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UPDATE: Standoff suspect identified, state investigation underway Video included

Madison police will in call in help from the state Department of Justice to investigate the officer-involved shooting Friday night. More>>

Marine reunites with dog from Afghanistan Video included

A Marine has been reunited with the dog he served with in Afghanistan during a surprise ceremony at the Iowa Capitol. More>>

Parents of triple homicide suspect speak out Video included

The parents of Jaren Kuester, the man accused of brutally killing three people in Lafayette County, share their anguish over the murders. More>>

UPDATE: Storm winds cause power outages, downed trees

A spring storm is traveling through Wisconsin on Sunday, with high winds causing power outages throughout the southern portion of the state. More>>

3 hurt in Dane Co. crash

Three people are in the hospital after a crash at an intersection in Dane County. More>>

Weather Alert

Tornado watch issued in parts of southern WI

Severe storms are expected in many parts of the state and could cause dangerous conditions with high winds. More>>

Bill Cosby, Bud Selig speak at Milwaukee graduation ceremonies Video included

Graduation day brought two big names to Milwaukee to motivate college grads as they face their futures. More>>

UPDATE: Two $1 million Powerball tickets sold in WI Video included

Two tickets sold in WI from the Powerball are worth one million dollars. More>>

Madison Mud Run gets messy Video included

A unique race in Madison puts participants in the middle of a big mess. More>>

Syttende Mai parade marks another year Video included

Hundreds gathered in Stoughton this weekend for the annual Syttende Mai festivities. More>>

Four years after the animal seizure at Thyme and Sage Ranch Video included

Four years ago Sunday, one of the largest animal seizures in our area took place at the Thyme and Sage Ranch in Richland County. More>>

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>>

Man arrested in Vernon County for 5th OUI offense

Kenneth Goodwin Kenneth Goodwin

A Readstown man was arrested for 5th OUI, a child was inside the vehicle. More>>

Kraft Foods responds to recent artificial food dye story Video included

Artificial food dyes have long been used in the food we eat, but in recent years studies have shown a possible risk to children. More>>

Rent-to-own stores may be excused from consumer protection laws

Walker's budget would exempt rent-to-own businesses from Wisconsin's consumer protection laws and not require them to disclose interest rates. More>>

WI bill to prevent employers from requiring flu shots

A bill in the Wisconsin would not require employees to get the flu shot, including employees at hospitals and nursing homes. More>>

Renewed search for WI girl missing since 1996 Video included

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>>

Winning numbers drawn in historic Powerball jackpot Video included

he winning numbers in this weekend's historic Powerball jackpot have been drawn. More>>

Aly's Honky Tonk Hustle raises more than $50,000 Video included

More than 900 people gathered Saturday morning to show their support for a young woman who lost her battle with cancer. More>>

Former WI Democratic Party spokesman resigns Video included

A well-known Democratic Party of Wisconsin adviser is leaving his position. More>>

WI Tea Party takes aim at tax code Video included

Wisconsin Tea Party members shot flaming arrows and shotguns at a stack of paper as large as the tax code, saying it should be simplified. More>>

Experts: Look out for emerald ash borer in trees Video included

As an invasive species is found in neighboring counties, experts are traveling the surrounding area to make sure people are on the lookout. More>>

Expect traffic congestion in downtown Madison this weekend Video included

With UW commencement ceremonies, residence hall move-out and ongoing construction, it's going to be a busy weekend in downtown Madison. More>>

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>>

Wisconsin's no-call list deadline approaching

Deadline to be put on no-call list is May 31. More>>

UPDATE: Officials release name of boy killed by skid loader Video included

An 8-year-old boy in Lafayette County was killed Friday when he was run over by a skid steer loader. More>>

UPDATE: Sword-wielding suspect pronounced dead after standoff Video included

A standoff on Madison's east side ended Friday night when officers shot the man who kept officers at bay. More>>

Garage fire near Cottage Grove Rd.

Detached garage catches fire More>>

Complaint filed over meningitis death Video included

The mother of the UW-Madison student who died of meningitis filed a complaint with the state against two doctors at Meriter Hospital. More>>

Circus World summer season starts Saturday Video included

The Circus World show will go on this summer, despite financial uncertainty. More>>

WIAA girls basketball tournament likely to remain in Green Bay Video included

The WIAA is negotiating to keep the girls high school basketball tournament in Green Bay through 2020. More>>

Sen. Grothman blasts Rent-To-Own provision of budget on Capitol City Sunday Video included

The Legislature's Joint Finance Committee will vote next week on a plan to loosen the regulations on rent-to-own businesses.   That is the focus of Capitol City Sunday this weekend.
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UPDATE: Officer's training helped thwart suspect's shooting attempt Video included

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>>

Walk for Dyslexia on Saturday in Madison Video included

One in five U.S. School children are living with dyslexia, and this weekend, you can "take steps against dyslexia" at the fourth annual Walk for Dyslexia in Madison. More>>

Teen who victimized women before charged in two Mall crimes

Maurice Neal charged with attempted armed robbery and attempted theft in connection with two recent incidents, in West Towne Mall women bathrooms More>>

Mother and two children suffer injuries from semi versus car crash

A woman has been taken to the hospital by MedFlight after an accident involving a car and a semi. More>>

New Dane County dog park opens Video included

Dane County's newest dog park is now open.

