UPDATE: Sauk Prairie police track down van involved in suspicious incident
The Sauk Prairie Police Department is investigating multiple incidents going back to Sept. 5 involving burglaries in and around Sauk City and Prairie du Sac.
Court documents: Former nurse accused of abusing infants to enter guilty plea
A former nurse accused of abusing infants in a Madison hospital neo-natal intensive care unit has agreed to plead guilty, according to a recent court filing.
Dairy industry pushes back against new manure storage rules
The Wisconsin dairy industry is raising a stink about potential new regulations governing where factory farms can store manure.
Rotting cookies behind evacuation of middle school in Madison
An hour-long search for the source of a “natural gas” smell at a Madison middle school Friday ended when firefighters pinpointed the odor to a container of rotting cookies.
Pedestrian dies after being struck Thursday by a hit-and-run driver
A 60-year-old man from village of Brooklyn passed away over the weekend at a hospital, according to Madison police.
politics
State Sen. Fitzgerald announces run for Rep. Sensenbrenner’s seat
Wisconsin Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald says he will run to replace retiring Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner.
State Sen. Fitzgerald announces run for Rep. Sensenbrenner’s seat
Wisconsin Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald says he will run to replace retiring Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner.
New concerns emerge over vaping products claiming to be CBD
There are new concerns about what you’re actually vaping after a South Carolina teen suffered acute respiratory failure then drifted into a coma.
President Trump defends Kavanaugh as another woman claims sexual misconduct
A newly reported sexual misconduct allegation against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh from when he was a college freshman has President Trump coming to his defense.
Evers creates task force to study retirement savings
Evers signed an executive order Monday creating the group that is led by state Treasurer Sarah Godlewski.
digging deeper
DIGGING DEEPER: School safety grants used to beef up security
As your kids head back to school they might notice some new safety upgrades. Hundreds of school districts received school safety grants from Wisconsin's Department of Justice over the last two
DIGGING DEEPER: School safety grants used to beef up security
As your kids head back to school they might notice some new safety upgrades. Hundreds of school districts received school safety grants from Wisconsin’s Department of Justice over the last two years.
Edgerton-based predator hunters conduct dozens of stings but see few arrests
A year later, their tactics have led to few arrests and even fewer charges but founder Jay Pretty said he’s proud of the work they’ve done.
Dane County lakes see fewer algae blooms because of weather, clean-up projects
Blue-green algae blooms are an all too common sight in Madison during the summer, shutting down beaches and causing an awful smell.
Farm Aid to bring attention to dairy industry crisis in Wisconsin
Leaders in Wisconsin dairy hope national attention to the industry challenges will help farmers who are struggling right now.
CAPITAL CITY SUNDAY
Capital City Sunday: Democratic Debate Breakdown, Housing Workforce Shortage
MADISON (WKOW) — Campaign 2020 ramps up in a big way as only the top 10 polling candidates debated last week in Texas. Topics were largely the same but the
Capital City Sunday: Democratic Debate Breakdown, Housing Workforce Shortage
MADISON (WKOW) — Campaign 2020 ramps up in a big way as only the top 10 polling candidates debated last week in Texas. Topics were
Capital City Sunday: Sen. Tammy Baldwin & Vaping Concerns
MADISON (WKOW) — As lawmakers head back to Congress this week, the gun debate will be front and center but they also have to pass
Capital City Sunday: Economy uncertainty, barricade devices in schools & WI Policy Forum
MADISON (WKOW) — As speculation looms if the U.S. could face another recession, economists warn the federal budget deficit is heading towards an “unsustainable” course.
Capital City Sunday: Universal background checks, transportation grants & Republican Party of Wisconsin
MADISON (WKOW) — The gun debate continues in Wisconsin has Democrats introduced a universal background check, even as GOP leaders express doubts it would prevent
Summery temps stick around through the start of fall
The outlook from the Climate Prediction Center shows a high chance for above average temps through the end of the
Wisconsin News
Widows to speak at hearing on police insurance bill
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Widows of three Wisconsin police officers killed on duty are slated to speak on a bipartisan bill that would require municipalities
1-month-old, woman injured by gunfire in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (AP) — One of the latest victims of gunfire in Milwaukee is just one month old. Police say the baby boy and a 20-year-old
Republican Fitzgerald announces run for Congress
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican Wisconsin Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald is running for Congress to succeed retiring longtime U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner. Fitzgerald announced
Man found dead in Appleton had been shot multiple times
APPLETON, Wis. (AP) — Police say an autopsy has confirmed the death of a man in Appleton was the result of multiple gunshot wounds. Officers
Lawyer: Ex-Wisconsin nurse to plead guilty to hurting babies
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A defense attorney says a former Wisconsin nurse is prepared to plead guilty to hurting infants in a Madison hospital’s intensive
