were shot overnight in Mauston. Police say one of the women is dead.More >>
Two women were shot overnight in Mauston. Police say one of the women is dead.More >>
Drug bust in Monona turns up 77 marijuana plants
Drug bust in Monona turns up 77 marijuana plants
Police in Monona say officers busted a marijuana growing operation and seized 77 plants.More >>
Police in Monona say officers busted a marijuana growing operation and seized 77 plants.More >>
Probation, jail time for child sexual assault
Probation, jail time for child sexual assault
A Tomah man accused of sexually assaulting a child dozens of times has been sentenced to probation and jail time.More >>
A Tomah man accused of sexually assaulting a child dozens of times has been sentenced to probation and jail time.More >>
UPDATE: Lang found guilty of planning to kill abortion doctor
UPDATE: Lang found guilty of planning to kill abortion doctor
MADISON (WKOW) -- Anti-abortion activist Ralph Lang testified Thursday in his attempted murder trial he came to Madison two years ago with a gun with the intention of killing an abortion doctor. "FindMore >>
Anti-abortion activist Ralph Lang testified Thursday in his attempted murder trial he came to Madison two years ago with a gun with the intention of killing an abortion doctorMore >>
Sauk County standoff ends with man in custody
Sauk County standoff ends with man in custody
The 48-year-old man is being held in the Sauk County jail on numerous charges related to domestic violence.More >>
The 48-year-old man is being held in the Sauk County jail on numerous charges related to domestic violence.More >>
UPDATE: Jury selected for Lang trial
UPDATE: Jury selected for Lang trial
A jury has been seated in the trial of a man accused of coming to Madison to kill abortion doctors.More >>
A jury has been seated in the trial of a man accused of coming to Madison to kill abortion doctors.More >>
UW investigating missing koi
UW investigating missing koi
UW Madison Police are investigating a theft of eight koi that are missing from the Botany Gardens on campus.More >>
UW Madison Police are investigating a theft of eight koi that are missing from the Botany Gardens on campus.More >>
Stabbing suspect headed to trial
Stabbing suspect headed to trial
A Middleton woman accused of stabbing a man is headed to trial.More >>
A Middleton woman accused of stabbing a man is headed to trial.More >>
Stolen iPhones recovered, thanks to MPD and Apple employees
Stolen iPhones recovered, thanks to MPD and Apple employees
More than a dozen iPhone 5s recovered from three out-of-state suspects, believed to be part of a larger fraud ring.More >>
More than a dozen iPhone 5s recovered from three out-of-state suspects, believed to be part of a larger fraud ring.More >>
Man rescued from river in alleged drunk driving crash
Man rescued from river in alleged drunk driving crash
A man is rescued from the water after deputies say he crashed his pick-up truck into a Grant County river.More >>
A man is rescued from the water after deputies say he crashed his pick-up truck into a Grant County river.More >>
WI man convicted of ordering dog attack on teen
WI man convicted of ordering dog attack on teen
A Campbellsport man has been convicted of tying a teenager upside-down and ordering his dog to attack because the man thought the teen was burglarizing his home.More >>
A Campbellsport man has been convicted of tying a teenager upside-down and ordering his dog to attack because the man thought the teen was burglarizing his home.More >>
2 officers injured in Monona parking lot struggle
2 officers injured in Monona parking lot struggle
Police say four people have been arrested after injuring two officers in a struggle outside a wedding in Monona.More >>
Police say four people have been arrested after injuring two officers in a struggle outside a wedding in Monona.More >>
WI defendants wait longer for sentencing
WI defendants wait longer for sentencing
People convicted of a crime are waiting longer to learn their sentences than usual.More >>
People convicted of a crime are waiting longer to learn their sentences than usual.More >>
Special ed teacher faces sex-related charges
Special ed teacher faces sex-related charges
MILWAUKEE (WKOW) -- A Milwaukee special education teacher is facing sex-related charges for allegedly fondling himself in front of four female students. A criminal complaint filed Saturday is chargingMore >>
Teacher allegedly in custody for committing sexual acts in front of studentsMore >>
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 >>
UPDATE: Suspect who posted stolen iPad on Facebook arrested
UPDATE: Suspect who posted stolen iPad on Facebook arrested
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 >>
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 >>
Caretaker faces felony charges of elder abuse on Milton man
Caretaker faces felony charges of elder abuse on Milton man
Chicago man arrested for elder abuse in Milton.More >>
Chicago man arrested for elder abuse in Milton.More >>
Teenagers fighting could lead to charges
Teenagers fighting could lead to charges
Young teenage girls could face charges after fighting in a park.More >>
Young teenage girls could face charges after fighting in a park.More >>
UPDATE: WI Farmer accused of selling raw milk on trial
UPDATE: WI Farmer accused of selling raw milk on trial
The trial for a Wisconsin farmer accused of selling raw milk will begin on Monday in Baraboo.More >>
The trial for a Wisconsin farmer accused of selling raw milk will begin on Monday in Baraboo.More >>
Man arrested for grabbing girl in grocery store
Man arrested for grabbing girl in grocery store
MADISON (WKOW) --- 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 grabbedMore >>
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 >>
UW-Madison student arrested for starting fire in campus dorm
UW-Madison student arrested for starting fire in campus dorm
MADISON (WKOW) --- 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. AtMore >>
