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Man killed by police Friday had history of mental health issues
Man killed by police Friday had history of mental health issues
A newspaper reports Dane County officials say Brent Brozek had two court-ordered mental health commitments and lost his job driving a cab in January after complaints that he threatened to kill a passenger.More >>
A newspaper reports Dane County officials say Brent Brozek had two court-ordered mental health commitments and lost his job driving a cab in January after complaints that he threatened to kill a passenger.More >>
Detective takes on two decades-old unsolved murders
Detective takes on two decades-old unsolved murders
One detective is picking up where other investigators left off decades ago, tackling two unsolved homicides dating back to 1986.More >>
One detective is picking up where other investigators left off decades ago, tackling two unsolved homicides dating back to 1986.More >>
UPDATE: Standoff suspect identified, state investigation underway
UPDATE: Standoff suspect identified, state investigation underway
Madison police will in call in help from the state Department of Justice to investigate the officer-involved shooting Friday night.More >>
Madison police will in call in help from the state Department of Justice to investigate the officer-involved shooting Friday night.More >>
UPDATE: 2nd Janesville burglary suspect arrested
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 >>
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
Man arrested in Vernon County for 5th OUI offense
Kenneth Goodwin
A Readstown man was arrested for 5th OUI, a child was inside the vehicle.More >>
A Readstown man was arrested for 5th OUI, a child was inside the vehicle.More >>
Renewed search for WI girl missing since 1996
Renewed search for WI girl missing since 1996
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 >>
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 >>
Green Bay police rule man's death as a homicide
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 >>
Green Bay police say Daniel Kuehl's death was a homicide, no arrests have been made.More >>
UPDATE: Officer's training helped thwart suspect's shooting attempt
UPDATE: Officer's training helped thwart suspect's shooting attempt
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 >>
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 >>
Teen who victimized women before charged in two Mall crimes
Teen who victimized women before charged in two Mall crimes
MADISON (WKOW) -- A Madison teenager who was responsible for victimizing women at a Madison mall two years ago was charged Friday with two crimes, including an attempted armed robbery in a mall bathroom. DaneMore >>
Maurice Neal charged with attempted armed robbery and attempted theft in connection with two recent incidents, in West Towne Mall women bathroomsMore >>
Milwaukee surgeon indicted on health care fraud counts
Milwaukee surgeon indicted on health care fraud counts
Courtesy: MGN Online
A federal grand jury has indicted a Milwaukee surgeon on 13 counts of federal health care fraud.More >>
A federal grand jury has indicted a Milwaukee surgeon on 13 counts of federal health care fraud.More >>
Parents of triple homicide suspect speak out
Parents of triple homicide suspect speak out
The parents of Jaren Kuester, the man accused of brutally killing three people in Lafayette County, share their anguish over the murders.More >>
The parents of Jaren Kuester, the man accused of brutally killing three people in Lafayette County, share their anguish over the murders.More >>
Rock Co. man arrested for trying to shoot at police officer
Rock Co. man arrested for trying to shoot at police officer
Authorities in Rock County arrested a man they say got into a fight with a police officer and tried to shoot him.More >>
Authorities in Rock County arrested a man they say got into a fight with a police officer and tried to shoot him.More >>
UPDATE: Woman charged with attempted homicide in Town of Springfield stabbing
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 >>
A man is in the hospital after being stabbed in the neck early Thursday morning.More >>
Attempted armed robbery suspect victimized previous Mall customers
Attempted armed robbery suspect victimized previous Mall customers
MADISON (WKOW) -- Dane County court records show the teenager accused of attempting to rob someone in a shopping mall women's bathroom at gunpoint, previously stole a purse from another shopper in theMore >>
Maurice Neal responsible for West Towne Mall incidents in 2011More >>
Panel views video of Wis. jail attack
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 >>
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
AWOL inmate from Dane County Jail
Dane County Sheriff's Office reports an AWOL inmate.More >>
Dane County Sheriff's Office reports an AWOL inmate.More >>
WI monk denies child abduction charges
WI monk denies child abduction charges
A Wisconsin monk denies accusations that he tried to abduct four Illinois girls.More >>
A Wisconsin monk denies accusations that he tried to abduct four Illinois girls.More >>
Arrest made in mall bathroom attempted robbery
Arrest made in mall bathroom attempted robbery
Police say they have arrested a man accused of crawling under a stall divider in a West Towne Mall bathroom and trying to rob a woman at gunpoint.More >>
Police say they have arrested a man accused of crawling under a stall divider in a West Towne Mall bathroom and trying to rob a woman at gunpoint.More >>
Facebook videotape shows teen attacking younger girl
Facebook videotape shows teen attacking younger girl
An 18-year old Madison high school student has been charged with a felony, and 27 News shows the videotape at the heart of the case against her.More >>
An 18-year old Madison high school student has been charged with a felony, and 27 News shows the videotape at the heart of the case against her.More >>
Police looking for man who tried to entice student
Police looking for man who tried to entice student
Marshall Police seek a man who attempted to lure a junior high school student into his car Monday afternoonMore >>
Marshall Police seek a man who attempted to lure a junior high school student into his car Monday afternoonMore >>
Temple shooter used Internet to further beliefs
Temple shooter used Internet to further beliefs
Federal court documents show the man who killed six people at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin was actively using the Internet to become increasingly radical in his white supremacist beliefs in the months before the shooting.More >>
Federal court documents show the man who killed six people at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin was actively using the Internet to become increasingly radical in his white supremacist beliefs in the months before the shooting.More >>
Marshall police look for man who tried to pick up student
Marshall police look for man who tried to pick up student
Marshall police are looking for a suspicious person who tried to pick up a student after school.More >>
Marshall police are looking for a suspicious person who tried to pick up a student after school.More >>
Madison Police respond to home burglary
Madison Police respond to home burglary
Madison Police responded to a residential burglary Monday night.More >>
Madison Police responded to a residential burglary Monday night.More >>
Girlfriend charged in heroin death
Girlfriend charged in heroin death
The girlfriend of a Wausau man is charged with supplying the heroin that caused his death.More >>
The girlfriend of a Wausau man is charged with supplying the heroin that caused his death.More >>
Drug dealer sentenced to 13 years in prison
Drug dealer sentenced to 13 years in prison
A convicted drug dealer from Madison will spend the next 13 years in federal prison.More >>
A convicted drug dealer from Madison will spend the next 13 years in federal prison.More >>
UPDATE: Triple homicide suspect bound over for trial
UPDATE: Triple homicide suspect bound over for trial
