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Forecast

Today is a FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY

Updated: 50 minutes ago

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By Charlie Shortino

The latest from the First Alert Weather Team.

Local

Woodman’s Sports and Convention Center construction ramps up in Janesville

Updated: 9 hours ago

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By Marcus Aarsvold

The Woodman’s Sports and Convention Center is set to open one year from now in August of 2025 in Janesville.

Nfl

Family Night practice energizes and excites Packers fans ahead of the upcoming season

Updated: 11 hours ago

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By Jamal James

For fans from around the area and the country, Family Night is something they don’t want to miss.

Local

Moms group teams up with Dane Co. to support kids affected by gun violence

Updated: 13 hours ago

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By Shaina Nijhawan

Members of community-based group Moms on a Mission (M.O.M.) want kids to know they aren’t alone amidst ongoing violence.

State

Wisconsin could see shortage of nearly 20,000 nurses by 2040, DWD says

Updated: 13 hours ago

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By Lilah Gutlerner

A 2024 study from the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) predicts a deficit of anywhere between 12,000 and 19,000 registered nurses by 2040 in Wisconsin.

Forecast

First Alert Day Monday

Updated: 14 hours ago

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By Kevin Corriveau

The latest from the First Alert Weather Team.

Crime

Person robbed after being lured from home, JPD says

Updated: 15 hours ago

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By Sam Swartz

A man posing as a tree trimmer lured a victim out of their home while another person stole multiple things from inside on Saturday, Janesville Police said.

Local

Monona squad car crashes into parked car during pursuit

Updated: Aug. 4, 2024 at 5:46 AM CDT

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By Philomena Lindquist

The driver of the other car in the chase is hurt after MOPD used a K9.

Local

Family continues push for fencing around Sun Prairie pond after 2 sons drown

Updated: Aug. 3, 2024 at 9:55 PM CDT

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By Shaina Nijhawan

Kiana Manjang Sims and her loved ones are protesting the removal of a fence around a retention pond in Sun Prairie.

Local

Smoke billows from car fire off I-94 in Sauk Co. following crash

Updated: Aug. 3, 2024 at 8:02 PM CDT

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By Sam Swartz

Smoke billowed from the scene of a car fire on the side of I-94 west in Sauk County Saturday evening.

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Local

Columbia Co. road closure following Saturday evening crash

Updated: Aug. 3, 2024 at 7:06 PM CDT

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By Phoebe Murray

Officials are not sharing details of the crash at this time.

Local

Stoughton Opera House kicks off 2024-25 season, member tickets on sale Monday, Aug 5

Updated: Aug. 3, 2024 at 5:36 PM CDT

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By Sam Swartz

Stoughton Opera House announced their line up and that tickets for members would be on sale Monday.

News

Sun Prairie Vintage Pyrex Swap celebrates nostalgia and rare finds

Updated: Aug. 3, 2024 at 5:25 PM CDT

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By Sophie Walk

Many people collect the cookware to re-sell or simply because they love it.

State

5 people wounded in overnight shooting, Milwaukee police say

Updated: Aug. 3, 2024 at 2:07 PM CDT

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By The Associated Press

Five people were wounded in a shooting in Milwaukee early Saturday morning, according to police.

Local

Middleton celebrates National Mustard Day Festival

Updated: Aug. 3, 2024 at 12:29 PM CDT

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By Mackenzie Davis

Downtown Middleton streets were closed off for the annual National Mustard Day Festival on Saturday.

State

Celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday at WI State Parks this month

Updated: Aug. 3, 2024 at 6:44 AM CDT

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By Mackenzie Davis

The public is invited to celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday at state parks and forests across Wisconsin this month.

Local

Monroe Co: Semi crash closes part of I-90

Updated: Aug. 3, 2024 at 3:43 AM CDT

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By Philomena Lindquist

Part of the interstate will likely remain closed until at least 4:15 a.m.

News

Sugar Maple Music Festival celebrates American roots music in weekend long event

Updated: Aug. 2, 2024 at 10:26 PM CDT

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By Sophie Walk

The Sugar Maple Music Festival kicked off Friday with two music filled days with everything from bluegrass to western swing

Local

Family of 15-year-old Kyesha Miller reacts to 4 arrests in her killing

Updated: Aug. 2, 2024 at 10:24 PM CDT

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By Shaina Nijhawan

With no motive determined and the possibility of more suspects at large, the family says the case is not closed.

