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UPDATE: Trump announces emergencies as Hurricane Irma intensifies

President Donald Trump has announced emergencies in Florida, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Cherry Islands as Hurricane Irma prepares for landfall.

President Donald Trump has announced emergencies in Florida, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Cherry Islands as Hurricane Irma prepares for landfall.

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Public hearing held on proposed OWI penalty bill

Public hearing held on proposed OWI penalty bill

Woman sentenced in foster child case

Woman sentenced in foster child case

MADISON (WKOW) — A Madison woman who admitted plunging a foster child’s head against a bathroom floor almost a half dozen times before the 3-year old boy became unresponsive was sentenced to jail as part of a probation term.

MADISON (WKOW) — A Madison woman who admitted plunging a foster child’s head against a bathroom floor almost a half dozen times before the 3-year old boy became unresponsive was sentenced to jail as part of a probation term.

Madison radio hosts look to empower listeners as DACA fate remains uncertain

Madison radio hosts look to empower listeners as DACA fate remains uncertain

Hosts of Madison’s only Latino radio program is aiming to empower their listeners as the Trump administration announces their plan to dismantle DACA.

Hosts of Madison’s only Latino radio program is aiming to empower their listeners as the Trump administration announces their plan to dismantle DACA.

Madison man arrested for OWI after almost hitting group of children

Madison man arrested for OWI after almost hitting group of children

Authorities arrested a drunken driver in Madison on Monday after he almost hit a group of children.

Authorities arrested a drunken driver in Madison on Monday after he almost hit a group of children.

16-year-old arrested for bringing loaded gun to Madison mall

16-year-old arrested for bringing loaded gun to Madison mall

Authorities in Madison say they have arrested a teenage after he brought a loaded gun to a Madison mall.

Authorities in Madison say they have arrested a teenage after he brought a loaded gun to a Madison mall.

Emerald ash borer resumes invasion of Wisconsin

Emerald ash borer resumes invasion of Wisconsin

Green Lake is among five fresh counties confirming cases of the invasive insect

Green Lake is among five fresh counties confirming cases of the invasive insect

Well known radio personality ‘Sly’ returning to Madison airwaves

Well known radio personality ‘Sly’ returning to Madison airwaves

MADISON (WKOW) — John «Sly» Sylvester, one of Madison`s most iconic radio personalities is returning to Madison. Madison radio station WIBA-FM, 101.Five announced his showcase will comeback instantaneously.

MADISON (WKOW) — John «Sly» Sylvester, one of Madison`s most iconic radio personalities is returning to Madison. Madison radio station WIBA-FM, 101.Five announced his showcase will come back instantaneously.

Hit-and-run driver narrowly misses blind man, injures service dog

Hit-and-run driver narrowly misses blind man, injures service dog

A blind man escaped serious injury, but his service dog was transported to a veterinarian following a hit-and-run Tuesday on West. Johnson Street. The 57-year-old Madison man was on his way to work with his service dog – a 9-year-old Labrador retriever – about 7:45 a.m., Sept. Five, 2017.

A blind man escaped serious injury, but his service dog was transported to a veterinarian following a hit-and-run Tuesday on West. Johnson Street. The 57-year-old Madison man was on his way to work with his service dog – a 9-year-old Labrador retriever – about 7:45 a.m., Sept. Five, 2017.

Trump completes program that protects youthfull immigrants

Trump completes program that protects youthful immigrants

President Donald Trump today announced that he will end protections for youthfull immigrants who were brought into the country illegally as children, but with a six-month delay.

President Donald Trump today announced that he will end protections for youthful immigrants who were brought into the country illegally as children, but with a six-month delay.

Fire ruins van borrowed from a friend

Fire demolishes van borrowed from a friend

MADISON (WKOW) – A borrowed van was ruined Monday after being engulfed in flames in the parking lot of Ho-Chunk Gaming. Firefighters were called about 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. Four, 2017, to the parking lot of the casino.

MADISON (WKOW) – A borrowed van was ruined Monday after being engulfed in flames in the parking lot of Ho-Chunk Gaming. Firefighters were called about 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. Four, 2017, to the parking lot of the casino.

Back to School: Thousands of Wisconsin students head back to school Tuesday

Back to School: Thousands of Wisconsin students head back to school Tuesday

No matter how you attempt to jiggle them, there are always very first day of school jitters.

No matter how you attempt to jiggle them, there are always very first day of school jitters.

Madison police investigate attempted homicide, man shot

Madison police investigate attempted homicide, man shot

Madison police investigate an attempted homicide that happened Monday night.

Madison police investigate an attempted homicide that happened Monday night.

Only on twenty seven News: We go after Houston Police as they crack down on looters

Only on twenty seven News: We go after Houston Police as they crack down on looters

Thousands of homes and businesses in Texas are sitting empty in the wake of Hurricane Harvey and that makes them vulnerable to looters.

Thousands of homes and businesses in Texas are sitting empty in the wake of Hurricane Harvey and that makes them vulnerable to looters.

