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Minnesota representative attacked during town hall meeting
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January 28, 2026 at 4:55 AM
Minnesota representative attacked during town hall meeting
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Wisconsin lawmakers propose bill to protect children from AI chatbots
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/28/wisconsin-lawmakers-propose-bill-protect-children-ai-chatbots/
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/28/wisconsin-lawmakers-propose-bill-protect-children-ai-chatbots/
January 28, 2026 at 2:25 AM
Wisconsin lawmakers propose bill to protect children from AI chatbots
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/28/wisconsin-lawmakers-propose-bill-protect-children-ai-chatbots/
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/28/wisconsin-lawmakers-propose-bill-protect-children-ai-chatbots/
BREAKING NEWS: President Trump endorses U.S. Rep. Tiffany for Wisconsin governor
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/28/president-trump-endorses-us-rep-tiffany-wisconsin-governor/
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/28/president-trump-endorses-us-rep-tiffany-wisconsin-governor/
January 28, 2026 at 2:13 AM
BREAKING NEWS: President Trump endorses U.S. Rep. Tiffany for Wisconsin governor
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/28/president-trump-endorses-us-rep-tiffany-wisconsin-governor/
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/28/president-trump-endorses-us-rep-tiffany-wisconsin-governor/
NEW INFORMATION: Victim in critical condition, driver cited in Madison crash involving pedestrian
MORE: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/28/victim-critical-condition-driver-cited-madison-crash-involving-pedestrian/
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January 28, 2026 at 12:55 AM
NEW INFORMATION: Victim in critical condition, driver cited in Madison crash involving pedestrian
MORE: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/28/victim-critical-condition-driver-cited-madison-crash-involving-pedestrian/
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2 federal officers fired shots during encounter that killed Alex Pretti, DHS tells Congress
MORE: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/27/judge-orders-ice-chief-appear-court-explain-why-detainees-have-been-denied-due-process/
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January 27, 2026 at 11:19 PM
2 federal officers fired shots during encounter that killed Alex Pretti, DHS tells Congress
MORE: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/27/judge-orders-ice-chief-appear-court-explain-why-detainees-have-been-denied-due-process/
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Man sentenced in deadly 2024 Fourth of July shooting in Columbus
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/27/man-sentenced-deadly-2024-fourth-july-shooting-columbus/
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/27/man-sentenced-deadly-2024-fourth-july-shooting-columbus/
January 27, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Man sentenced in deadly 2024 Fourth of July shooting in Columbus
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/27/man-sentenced-deadly-2024-fourth-july-shooting-columbus/
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/27/man-sentenced-deadly-2024-fourth-july-shooting-columbus/
The initial court appearance date was set for the former Sun Prairie West High School principal, who is accused of not reporting child abuse.
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/27/initial-appearance-set-former-sun-prairie-principal-accused-not-reporting-child-abuse/
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/27/initial-appearance-set-former-sun-prairie-principal-accused-not-reporting-child-abuse/
January 27, 2026 at 7:55 PM
The initial court appearance date was set for the former Sun Prairie West High School principal, who is accused of not reporting child abuse.
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/27/initial-appearance-set-former-sun-prairie-principal-accused-not-reporting-child-abuse/
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/27/initial-appearance-set-former-sun-prairie-principal-accused-not-reporting-child-abuse/
Former Packers executives face off as general managers in Super Bowl
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/27/former-packers-executives-face-off-general-managers-super-bowl/
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/27/former-packers-executives-face-off-general-managers-super-bowl/
January 27, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Former Packers executives face off as general managers in Super Bowl
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/27/former-packers-executives-face-off-general-managers-super-bowl/
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/27/former-packers-executives-face-off-general-managers-super-bowl/
An annual auction that supports around 30 organizations in the Reedsburg area is underway.
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/27/reedsburg-area-united-fund-auction-underway/
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/27/reedsburg-area-united-fund-auction-underway/
January 27, 2026 at 6:55 PM
An annual auction that supports around 30 organizations in the Reedsburg area is underway.
