American prosecutor slain in Pacific nation of Micronesia
Bergeron was from Wisconsin and first moved to Yap in 2015 when she took a job as assistant attorney general.
Biden, Warren, Sanders face scrutiny at Democratic debate
Democrats are confronting a rapidly shifting political landscape as a dozen candidates meet on Tuesday for the most crowded presidential debate in modern history.
Republican Sen. Ron Johnson says Democrats ‘loathe’ Trump
Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson says Democrats “loathe” President Donald Trump and have been wanting to “sabotage” his presidency since the day after the election.
News conference on anniversary of Jayme Closs abduction
One year after Jayme Closs was kidnapped as a 13-year-old and held for months by a man who murdered her parents, the teenager says she’s feeling “stronger every day.”
Police look for man who robbed teen employee at La Michocana Ice Cream
Police are looking for a man who they say robbed a teenage girl at an ice cream shop on Madison’s east side Friday.
politics
Six questions looming over crowded Democratic debate
Six big questions heading into the debate, to be carried on CNN beginning at 7 p.m. Central Time
Six questions looming over crowded Democratic debate
Six big questions heading into the debate, to be carried on CNN beginning at 7 p.m. Central Time
Pence cancels Wisconsin visit to lead Turkey delegation
Vice President Mike Pence has canceled his visit to Wisconsin because he’s been dispatched to Turkey to try and reach a ceasefire deal.
GOP begins push to curb governor’s veto powers
Republicans are starting a push to rein in Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ veto powers with a hearing on a constitutional amendment prohibiting him from using his veto pen to increase spending.
Wisconsin spice company Penzeys peppers Facebook with anti-Trump ads
The nation’s largest independent spice retailer is peppering Facebook with ads calling for the impeachment of President Donald Trump.
digging deeper
Digging Deeper: Challenges leading WI farmers to close dairy operations
For more than a century, Wisconsin has been known as America's Dairyland, home to more dairy farms than any other state. Still, many farmers aren't able to make ends meet
Digging Deeper: Challenges leading WI farmers to close dairy operations
For more than a century, Wisconsin has been known as America’s Dairyland, home to more dairy farms than any other state. Still, many farmers aren’t able to make ends meet right now, in a tough market.
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.
CAPITAL CITY SUNDAY
Capital City Sunday: Pardon board, WPR Derailed podcast & SCOTUS
MADISON (WKOW) — Wisconsin’s pardon board is now granting second chances to those who’ve served their sentence. We ask Noble Wray, former Madison Police Chief and member of the pardon board
Capital City Sunday: Pardon board, WPR Derailed podcast & SCOTUS
MADISON (WKOW) — Wisconsin’s pardon board is now granting second chances to those who’ve served their sentence. We ask Noble Wray, former Madison Police Chief and
Capital City Sunday: Dairy farmer, DATCP Sec. Pfaff, Congressman Grothman, DPI Supt. Mike Thompson
MADISON (WKOW) — President Trump’s Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said he’s not sure if family dairy farms can survive as the industry is shifting towards
Capital City Sunday: Congressman Pocan, Sen. Patrick Testin & Rep. Joan Ballweg
Impeachment inquiry, legalizing medical marijuana & suicide task force.
Capital City Sunday: Congressman Pocan, Rep. Taylor & Alder Abbas, 80% Coalition
Rep. Mark Pocan, Rep. Taylor & Ald. Syed Abbas, Darryl Morin
2nd wettest October on record continues with more showers this weekend
Dry and cooler for the next couple of days. Warmer this weekend but rain chances return.
Wisconsin News
Suspect arrested in Blaine Walmart parking lot shooting
BLAINE, Minn. (AP) — Police have arrested a suspect in a shooting in a parking lot outside a Walmart in Blaine that wounded a man.
Wisconsin police officer won’t be charged in fatal shooting
KAUKAUNA, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin police officer who shot and killed a 34-year-old man after a chase last month won’t be charged. Outagamie County
Pence cancels Wisconsin visit to lead Turkey delegation
Vice President Mike Pence has canceled his visit to Wisconsin because he’s been dispatched to Turkey to try and reach a ceasefire deal.
DNR report: Wisconsin air quality improving
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin environmental officials say the state’s air quality is improving. According to the state Department of Natural Resources’ 2019 Air Quality
GOP begins push to curb governor’s veto powers
Republicans are starting a push to rein in Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ veto powers with a hearing on a constitutional amendment prohibiting him from using his veto pen to increase spending.
