Amazon rainforest continues to burn at a record rate
MADISON (WKOW) — Fires continue to rage at a record rate in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest, and scientists warn it could strike a devastating blow to the fight against climate change.
Theft suspect targeting multiple health care facilities throughout the state
Police are seeking help from the public in identifying and locating a man they say is a person of interest in thefts from health care facilities throughout the state.
Madison police respond to James Madison Park stabbing
Madison firefighters and police responded to a stabbing at James Madison Park Thursday evening.
Madison flips the switch on newest solar panel array
The energy produced by the 201 panels will power two of the buildings, which is also enough energy to power 12 homes for an entire year. 35 percent of the buildings’ power comes from the solar panels.
Guilty verdict in Visions Nightclub shooting
MADISON (WKOW) — The man accused in a shooting at Visions Nightclub has been found guilty. Cole Foster, 36, was on trial this week in
politics
The Latest: Trump announces new retaliatory tariffs on China
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the escalating trade war between the U.S. and China, the world’s two largest economies (all times local): 5:05 p.m. President Donald Trump says products
The Latest: Trump announces new retaliatory tariffs on China
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the escalating trade war between the U.S. and China, the world’s two largest economies (all times local): 5:05 p.m.
Supreme Court: Ginsburg treated for tumor on pancreas
The Supreme Court says Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has completed radiation therapy for a tumor on her pancreas and there is no evidence of the disease remaining.
Evers issues order to curb PFAS pollution
Gov. Tony Evers has signed an executive order to curb polyfluoroalkyl pollution.
Billionaire David Koch has died at age 79
WASHINGTON (AP) — Billionaire David Koch has died at age 79. Koch was a major donor to conservative causes and educational groups. His older brother,
digging deeper
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.
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.
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.
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
Below average temp trend into early September
Our overall weather pattern holds a high chance of below average temps the rest of this month and through early
Wisconsin News
The Latest: Football team wins 1st game after 2018 fire
PARADISE, Calif. (AP) — The Latest on the first high school football game since a devastating wildfire in a Northern California town (all times local):
Man convicted of firing into home and killing teen sentenced
MILWAUKEE (AP) — A man convicted of firing into a Milwaukee home and killing a 13-year-old girl in her living room has been sentenced to
Madison police not ruling out threat to public after killing
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Madison police investigating the city’s first homicide of the year say they cannot discount a continued threat to the public. The
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Kelly ticket for accident
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Daniel Kelly has been ticketed for failing to stop at a stop sign after the car he
Polk County searches for new leads on woman missing 10 years
BALSAM LAKE, Wis. (AP) — Officials in Wisconsin are trying to generate fresh leads in the 10-year-old disappearance of a 21-year-old woman from St. Croix