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 >>
UPDATE: Standoff suspect identified, state investigation underway
UPDATE: Standoff suspect identified, state investigation underway
Madison police will in call in help from the state Department of Justice to investigate the officer-involved shooting Friday night.More >>
Madison police will in call in help from the state Department of Justice to investigate the officer-involved shooting Friday night.More >>
UPDATE: 2nd Janesville burglary suspect arrested
UPDATE: 2nd Janesville burglary suspect arrested
Police arrested one suspect for the Janesville south side residential burglaries, they are looking for one other suspect.More >>
Police arrested one suspect for the Janesville south side residential burglaries, they are looking for one other suspect.More >>
Renewed search for WI girl missing since 1996
Renewed search for WI girl missing since 1996
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 >>
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 >>
Green Bay police rule man's death as a homicide
Green Bay police rule man's death as a homicide
Green Bay police say Daniel Kuehl's death was a homicide, no arrests have been made.More >>
Green Bay police say Daniel Kuehl's death was a homicide, no arrests have been made.More >>
UPDATE: Officer's training helped thwart suspect's shooting attempt
UPDATE: Officer's training helped thwart suspect's shooting attempt
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 >>
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 >>
Teen who victimized women before charged in two Mall crimes
Teen who victimized women before charged in two Mall crimes
MADISON (WKOW) -- A Madison teenager who was responsible for victimizing women at a Madison mall two years ago was charged Friday with two crimes, including an attempted armed robbery in a mall bathroom. DaneMore >>
Maurice Neal charged with attempted armed robbery and attempted theft in connection with two recent incidents, in West Towne Mall women bathroomsMore >>
Milwaukee surgeon indicted on health care fraud counts
Milwaukee surgeon indicted on health care fraud counts
Courtesy: MGN Online
A federal grand jury has indicted a Milwaukee surgeon on 13 counts of federal health care fraud.More >>
A federal grand jury has indicted a Milwaukee surgeon on 13 counts of federal health care fraud.More >>
Parents of triple homicide suspect speak out
Parents of triple homicide suspect speak out
The parents of Jaren Kuester, the man accused of brutally killing three people in Lafayette County, share their anguish over the murders.More >>
The parents of Jaren Kuester, the man accused of brutally killing three people in Lafayette County, share their anguish over the murders.More >>
UPDATE: Woman charged with attempted homicide in Town of Springfield stabbing
UPDATE: Woman charged with attempted homicide in Town of Springfield stabbing
A man is in the hospital after being stabbed in the neck early Thursday morning.More >>
A man is in the hospital after being stabbed in the neck early Thursday morning.More >>
Attempted armed robbery suspect victimized previous Mall customers
Attempted armed robbery suspect victimized previous Mall customers
MADISON (WKOW) -- Dane County court records show the teenager accused of attempting to rob someone in a shopping mall women's bathroom at gunpoint, previously stole a purse from another shopper in theMore >>
Maurice Neal responsible for West Towne Mall incidents in 2011More >>
AWOL inmate from Dane County Jail
AWOL inmate from Dane County Jail
Dane County Sheriff's Office reports an AWOL inmate.More >>
Dane County Sheriff's Office reports an AWOL inmate.More >>
WI monk denies child abduction charges
WI monk denies child abduction charges
A Wisconsin monk denies accusations that he tried to abduct four Illinois girls.More >>
A Wisconsin monk denies accusations that he tried to abduct four Illinois girls.More >>
Arrest made in mall bathroom attempted robbery
Arrest made in mall bathroom attempted robbery
Police say they have arrested a man accused of crawling under a stall divider in a West Towne Mall bathroom and trying to rob a woman at gunpoint.More >>
Police say they have arrested a man accused of crawling under a stall divider in a West Towne Mall bathroom and trying to rob a woman at gunpoint.More >>
Facebook videotape shows teen attacking younger girl
Facebook videotape shows teen attacking younger girl
An 18-year old Madison high school student has been charged with a felony, and 27 News shows the videotape at the heart of the case against her.More >>
An 18-year old Madison high school student has been charged with a felony, and 27 News shows the videotape at the heart of the case against her.More >>
Police looking for man who tried to entice student
Police looking for man who tried to entice student
Marshall Police seek a man who attempted to lure a junior high school student into his car Monday afternoonMore >>
Marshall Police seek a man who attempted to lure a junior high school student into his car Monday afternoonMore >>
Temple shooter used Internet to further beliefs
Temple shooter used Internet to further beliefs
Federal court documents show the man who killed six people at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin was actively using the Internet to become increasingly radical in his white supremacist beliefs in the months before the shooting.More >>
Federal court documents show the man who killed six people at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin was actively using the Internet to become increasingly radical in his white supremacist beliefs in the months before the shooting.More >>
Marshall police look for man who tried to pick up student
Marshall police look for man who tried to pick up student
Marshall police are looking for a suspicious person who tried to pick up a student after school.More >>
Marshall police are looking for a suspicious person who tried to pick up a student after school.More >>