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/27/reedsburg-area-united-fund-auction-underway/
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/27/reedsburg-area-united-fund-auction-underway/
As those who knew Alex Pretti continue to mourn, his memorial outside Preble High School continues to expand.
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/27/green-bay-teachers-friends-alex-pretti-share-memories-his-kindness/
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/27/green-bay-teachers-friends-alex-pretti-share-memories-his-kindness/
January 27, 2026 at 6:25 PM
As those who knew Alex Pretti continue to mourn, his memorial outside Preble High School continues to expand.
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/27/green-bay-teachers-friends-alex-pretti-share-memories-his-kindness/
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/27/green-bay-teachers-friends-alex-pretti-share-memories-his-kindness/
Three young brothers died Monday after falling through ice on a private pond north of Bonham, Texas, according to multiple local and state agencies.
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/27/3-brothers-under-10-die-after-falling-through-icy-pond-authorities-say/
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/27/3-brothers-under-10-die-after-falling-through-icy-pond-authorities-say/
January 27, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Three young brothers died Monday after falling through ice on a private pond north of Bonham, Texas, according to multiple local and state agencies.
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/27/3-brothers-under-10-die-after-falling-through-icy-pond-authorities-say/
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/27/3-brothers-under-10-die-after-falling-through-icy-pond-authorities-say/
More arctic air expected in parts of the South still covered in ice and riddled with power outages
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/27/more-arctic-air-expected-parts-south-still-covered-ice-riddled-with-power-outages/
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/27/more-arctic-air-expected-parts-south-still-covered-ice-riddled-with-power-outages/
January 27, 2026 at 4:55 PM
More arctic air expected in parts of the South still covered in ice and riddled with power outages
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/27/more-arctic-air-expected-parts-south-still-covered-ice-riddled-with-power-outages/
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/27/more-arctic-air-expected-parts-south-still-covered-ice-riddled-with-power-outages/
On this day, Jan. 27, 1976, the first episode of “Laverne and Shirley” aired.
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/27/january-27-1976-first-episode-laverne-shirley-aired/
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/27/january-27-1976-first-episode-laverne-shirley-aired/
January 27, 2026 at 4:25 PM
On this day, Jan. 27, 1976, the first episode of “Laverne and Shirley” aired.
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/27/january-27-1976-first-episode-laverne-shirley-aired/
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/27/january-27-1976-first-episode-laverne-shirley-aired/
Cold weather continues for southern Wisconsin
FORECAST: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/27/cold-weather-continues/
FORECAST: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/27/cold-weather-continues/
January 27, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Cold weather continues for southern Wisconsin
FORECAST: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/27/cold-weather-continues/
FORECAST: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/27/cold-weather-continues/
Starting Feb. 1, TSA will enforce a new policy for people traveling without a REAL ID.
DETAILS: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/27/tsa-start-charging-travelers-without-real-id-starting-sunday/
DETAILS: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/27/tsa-start-charging-travelers-without-real-id-starting-sunday/
January 27, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Starting Feb. 1, TSA will enforce a new policy for people traveling without a REAL ID.
DETAILS: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/27/tsa-start-charging-travelers-without-real-id-starting-sunday/
DETAILS: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/27/tsa-start-charging-travelers-without-real-id-starting-sunday/
A Catholic priest who worked with Alex Pretti, the man shot and killed by ICE agents in Minnesota, is urging people to remember Pretti as a good man.
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/26/priest-who-worked-with-alex-pretti-dont-pay-any-attention-vilification-our-national-leaders/
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/26/priest-who-worked-with-alex-pretti-dont-pay-any-attention-vilification-our-national-leaders/
January 27, 2026 at 2:55 PM
A Catholic priest who worked with Alex Pretti, the man shot and killed by ICE agents in Minnesota, is urging people to remember Pretti as a good man.