A Waukesha man accused of killing three strangers in Lafayette County is back in court Monday.More >>
Sergeant testifies Jaren Kuester confessed to killing three Lafayette County senior citizensMore >>
Suspect in triple homicide makes initial court appearance
Suspect in triple homicide makes initial court appearance
Jaren Kuester, 31
The man accused of killing three people in rural Lafayette County will make his initial court appearance.More >>
The man accused of killing three people in rural Lafayette County made his initial court appearance.More >>
Police arrest man for Racine Co. boy's death
Police arrest man for Racine Co. boy's death
Mount Pleasant police arrested a man in regards to the death of a 3-year-old boy, autopsy results most likely to be revealed on Monday.More >>
Mount Pleasant police arrested a man in regards to the death of a 3-year-old boy, autopsy results most likely to be revealed on Monday.More >>
Driver fled from rollover crash that injured three in Janesville
Driver fled from rollover crash that injured three in Janesville
Rock County Sheriff's Office are looking for a person of interest, one person is still in critical condition.More >>
Rock County Sheriff's Office are looking for a person of interest, one person is still in critical condition.More >>
Report finds bomb plot at Wauwatosa school
Report finds bomb plot at Wauwatosa school
Reports show two teens were planning to bomb Wauwatosa East High School.More >>
Reports show two teens were planning to bomb Wauwatosa East High School.More >>
Police: Passengers rob taxi driver
Police: Passengers rob taxi driver
A taxi driver was robbed by two suspects early this morning, and suspects fled; there were no injuries.More >>
A taxi driver was robbed by two suspects early this morning, and suspects fled; there were no injuries.More >>
Man who killed father sues Shawano County
Man who killed father sues Shawano County
A man institutionalized for killing his father is suing the Shawano County Sheriff's Department after claiming the deputies mishandled his 911 call.More >>
A man institutionalized for killing his father is suing the Shawano County Sheriff's Department after claiming the deputies mishandled his 911 call.More >>
Bail set at $3 million for triple murder suspect
Bail set at $3 million for triple murder suspect
Parents of suspected man say they tried to seek help for their son before killings.More >>
Bail set at $3 million for triple murder suspectMore >>
UPDATE: AWOL inmate returns to Dane County Huber facility
UPDATE: AWOL inmate returns to Dane County Huber facility
The Dane County Sheriff's Department says Carnell Perkins returned to the jail Thursday evening.More >>
The Dane County Sheriff's Department says Carnell Perkins returned to the jail Thursday evening.More >>
Police chase ends in Madison
Police chase ends in Madison
A chase that started in Iowa County ended on the Beltline in Madison.More >>
A chase that started in Iowa County ended on the Beltline in Madison.More >>
WI monk charged in attempted abduction
WI monk charged in attempted abduction
A Wisconsin monk has been charged with trying to abduct an Illinois teenager.More >>
A Wisconsin monk has been charged with trying to abduct an Illinois teenager.More >>
Attempted armed robbery inside mall bathroom stall
Attempted armed robbery inside mall bathroom stall
A man attempted to rob a woman inside a bathroom stall at a Madison mall Wednesday night.More >>
A man attempted to rob a woman inside a bathroom stall at West Towne Mall Wednesday night.More >>
Cleveland man arraigned on rape, kidnapping charges
Cleveland man arraigned on rape, kidnapping charges
Ariel Castro
A Cleveland man has been arraigned on charges of rape and kidnapping days after three women missing for about a decade were found alive at his home.More >>
A Cleveland man has been arraigned on charges of rape and kidnapping days after three women missing for about a decade were found alive at his home.More >>
Forty year commitment for Fitchburg woman in daughter's stabbing
Forty year commitment for Fitchburg woman in daughter's stabbing
MADISON (WKOW) -- A Fitchburg woman received a forty year commitment in a mental health institution as the result of her repeated stabbing of her six year old daughter. For more on this developing story,More >>
A Fitchburg woman received a forty year commitment in a mental health institution as the result of her repeated stabbing of her six year old daughter. More >>
Lafayette County homicide suspect says he killed victims with fireplace poker
Lafayette County homicide suspect says he killed victims with fireplace poker
Lafayette County authorities release details in the deaths of three elderly people in the Town of Wiota.More >>
Lafayette County authorities release details in the deaths of three elderly people in the Town of Wiota.More >>
Racing sausage thief pleads no contest
Racing sausage thief pleads no contest
One of the two people accused of stealing one of the Klement's racing sausages pleaded no contest to stealing the costume.More >>
One of the two people accused of stealing one of the Klement's racing sausages pleaded no contest to stealing the costume.More >>
New defense attorney appointed to Chritton child abuse case
New defense attorney appointed to Chritton child abuse case
A new defense attorney has been appointed to the on-going Madison child abuse case.More >>
A new defense attorney has been appointed to the on-going Madison child abuse case.More >>
Fire at school playground spelled word "PROM"
Fire at school playground spelled word "PROM"
Madison fire investigators continue to search for information about a fire outside Randall Elementary School in Madison last week.More >>
Madison fire investigators continue to search for information about a fire outside Randall Elementary School in Madison last week.More >>
Man who killed neighbor with sword won't be released from mental institution
Man who killed neighbor with sword won't be released from mental institution
Zachary Schams
A man who killed his neighbor with a sword in 2009 will not be released from a state mental institution.More >>
A man who killed his neighbor with a sword in 2009 will not be released from a state mental institution.More >>
Former fugitive to be sent to Illinois
Former fugitive to be sent to Illinois
A man who was the subject of an intense manhunt in Madison and Fitchburg Thursday waived his right to an extradition hearing, and will be returned to Illinois.More >>
A man who was the subject of an intense manhunt in Madison and Fitchburg Thursday waived his right to an extradition hearing, and will be returned to Illinois.More >>
Man arrested for OWI after hitting squad car
Man arrested for OWI after hitting squad car
Pablo Cruz-Ramirez
A Beloit man is behind bars, after driving a police patrol car off the road and sideswiping it.More >>
A Beloit man is behind bars, after driving a police patrol car off the road and sideswiping it.More >>
Parents of triple homicide suspect warned authorities
Parents of triple homicide suspect warned authorities
DARLINGTON (WKOW) -- The parents of a man suspected of killing three farmers in Lafayette County say they warned authorities before the killings that their son was potentially dangerous and delusional. 31-year-oldMore >>
The parents of a man suspected of killing three farmers in Lafayette County say they warned authorities before the killings that their son was potentially dangerous and delusional.More >>
Vehicle strikes Amish buggy, injuring 9 people
Vehicle strikes Amish buggy, injuring 9 people
Nine people have life threatening injuries after a motor vehicle struck an Amish buggy in western Wisconsin.More >>
Nine people have life threatening injuries after a motor vehicle struck an Amish buggy in western Wisconsin.More >>
IL burglary suspects held in WI after long chase
IL burglary suspects held in WI after long chase
Police chase burglary suspects from Illinois to Wisconsin.More >>
Police chase burglary suspects from Illinois to Wisconsin.More >>
Police look for suspects after armed home invasion
Police look for suspects after armed home invasion