Madison Police respond to home burglary
Madison Police respond to home burglary
Madison Police responded to a residential burglary Monday night.More >>
Madison Police responded to a residential burglary Monday night.More >>
Girlfriend charged in heroin death
Girlfriend charged in heroin death
The girlfriend of a Wausau man is charged with supplying the heroin that caused his death.More >>
The girlfriend of a Wausau man is charged with supplying the heroin that caused his death.More >>
Drug dealer sentenced to 13 years in prison
Drug dealer sentenced to 13 years in prison
A convicted drug dealer from Madison will spend the next 13 years in federal prison.More >>
A convicted drug dealer from Madison will spend the next 13 years in federal prison.More >>
UPDATE: Triple homicide suspect bound over for trial
UPDATE: Triple homicide suspect bound over for trial
A Waukesha man accused of killing three strangers in Lafayette County is back in court Monday.More >>
Sergeant testifies Jaren Kuester confessed to killing three Lafayette County senior citizensMore >>
Suspect in triple homicide makes initial court appearance
Suspect in triple homicide makes initial court appearance
Jaren Kuester, 31
The man accused of killing three people in rural Lafayette County will make his initial court appearance.More >>
The man accused of killing three people in rural Lafayette County made his initial court appearance.More >>
Police arrest man for Racine Co. boy's death
Police arrest man for Racine Co. boy's death
Mount Pleasant police arrested a man in regards to the death of a 3-year-old boy, autopsy results most likely to be revealed on Monday.More >>
Mount Pleasant police arrested a man in regards to the death of a 3-year-old boy, autopsy results most likely to be revealed on Monday.More >>
Driver fled from rollover crash that injured three in Janesville
Driver fled from rollover crash that injured three in Janesville
Rock County Sheriff's Office are looking for a person of interest, one person is still in critical condition.More >>
Rock County Sheriff's Office are looking for a person of interest, one person is still in critical condition.More >>
Report finds bomb plot at Wauwatosa school
Report finds bomb plot at Wauwatosa school
Reports show two teens were planning to bomb Wauwatosa East High School.More >>
Reports show two teens were planning to bomb Wauwatosa East High School.More >>
Police: Passengers rob taxi driver
Police: Passengers rob taxi driver
A taxi driver was robbed by two suspects early this morning, and suspects fled; there were no injuries.More >>
A taxi driver was robbed by two suspects early this morning, and suspects fled; there were no injuries.More >>
Man who killed father sues Shawano County
Man who killed father sues Shawano County
A man institutionalized for killing his father is suing the Shawano County Sheriff's Department after claiming the deputies mishandled his 911 call.More >>
A man institutionalized for killing his father is suing the Shawano County Sheriff's Department after claiming the deputies mishandled his 911 call.More >>
Bail set at $3 million for triple murder suspect
Bail set at $3 million for triple murder suspect
Parents of suspected man say they tried to seek help for their son before killings.More >>
Bail set at $3 million for triple murder suspectMore >>
UPDATE: AWOL inmate returns to Dane County Huber facility
UPDATE: AWOL inmate returns to Dane County Huber facility
The Dane County Sheriff's Department says Carnell Perkins returned to the jail Thursday evening.More >>
The Dane County Sheriff's Department says Carnell Perkins returned to the jail Thursday evening.More >>
Police chase ends in Madison
Police chase ends in Madison
A chase that started in Iowa County ended on the Beltline in Madison.More >>
A chase that started in Iowa County ended on the Beltline in Madison.More >>
WI monk charged in attempted abduction
WI monk charged in attempted abduction
A Wisconsin monk has been charged with trying to abduct an Illinois teenager.More >>
A Wisconsin monk has been charged with trying to abduct an Illinois teenager.More >>
Attempted armed robbery inside mall bathroom stall
Attempted armed robbery inside mall bathroom stall
A man attempted to rob a woman inside a bathroom stall at a Madison mall Wednesday night.More >>
A man attempted to rob a woman inside a bathroom stall at West Towne Mall Wednesday night.More >>
Cleveland man arraigned on rape, kidnapping charges
Cleveland man arraigned on rape, kidnapping charges
Ariel Castro
A Cleveland man has been arraigned on charges of rape and kidnapping days after three women missing for about a decade were found alive at his home.More >>
A Cleveland man has been arraigned on charges of rape and kidnapping days after three women missing for about a decade were found alive at his home.More >>
Forty year commitment for Fitchburg woman in daughter's stabbing
Forty year commitment for Fitchburg woman in daughter's stabbing
MADISON (WKOW) -- A Fitchburg woman received a forty year commitment in a mental health institution as the result of her repeated stabbing of her six year old daughter. For more on this developing story,More >>
A Fitchburg woman received a forty year commitment in a mental health institution as the result of her repeated stabbing of her six year old daughter. More >>
Lafayette County homicide suspect says he killed victims with fireplace poker
Lafayette County homicide suspect says he killed victims with fireplace poker
Lafayette County authorities release details in the deaths of three elderly people in the Town of Wiota.More >>
Lafayette County authorities release details in the deaths of three elderly people in the Town of Wiota.More >>
Racing sausage thief pleads no contest
Racing sausage thief pleads no contest
One of the two people accused of stealing one of the Klement's racing sausages pleaded no contest to stealing the costume.More >>
One of the two people accused of stealing one of the Klement's racing sausages pleaded no contest to stealing the costume.More >>
