A local group is pushing back against a proposed power line project that could add nearly 190 miles of transmission lines across Wisconsin. Read the full story by Nolan Wick on our website.
The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association, WIAA, has been behind high school sports in the state for generations. But tournaments and trophies are only part of what the organization does. Read more by Chloe Morrissey on our website.
The Black Hawk Warren Warriors are preparing for the start of the football season this week. Karl Winter has more tonight at 10pm on https://www.wkow.com/
Three hundred eighty nurses across 10 Dean Medical Group outpatient clinics are pushing for a union election, demanding better staffing and pay. The effort follows the successful unionization of St. Mary's nurses earlier this year. Both groups work under SSM Health. Read the full story by Ryan Lynch on our website.
#ssmnurses #unions #madisonwi
The Goodman Foundation, which has donated more than $67 million to the Madison area over 15 years, will close Aug. 31. The foundation's executive director, E.G. Shramka, said the decision to close was part of a plan made years ago. Read the full story by Lauryn Abozeid on our website.
After a stormy end to Tuesday, sunshine is on the way this afternoon, keeping highs in the upper-70s. Our next chance for rain holds off until Thursday night.
A measles outbreak that began earlier this year has now spread to Grant County, with health officials confirming the new are connected to the cases in Lafayette and Iowa counties. Read the full story by Renee Aldana on our website.
Fitchburg's police department is testing new license plate readers after the city discontinued its Flock cameras in May. Police say the main difference between the potential new cameras and Flock cameras is how data is shared. Read the full story by Ryan Lynch on our website.
#flock #flockcameras #fitchburgwi
Although our morning starts off with some sun, a cold front moving in from the NW will introduce a chance of showers and storms. Rain chances start as early as 2-3pm, with widespread shower and storm chances from 4-8pm. Some isolated storms could have strong winds and hail.
The Beloit City Council approved a staffing agreement with the Rock County Sheriff's Office to help protect public safety while the Beloit Police Department is understaffed.
The Cottage Grove Village Board voted to recommend a comprehensive investigation into recurring reports of brown or discolored water affecting residents across the village. Read the full story by Renee Aldana on our website.
Two-thirds of parents with school-aged children noticed back-to-school items are more expensive this year than last year, although only 4 in 10 parents say they expect to spend more money.
Second-hand stores give families the chance to save money and shop sustainably. Back-to-school shopping isn't the only thing bringing people into Goodwill. Data from Capital One shows one-third of apparel purchases in the U.S. are secondhand. Read the full story by Ryan Lynch on our website.
The new Dane County jail was supposed to replace the old City-County Building jail. As the new facility gets closer to opening, Sheriff Kalvin Barrett says the county will still need to use parts of the existing jail because the new facility will not provide enough flexibility to house everyone safely. Read the full story by Lauryn Abozeid on our website.
A cold front will track through Wisconsin tomorrow, bringing scattered showers and storms. While most storms will be isolated, some could become severe and cause threats of hail and strong winds. Then the rest of the week stays a bit cooler and quieter.
Universities of Wisconsin leaders announced a 4-Year Tuition Pledge that would freeze tuition for two years and cap increases at inflation for the following two years.
Madison's city attorney has determined that the Office of the Independent Police Monitor cannot access Madison Police Department records related to the police shooting death of Corey Ruiz until the state's investigation is complete.
Wisconsin and Craig High School alum Keeanu Benton is re-signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers on a five-year, $72 million deal, making him the highest-paid defensive lineman in franchise history. Full story: https://bit.ly/4hA69kY
Wisconsin and Craig High School alum Keeanu Benton is re-signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers on a five-year, $72 million deal, making him the highest-paid defensive lineman in franchise history.
A dry and sunny end to the weekend continues today, with highs in the upper-70s. It may feel a little humid at points, but most of the day will be nice and comfy. Tomorrow, a cold front moves through and brings scattered showers and storms to our Tuesday afternoon and evening. Storms will likely be more isolated, but severe-level wind and hail will be possible.
Overnight will be mostly clear, except for some patchy fog. Once this clears out early in the morning, the rest of Monday will be sunny with highs back in the low 80s. Tuesday afternoon and evening will have showers and storm chances with some potential for severe weather.
There will be slight chances of showers throughout the morning and early afternoon, after which clouds will start to move out, eventually becoming sunny. We stay clear overnight and into Monday for a sunny start to the workweek before more showers roll in Tuesday.