The 40 acres of land is located in the Capital Springs Recreation Area between South Central Madison and the Town of Dunn.
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Conservative group says Paul Ryan hasn't answered their questions on gay adoption

The President of Wisconsin Family Action tells 27 News that Congressman Paul Ryan (R-WI1) has not answered the group's request that he clarify his stance on gay adoption.
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Study warns feces in public swimming pools common

U.S. health officials find human feces taint more than half of public swimming pools. More>>

Woman remains hospitalized after bar brawl

Fight in an Adams County bar leaves one woman hospitalized. More>>

UPDATE: Victim identified in fatal early morning Green County crash

A Monroe man dies in an early morning crash in Green County. More>>

Lighting strike at construction site

Lightning strikes construction site at Brownlofts Apartments. More>>

Report: WI hospitals have low infection rate

Patients at Wisconsin hospitals have less of a chance of getting a serious infection than most nationwide. More>>

Milwaukee surgeon indicted on health care fraud counts

Courtesy: MGN Online Courtesy: MGN Online

A federal grand jury has indicted a Milwaukee surgeon on 13 counts of federal health care fraud. More>>

3 commencements for UW-Madison triplets

It will be one busy weekend for a northeastern Wisconsin family. Triplets Stephanie, Kyle and Ashley Verhasselt, of Freedom, will receive their undergraduate degrees at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in three separate commencement ceremonies. More>>

Bipartisan bill requires annual WEDC audit

A bipartisan group of legislators introduced a bill that would make some changes to Wisconsin's troubled economic development agency. More>>

Tea party group says IRS asked about Walker recall

A tea party group says the Internal Revenue Service asked about its involvement in efforts to verify signatures in the effort to recall Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker. More>>

Survey: Bat disease hasn't reached Wisconsin

Wisconsin wildlife officials says there are no signs that a deadly bat disease has reached the state. More>>

Tougher safety belt enforcement pending in WI

Wisconsin drivers and passengers should buckle up or they will have a better chance to get a ticket under a new statewide crackdown. More>>

Walker: Online sales tax could lead to income tax relief

A national sales tax for online purchases could mean tax relief for you. More>>

Wisconsin man survives bear attack

A man in Marinette County is recovering from an attack by a black bear. More>>

Governor Walker visits Douglas County fire area Video included

Governor Scott Walker toured areas of Bayfield and Douglas counties that were damaged by a massive wildfire.
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UW-Madison students pleased with tuition freeze Video included

Governor Walker has proposed the first two-year tuition freeze in UW-System history. It's an exciting move for many students in Madison, who've continuously seen their tuition go up. More>>

Past Mall victim warned authorities about danger posed by teen Video included

The teenager who attempted a sexual assault against a Madison woman at West Towne Mall in 2011, is the suspect in a current West Towne Mall attempted armed robbery case  More>>

Justice Dept. faulted over terrorist identities

The government allowed "a small but significant number" of terrorists into America's witness protection program and then failed to provide the names of some of them for a watch list that's used to keep dangerous... More>>

UPDATE: Wisconsin added 53,334 jobs in Gov. Walker's first two years Video included

New data released by the Department of Workforce Development shows Wisconsin added 53,334 jobs during Governor Scott Walker's first two years in office.
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Wisconsin Rapids racer Dick Trickle dies of apparent suicide

Wisconsin Rapids native and former NASCAR driver Richard "Dick" Trickle, 71, died Thursday from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. More>>

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>>

Packers to visit Wisconsin academy cadets

A group of former and current Green Bay Packers is scheduled to visit cadets at the Wisconsin National Guard's Challenge Academy on Friday. More>>

Badger Honor Flight leaves Saturday; Culver's helps cause Video included

The next Badger Honor Flight leaves Saturday for Washington D.C. More>>

Case challenging redistricting dropped due to no evidence

A group that challenged the 2011 redistricting of Wisconsin's Legislative and Congressional Districts has agreed to drop its push for Republican Records. More>>

9,000-acre wildfire in NW WI fully contained

Firefighters battling a 9,000 acre wildfire in northwestern Wisconsin have the massive blaze contained. More>>

Avoca man arrested for 6th OWI

An Avoca man has been arrested for his 6 OWI offense after traveling in the wrong lane of traffic on Wednesday. More>>

UPDATE: No Powerball winner, jackpot for Saturday's drawing at $475 million Video included