Olympic Spirit in Wisconsin

WMTV 15 Sports Previews August 3rd at the Olympics

Updated: Aug. 2, 2024 at 10:23 PM CDT

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By Mike "Jocko" Jacques

WMTV 15 Sports Previews August 3rd at the Olympics

Mlb

Contreras hits 439-foot homer, Perkins gets go-ahead RBI single as Brewers cruise past Nationals 8-3

Updated: Aug. 2, 2024 at 9:23 PM CDT

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By The Associated Press

William Contreras hit a 439-foot homer, former Nationals prospect Blake Perkins delivered a go-ahead two-run single, and the Milwaukee Brewers cruised to an 8-3 win over Washington Nationals on Friday night.

Local

On the Road makes its final stop in Sauk County

Updated: Aug. 2, 2024 at 9:18 PM CDT

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By Lilah Gutlerner

Sauk City’s iconic summer festival- Fire on the River almost got derailed earlier this summer when higher-than-average rainfall flooded the festival grounds.

News

Olympians and young athletes: Balancing performance and injury recovery

Updated: Aug. 2, 2024 at 5:53 PM CDT

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By Sophie Walk

Now one week into the Olympics spectators have seen a lot of history being made, but also have seen the athletes compete through falls, injuries and pain.

State

Death of a Black man pinned down by security guards outside a Milwaukee hotel is ruled a homicide

Updated: Aug. 2, 2024 at 4:40 PM CDT

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By The Associated Press

The death of Black man who was pinned to the ground by security guards outside a Milwaukee hotel has been ruled a homicide, according to an autopsy released Friday.

Crime

Woman convicted of poisoning husband’s coffee sentenced

Updated: Aug. 2, 2024 at 4:38 PM CDT

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By Juliana Tornabene

Her sentence will be followed by three years of extended supervision.

Local

Stevens Street closure begins Monday, August 5

Updated: Aug. 2, 2024 at 4:23 PM CDT

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By Lilah Gutlerner

Beginning Monday, August 5, Stevens Street will be closed from North Franklin Avenue to Grand Avenue due to construction.

State

Wisconsin becomes first state to launch home energy rebate program

Updated: Aug. 2, 2024 at 4:04 PM CDT

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By Lilah Gutlerner

Governor Evers announced Friday the launch of the nation’s first-ever Home Efficiency Rebate (HOMES) program, committed to delivering rebates to households undertaking energy-saving home improvements.

Local

Dane County awards $50K for organizations that support disability inclusion

Updated: Aug. 2, 2024 at 2:56 PM CDT

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By Lilah Gutlerner

Dane County Department of Human Services announced Friday the recipients of $50,000 in grant awards for organizations that promote inclusion for people with developmental disabilities.

Education

Wisconsin Tuition Promise to help fall of 2025 students afford college

Updated: Aug. 2, 2024 at 1:58 PM CDT

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By Juliana Tornabene

The last time the Tuition Promise was funded was in the fall of 2023.

State

Earthquake recorded off Sturgeon Bay

Updated: Aug. 2, 2024 at 12:10 PM CDT

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By WBAY news staff

The quake measuring 2.9 on the Richter scale was out in Lake Michigan

State

Flags to fly at half-staff Saturday to honor Wisconsin youth prison counselor who died after assault

Updated: Aug. 2, 2024 at 11:49 AM CDT

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By Juliana Tornabene

Flags will fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset Saturday, which is the day a celebration of life for Proulx will be held.

Olympic Spirit in Wisconsin

Olympic Games inspire Madison area gymnasts

Updated: Aug. 2, 2024 at 10:35 AM CDT

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By Mackenzie Davis

For many Olympic athletes, that dream to compete on the world’s biggest stage starts right at their local gym.

Olympic Spirit in Wisconsin

‘The Quickest Kid in Clarksville’ shines in New York Times’ Olympic children’s books list

Updated: Aug. 2, 2024 at 9:23 AM CDT

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By Sophie Walk

A Sun Prairie author was recently featured in a New York Times list of children’s books with Olympic themes.

Forecast

Updated: Aug. 2, 2024 at 6:53 AM CDT

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By Charlie Shortino

The latest from the First Alert Weather Team.