Madison police look for two men after an armed home invasion on the 7000 block of Watts Road.More >>
Madison police look for two men after an armed home invasion on the 7000 block of Watts Road.More >>
Green Bay man arrested in domestic violence homicide case
Green Bay man arrested in domestic violence homicide case
Green Bay Police question a man in regards to a domestic violence homicide case.More >>
Green Bay Police question a man in regards to a domestic violence homicide case.More >>
3 in custody after Janesville drug bust
3 in custody after Janesville drug bust
JANESVILLE (WKOW) -- Police seized more than 150 grams of THC from an apartment on the 500 block of Linn St. At approximately 7:30 p.m. the Janesville Police Department Street Crimes Unit executed aMore >>
JANESVILLE (WKOW) -- Police seized more than 150 grams of THC from an apartment on the 500 block of Linn St. At approximately 7:30 p.m. the Janesville Police Department Street Crimes Unit executed aMore >>
Adams Co. man convicted of shooting his mother
Adams Co. man convicted of shooting his mother
Jurors convicted an Adams County man of killing his mother and hiding her body.More >>
Jurors convicted an Adams County man of killing his mother and hiding her body.More >>
Oconomowoc man sentenced for production of child pornography
Oconomowoc man sentenced for production of child pornography
Oconomowoc man sentenced for production of child pornography.More >>
Oconomowoc man sentenced for production of child pornography.More >>
Woman charged with threatening governor's family
Woman charged with threatening governor's family
A Black River Falls woman is charged with threatening Gov. Scott Walker's Family.More >>
A Black River Falls woman is charged with threatening Gov. Scott Walker's Family.More >>
UPDATE: Fugitive booked into Dane Co. Jail, won't face charges in WI
UPDATE: Fugitive arrested in Madison
Paris Poe, 33
The fugitive from Illinois who sparked a day-long manhunt in Madison has been booked into the Dane County Jail.More >>
The fugitive from Illinois who sparked a day-long manhunt in Madison has been booked into the Dane County Jail.More >>
Manitowoc man arrested for false report of missing canoeists
Manitowoc man arrested for false report of missing canoeists
Andrew Wallace, 30
A Manitowoc man has been arrested in connection with the report of two canoeists falling into the Chippewa River.More >>
A Manitowoc man has been arrested in connection with the report of two canoeists falling into the Chippewa River.More >>
Husband sentenced for wife's murder
Husband sentenced for wife's murder
A Janesville man will spend the rest of his life in jail for killing his estranged wife.More >>
A Janesville man will spend the rest of his life in jail for killing his estranged wife.More >>
Man arrested in Beloit fatal hit and run
Man arrested in Beloit fatal hit and run
Johnquayl Bell
One of the men police are seeking in connection with a fatal hit and run in Beloit, has turned himself in.More >>
One of the men police are seeking in connection with a fatal hit and run in Beloit, has turned himself in.More >>
Rock County man arrested for mistreating horse
Rock County man arrested for mistreating horse
The Rock County Sheriff's Office says a 70-year-old man has been arrested for mistreating one of his own horses.More >>
The Rock County Sheriff's Office says a 70-year-old man has been arrested for mistreating one of his own horses.More >>
DNR: Reward offered in poaching crime
DNR: Reward offered in poaching crime
A Wisconsin game organization is offering a $500 reward for a tip that leads to a conviction in a bear poaching case in St. Croix County.More >>
A Wisconsin game organization is offering a $500 reward for a tip that leads to a conviction in a bear poaching case in St. Croix County.More >>
Search eyewitness: triple homicide suspect possibly on ecstasy
Search eyewitness: triple homicide suspect possibly on ecstasy
GREEN COUNTY (WKOW) -- An eyewitness to a weekend search for 31-year old triple homicide suspect Jaren Kuester tells 27 News authorities believed Kuester was under the influence of the drug ecstasy. "TheyMore >>
An eyewitness to a weekend search for Jaren Kuester says authorities believed Kuester was under the influence of the drug ecstasyMore >>
WI mother to be sentenced in baby's 1957 death
WI mother to be sentenced in baby's 1957 death
A Sheboygan woman is scheduled to be sentenced Wednesday afternoon after being convicted of killing her baby more than 50 years ago.More >>
A Sheboygan woman is scheduled to be sentenced Wednesday afternoon after being convicted of killing her baby more than 50 years ago.More >>
Homicide suspect accused of making threats at animal shelter before murders
Homicide suspect accused of making threats at animal shelter before murders
The Waukesha man suspected in a triple homicide is now accused of making threats at a Waukesha animal shelter just days before the murders.More >>
The Waukesha man suspected in a triple homicide is now accused of making threats at a Waukesha animal shelter just days before the murders.More >>
Sheriff: Triple homicide suspect won't be charged until next week
Sheriff: Triple homicide suspect won't be charged until next week
Jaren Kuester, 31
The suspect in a triple homicide in Lafayette County may not appear in court until next week.More >>
The suspect in a triple homicide in Lafayette County may not appear in court until next week.More >>
UPDATE: Names/photos released of men involved in fatal hit and run
Police looking for two men after fatal crash in Beloit
Beloit police look for two people they say left the scene of a fatal accident. Three people, including two young children were injured. A young woman died.More >>
Beloit police look for cousins who left the scene of a fatal accident. Three people, including two young children were injured. A young woman died.More >>
Attorney loses license for having sex with 15-year-old
Attorney loses license for having sex with 15-year-old
Attorney Joseph Engle pleaded no contest to having sexual contact with a teenage girl.More >>
Attorney Joseph Engle pleaded no contest to having sexual contact with a teenage girl.More >>
Sentencing set for stepmom charged in teen starvation case
Sentencing set for stepmom charged in teen starvation case
Melinda Drabek
A sentencing date has been set for the Madison woman accused of starving and abusing her teenage stepdaughter.More >>
A sentencing date has been set for the Madison woman accused of starving and abusing her teenage stepdaughter.More >>
Father accused of running over son claims insanity
Father accused of running over son claims insanity
The father accused of running over and killing his son in Fitchburg wants to use the insanity plea.More >>
The father accused of running over and killing his son in Fitchburg wants to use the insanity plea.More >>
Thoresons' family releases statement, community reacts to murders
Thoresons' family releases statement, community reacts to murders
The family of the three homicide victims from the South Wayne area say they're devastated.More >>
The family of the three homicide victims from the South Wayne area say they're devastated.More >>
UPDATE: Suspect faces charges in triple homicide
UPDATE: Suspect faces charges in triple homicide
Jaren Kuester, 31
Lafayette County officials are investigating a triple homicide in rural South Wayne.More >>
Lafayette County officials are investigating a triple homicide in rural South Wayne.More >>
UPDATE: News conference Tuesday in Peshtigo homicide
Man sought in Peshtigo death has been located
Investigators consider Peshtigo woman's death a homicide.More >>
Investigators consider Peshtigo woman's death a homicide.More >>
UPDATE: Man missing from Green Co. is suspect in triple homicide
UPDATE: Man missing from Green Co. is suspect in triple homicide
Waukesha police have confirmed the man missing in Green County over the weekend is the person of interest in the Lafayette County triple homicide.More >>
Waukesha police have confirmed the man missing in Green County over the weekend is the person of interest in the Lafayette County triple homicide.More >>
