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A Wisconsin judge has ordered Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos to produce deleted emails in response to an open records request filed by a liberal watchdog group seeking documents related to an investigation into the 2020 election.
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It's a bittersweet day in the newsroom. Enzo, beloved office pup and therapy dog in training, had his last day at work. Please join us in wishing Enzo the best as he continues with his training!
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Michael Johnson spoke to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle today and said that Meghan has agreed to talk with girls in Wisconsin.
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Minocqua Brewing Company owner Kirk Bangstad called lawmakers who advocated for overturning the election, “traitors to our country.”
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Former Packers head coach Mike Holmgren joined Green Bay's mayor for a virtual campaign event supporting Joe Biden. Meanwhile, Republican leaders are on a tour of the state to promote the president.
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Bystanders return planters to the sidewalk after they were dumped earlier by protesters on State Street in Madison.
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NATIONAL CHAMPIONS: Wisconsin now has the most national titles in NCAA history with seven!
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will be in Wisconsin this week to campaign for U.S. Senate candidate Mandela Barnes.
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Michael Gableman testified Thursday that he routinely deleted records, and deactivated a personal email account, even after receiving open records requests.
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After officials at UW-Madison denied a mask exemption for an event hosted by Texas senator Ted Cruz, Cruz and event organizers say they were forced to make a sudden change to the event's venue. #WKOW
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The unusual Halloween snowstorm may have caught morning commuters off guard, by the change of weather was welcomed by this polar bear at the @HenryVilasZoo
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JUST IN: A government watchdog group has sued Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos for not releasing records related to the ongoing investigation he ordered into the 2020 presidential election.
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George Floyd's brother, sister and several other family members had emotional reactions to the news that Derek Chauvin had been found guilty of their relative's murder.
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BROTHERS KUMEROW "He's my biggest influence. He's who I look up to most and obviously I take after a few characteristics." Tonight at 10, we talk to Packers/former Warhawk receiver Jake Kumerow and Warhawks receiver Derek Kumerow on their football and brotherly bonds.
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AJ Storr and Steven Crowl served as celebrity coaches at halftime of the DeForest Waunakee boys' basketball game tonight. Storr and Crowl coached the fifth graders as they put on a show! All the proceeds from this special event benefited United Way of Dane County.
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Speaking at a Republican dinner event in Appleton last week, newly-released audio captured Michael Gableman suggesting revolution was the 'only way to keep government honest.'
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Welcome, Dana! WKOW is proud to officially announce Dana Fulton will join 27 News Wake Up Wisconsin weekday mornings as our new 27 Storm Track Meteorologist. Tune in at 4:30 a.m. on Monday to see her debut! Read more about Dana here:
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Wisconsin Men's Basketball Assistant Coach Alando Tucker discusses educating his kids on racial injustice and how the men's basketball team is responding. #WKOW
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FOOTBALL AND FATHERHOOD: #Badgers defensive line coach Greg Scruggs has won two Super Bowl titles and coached at the collegiate and professional levels, but the most important title to him is "Dad."
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3 years
#BREAKING : Dane County issues indoor mask mandate, starting August 19. More details are coming soon.
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WISCONSIN TAKES DOWN MICHIGAN In the first top five matchup at the Kohl Center in more than a decade, the Badgers men's hockey team came out victorious over #4 Michigan. Wisconsin came from behind to win 5-4.
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5 years
BREAKING: Jayme Closs found alive. Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald says his agency was notified by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department that they had located Jayme Closs alive. More details to come on 27 News at 10.
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BREAKING Planned Parenthood to resume abortion services in Wisconsin.
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2 years
CONGRATULATIONS KARLEY! Karley Marotta is WKOW TV's first ever female sports director! Read more:
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Michael Fanone was one of more than 1,000 police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021 when a mob of rioters stormed the building. He sat down with 27 News to talk about his experience during the insurrection and his work now.
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15,000 people are expected to attend the president's event Thursday night in Mosinee. #WKOW
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Hey, you can always count on us to cover the big news stories, right?
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7 Years ago today. The fact that this made the news makes this a top 10 funny moment of my life.
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ICYMI: McFarland's Teagan Mallegni committed to Iowa and enjoyed seeing Caitlin Clark comment on her announcement. @mcfgbball
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MINERAL POINT CLAIMS D4 TITLE IN ANOTHER THRILLER After Eric Kenesie puts Kenosha St. Joe's up, Drew Aschliman's putback gave Mineral Point the lead with under 2 seconds left!