Pink flamingos flock to UW-Madison once again

Pink flamingos flock to UW-Madison once again

Students at UW-Madison are kicking off off the school year with a welcome from the city’s official bird, the pink flamingo.

Students at UW-Madison are kicking off off the school year with a welcome from the city’s official bird, the pink flamingo.

Own a chunk of Door County history

Own a chunk of Door County history

You will soon be able to own a chunk of Door County history.

You will soon be able to own a lump of Door County history.

UPDATE: DNR releases name of Satan’s Lake accident victim

UPDATE: DNR releases name of Demon’s Lake accident victim

Authorities say a man has died after falling at Demon’s Lake State Park on Saturday.

Authorities say a man has died after falling at Satan’s Lake State Park on Saturday.

Proposed Amtrak route would connect cities by train from Chicago to St. Paul

Proposed Amtrak route would connect cities by train from Chicago to St. Paul

A partnership inbetween Wisconsin and the Minnesota DOT is aiming to bring a 2nd train to the tracks inbetween St. Paul and Chicago.

A partnership inbetween Wisconsin and the Minnesota DOT is aiming to bring a 2nd train to the tracks inbetween St. Paul and Chicago.

Northwoods residents send off tourists in annual tradition

Northwoods residents send off tourists in annual tradition

Dozens of people stood outside the Whitman Bar and Grill in Hazelhurst for hours to wave goodbye to the cars leaving the Northwoods.

Dozens of people stood outside the Whitman Bar and Grill in Hazelhurst for hours to wave goodbye to the cars leaving the Northwoods.

Windsor Elementary gets a fresh look to embark the school year

Windsor Elementary gets a fresh look to begin the school year

A fresh school year starts in Dane County Tuesday. And kids at Windsor Elementary will be welcomed by big switches.

A fresh school year starts in Dane County Tuesday. And kids at Windsor Elementary will be welcomed by big switches.

Reflections on Jerry Lewis and WKOW’s Telethon involvement

Reflections on Jerry Lewis and WKOW’s Telethon involvement

For decades, Labor Day meant WKOW-TV’s involvement in the broadcast of the Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon.

For decades, Labor Day meant WKOW-TV’s involvement in the broadcast of the Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon.

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Trucks quickly pack up for Harvey supply drive in Janesville

Trucks quickly pack up for Harvey supply drive in Janesville

Farm and Fleet teamed up with the J.J. Watt Foundation to collect supply donations in Janesville on Friday.

Farm and Fleet teamed up with Hufcor and the J.J. Watt Foundation to collect supply donations in Janesville on Friday.

UPDATE: DNR releases name of Demon’s Lake accident victim

UPDATE: DNR releases name of Demon’s Lake accident victim

Authorities say a man has died after falling at Satan’s Lake State Park on Saturday.

Authorities say a man has died after falling at Satan’s Lake State Park on Saturday.

South Central Federation of Labor holds annual Laborfest celebration

South Central Federation of Labor holds annual Laborfest celebration

Madison residents feast Labor Day at Laborfest.

Madison residents feast Labor Day at Laborfest.

UPDATE: Authorities identify teenage who died after crashing into tree in Dane Co.

UPDATE: Authorities identify teenage who died after crashing into tree in Dane Co.

Authorities are now identifying the teenager who died Sunday night in a crash in Dane County.

Authorities are now identifying the teenager who died Sunday night in a crash in Dane County.

27-year-old man sustains life menacing injuries in Dodge County motorcycle crash

27-year-old man sustains life menacing injuries in Dodge County motorcycle crash

The Dodge County Sheriff”s Office is investigating a motorcycle crash, that happened near CTH FW & CTH G in the town of Westford.

The Dodge County Sheriff”s Office is investigating a motorcycle crash, that happened near CTH FW & CTH G in the town of Westford.

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Walker & Evers Welcome Kids Back

Walker & Evers Welcome Kids Back

Governor Walker and State Superintendent Tony Evers both attended the welcome event for Milwaukee County schools.

Governor Walker and State Superintendent Tony Evers both attended the welcome event for Milwaukee County schools.

Radio Program Empowers Latino Community

Radio Program Empowers Latino Community

A local radio station explains how ending the DACA program could influence them.

A local radio station explains how ending the DACA program could influence them.

Businesses Worry About Verona Rd. Construction

Businesses Worry About Verona Rd. Construction

There is outrage over construction along a spread of one of Madison’s busiest roads.

There is outrage over construction along a open up of one of Madison’s busiest roads.

Dorsch Sentenced to eight Years Probation

Dorsch Sentenced to eight Years Probation

A Madison woman is found guilty of gravely injuring her foster child may not get any jail time.

A Madison woman is found guilty of earnestly injuring her foster child may not get any jail time.

Mayor Soglin Speaks Out About DACA

Mayor Soglin Speaks Out About DACA

Outrage is growing among local lawmakers in reaction to President Trump’s announcement about DACA.

Outrage is growing among local lawmakers in reaction to President Trump’s announcement about DACA.

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