Milwaukee police use deadly force for 2nd time in a week
Milwaukee police use deadly force for 2nd time in a week
Two incidents, within a week from each other, resulted in death from Milwaukee police confrontations.More >>
Two incidents, within a week from each other, resulted in death from Milwaukee police confrontations.More >>
WI monk charged with attempted child abduction
WI monk charged with attempted child abduction
Thomas Chmura
WI monk arrested in Illinois, charged with attempted child abduction.More >>
WI monk arrested in Illinois, charged with attempted child abduction.More >>
Police: 2 trees set on fire with books
Police: 2 trees set on fire with books
Police look for more information after a report of damaged property early Saturday morning.More >>
Police look for more information after a report of damaged property early Saturday morning.More >>
Fire crews find hidden drug lab in Racine
Fire crews find hidden drug lab in Racine
Firefighters in Racine found more than just a fire when they were called to a home Friday night.More >>
Firefighters in Racine found more than just a fire when they were called to a home Friday night.More >>
Arrest of Mississippi man in ricin letters investigation
Arrest of Mississippi man in ricin letters investigation
Ricin letters suspect arrested in Tupelo, Mississippi.More >>
Ricin letters suspect arrested in Tupelo, Mississippi.More >>
Ex-boyfriend pleads no contest in fatal shooting
Ex-boyfriend pleads no contest in fatal shooting
A man has pleaded no contest to a charge that he fatally shot his ex-girlfriend at the Wausaukee convenience store where she worked.More >>
A man has pleaded no contest to a charge that he fatally shot his ex-girlfriend at the Wausaukee convenience store where she worked.More >>
UPDATE: Fmr. Walker aide to pay $24K in restitution
UPDATE: Fmr. Walker aide to pay $24K in restitution
A former top associate to Governor Scott Walker will soon found out how much restitution he owes, after he was convicted of stealing more than $20,000 from a nonprofit group Walker appointed him to lead.More >>
A former top aide to Governor Walker will have to pay nearly $24,000 in restitution after he was convicted of stealing from a non-profit group.More >>
Walworth Co. man charged in wife's drowning death in Illinois
Walworth Co. man charged in wife's drowning death in Illinois
Wisconsin man now charged in wife's drowning death, 13 years ago in Illinois.More >>
Wisconsin man now charged in wife's drowning death, 13 years ago in Illinois. More >>
Six dead, including children, after shooting in IL
Six dead, including children, after shooting in IL
Six people are dead, including two children, and another child is critically injured after a man with a shotgun opened fire in an Illinois apartment.More >>
Six people are dead, including two children, and another child is critically injured after a man with a shotgun opened fire in an Illinois apartment.More >>
ATF's cigarette sting ripped off
ATF's cigarette sting ripped off
There's more evidence that agents with the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives conducting a Milwaukee sting, left behind valuable merchandise that was later stolen.More >>
There's more evidence that agents with the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives conducting a Milwaukee sting, left behind valuable merchandise that was later stolen.More >>
West Allis mom likely to plead not guilty in fire deaths
West Allis mom likely to plead not guilty in fire deaths
A West Allis woman is expected to plead not guilty to charges of felony child neglect after losing three children in a fire last month.More >>
A West Allis woman is expected to plead not guilty to charges of felony child neglect after losing three children in a fire last month.More >>
Wausau man to stand trial for bigamy
Wausau man to stand trial for bigamy
A Wausau man has been ordered to stand trial for bigamy.More >>
A Wausau man has been ordered to stand trial for bigamy.More >>
Grant Co. man sentenced on drug & weapons charges
Grant Co. man sentenced on drug & weapons charges
Probation and some jail time for a Bagley man accused of having drugs and guns in his car.More >>
Probation and some jail time for a Bagley man accused of having drugs and guns in his car.More >>
Woman fatally shot in Waukesha, suspect at large
Woman fatally shot in Waukesha, suspect at large
Police are searching for a suspect who fatally shot a 24-year-old woman in Waukesha.More >>
Police are searching for a suspect who fatally shot a 24-year-old woman in Waukesha.More >>
Wausau man held in dismemberment slaying
Wausau man held in dismemberment slaying
A central Wisconsin man accused in the slaying and dismemberment of a Minnesota man is being held on $1 million bond.More >>
A central Wisconsin man accused in the slaying and dismemberment of a Minnesota man is being held on $1 million bond.More >>
DA promises "thorough" investigation in Menasha shooting
DA promises "thorough" investigation in Menasha shooting
Winnebago County's District Attorney is promising a "very thorough" investigation after an officer involved shooting in Menasha Friday.More >>
Winnebago County's District Attorney is promising a "very thorough" investigation after an officer involved shooting in Menasha Friday.More >>
Officer-involved shooting in Waukesha
Officer-involved shooting in Waukesha
Waukesha police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened shortly before 2:00 a.m. on Sunday at a condo complex.More >>
Waukesha police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened shortly before 2:00 a.m. on Sunday at a condo complex.More >>
WI dad accused of teaching son to choke another
WI dad accused of teaching son to choke another
A 30-year-old Wisconsin father is accused of teaching one son how to choke the other unconscious, a lesson caught on video.More >>
A 30-year-old Wisconsin father is accused of teaching one son how to choke the other unconscious, a lesson caught on video.More >>
Mother pleads not guilty in fatal crash
Mother pleads not guilty in fatal crash
A Bayfield woman charged in a crash that killed her 2-year-old daughter has pleaded not guilty to criminal charges.More >>
A Bayfield woman charged in a crash that killed her 2-year-old daughter has pleaded not guilty to criminal charges.More >>
Lutheran bishop charged in fatal crash steps aside
Lutheran bishop charged in fatal crash steps aside
The local bishop charged in a hit-and-run crash is stepping aside.More >>
The local bishop charged in a hit-and-run crash is stepping aside.More >>
Student who carried unloaded weapon on campus arrested
Student who carried unloaded weapon on campus arrested
A UW-La Crosse student was arrested for carrying an unloaded hunting rifle on campus.More >>
A UW-La Crosse student was arrested for carrying an unloaded hunting rifle on campus.More >>
Woman mugged by masked men
Woman mugged by masked men
Two masked men rob a woman of her wallet on the city's east side.More >>
Two masked men rob a woman of her wallet on the city's east side.More >>
UPDATE: Identity of man killed in Beaver Dam fire released
UPDATE: Arrest made in Beaver Dam fatal fire investigation
The Dodge County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest in a Beaver Dam mobile home fire investigation.More >>
The Dodge County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest in a Beaver Dam mobile home fire investigation.More >>
Wife of an ex-judge confesses to TX DA killings
Wife of an ex-judge confesses to TX DA killings
There's been a break in the string of murders of a Texas District Attorney, his wife and an assistant prosecutor.More >>
There's been a break in the string of murders of a Texas District Attorney, his wife and an assistant prosecutor.More >>
Dodge Co. man arrested in connection to fatal fire
Dodge Co. man arrested in connection to fatal fire
A Dodge County man faces eight misdemeanors for his role in a fire that resulted in a man's death.More >>
A Dodge County man faces eight misdemeanors for his role in a fire that resulted in a man's death.More >>