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4 years
BREAKING NOW: A judge has blocked Gov. Evers' order limiting the size of indoor gatherings after a lawsuit was filed Tuesday by the Tavern League of Wisconsin.
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Mike Minick of DeForest High School has been named the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association/Green Bay #Packers Coach of the Year.
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RELIVE THE MOMENT In front of a packed Field House, No. 5 #Wisconsin sent No. 1 Nebraska home with its first loss of the 2023 season. Full highlights and postgame reaction on 27 News at 10!
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Sen. Warren will join Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes at the event Saturday afternoon in Madison. It will be a drive-in event, and a link to register your vehicle is in the story.
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BADGERS SWEEP MICHIGAN The 5th ranked Wisconsin men's hockey team defeated No. 4 Michigan for the second night in a row on a third period goal. The Badgers have won six straight games, which have all been against ranked opponents.
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BADGERS FINAL FOUR BOUND Wisconsin's volleyball team is headed to the Final Four for the 4th time in the last 5 years. The Badgers defeated Oregon 3-1 on Saturday night MORE HERE:
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UW-Whitewater ( @WarhawkFootball ) is fired up to get back on the field for their season opener in ten days. "I am going to have to fight really hard to not explode and be calm." - Head Coach Kevin Bullis
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THE BADGERS ARE NATIONAL CHAMPIONS! Wisconsin volleyball defeated Nebraska in five sets to win the program's first-ever National Championship.
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TWICE IS NICE For the first time since 2014, the UW-Whitewater Warhawks will send both the men's and women's teams to the Round of 16 in the NCAA D3 Tournament.
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#McFarland student with autism crowned prom queen #WKOW
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Barneveld basketball player will still play in state semifinals, after mother tragically passes away.
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"We lead nationally and regionally," said Gov. Evers. "I just checked this morning on Bloomberg and we were the number one state in the country as related to the percent of the vaccine being put in peoples arms."
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JUST IN: Missing #Madison teen found safe in another state #WKOW
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Childcare providers, parents and kids rallied at the State Capitol Tuesday in an effort to change lawmakers' minds after they cut Child Care Counts funding in the state budget.
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'I'D CHOOSE TO BE IN THAT LOCKER ROOM EVERY TIME' Britta Curl won three national championships with the Badgers in her career. After losing in her final championship appearance, she was grateful when reflecting on her time with the program.
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BREAKING: A law enforcement source confirms to 27 News there is an incident at former Juneau County Judge John Roemer’s home north of Mauston.
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4 years
Sen. Baldwin says Wisconsin has yet to receive a single ventilator or PPE requested for essential workers.
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1 year
FUTURE HAWKEYE McFarland's Teagan Mallegni announced her verbal commitment to the University of Iowa via social media. The Spartans star is listed as a four-star recruit according to ESPN W.
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Sports Illustrated has named Madison as college football's greatest college town in America.
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TOUGH DEFENSE Did you know the UW-Whitewater football team has only given up an average of 4.8 points per game? That leads D-III football. See more about the team at 10pm on WKOW.
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Former Packer @haha_cd6 was in Madison today to make a donation to Mendota Community School as part of his foundation.
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10 years
#BadgerBusTrip hits up a rest stop...looks like they are gearing up to run a race :) http://t.co/m3by9K0Jw6
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A show of solidarity in Madison - and a reminder that we're all in this together! Rooms at Hilton Hotel illuminated in the shape of a heart Friday night. How are you keeping positive right now?
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CHAMPIONSHIP BOUND BADGERS Wisconsin is on its way to the national championship once again after defeating Colgate 3-1 on Friday night. The Badgers will play Ohio State on Sunday. More here:
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Wait for the lightning... Hunter Oller took this insane video outside Brodhead. You can tune in to 27 News to see the latest here () and see a slideshow here ()
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WATCH Several law enforcement vehicles were chasing a vehicle in Madison before a person jumped out of it and ran into an apartment complex. Police ask the public to avoid the Milwaukee Street area. Read more here:
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27 NEWS EXCLUSIVE Watch as a group of 13 Black UW-Madison coaches and athletic department staff members hold a silent protest to support greater diversity on campus and in the athletic department.
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BREAKING In Wisconsin's highly contested U.S. Senate race, neither candidate is declaring victory nor conceding.
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) is pressuring the Biden Administration to designate Wisconsin as a Tech Hub. The title comes with money that, in theory, leads to more jobs and local industry.