New defense attorney appointed to Chritton child abuse case
New defense attorney appointed to Chritton child abuse case
A new defense attorney has been appointed to the on-going Madison child abuse case.More >>
A new defense attorney has been appointed to the on-going Madison child abuse case.More >>
Fire at school playground spelled word "PROM"
Fire at school playground spelled word "PROM"
Madison fire investigators continue to search for information about a fire outside Randall Elementary School in Madison last week.More >>
Madison fire investigators continue to search for information about a fire outside Randall Elementary School in Madison last week.More >>
Man who killed neighbor with sword won't be released from mental institution
Man who killed neighbor with sword won't be released from mental institution
Zachary Schams
A man who killed his neighbor with a sword in 2009 will not be released from a state mental institution.More >>
A man who killed his neighbor with a sword in 2009 will not be released from a state mental institution.More >>
Former fugitive to be sent to Illinois
Former fugitive to be sent to Illinois
A man who was the subject of an intense manhunt in Madison and Fitchburg Thursday waived his right to an extradition hearing, and will be returned to Illinois.More >>
A man who was the subject of an intense manhunt in Madison and Fitchburg Thursday waived his right to an extradition hearing, and will be returned to Illinois.More >>
Man arrested for OWI after hitting squad car
Man arrested for OWI after hitting squad car
Pablo Cruz-Ramirez
A Beloit man is behind bars, after driving a police patrol car off the road and sideswiping it.More >>
A Beloit man is behind bars, after driving a police patrol car off the road and sideswiping it.More >>
Parents of triple homicide suspect warned authorities
Parents of triple homicide suspect warned authorities
DARLINGTON (WKOW) -- The parents of a man suspected of killing three farmers in Lafayette County say they warned authorities before the killings that their son was potentially dangerous and delusional. 31-year-oldMore >>
The parents of a man suspected of killing three farmers in Lafayette County say they warned authorities before the killings that their son was potentially dangerous and delusional.More >>
Vehicle strikes Amish buggy, injuring 9 people
Vehicle strikes Amish buggy, injuring 9 people
Nine people have life threatening injuries after a motor vehicle struck an Amish buggy in western Wisconsin.More >>
Nine people have life threatening injuries after a motor vehicle struck an Amish buggy in western Wisconsin.More >>
IL burglary suspects held in WI after long chase
IL burglary suspects held in WI after long chase
Police chase burglary suspects from Illinois to Wisconsin.More >>
Police chase burglary suspects from Illinois to Wisconsin.More >>
Police look for suspects after armed home invasion
Police look for suspects after armed home invasion
Madison police look for two men after an armed home invasion on the 7000 block of Watts Road.More >>
Madison police look for two men after an armed home invasion on the 7000 block of Watts Road.More >>
Green Bay man arrested in domestic violence homicide case
Green Bay man arrested in domestic violence homicide case
Green Bay Police question a man in regards to a domestic violence homicide case.More >>
Green Bay Police question a man in regards to a domestic violence homicide case.More >>
3 in custody after Janesville drug bust
3 in custody after Janesville drug bust
JANESVILLE (WKOW) -- Police seized more than 150 grams of THC from an apartment on the 500 block of Linn St. At approximately 7:30 p.m. the Janesville Police Department Street Crimes Unit executed aMore >>
JANESVILLE (WKOW) -- Police seized more than 150 grams of THC from an apartment on the 500 block of Linn St. At approximately 7:30 p.m. the Janesville Police Department Street Crimes Unit executed aMore >>
Adams Co. man convicted of shooting his mother
Adams Co. man convicted of shooting his mother
Jurors convicted an Adams County man of killing his mother and hiding her body.More >>
Jurors convicted an Adams County man of killing his mother and hiding her body.More >>
Oconomowoc man sentenced for production of child pornography
Oconomowoc man sentenced for production of child pornography
Oconomowoc man sentenced for production of child pornography.More >>
Oconomowoc man sentenced for production of child pornography.More >>
Woman charged with threatening governor's family
Woman charged with threatening governor's family
A Black River Falls woman is charged with threatening Gov. Scott Walker's Family.More >>
A Black River Falls woman is charged with threatening Gov. Scott Walker's Family.More >>
UPDATE: Fugitive booked into Dane Co. Jail, won't face charges in WI
UPDATE: Fugitive arrested in Madison
Paris Poe, 33
The fugitive from Illinois who sparked a day-long manhunt in Madison has been booked into the Dane County Jail.More >>
The fugitive from Illinois who sparked a day-long manhunt in Madison has been booked into the Dane County Jail.More >>
Manitowoc man arrested for false report of missing canoeists
Manitowoc man arrested for false report of missing canoeists
Andrew Wallace, 30
A Manitowoc man has been arrested in connection with the report of two canoeists falling into the Chippewa River.More >>
A Manitowoc man has been arrested in connection with the report of two canoeists falling into the Chippewa River.More >>
Husband sentenced for wife's murder
Husband sentenced for wife's murder
A Janesville man will spend the rest of his life in jail for killing his estranged wife.More >>
A Janesville man will spend the rest of his life in jail for killing his estranged wife.More >>
Man arrested in Beloit fatal hit and run
Man arrested in Beloit fatal hit and run
Johnquayl Bell
One of the men police are seeking in connection with a fatal hit and run in Beloit, has turned himself in.More >>