UPDATE: Judge sentences Armin Wand III to three life sentences without parole
UPDATE: Judge sentences Armin Wand III to three life sentences without parole
Armin Wand III was sentenced Wednesday for the homicides of his three sons, attempted homicide of his wife and daughter, and arson.More >>
Armin Wand III was sentenced Wednesday for the homicides of his three sons, attempted homicide of his wife and daughter, and arson.More >>
Schaffhausen found guilty of killing daughters
Schaffhausen found guilty of killing daughters
Jurors in western Wisconsin convicted a father of killing his three young daughters.More >>
Jurors in western Wisconsin convicted a father of killing his three young daughters.More >>
Probation agent charged with misconduct
Probation agent charged with misconduct
Prosecutors have charged a state parole agent with demanding probationers pay her hundreds of dollars.More >>
Prosecutors have charged a state parole agent with demanding probationers pay her hundreds of dollars.More >>
Closing arguments set in Schaffhausen trial
Closing arguments set in Schaffhausen trial
Attorneys are expected to give their closing arguments on Tuesday in the insanity trial of a man who admitted to killing his three daughters in River Falls.More >>
Attorneys are expected to give their closing arguments on Tuesday in the insanity trial of a man who admitted to killing his three daughters in River Falls.More >>
Not guilty plea in fatal texting crash
Not guilty plea in fatal texting crash
A Fox Valley teenager has pleaded not guilty in a fatal crash that police say occurred because she was texting while driving.More >>
A Fox Valley teenager has pleaded not guilty in a fatal crash that police say occurred because she was texting while driving.More >>
West Allis mother faces charges in child deaths
West Allis mother faces charges in child deaths
Charges could be filed this week against the mother of three children who died in a house fire in West Allis.More >>
Charges could be filed this week against the mother of three children who died in a house fire in West Allis.More >>
West Allis man charged with stabbing Capitol police officer
West Allis man charged with stabbing Capitol police officer
Man who stabbed a Capitol police officer is now charged.More >>
Man who stabbed a Capitol police officer is now charged.More >>
Milwaukee man faces criminal charges for not filing state taxes
Milwaukee man faces criminal charges for not filing state taxes
Milwaukee man hasn't filed state taxes since 1999; faces jail time and thousands in fines.More >>
Milwaukee man hasn't filed state taxes since 1999; faces jail time and thousands in fines.More >>
Bar patron pulls knife on bouncer
Bar patron pulls knife on bouncer
Upset over being asked to leave a bar, customer pulls knife; later arrested.More >>
Upset over being asked to leave a bar, customer pulls knife; later arrested.More >>
Man pistol whipped in Cottage Grove Road apartment building
Man pistol whipped in Cottage Grove Road apartment building
22-year-old man pistol whipped and robbed.More >>
22-year-old man pistol whipped and robbed.More >>
Police report another Oxycontin robbery
Police report another Oxycontin robbery
Another Walgreens pharmacy is robbed of Oxycontin.More >>
Another Walgreens pharmacy is robbed of Oxycontin.More >>
Fitchburg man arrested for going 143 mph
Fitchburg man arrested for going 143 mph
A Fitchburg man was arrested after traveling at 143 miles per hour under the influence.More >>
A Fitchburg man was arrested after traveling at 143 miles per hour under the influence.More >>
WI mom could get light sentence for '57 death
WI mom could get light sentence for '57 death
A 76-year-old woman who pleaded no contest to killing her infant more than half a century ago could receive a sentence of less than two months.More >>
A 76-year-old woman who pleaded no contest to killing her infant more than half a century ago could receive a sentence of less than two months.More >>
Dog found dead with gunshot wound in Rock County
Dog found dead with gunshot wound in Rock County
Rock County officials say a dog was found dead with a gunshot wound Sunday in Newark Township.More >>
Rock County officials say a dog was found dead with a gunshot wound Sunday in Newark Township.More >>
Police: Shooting and carjacking on Madison's east side
Police: Shooting and carjacking on Madison's east side
Madison police are searching for two suspects in connection to a shooting and carjacking on the city's east side Sunday.More >>
Madison police are searching for two suspects in connection to a shooting and carjacking on the city's east side Sunday.More >>
UPDATE: Suspect facing attempted homicide charges for ax attack
UPDATE: Suspect facing attempted homicide charges for ax attack
Courtesy: Janesville Police Dept.
Janesville police say a suspect is in custody after a man and a woman were attacked with an ax.More >>
Janesville police say a suspect is in custody after a man and a woman were attacked with an ax.More >>
2 Wisconsin women charged with human trafficking
2 Wisconsin women charged with human trafficking
Two Wisconsin women have been charged with human trafficking involving a juvenile in Illinois.More >>
Two Wisconsin women have been charged with human trafficking involving a juvenile in Illinois.More >>
Fines possible for deer video on YouTube
Fines possible for deer video on YouTube
A YouTube stunt involving five men and a deer may end up costing those guys at least $300 each.More >>
A YouTube stunt involving five men and a deer may end up costing those guys at least $300 each.More >>
High school photo leads to robbery arrest
High school photo leads to robbery arrest
MADISON (WKOW) -- Madison police officials say a witness to a credit union robbery recognized the suspect as a former high school classmate, and a yearbook photo helped investigators track the man down. RecordsMore >>
MADISON (WKOW) -- Madison police officials say a witness to a credit union robbery recognized the suspect as a former high school classmate, and a yearbook photo helped investigators track the man down. RecordsMore >>
UPDATE: AWOL sex offender arrested in Canada
Sun Prairie police looking for AWOL sex offender
Sun Prairie Police say Britton Mckenzie, an AWOL sex offender, was arrested in Canada.More >>
Sun Prairie Police say Britton Mckenzie, an AWOL sex offender, was arrested in Canada.More >>
Heroin bust in Berlin
Heroin bust in Berlin
Berlin Police Department make a heroin bust; arrest one.More >>
Berlin Police Department make a heroin bust; arrest one.More >>
Counterfeit money popping up in Madison
Counterfeit money popping up in Madison
Altered $5 bills, looking like $100 bills, are popping up on Madison's west side.More >>
Altered $5 bills, looking like $100 bills, are popping up on Madison's west side.More >>
Judge allows controversial evidence in motorcycle death case
Judge allows controversial evidence in motorcycle death case
A Wisconsin judge will allow evidence officers found in the pockets of a man charged in a crash that killed two motorcycle riders in Fon du Lac County.More >>
A Wisconsin judge will allow evidence officers found in the pockets of a man charged in a crash that killed two motorcycle riders in Fon du Lac County.More >>
Life sentence affirmed in fatal club shooting
Life sentence affirmed in fatal club shooting
A Minnesota man's challenge to his life sentence for a fatal club shooting in downtown La Crosse has been rejected by an appeals court.More >>
A Minnesota man's challenge to his life sentence for a fatal club shooting in downtown La Crosse has been rejected by an appeals court.More >>
Bishop charged in fatal crash now is free on bond
Bishop charged in fatal crash now is free on bond
The South-Central Synod of Wisconsin, in a letter to its members, said Bishop Bruce Burnside has been released on bond and he entered an inpatient treatment facility on Wednesday.
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The South-Central Synod of Wisconsin, in a letter to its members, said Bishop Bruce Burnside has been released on bond and he entered an inpatient treatment facility on Wednesday.