The Powerball jackpot has grown to an estimated $475 million after none of the tickets sold for Wednesday's drawing matched all the numbers. More>>

Fire destroys barn, farm equipment in town of York

A fire destroyed a barn and two sheds Wednesday in the town of York. More>>

Walker declares State of Emergency in wildfire-damaged counties

Governor Scott Walker declared a state of emergency in two northern Wisconsin counties because of a massive wildfire. More>>

Matticx convicted in Madison shooting death

Jurors convicted one of the men charged in a deadly, 2011 shooting on Madison's north side. More>>

Walker revises UW budget, calls for tuition freeze; UW System agrees

Students in the University of Wisconsin System will get a two-year tuition freeze. More>>

Police defend actions in murder suspect case

Police in Waukesha say officers acted appropriately when they didn't detain Jaren Kuester, the man who allegedly went on to kill three people in Lafayette County. More>>

Badger football players help make-over Madison boy's bedroom Video included

Darien Moran of Madison received his wish to have a personalized bedroom makeover. More>>

UPDATE: Northern WI wildfire 95 percent contained Video included

Courtesy: Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources Courtesy: Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources

The Department of Natural Resources says the wildfire burning in northern Wisconsin is about 95 percent contained. More>>

Highway 19 reopens in Sun Prairie

A stretch of Highway 19 in Sun Prairie closed following Tuesday night's storm has now reopened. More>>

Dalai Lama leads "Change Your Mind Change the World" event in Madison Video included

The Dalai Lama will lead the "Change Your Mind Change the World 2013" panel discussion in Madison Wednesday. More>>

JFC moves to strip State Treasurer of last real function Video included

State Treasurer Kurt Schuller said he was "stunned" when the Joint Finance Committee voted to essentially gut his agency Wednesday.
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WI task force has plan to minimize invasive species Video included

A Wisconsin task force is hoping to implement the first statewide plan for dealing with invasive species, but first, government agencies, business and academic leaders and nonprofit organizations will get the chance to weigh in at a summit in Madison next week. More>>

UPDATE: Democrats want Gov. Walker removed as WEDC Board Chair Video included

Democratic lawmakers are proposing an ambitious plan to overhaul the way the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation(WEDC) operates, which includes removing Gov. Scott Walker as WEDC Board chairman. More>>

Attempted armed robbery suspect victimized previous Mall customers Video included

Maurice Neal responsible for West Towne Mall incidents in 2011 More>>

White House releases trove of Benghazi documents

The White House is releasing 100 pages of e-mails and notes related to the Obama administration's response to the attack on a diplomatic facility in Benghazi, Libya, last September. More>>

Panel views video of Wis. jail attack

A citizens jail review panel has watched video showing a Marathon County Jail inmate attacking a corrections officer. More>>

AWOL inmate from Dane County Jail

Dane County Sheriff's Office reports an AWOL inmate. More>>

WI monk denies child abduction charges

A Wisconsin monk denies accusations that he tried to abduct four Illinois girls. More>>

WI Assembly approves underage drinking bill

The state Assembly has approved a Republican bill that would allow bars and liquor stores to sue underage patrons or their parents for $1,000. More>>

27 Kids Who Matter - Jewelry making for Mother's Day Video included

It's often said that jewelry is one way to win a woman's heart. That's why Big Brothers Big Sisters gave some of their kids the chance to tour a local jewelry shop. More>>

Angie's List: Is your clothes dryer a fire risk? Video included

In this week's Angie's List segment, clothes dryers are a modern convenience many of us can't live without, but we don't always remember it needs maintenance. If your dryer is hot to the touch, or take more than one cycle to dry clothes, you may need your vents checked. More>>

27 Kids Who Matter telethon for Big Brothers Big Sisters

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County and WKOW are teaming up to help find new mentors for local children.
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27 Kids Who Matter: Victor and the Paulsons Video included

He asked for a mentor and got four; the little brother's second family and how he's helping them become closer. More>>

Jefferson Award Winner: Bob Nasett Video included

For 15 years, one local man has been battling Parkinson's Disease. But he's winning the fight by using his own experience to help others.
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Bowling and brotherhood Video included

Big Brother Howard Hansen and Little Brother Ray team up for Bowl For Kids' Sake. More>>

UPDATE: Ara Alonso named 2013 Jefferson Award winner Video included

Judges chose the UW-Madison professor for her public service in Africa. More>>

Big Brother of the Year values friendship with teen Video included

Big Brother sees Little Brother through formative years and to college acceptance. More>>

March Jefferson Award: Barbara Fanelli Miller

The March recipient of the Jefferson Award is a woman who believes the best thing you can do for yourself is to help someone else. More>>

27 Kids Who Matter: Jaqwaun and Ed Video included

Jaqwaun and Ed prove that age doesn't matter when it comes to friendship. More>>

Big Brothers Big Sisters hosts "Kut4Kids" event Video included

The fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters left many people with a different look More>>

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