Sports

Madison Night Mares fall in league’s first championship game to Mankato Habaneros

Updated: Aug. 2, 2024 at 4:01 AM CDT

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By Taylor Bowden

The team still has a few more games left on the season.

Local

Sun Prairie community gathers for National Night Out

Updated: Aug. 1, 2024 at 11:31 PM CDT

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By Katie Castellano

National Night Out was hosted in Sun Prairie Thursday.

News

Consumer protection companies warn Wisconsin residents about ‘Storm Chasers’

Updated: Aug. 1, 2024 at 11:04 PM CDT

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By Tabitha Bland

The term “storm chaser” refers to scammers that follow severe weather patterns to prey on homeowners with storm damage to their home. By posing as contractors they offer repair services while trying to collect personal information and payment.

Local

Beloit launches kayak rentals along Rock River

Updated: Aug. 1, 2024 at 10:43 PM CDT

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By Lilah Gutlerner

Thursday was the first day kayaks became available to rent at new locations in Beloit along the Rock River.

Local

$500K donation allows Attic Angel community to expand solar energy use

Updated: Aug. 1, 2024 at 10:13 PM CDT

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By Shaina Nijhawan

Now, the hope is that within five years, all 123 homes in the neighborhood will be powered in part, or completely, by solar energy.

Local

Illinois man dead following crash on State Highway 69

Updated: Aug. 1, 2024 at 9:09 PM CDT

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By Katie Castellano

A 52-year-old man is dead after a pickup truck failed to stop and collided with the rear semi-trailer on State Highway 69 Thursday, Green County of Wisconsin reports.

Local

Fugitive who ran from Madison halfway house arrested in Iowa nearly 30 years later

Updated: Aug. 1, 2024 at 7:10 PM CDT

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By Marcus Aarsvold

Wanted man George Hartleroad is in Dane County Jail after running away from a Madison halfway house in 1995 when he was under community supervision.

Local

Millie’s Italian Sausage celebrates last hurrah before welcoming new era at Wisconsin State Fair

Updated: Aug. 1, 2024 at 7:03 PM CDT

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By Katie Castellano

For the last 93 years, Millie’s Italian Sausage has been a Wisconsin State Fair staple.

State

Wisconsin Grocers Association CEO discusses Boar’s Head recall impact

Updated: Aug. 1, 2024 at 6:46 PM CDT

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By Lilah Gutlerner

Boar’s Head recalled an additional 7 million pounds of deli meat products on Tuesday as they continue to investigate a deadly outbreak of listeria food poisoning.

Olympic Spirit in Wisconsin

‘I’ve been very fortunate’: Waunakee woman volunteers at fourth Olympic Games

Updated: Aug. 1, 2024 at 6:35 PM CDT

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By Mackenzie Davis

A Waunakee woman is spending time in France during the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, not as a spectator or an athlete, but as a volunteer.

State

Gov. Evers proclaims August 10th ‘Cream Puff Day’ across Wisconsin

Updated: Aug. 1, 2024 at 5:56 PM CDT

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By Lilah Gutlerner

Wisconsin State Fair-goers have an important milestone to celebrate this year- 100 years of the Original Cream Puff! Governor Tony Evers attended the opening ceremonies of the fair Thursday where he announced August 10 to be Cream Puff Day.

Local

Madison absentee ballot drop boxes get new look as officials plan to resume use

Updated: Aug. 1, 2024 at 5:53 PM CDT

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By Juliana Tornabene

The drop boxes are outside of 13 Madison fire stations, and there is one at Elver Park.

Nfl

Packers unveil white helmets ahead of designated ‘Winter Warning’ game

Updated: Aug. 1, 2024 at 5:48 PM CDT

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By Lilah Gutlerner

The Green Bay Packers unveiled white alternate helmets that will be paired with the team’s white away jerseys for a special Winter Warning game on Sunday, Oct. 20 against Houston.

News

Advocates and organizations recognized at disability awards ceremony

Updated: Aug. 1, 2024 at 5:46 PM CDT

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By Sophie Walk

The Governors Committee for People with Disabilities held an award ceremony Wednesday to showcase remarkable people in the disability community.