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UPDATE: Arrest made in the Oxycontin thefts
Arrest made in the Oxycontin thefts
Police in Edgerton say they've arrested a man authorities believe is behind a string of robberies.More >>
Police in Edgerton say they've arrested a man authorities believe is behind a string of robberies.More >>
UPDATE: Capitol police officer remains hospitalized after stabbing
UPDATE: Suspect arrested for stabbing Capitol police officer
Capitol police officer remains hospitalized in stable condition after stabbing.More >>
Capitol police officer remains hospitalized in stable condition after stabbing.More >>
UPDATE: One person in custody after Janesville standoff
One person in custody after Janesville standoff
Janesville Police have one person in custody after a standoff in Janesville Wednesday night.More >>
Janesville Police have one person in custody after a standoff in Janesville Wednesday night.More >>
UPDATE: Town of Madison police offer reward, seek answers in 1986 murder
UPDATE: Town of Madison police offer reward, seek answers in 1986 murder
Investigators say they know people have information that could help in this cold case and they hope the reward compels those people to come forward.More >>
Investigators say they know people have information that could help in this cold case and they hope the reward compels those people to come forward.More >>
Police: Bishop .12, drove erratically before fatal collision
Police: Bishop .12, drove erratically before fatal collision
MADISON (WKOW) -- Authorities say an evangelical lutheran bishop had a blood alcohol content of .12 after his SUV hit and killed a Sun Prairie jogger Sunday.A criminal complaint filed against 59-year oldMore >>
Lutheran bishop Bruce Burnside set to be free on a signature bond Thursday, after being charged with homicide by drunk driving and other feloniesMore >>
Teen proposes drug deal... to police chief
Teen proposes drug deal... to police chief
An drug arrest falls into the lap of Shawano County authorities.More >>
An drug arrest falls into the lap of Shawano County authorities.More >>
Defense rests in Schaffhausen case
Defense rests in Schaffhausen case
Aaron Schaffhausen, the man who admitted to killing his three young daughters, will not testify at his insanity trial.More >>
Aaron Schaffhausen, the man who admitted to killing his three young daughters, will not testify at his insanity trial.More >>
Fitchburg police arrest gas station robber
Fitchburg police arrest gas station robber
The suspected robber of a gas station in Fitchburg is behind bars, and police say they think he may be responsible for other crimes in the city.More >>
The suspected robber of a gas station in Fitchburg is behind bars, and police say they think he may be responsible for other crimes in the city.More >>
Schaffhausen witness charged with making threats
Schaffhausen witness charged with making threats
A witness in the trial of Aaron Schaffhausen has been charged with making threats.More >>
A witness in the trial of Aaron Schaffhausen has been charged with making threats.More >>
Recycling manager accused of stealing $1 million
Recycling manager accused of stealing $1 million
A scrap recycling company manager is accused of embezzling more than $1 million from her Milwaukee employer.More >>
A scrap recycling company manager is accused of embezzling more than $1 million from her Milwaukee employer.More >>
Jail, probation for mother in infant's death
Jail, probation for mother in infant's death
A mother who caused the death of her baby has been sentenced to probation, which includes a year in jail.More >>
A mother who caused the death of her baby has been sentenced to probation, which includes a year in jail.More >>
UPDATE: Victim of collision involving Lutheran bishop identified
UPDATE: Victim of collision involving Lutheran bishop identified
Bruce Burnside, 59
A woman died after she was hit by a drunk driver.More >>
Authorities say the victim who was hit and killed as she jogged was 52-year old Michelle Mengelt of Sun PrairieMore >>
UPDATE: Stepmother takes deal, pleads guilty in Madison starved girl case
UPDATE: Stepmother takes deal, pleads guilty in Madison starved girl case
A Madison woman accused of starving her teenage stepdaughter has accepted a plea deal just hours before her trial was set to begin.
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A Madison woman accused of starving her teenage stepdaughter has accepted a plea deal just hours before her trial was set to begin.
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Investigation launched into ATF sting that used brain-damaged man
Investigation launched into ATF sting that used brain-damaged man
There's an internal investigation into an ATF sting after documents show a brain-damaged man with a low IQ was used by agents to run gun and drug deals, then charged with federal gun and drug counts.More >>
There's an internal investigation into an ATF sting after documents show a brain-damaged man with a low IQ was used by agents to run gun and drug deals, then charged with federal gun and drug counts.More >>
2 teens in custody after attempted robbery
2 teens in custody after attempted robbery
Two teenagers were taken into custody after an attempted robbery in Fitchburg.More >>
Two teenagers were taken into custody after an attempted robbery in Fitchburg.More >>
Police chase suspect in Columbus
Police chase suspect in Columbus
Columbus Police say when they tried to pull over a suspicious vehicle Sunday afternoon, the driver took off.More >>
Columbus Police say when they tried to pull over a suspicious vehicle Sunday afternoon, the driver took off.More >>
Milton Police investigate copper theft
Milton Police investigate copper theft
Courtesy of MGNonline
Milton had its fourth incident of stolen cooper piping.More >>
Milton had its fourth incident of stolen cooper piping.More >>
WI jail officer arrested for child sex-abuse
WI jail officer arrested for child sex-abuse
A Sauk County jail officer is being held in Juneau County jail, facing a charge of repeated child sexual abuse.More >>
A Sauk County jail officer is being held in Juneau County jail, facing a charge of repeated child sexual abuse.More >>
2 dead in Kenosha backyard shootings
2 dead in Kenosha backyard shootings
Two men are dead in a shooting incident in the back yard of a home in Kenosha.More >>
Two men are dead in a shooting incident in the back yard of a home in Kenosha.More >>
Police stand-off ends with no injuries
Police stand-off ends with no injuries
A 60-year-old man is facing charges of resisting an officer and bail jumping after police say he caused a major disruption at a home in Sun Prairie.More >>
A 60-year-old man is facing charges of resisting an officer and bail jumping after police say he caused a major disruption at a home in Sun Prairie.More >>
Man crashes into traffic light; heroin found
Man crashes into traffic light; heroin found
Man crashes into several cars and a traffic light; police discover heroin.More >>
Man crashes into several cars and a traffic light; police discover heroin.More >>
Washington wants more info on flawed Milwaukee sting
Washington wants more info on flawed Milwaukee sting
Lawmakers in Washington are demanding that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives release information about a flawed undercover sting by next week.More >>
Lawmakers in Washington are demanding that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives release information about a flawed undercover sting by next week.More >>
Janesville man arrested after police discover uninhabitable "drug house"
Janesville man arrested after police discover uninhabitable "drug house"
Investigators arrest a man after they found what appeared to be a pipe bomb, marijuana and other drugs in his home.More >>
Investigators arrest a man after they found what appeared to be a pipe bomb, marijuana and other drugs in his home.More >>
Man threatens Oregon High School students with a hammer
Man threatens Oregon High School students with a hammer
Three Oregon High School students threatened with a hammer.More >>
Three Oregon High School students threatened with a hammer.More >>
Madison man accused in college campus scare
Madison man accused in college campus scare
Illinois authorities want a Madison man extradited to their state, after officials say the man created an official-looking Facebook page and posted threats on it involving a college campus.