One of the men police are seeking in connection with a fatal hit and run in Beloit, has turned himself in.More >>
Rock County man arrested for mistreating horse
Rock County man arrested for mistreating horse
The Rock County Sheriff's Office says a 70-year-old man has been arrested for mistreating one of his own horses.More >>
The Rock County Sheriff's Office says a 70-year-old man has been arrested for mistreating one of his own horses.More >>
DNR: Reward offered in poaching crime
DNR: Reward offered in poaching crime
A Wisconsin game organization is offering a $500 reward for a tip that leads to a conviction in a bear poaching case in St. Croix County.More >>
A Wisconsin game organization is offering a $500 reward for a tip that leads to a conviction in a bear poaching case in St. Croix County.More >>
Search eyewitness: triple homicide suspect possibly on ecstasy
Search eyewitness: triple homicide suspect possibly on ecstasy
GREEN COUNTY (WKOW) -- An eyewitness to a weekend search for 31-year old triple homicide suspect Jaren Kuester tells 27 News authorities believed Kuester was under the influence of the drug ecstasy. "TheyMore >>
An eyewitness to a weekend search for Jaren Kuester says authorities believed Kuester was under the influence of the drug ecstasyMore >>
WI mother to be sentenced in baby's 1957 death
WI mother to be sentenced in baby's 1957 death
A Sheboygan woman is scheduled to be sentenced Wednesday afternoon after being convicted of killing her baby more than 50 years ago.More >>
A Sheboygan woman is scheduled to be sentenced Wednesday afternoon after being convicted of killing her baby more than 50 years ago.More >>
Homicide suspect accused of making threats at animal shelter before murders
Homicide suspect accused of making threats at animal shelter before murders
The Waukesha man suspected in a triple homicide is now accused of making threats at a Waukesha animal shelter just days before the murders.More >>
The Waukesha man suspected in a triple homicide is now accused of making threats at a Waukesha animal shelter just days before the murders.More >>
Sheriff: Triple homicide suspect won't be charged until next week
Sheriff: Triple homicide suspect won't be charged until next week
Jaren Kuester, 31
The suspect in a triple homicide in Lafayette County may not appear in court until next week.More >>
The suspect in a triple homicide in Lafayette County may not appear in court until next week.More >>
UPDATE: Names/photos released of men involved in fatal hit and run
Police looking for two men after fatal crash in Beloit
Beloit police look for two people they say left the scene of a fatal accident. Three people, including two young children were injured. A young woman died.More >>
Beloit police look for cousins who left the scene of a fatal accident. Three people, including two young children were injured. A young woman died.More >>
Attorney loses license for having sex with 15-year-old
Attorney loses license for having sex with 15-year-old
Attorney Joseph Engle pleaded no contest to having sexual contact with a teenage girl.More >>
Attorney Joseph Engle pleaded no contest to having sexual contact with a teenage girl.More >>
Sentencing set for stepmom charged in teen starvation case
Sentencing set for stepmom charged in teen starvation case
Melinda Drabek
A sentencing date has been set for the Madison woman accused of starving and abusing her teenage stepdaughter.More >>
A sentencing date has been set for the Madison woman accused of starving and abusing her teenage stepdaughter.More >>
Father accused of running over son claims insanity
Father accused of running over son claims insanity
The father accused of running over and killing his son in Fitchburg wants to use the insanity plea.More >>
The father accused of running over and killing his son in Fitchburg wants to use the insanity plea.More >>
Thoresons' family releases statement, community reacts to murders
Thoresons' family releases statement, community reacts to murders
The family of the three homicide victims from the South Wayne area say they're devastated.More >>
The family of the three homicide victims from the South Wayne area say they're devastated.More >>
UPDATE: Suspect faces charges in triple homicide
UPDATE: Suspect faces charges in triple homicide
Jaren Kuester, 31
Lafayette County officials are investigating a triple homicide in rural South Wayne.More >>
Lafayette County officials are investigating a triple homicide in rural South Wayne.More >>
UPDATE: News conference Tuesday in Peshtigo homicide
Man sought in Peshtigo death has been located
Investigators consider Peshtigo woman's death a homicide.More >>
Investigators consider Peshtigo woman's death a homicide.More >>
UPDATE: Man missing from Green Co. is suspect in triple homicide
UPDATE: Man missing from Green Co. is suspect in triple homicide
Waukesha police have confirmed the man missing in Green County over the weekend is the person of interest in the Lafayette County triple homicide.More >>
Waukesha police have confirmed the man missing in Green County over the weekend is the person of interest in the Lafayette County triple homicide.More >>
Milwaukee police use deadly force for 2nd time in a week
Milwaukee police use deadly force for 2nd time in a week
Two incidents, within a week from each other, resulted in death from Milwaukee police confrontations.More >>
Two incidents, within a week from each other, resulted in death from Milwaukee police confrontations.More >>
WI monk charged with attempted child abduction
WI monk charged with attempted child abduction
Thomas Chmura
WI monk arrested in Illinois, charged with attempted child abduction.More >>
WI monk arrested in Illinois, charged with attempted child abduction.More >>
Police: 2 trees set on fire with books
Police: 2 trees set on fire with books
Police look for more information after a report of damaged property early Saturday morning.More >>
Police look for more information after a report of damaged property early Saturday morning.More >>