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A year ago, @BadgerSoftball standout Kaitlyn Menz suddenly lost her mom to liver failure. She says the loss prepared her for anything life throws her way. Now, her collegiate softball career is suddenly over as well.
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MIDSEASON MVP Have you been to a @ForwardMSNFC soccer game yet this season? Congrats to Don Smart, named mid-season league MVP.
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Beginning Monday, masks or face coverings will be required in all public or private buildings in Dane County, according to a new order from Public Health Madison and Dane County.
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BREAKING NOW: Democrat Tom Nelson, the Outagamie County executive and a former state lawmaker, officially launched his bid to unseat Republican Sen. Ron Johnson on Monday.
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BREAKING: Janesville fugitive Joseph Jakubowski CAUGHT and in police custody, according to WIBA #WKOW
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"Like they say once a Badger, always a Badger," Walt McGrory said. "Having that support, it definitely makes it a lot easier. It gives me more strength than I'd have by myself for sure."
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Madison Police are looking into vandalism on the eastside. http://t.co/5hc4fCzcyN http://t.co/nbwVsrZyrC
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The Madison Common Council passed a resolution to make the city a "sanctuary" for trans and nonbinary residents. There was no opposition.
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BREAKING: Wisconsin beats Miami in the Orange Bowl, 34-24. This year makes history as the Badgers' first-ever 13 win season. What was your favorite part of the game?
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Suter strives to keep father’s legacy going #WKOW
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Peter Kraus, Madison native & former Bachelorette contestant, LIVE on Wake Up Wisconsin. #WakeUpWI
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Waving the Spartan flag! #wiaagb #wiaa
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Gov. Tony Evers' order limiting most indoor gatherings to 25% capacity went into effect today. Monroe business owner Tony Zgraggen said his customers are good about keeping their distance and he doesn't need to police them. Hear more from Tony tonight on 27 News at 5.
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Good Luck in the Playoffs @ForwardMSNFC WKOW is cheering for you!
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A UW Health spokesperson said masks are required in waiting areas, scheduling areas and exam rooms starting tomorrow.
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'WE DID IT' Watch as Kamala Harris calls Joe Biden upon hearing the news that they are projected to be the next president and V.P. Here's why it's so historic
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BREAKING NOW Gov. Tony Evers declared a new public health emergency and issued a new statewide mask mandate the same day Republicans in the Assembly voted to overturn the governor's previous mask mandate. More details coming shortly.
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STUNNER: Landon Thousand buried a game-winning 3-pointer with under 5 seconds left to lift Mineral Point to a stunning comeback win over Aquinas as the Pointers trailed by seven with under 30 seconds left. What a finish to Day 1!
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Bill would lower drinking age in Wisconsin to 19.
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HAPPENING NOW: UW-La Crosse being evacuated due to suspicious package #WKOW
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"Once Congress has fulfilled its duty of certifying the results of the presidential election, it should immediately begin proceedings to remove the President from office," the state attorney general said.
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FUNNEL CLOUD Elly Mae shared this video of a funnel cloud forming near Evansville. You can tune in to 27 News to see the latest here () and see a slideshow here ()
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Can you hear the wedding bells ringing? @Karley_Marotta did over the weekend. Congratulations Karley and Jake!
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Viral photo shows just how rough Wisconsin firefighters have it this week #WKOW Photo: Bilbo Gifford/Cameron Fire Dept.
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BADGERS ON TOP #2 Wisconsin defeated #1 Ohio State 6-3 on Saturday to win the WCHA Final Faceoff Championship More here:
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It seems the animals at the @HenryVilasZoo in Madison can’t get enough of our early winter weather. Today, it was Beefcake the Bison’s turn.
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LOCKE LEADS COMEBACK Wisconsin scored 18 unanswered points to complete the 25-21 comeback over Illinois. In his first career start, Braedyn Locke went 21-of-41 and collected 240 yards with two passing touchdowns.
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Clearly the best of the Sen. Sanders memes from the inauguration, right? Go Pack Go! (Please tag the creator if you know who they are.)
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#BREAKINGNEWS The Madison Metropolitan School District will begin its school year with all virtual learning. #WKOW
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How do you enjoy a rainy day? Thanks for the video Jon Dolgner.
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BREAKING: ABC News projects Tammy Baldwin re-elected to U.S. Senate, defeating Leah Vukmir
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