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No criminal charges for Verona officer in deadly shooting
1+ hour, 47+ min ago (183+ words) VERONA, Wis. (WKOW) " Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozanne determined no criminal charges will be filed against the Verona police officer who shot a man who was armed with a hammer after a chase. The encounter between Sgt. Trevor Runkle…...
New charges filed against suspects in Ridglan Farms break-in
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (142+ words) MADISON (WKOW) " Prosecutors filed new criminal charges against four people accused of breaking into Ridglan Farms. Wayne Hsiung, Aditya Aswani, Michelle Lunsky and Dean Wyrzykowski were each originally charged with one felony count of burglary as a party to a…...
Madison police under scrutiny after report shows possible misconduct during arrest of community leaders
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (570+ words) MPD, independent police monitor at odds over arrest MADISON (WKOW) " Madison's Office of the Independent Police Monitor is raising concerns about the conduct of police officers during the December arrest of Urban Triage CEO Brandi Grayson and Madison School Board…...
'We Will Get Rid of Them': Trump Vows to Purge 'Scum' From the FBI and DOJ
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (63+ words) President Donald Trump holds a gaggle before departing Joint Base Andrews for New London, CT. Watch 27 News Live What is your favorite high school spring sport? With spring sports on the horizon, we want to know which high school sport…...
Dane County church hosts workshop detailing protection advice for religious places
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (175+ words) MADISON (WKOW) -- Violent attacks against religious organizations in recent years has many on alert. Tuesday, Dane County hosted a workshop to help faith-based groups learn how to improve security at the facilities and get resources to help with protection. Pastor…...
RAW COURT VIDEO: Judge Clears Damning Evidence for Luigi Mangione's Trial
1+ week, 1+ day ago (92+ words) WKOW Some evidence found in Luigi Mangione's backpack at the time of his arrest will be excluded from his upcoming murder trial, a New York judge ruled Monday, though other key items " including the alleged murder weapon and writings expressing…...
Motorcyclist arrested after fleeing traffic stop, clocked at 115 mph in Mount Hope
1+ week, 1+ day ago (135+ words) WKOW MOUNT HOPE, Wis. (WKOW) " A Mount Hope man was arrested after fleeing from law enforcement on a motorcycle traveling 115 mph in a 55 mph zone, according to the Grant County Sheriff's Office. On Saturday at about 7: 46 p. m. , a Grant County deputy…...
Man arrested for attempted homicide after stabbing in Beloit
1+ week, 1+ day ago (117+ words) WKOW BELOIT, Wis. (WKOW) " A man was arrested for attempted first-degree intentional homicide after police said he stabbed someone in the chest Sunday morning. Beloit police were called to the 700 block of Bayliss Avenue around 10 a. m. Sunday to speak with a…...
43-year-old man charged in Beaver Dam woman's disappearance | Crime | wkow. com
1+ week, 1+ day ago (116+ words) JUNEAU, Wis. (WKOW) " A 43-year-old man is charged with killing a Beaver Dam woman who was reported missing in 2025. The Dodge County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of Aaron Nelson, 43, in connection with the disappearance of Alexis Nelson. Her family…...
Mc Farland police scrap license plate reader plan after neighboring agencies drop technology
1+ week, 3+ day ago (266+ words) MCFARLAND (WKOW) -- The Mc Farland Police Department will not move forward with a planned purchase of automated license plate reader technology from Flock Safety. The decision follows moves by Dane County and the Monona Police Department to stop using the…...