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Illinois authorities want a Madison man extradited to their state, after officials say the man created an official-looking Facebook page and posted threats on it involving a college campus.More >>
Teen charged with OWI after he crashes into house
Teen charged with OWI after he crashes into house
Police in Janesville say a drunk teenager crashed a pick-up truck into a house early Thursday morning.More >>
Police in Janesville say a drunk teenager crashed a pick-up truck into a house early Thursday morning.More >>
Madison woman can stand trial in sister's death
Madison woman can stand trial in sister's death
A Dane County judge ruled a Madison woman is competent to stand trial in the death of her sister.More >>
A Dane County judge ruled a Madison woman is competent to stand trial in the death of her sister.More >>
Felon claims no knowledge of Zimmermann killing
Felon claims no knowledge of Zimmermann killing
DNA at UW-Madison student's 2008 homicide crime scene matches DNA at bar burglary.More >>
DNA at UW-Madison student's 2008 homicide crime scene matches DNA at bar burglary.More >>
One person injured in Rock County shooting
One person injured in Rock County shooting
Early morning shooting in the Town of Beloit injures one.More >>
Early morning shooting in the Town of Beloit injures one.More >>
Jurors listen to 911 calls in Schaffhausen girls slaying
Jurors listen to 911 calls in Schaffhausen girls slaying
Jurors listened to Jessica Schaffhausen's harrowing 911 call, as testimony began Tuesday in the trial of her ex-husband Aaron Schaffhausen. He's accused of killing the couple's three daughters last July.More >>
Jurors listened to Jessica Schaffhausen's harrowing 911 call, as testimony began Tuesday in the trial of her ex-husband Aaron Schaffhausen. He's accused of killing the couple's three daughters last July.More >>
Jailers carry Tasers following attack
Jailers carry Tasers following attack
Marathon County jailers have started carrying stun guns following an attack that injured two corrections officers.More >>
Marathon County jailers have started carrying stun guns following an attack that injured two corrections officers.More >>
Wisconsin researcher charged with economic espionage
Wisconsin researcher charged with economic espionage
Investigators say a researcher at the Medical College of Wisconsin stole details related to a cancer-fighting compound that he wanted to share with China.More >>
Investigators say a researcher at the Medical College of Wisconsin stole details related to a cancer-fighting compound that he wanted to share with China.More >>
Insanity trial to begin for dad who killed 3 girls
Insanity trial to begin for dad who killed 3 girls
Opening statements will be made on Tuesday in the insanity trial of a man who admitted to killing his three daughters in their River Falls home.More >>
Opening statements will be made on Tuesday in the insanity trial of a man who admitted to killing his three daughters in their River Falls home.More >>
Man who stabbed officer petitions for release
Man who stabbed officer petitions for release
A La Crosse man committed to a mental health institution after stabbing a police officer in 2006 is asking for his release.More >>
A La Crosse man committed to a mental health institution after stabbing a police officer in 2006 is asking for his release.More >>
UPDATE: Argyle man injured in weekend fight dies
UPDATE: Argyle man injured in weekend fight dies
29-year-old Danial Saalsaa of Argyle is now in jail for his role in a fight that led to the death of 27-year-old Aaron Saalsaa.More >>
29-year-old Danial Saalsaa of Argyle is now in jail for his role in a fight that led to the death of 27-year-old Aaron Saalsaa.
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UPDATE: Former church official will stand trial for sexual assault
UPDATE: Former church official will stand trial for sexual assault
The former music director at a Middleton church is charged with sexually assaulting the same teenage boy a Mount Horeb police lieutenant is charged with assaulting.More >>
The former music director at a Middleton church is charged with sexually assaulting the same teenage boy a Mount Horeb police lieutenant is charged with assaulting.More >>
Victim's story highlights importance of child abuse awareness month
Victim's story highlights importance of child abuse awareness month
April is National Child Abuse Prevention and Sexual Assault Awareness Month, but advocates say they are important issues to talk about year round.More >>
April is National Child Abuse Prevention and Sexual Assault Awareness Month, but advocates say they are important issues to talk about year round.More >>
UPDATE: Jury will weigh sanity of dad who killed 3 girls
UPDATE: Jury will weigh sanity of dad who killed 3 girls
A jury has been selected to hear the insanity trial of a man who admitted last week that he killed his three daughters in their River Falls home.More >>
A jury has been selected to hear the insanity trial of a man who admitted last week that he killed his three daughters in their River Falls home.More >>
Teen stabbed with kitchen knife during argument
Teen stabbed with kitchen knife during argument
Police say a Madison teenager needed stitches after he was stabbed by another teen on Friday night.
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Police say a Madison teenager needed stitches after he was stabbed by another teen on Friday night.
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WI among states where drug cartels expanding
WI among states where drug cartels expanding
Law enforcement authorities say Mexican drug cartel operatives who once stuck close to the U.S.-Mexico border are establishing a greater presence in the Upper Midwest.More >>
Law enforcement authorities say Mexican drug cartel operatives who once stuck close to the U.S.-Mexico border are establishing a greater presence in the Upper Midwest.More >>
Milwaukee man beaten to death; 2 arrested
Milwaukee man beaten to death; 2 arrested
Police say two suspects have been arrested after a 49-year-old Milwaukee man was beaten to death.More >>
Police say two suspects have been arrested after a 49-year-old Milwaukee man was beaten to death.More >>
Multiple commercial burglaries in Beloit
Multiple commercial burglaries in Beloit
Beloit police are investigating a number of burglaries at businesses throughout town.More >>
Beloit police are investigating a number of burglaries at businesses throughout town.More >>
Sanity questioned of man who killed his daughters
Sanity questioned of man who killed his daughters
Sanity issue at dad's trial for killing three daughters.More >>
Sanity issue at dad's trial for killing three daughters.More >>
Subway robbery suspect arrested in Sauk County
Subway robbery suspect arrested in Sauk County
Police have arrested a woman suspected of robbing a fast food restaurant at gunpoint.More >>
Police have arrested a woman suspected of robbing a fast food restaurant at gunpoint.More >>
UPDATE: Gunshots heard in 2 places overnight in Fitchburg
UPDATE: Gunshots heard in 2 places overnight in Fitchburg
Three buildings were hit from gunfire early Saturday morning.More >>
Three buildings were hit from gunfire early Saturday morning.More >>
Domestic dispute results in hit and run accident
Domestic dispute results in hit and run accident
Domestic dispute results in a hit and run accident.More >>
Domestic dispute results in a hit and run accident.More >>
A disturbance in a coffee shop leads to an arrest
A disturbance in a coffee shop leads to an arrest
Madison man charged with disorderly conduct.More >>
Madison man charged with disorderly conduct.More >>
Hit-and-run intoxicated driver charged
Hit-and-run intoxicated driver charged
Madison man arrested for OWI 5th offense.More >>
Madison man arrested for OWI 5th offense.More >>
Bloody footprints lead to charges in hotel death
Bloody footprints lead to charges in hotel death
Charges filed in Waushara Co. hotel death.More >>
Charges filed in Waushara Co. hotel death.More >>
Inmate attacks two Marathon County officers
Inmate attacks two Marathon County officers
Authorities in Marathon County say one corrections officer is out of the hospital, but another is still there after an inmate attacked them.More >>
Authorities in Marathon County say one corrections officer is out of the hospital, but another is still there after an inmate attacked them.More >>
Attorney wants out of Chritton child abuse case
Attorney wants out of Chritton child abuse case
The attorney for Chad Chritton wants to leave the case.More >>
The attorney for Chad Chritton wants to leave the case.More >>
Woman in town for husband's surgery gets robbed
Woman in town for husband's surgery gets robbed
Police say a 69-year-old Oklahoma woman was targeted by thieves on March 2 as she shopped at the Goodwill on Verona Rd. shortly after arriving in Madison.More >>
Police say a 69-year-old Oklahoma woman was targeted by thieves on March 2 as she shopped at the Goodwill on Verona Rd. shortly after arriving in Madison.More >>
UPDATE: No plea change yet for dad charged in daughters' deaths
WI father may change plea in deaths of three daughters
Another hearing, for a possible change in plea, is set for the man accused of killing his three daughters last summer.More >>
Another hearing, for a possible change in plea, is set for the man accused of killing his three daughters last summer.More >>
Inspector General concerned about flawed ATF sting
Inspector General concerned about flawed ATF sting
The U.S. inspector general says a flawed undercover sting by federal agents in Milwaukee raises significant management issues for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.More >>
The U.S. inspector general says a flawed undercover sting by federal agents in Milwaukee raises significant management issues for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.More >>
Rubber bullets used to end standoff with armed man
Rubber bullets used to end standoff with armed man
Authorities said officers fired rubber bullets at an armed man in a Milton home to end a standoff.