State

Wisconsin DNR: Enhanced enforcement on ATV/UTV routes planned for this weekend

Updated: Aug. 1, 2024 at 5:46 PM CDT

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By Juliana Tornabene

Wisconsin law enforcement agencies will be stepping up patrols this weekend along ATV and UTV routes.

Local

Fire sprinkler system contains a kitchen fire on Madison’s far west side

Updated: Aug. 1, 2024 at 5:39 PM CDT

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By Katie Castellano

A fire sprinkler system contained a kitchen fire at a senior living facility on Tuesday, Madison Fire Department reported Thursday.

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FAQs

What channel is NBC in Madison, WI? ›

WMTV (channel 15) is a television station in Madison, Wisconsin, United States, affiliated with NBC and The CW.

Where is Charlie Shortino now? ›

Charlie resides with his wife, Corie, and their four children (Max, Jenna, Kenzie, and Lucas) in Middleton. He enjoys golf, cooking, reading, gardening and watching sports. In addition to his weather reports on WMTV news, Charlie owns and operates WeatherNet, Inc., a weather consulting business.

What channel is ABC in Madison? ›

WKOW (channel 27) is a television station in Madison, Wisconsin, United States, affiliated with ABC and owned by Allen Media Group.

What county is Madison, WI in? ›

Madison, State capital of Wisconsin, county seat of Dane County .

What station is NBC without cable? ›

How to Watch NBC Without Cable At Home. If you're going the non-cable route, the simplest way to get instant access to NBC programs and live 2024 Paris Olympics coverage is through the channel's official streaming platform, Peaco*ck.

What channel is NBC on antenna in Wisconsin? ›

Stations for Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Display ChannelDigital ChannelNetwork
04-132.1NBC
04-232.2Bounce TV
04-332.3Grit
04-432.4Laff
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Where did Phoebe Murray go? ›

Phoebe is the morning live reporter for WMTV 15 News' The Morning Show.

Is Paul Deanno married? ›

Personal information. Deanno has been married to his wife, Suzanne, for 20 years. They have three children.

Is Paul Deanno leaving? ›

I tell weather stories… and LOVE doing it! 26+ years as a broadcast meteorologist. 1st to do the weather on all three network morning shows: CBS This Morning, Good Morning America, & The Today Show. Today marks the end of a wonderful chapter in my career, as it is my last day working at NBC 5 in Chicago.

What channel is CBS in Madison, WI? ›

WISC-TV (channel 3) is a television station in Madison, Wisconsin, United States, affiliated with CBS and MyNetworkTV.

What channel is PBS in Madison, Wisconsin? ›

Stations for Madison, Wisconsin
Display ChannelDigital ChannelNetwork
20-129.3PBS
20-229.4Wisconsin Channel
20-329.5Create
20-429.6PBS Kids 24/7
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What channel is ESPN in Madison, WI? ›

LIVE: ESPN 100.5 Madison | ESPN.

What is the nickname for Madison Wisconsin? ›

Madison's Nicknames Can Get Confusing

There's Mad City, Madtown, People's Republic of Madison, Athens of the Midwest, Berkeley of the Midwest, Lake City, and the City of Four Lakes, along with several others.

What food is Madison, Wisconsin known for? ›

So here in America's Dairyland, cows reign and cheese is king. In the state capital, you can find an abundance of top Madison restaurants serving dishes dreamed up by dairy lovers, like old fashioned mac 'n' cheese (made with a local aged cheddar, of course) and more unique plates like cheese-topped fried plantains.

Is Madison liberal or conservative? ›

Madison has long been a center for progressive political activity, protests, and demonstrations, and contemporary Madison is considered the most politically liberal city in Wisconsin.

Is NBC a TV channel? ›

The National Broadcasting Company (NBC) is an American commercial broadcast television and radio network serving as the flagship property of the NBC Entertainment division of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast. The headquarters of NBC is in New York City at the Comcast Building.

How do I watch local NBC channels? ›

Stream Your Local NBC Channel & More with Peaco*ck Premium Plus. Watch local news, weather, and NBC shows LIVE, 24/7—plus get over 50 Peaco*ck Channels and tons of ad-free* shows & movies on demand.

What channel is NBC in northern Wisconsin? ›

WJFW TV 12 & 27 - NBC Television Affiliate | Rhinelander, WI.

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