Fire crews find hidden drug lab in Racine
Fire crews find hidden drug lab in Racine
Firefighters in Racine found more than just a fire when they were called to a home Friday night.More >>
Firefighters in Racine found more than just a fire when they were called to a home Friday night.More >>
Arrest of Mississippi man in ricin letters investigation
Arrest of Mississippi man in ricin letters investigation
Ricin letters suspect arrested in Tupelo, Mississippi.More >>
Ricin letters suspect arrested in Tupelo, Mississippi.More >>
Ex-boyfriend pleads no contest in fatal shooting
Ex-boyfriend pleads no contest in fatal shooting
A man has pleaded no contest to a charge that he fatally shot his ex-girlfriend at the Wausaukee convenience store where she worked.More >>
A man has pleaded no contest to a charge that he fatally shot his ex-girlfriend at the Wausaukee convenience store where she worked.More >>
UPDATE: Fmr. Walker aide to pay $24K in restitution
UPDATE: Fmr. Walker aide to pay $24K in restitution
A former top associate to Governor Scott Walker will soon found out how much restitution he owes, after he was convicted of stealing more than $20,000 from a nonprofit group Walker appointed him to lead.More >>
A former top aide to Governor Walker will have to pay nearly $24,000 in restitution after he was convicted of stealing from a non-profit group.More >>
Walworth Co. man charged in wife's drowning death in Illinois
Walworth Co. man charged in wife's drowning death in Illinois
Wisconsin man now charged in wife's drowning death, 13 years ago in Illinois.More >>
Wisconsin man now charged in wife's drowning death, 13 years ago in Illinois. More >>
Six dead, including children, after shooting in IL
Six dead, including children, after shooting in IL
Six people are dead, including two children, and another child is critically injured after a man with a shotgun opened fire in an Illinois apartment.More >>
Six people are dead, including two children, and another child is critically injured after a man with a shotgun opened fire in an Illinois apartment.More >>
ATF's cigarette sting ripped off
ATF's cigarette sting ripped off
There's more evidence that agents with the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives conducting a Milwaukee sting, left behind valuable merchandise that was later stolen.More >>
There's more evidence that agents with the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives conducting a Milwaukee sting, left behind valuable merchandise that was later stolen.More >>
West Allis mom likely to plead not guilty in fire deaths
West Allis mom likely to plead not guilty in fire deaths
A West Allis woman is expected to plead not guilty to charges of felony child neglect after losing three children in a fire last month.More >>
A West Allis woman is expected to plead not guilty to charges of felony child neglect after losing three children in a fire last month.More >>
Wausau man to stand trial for bigamy
Wausau man to stand trial for bigamy
A Wausau man has been ordered to stand trial for bigamy.More >>
A Wausau man has been ordered to stand trial for bigamy.More >>
Grant Co. man sentenced on drug & weapons charges
Grant Co. man sentenced on drug & weapons charges
Probation and some jail time for a Bagley man accused of having drugs and guns in his car.More >>
Probation and some jail time for a Bagley man accused of having drugs and guns in his car.More >>
Woman fatally shot in Waukesha, suspect at large
Woman fatally shot in Waukesha, suspect at large
Police are searching for a suspect who fatally shot a 24-year-old woman in Waukesha.More >>
Police are searching for a suspect who fatally shot a 24-year-old woman in Waukesha.More >>
Wausau man held in dismemberment slaying
Wausau man held in dismemberment slaying
A central Wisconsin man accused in the slaying and dismemberment of a Minnesota man is being held on $1 million bond.More >>
A central Wisconsin man accused in the slaying and dismemberment of a Minnesota man is being held on $1 million bond.More >>
DA promises "thorough" investigation in Menasha shooting
DA promises "thorough" investigation in Menasha shooting
Winnebago County's District Attorney is promising a "very thorough" investigation after an officer involved shooting in Menasha Friday.More >>
Winnebago County's District Attorney is promising a "very thorough" investigation after an officer involved shooting in Menasha Friday.More >>
Officer-involved shooting in Waukesha
Officer-involved shooting in Waukesha
Waukesha police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened shortly before 2:00 a.m. on Sunday at a condo complex.More >>
Waukesha police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened shortly before 2:00 a.m. on Sunday at a condo complex.More >>
WI dad accused of teaching son to choke another
WI dad accused of teaching son to choke another
A 30-year-old Wisconsin father is accused of teaching one son how to choke the other unconscious, a lesson caught on video.More >>
A 30-year-old Wisconsin father is accused of teaching one son how to choke the other unconscious, a lesson caught on video.More >>
Mother pleads not guilty in fatal crash
Mother pleads not guilty in fatal crash
A Bayfield woman charged in a crash that killed her 2-year-old daughter has pleaded not guilty to criminal charges.More >>
A Bayfield woman charged in a crash that killed her 2-year-old daughter has pleaded not guilty to criminal charges.More >>
Lutheran bishop charged in fatal crash steps aside
Lutheran bishop charged in fatal crash steps aside
The local bishop charged in a hit-and-run crash is stepping aside.More >>
The local bishop charged in a hit-and-run crash is stepping aside.More >>
Student who carried unloaded weapon on campus arrested
Student who carried unloaded weapon on campus arrested
A UW-La Crosse student was arrested for carrying an unloaded hunting rifle on campus.More >>
A UW-La Crosse student was arrested for carrying an unloaded hunting rifle on campus.More >>
Woman mugged by masked men