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Authorities said officers fired rubber bullets at an armed man in a Milton home to end a standoff.More >>
Bail set for Green Co. child abuse suspect
Bail set for Green Co. child abuse suspect
A Green County judge set bail at $8,000 for a Belleville man charged with several counts of child abuse.More >>
A Green County judge set bail at $8,000 for a Belleville man charged with several counts of child abuse.More >>
Conviction for tavern arson overturned
Conviction for tavern arson overturned
A Wisconsin man imprisoned for an arson conviction is enjoying life at home with his family.More >>
A Wisconsin man imprisoned for an arson conviction is enjoying life at home with his family.More >>
Drug robbery at Madison pharmacy
Drug robbery at Madison pharmacy
Madison police are looking for a suspect who walked into a Madison pharmacy and demanded Oxycodone.More >>
Madison police are looking for a suspect who walked into a Madison pharmacy and demanded Oxycodone.More >>
WI bride accused of stealing rings worth $1K
WI bride accused of stealing rings worth $1K
Authorities arrested a Wisconsin bride after police accused her of stealing rings.More >>
Authorities arrested a Wisconsin bride after police accused her of stealing rings.More >>
Adams County man pleads not guilty in girlfriend's death
Adams County man pleads not guilty in girlfriend's death
A former Marine in Adams County says he's not guilty of shooting and killing his girlfriend.More >>
A former Marine in Adams County says he's not guilty of shooting and killing his girlfriend.More >>
UW officer charged with disorderly conduct for stalking complaint
UW officer charged with disorderly conduct for stalking complaint
A UW-Madison police officer is accused of using a law enforcement search tool to track down a woman's name and address for personal use.More >>
A UW-Madison police officer is accused of using a law enforcement search tool to track down a woman's name and address for personal use.More >>
Actor James Cromwell pleads no contest to Dane Co. offense
Actor James Cromwell pleads no contest to Dane Co. offense
An Oscar-nominated actor has pleaded no contest to interrupting a University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents meeting last month.More >>
An Oscar-nominated actor has pleaded no contest to interrupting a University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents meeting last month.More >>
Traffic stop leads to drug bust
Traffic stop leads to drug bust
Man pulled over for suspended registration; drugs found.More >>
Man pulled over for suspended registration; drugs found.More >>
UPDATE: Mt. Horeb officer facing sex assault charge resigns
UPDATE: Mt. Horeb officer facing sex assault charge resigns
Officer Dennis Jenks has resigned from the Mount Horeb Police Department.More >>
Officer Dennis Jenks has resigned from the Mount Horeb Police Department.More >>
UPDATE: Green Co. man arrested on several child abuse charges
UPDATE: Green Co. man arrested on several child abuse charges
A 23-year-old man is in custody on tentative child abuse charges.More >>
A 23-year-old man is in custody on tentative child abuse charges.More >>
DC memorial wall honored officer under similar circumstances as Sebena
DC memorial wall honored officer under similar circumstances as Sebena
The Wisconsin Professional Police Association says a police officer who died under a similar circumstance as Wauwatosa officer Jennifer Sebena was honored by a national law enforcement memorial.More >>
The Wisconsin Professional Police Association says a police officer who died under a similar circumstance as Wauwatosa officer Jennifer Sebena was honored by a national law enforcement memorial.More >>
Minn. volunteers resume search for Wis. native
Minn. volunteers resume search for Wis. native
Scores of volunteers have resumed the search for Kira Trevino, the missing St. Paul woman who was last seen alive four weeks ago and is presumed dead.More >>
Scores of volunteers have resumed the search for Kira Trevino, the missing St. Paul woman who was last seen alive four weeks ago and is presumed dead.More >>
Green Bay brothers settle sex abuse lawsuit with Catholic church
Green Bay brothers settle sex abuse lawsuit with Catholic church
Two brothers have settled a sex abuse lawsuit against the Green Bay Catholic Diocese.More >>
Two brothers have settled a sex abuse lawsuit against the Green Bay Catholic Diocese.More >>
Attempted murder suspect found in Beloit
Attempted murder suspect found in Beloit
Beloit police find attempted murder suspect from Minnesota.More >>
Beloit police find attempted murder suspect from Minnesota.More >>
Motion denied to delay Drabek-Chritton trial
Motion denied to delay Drabek-Chritton trial
The trial for a Madison woman accused in a child abuse case will go on as scheduled.More >>
The trial for a Madison woman accused in a child abuse case will go on as scheduled.More >>
Former school bus driver charged in child porn case
Former school bus driver charged in child porn case
MADISON (WKOW) -- A former school bus driver faces ten felony counts of possessing child pornography, after authorities said parents from different states contacted police over their daughters' onlineMore >>
MADISON (WKOW) -- A former school bus driver faces ten felony counts of possessing child pornography, after authorities said parents from different states contacted police over their daughters' onlineMore >>
UPDATE: Search for sex offender over; Stephan Christian found
UPDATE: Search for sex offender over; Stephan Christian found
Sauk Prairie authorities say a fugitive sex offender has been found.More >>
Sauk Prairie authorities say a fugitive sex offender has been found.More >>
Man charged in Green Bay teen's 1998 homicide
Man charged in Green Bay teen's 1998 homicide
Brown County authorities have announced a break in a cold-case homicide, charging an Oconto Falls man in the death of a teenager 15 years ago.More >>
Brown County authorities have announced a break in a cold-case homicide, charging an Oconto Falls man in the death of a teenager 15 years ago.More >>
Passenger alerts Metro bus driver of sexual assault
Passenger alerts Metro bus driver of sexual assault
MPD thanks witness and bus driver for intervening on behalf of a cognitively disabled sexual assault victim.More >>
MPD thanks witness and bus driver for intervening on behalf of a cognitively disabled sexual assault victim.More >>
Woman sues after Milwaukee police officer's sexual assault
Woman sues after Milwaukee police officer's sexual assault
A Milwaukee police officer, the police department, police chief and the city are being sued by a woman who says she was sexually assaulted by a Milwaukee police officer when he responded to a 911 call.More >>
A Milwaukee police officer, the police department, police chief and the city are being sued by a woman who says she was sexually assaulted by a Milwaukee police officer when he responded to a 911 call.More >>
3 dead after shooting at Marine base
3 dead after shooting at Marine base
Three people are dead after shots were fired at a Marine base in Virginia.More >>
Three people are dead after shots were fired at a Marine base in Virginia.More >>
Exclusive interview with jurors in Chritton child abuse trial
Exclusive interview with jurors in Chritton child abuse trial
For the first time, we're hearing from some of the jurors involved in the trial for the Madison man accused of starving and imprisoning his teenage daughter.More >>
For the first time, we're hearing from some of the jurors involved in the trial for the Madison man accused of starving and imprisoning his teenage daughter.More >>

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