Fitchburg Police catch McDonald’s Robber on his way out
49-year-old Madison man facing charges.
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
Heightened police presence after fight, arrests at Sun Prairie Sweet Corn Festival
Sun Prairie police responded to a fight Friday night at the annual Sweet Corn Festival in Angell Park.
Memorial statue dedicated to Hmong-Lao veterans in La Crosse
A new memorial statue at Veterans Freedom Park is meant to honor and represent Hmong and Lao people who fought alongside the United States during the Vietnam War.
Michigan man celebrates 50 years of sailing across Lake Michigan in bathtub
50 years ago Vic Jackson made history when he climbed into a bathtub and sailed from Ludington, Michigan to Manitowoc.
politics
Evers calls on Republicans to support gun background check bill
Gov. Tony Evers is calling on Republicans to support a universal background check that Assembly and Senate Democrats said they are ready to introduce.
Evers calls on Republicans to support gun background check bill
Gov. Tony Evers is calling on Republicans to support a universal background check that Assembly and Senate Democrats said they are ready to introduce.
BREAKING: State Democrats introduce universal background check bill
Democrats in the state Assembly and Senate today introduced a bill requiring universal background checks for gun purchasers.
Wisconsin Assembly leader says accommodations will be made for paralyzed lawmaker
Wisconsin’s Assembly Republican leader says he expects accommodations will be made to a paralyzed Democratic legislator who has asked to be able to phone in to meetings when he’s unable to attend because of his disability.
Supreme Court Justice Brian Hagedorn swears to be “Pro-law judge”
State Supreme Court Justice Brain Hagedorn took the oath of office at a public ceremony at the State Capitol Wednesday. The inauguration results in a shift to a 5-2 conservative majority.
digging deeper
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.
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.
Providing critical care at a price: maintaining Wisconsin’s Critical Access Hospitals
For the roughly 25 percent of Wisconsinites living in rural communities, emergency care can be difficult to access. That’s where Critical Access Hospitals come in.
DIGGING DEEPER: Shortage of rural Ob-Gyns create health risks for expectant mothers
The latest projections from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) show 26 out of 72 counties in Wisconsin don’t have any Ob-Gyn’s.
CAPITAL CITY SUNDAY
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 a mass shooting. Representative Melissa
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
Capital City Sunday: AG Josh Kaul, W.I.L.L., Katelyn Ferral, Rep. Chris Taylor
MADISON (WKOW) — After two mass shootings in Ohio and Texas, the national debate on gun reform reignites. In Wisconsin, Democrats are urging Republican leadership to
Capital City Sunday: Clean Wisconsin, Rep. Anderson & Veteran’s Affairs Sec.-designee Mary Kolar
MADISON (WKOW) — Governor Tony Evers declared August as “Water Quality Month” as studies continue to reveal high levels of lead and bacteria in our
Capital City Sunday: Marijuana’s economic impact, combating CWD & Badgers United
Marijuana’s economic impact, combating CWD & Badgers United
Seasonal temps for now, cooler late week
After multiple active weather days last week, this one looks calmer.
Wisconsin News
Police: Wisconsin officer attacked, fatally shoots suspect
CALEDONIA, Wis. (AP) — Police say an officer in Caledonia, Wisconsin, fatally shot a male suspect who attacked the officer. The shooting happened Sunday evening
Life expectancy drops in Wisconsin due to alcohol, drugs
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A new report says life expectancy in Wisconsin has dropped for two years in a row fueled by increased deaths from
Police: Wisconsin man who attacked officer fatally shot
CALEDONIA, Wis. (AP) — Police say an officer responding to a report of a burglary attempt in Caledonia, Wisconsin, was attacked by a man with
12-year-old Milwaukee girl shot when bullets strike home
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee police say a 12-year-old girl was shot when bullets struck her home. The shooting happened early Sunday. Police say the girl
Backers of rural dental care find something to smile about
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — It can be hard to keep smiles healthy in rural areas, where dentists are few and far between and residents often