Woman mugged by masked men
Two masked men rob a woman of her wallet on the city's east side.More >>
Two masked men rob a woman of her wallet on the city's east side.More >>
UPDATE: Identity of man killed in Beaver Dam fire released
UPDATE: Arrest made in Beaver Dam fatal fire investigation
The Dodge County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest in a Beaver Dam mobile home fire investigation.More >>
The Dodge County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest in a Beaver Dam mobile home fire investigation.More >>
Wife of an ex-judge confesses to TX DA killings
Wife of an ex-judge confesses to TX DA killings
There's been a break in the string of murders of a Texas District Attorney, his wife and an assistant prosecutor.More >>
There's been a break in the string of murders of a Texas District Attorney, his wife and an assistant prosecutor.More >>
Dodge Co. man arrested in connection to fatal fire
Dodge Co. man arrested in connection to fatal fire
A Dodge County man faces eight misdemeanors for his role in a fire that resulted in a man's death.More >>
A Dodge County man faces eight misdemeanors for his role in a fire that resulted in a man's death.More >>
UPDATE: Judge sentences Armin Wand III to three life sentences without parole
UPDATE: Judge sentences Armin Wand III to three life sentences without parole
Armin Wand III was sentenced Wednesday for the homicides of his three sons, attempted homicide of his wife and daughter, and arson.More >>
Armin Wand III was sentenced Wednesday for the homicides of his three sons, attempted homicide of his wife and daughter, and arson.More >>
Schaffhausen found guilty of killing daughters
Schaffhausen found guilty of killing daughters
Jurors in western Wisconsin convicted a father of killing his three young daughters.More >>
Jurors in western Wisconsin convicted a father of killing his three young daughters.More >>
Probation agent charged with misconduct
Probation agent charged with misconduct
Prosecutors have charged a state parole agent with demanding probationers pay her hundreds of dollars.More >>
Prosecutors have charged a state parole agent with demanding probationers pay her hundreds of dollars.More >>
Closing arguments set in Schaffhausen trial
Closing arguments set in Schaffhausen trial
Attorneys are expected to give their closing arguments on Tuesday in the insanity trial of a man who admitted to killing his three daughters in River Falls.More >>
Attorneys are expected to give their closing arguments on Tuesday in the insanity trial of a man who admitted to killing his three daughters in River Falls.More >>
Not guilty plea in fatal texting crash
Not guilty plea in fatal texting crash
A Fox Valley teenager has pleaded not guilty in a fatal crash that police say occurred because she was texting while driving.More >>
A Fox Valley teenager has pleaded not guilty in a fatal crash that police say occurred because she was texting while driving.More >>
West Allis mother faces charges in child deaths
West Allis mother faces charges in child deaths
Charges could be filed this week against the mother of three children who died in a house fire in West Allis.More >>
Charges could be filed this week against the mother of three children who died in a house fire in West Allis.More >>
West Allis man charged with stabbing Capitol police officer
West Allis man charged with stabbing Capitol police officer
Man who stabbed a Capitol police officer is now charged.More >>
Man who stabbed a Capitol police officer is now charged.More >>
Milwaukee man faces criminal charges for not filing state taxes
Milwaukee man faces criminal charges for not filing state taxes
Milwaukee man hasn't filed state taxes since 1999; faces jail time and thousands in fines.More >>
Milwaukee man hasn't filed state taxes since 1999; faces jail time and thousands in fines.More >>
Bar patron pulls knife on bouncer
Bar patron pulls knife on bouncer
Upset over being asked to leave a bar, customer pulls knife; later arrested.More >>
Upset over being asked to leave a bar, customer pulls knife; later arrested.More >>
Man pistol whipped in Cottage Grove Road apartment building
Man pistol whipped in Cottage Grove Road apartment building
22-year-old man pistol whipped and robbed.More >>
22-year-old man pistol whipped and robbed.More >>
Police report another Oxycontin robbery
Police report another Oxycontin robbery
Another Walgreens pharmacy is robbed of Oxycontin.More >>
Another Walgreens pharmacy is robbed of Oxycontin.More >>
Fitchburg man arrested for going 143 mph
Fitchburg man arrested for going 143 mph
A Fitchburg man was arrested after traveling at 143 miles per hour under the influence.More >>
A Fitchburg man was arrested after traveling at 143 miles per hour under the influence.More >>
WI mom could get light sentence for '57 death
WI mom could get light sentence for '57 death
A 76-year-old woman who pleaded no contest to killing her infant more than half a century ago could receive a sentence of less than two months.More >>
A 76-year-old woman who pleaded no contest to killing her infant more than half a century ago could receive a sentence of less than two months.More >>
Dog found dead with gunshot wound in Rock County
Dog found dead with gunshot wound in Rock County
Rock County officials say a dog was found dead with a gunshot wound Sunday in Newark Township.More >>
Rock County officials say a dog was found dead with a gunshot wound Sunday in Newark Township.More >>
Police: Shooting and carjacking on Madison's east side
Police: Shooting and carjacking on Madison's east side
Madison police are searching for two suspects in connection to a shooting and carjacking on the city's east side Sunday.More >>
Madison police are searching for two suspects in connection to a shooting and carjacking on the city's east side Sunday.More >>
UPDATE: Suspect facing attempted homicide charges for ax attack
UPDATE: Suspect facing attempted homicide charges for ax attack
Courtesy: Janesville Police Dept.
Janesville police say a suspect is in custody after a man and a woman were attacked with an ax.More >>
Janesville police say a suspect is in custody after a man and a woman were attacked with an ax.More >>
2 Wisconsin women charged with human trafficking
2 Wisconsin women charged with human trafficking
Two Wisconsin women have been charged with human trafficking involving a juvenile in Illinois.More >>
Two Wisconsin women have been charged with human trafficking involving a juvenile in Illinois.More >>
Fines possible for deer video on YouTube
Fines possible for deer video on YouTube
A YouTube stunt involving five men and a deer may end up costing those guys at least $300 each.More >>
A YouTube stunt involving five men and a deer may end up costing those guys at least $300 each.More >>
High school photo leads to robbery arrest
High school photo leads to robbery arrest
MADISON (WKOW) -- Madison police officials say a witness to a credit union robbery recognized the suspect as a former high school classmate, and a yearbook photo helped investigators track the man down. RecordsMore >>
MADISON (WKOW) -- Madison police officials say a witness to a credit union robbery recognized the suspect as a former high school classmate, and a yearbook photo helped investigators track the man down. RecordsMore >>
UPDATE: AWOL sex offender arrested in Canada
Sun Prairie police looking for AWOL sex offender
Sun Prairie Police say Britton Mckenzie, an AWOL sex offender, was arrested in Canada.More >>
Sun Prairie Police say Britton Mckenzie, an AWOL sex offender, was arrested in Canada.More >>
Heroin bust in Berlin
Heroin bust in Berlin
Berlin Police Department make a heroin bust; arrest one.More >>
Berlin Police Department make a heroin bust; arrest one.More >>
Counterfeit money popping up in Madison
Counterfeit money popping up in Madison
Altered $5 bills, looking like $100 bills, are popping up on Madison's west side.More >>
Altered $5 bills, looking like $100 bills, are popping up on Madison's west side.More >>
Judge allows controversial evidence in motorcycle death case
Judge allows controversial evidence in motorcycle death case
A Wisconsin judge will allow evidence officers found in the pockets of a man charged in a crash that killed two motorcycle riders in Fon du Lac County.More >>
A Wisconsin judge will allow evidence officers found in the pockets of a man charged in a crash that killed two motorcycle riders in Fon du Lac County.More >>
Life sentence affirmed in fatal club shooting
Life sentence affirmed in fatal club shooting
A Minnesota man's challenge to his life sentence for a fatal club shooting in downtown La Crosse has been rejected by an appeals court.More >>
A Minnesota man's challenge to his life sentence for a fatal club shooting in downtown La Crosse has been rejected by an appeals court.More >>
Bishop charged in fatal crash now is free on bond
Bishop charged in fatal crash now is free on bond
The South-Central Synod of Wisconsin, in a letter to its members, said Bishop Bruce Burnside has been released on bond and he entered an inpatient treatment facility on Wednesday.
More >>
The South-Central Synod of Wisconsin, in a letter to its members, said Bishop Bruce Burnside has been released on bond and he entered an inpatient treatment facility on Wednesday.
More >>
UPDATE: Arrest made in the Oxycontin thefts
Arrest made in the Oxycontin thefts
Police in Edgerton say they've arrested a man authorities believe is behind a string of robberies.More >>
Police in Edgerton say they've arrested a man authorities believe is behind a string of robberies.More >>
UPDATE: Capitol police officer remains hospitalized after stabbing
UPDATE: Suspect arrested for stabbing Capitol police officer
Capitol police officer remains hospitalized in stable condition after stabbing.More >>
Capitol police officer remains hospitalized in stable condition after stabbing.More >>

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