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/26/priest-who-worked-with-alex-pretti-dont-pay-any-attention-vilification-our-national-leaders/
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/26/priest-who-worked-with-alex-pretti-dont-pay-any-attention-vilification-our-national-leaders/
Lake Mendota ice ready for Frozen Assets 5K
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January 26, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Lake Mendota ice ready for Frozen Assets 5K
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Bad news, Bucks fans...
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/26/bucks-have-no-timetable-when-giannis-antetokounmpo-might-return-right-calf-strain/
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/26/bucks-have-no-timetable-when-giannis-antetokounmpo-might-return-right-calf-strain/
January 26, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Bad news, Bucks fans...
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/26/bucks-have-no-timetable-when-giannis-antetokounmpo-might-return-right-calf-strain/
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/26/bucks-have-no-timetable-when-giannis-antetokounmpo-might-return-right-calf-strain/
Border Patrol commander Bovino and some agents expected to leave Minneapolis
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/26/federal-judge-is-set-hear-arguments-minnesotas-immigration-crackdown-after-fatal-shootings/
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/26/federal-judge-is-set-hear-arguments-minnesotas-immigration-crackdown-after-fatal-shootings/
January 26, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Border Patrol commander Bovino and some agents expected to leave Minneapolis
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/26/federal-judge-is-set-hear-arguments-minnesotas-immigration-crackdown-after-fatal-shootings/
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/26/federal-judge-is-set-hear-arguments-minnesotas-immigration-crackdown-after-fatal-shootings/
‘The Blind Side’ actor Quinton Aaron on life support after falling at home, reports say
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/26/blind-side-actor-quinton-aaron-life-support-after-falling-home-reports-say/
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/26/blind-side-actor-quinton-aaron-life-support-after-falling-home-reports-say/
January 26, 2026 at 8:25 PM
‘The Blind Side’ actor Quinton Aaron on life support after falling at home, reports say
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/26/blind-side-actor-quinton-aaron-life-support-after-falling-home-reports-say/
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/26/blind-side-actor-quinton-aaron-life-support-after-falling-home-reports-say/
‘We got you, bubba’: Firefighters rescue dog after it fell through ice
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/26/we-got-you-bubba-firefighters-rescue-dog-after-it-fell-through-ice/
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/26/we-got-you-bubba-firefighters-rescue-dog-after-it-fell-through-ice/
January 26, 2026 at 7:25 PM
‘We got you, bubba’: Firefighters rescue dog after it fell through ice
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/26/we-got-you-bubba-firefighters-rescue-dog-after-it-fell-through-ice/
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/26/we-got-you-bubba-firefighters-rescue-dog-after-it-fell-through-ice/
On this day, January 26, 1935, “Mr. Baseball” himself Bob Uecker was born in Milwaukee.
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/26/january-26-1935-bob-uecker-is-born-milwaukee/
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/26/january-26-1935-bob-uecker-is-born-milwaukee/
January 26, 2026 at 6:55 PM
On this day, January 26, 1935, “Mr. Baseball” himself Bob Uecker was born in Milwaukee.
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/26/january-26-1935-bob-uecker-is-born-milwaukee/
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/26/january-26-1935-bob-uecker-is-born-milwaukee/
The FAA says seven people were killed and a crew member survived with serious injuries when a private business jet crashed in a snowstorm at Maine’s Bangor International Airport.
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/26/7-people-died-1-was-seriously-injured-crash-private-jet-snowstorm/
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/26/7-people-died-1-was-seriously-injured-crash-private-jet-snowstorm/
January 26, 2026 at 6:25 PM
The FAA says seven people were killed and a crew member survived with serious injuries when a private business jet crashed in a snowstorm at Maine’s Bangor International Airport.
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/26/7-people-died-1-was-seriously-injured-crash-private-jet-snowstorm/
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/26/7-people-died-1-was-seriously-injured-crash-private-jet-snowstorm/
With Valentine’s Day just over a couple of weeks away, the Madison Public Library is looking to help with your next date night.
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/26/madison-public-library-offers-15-date-ideas-just-time-valentines-day/
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/26/madison-public-library-offers-15-date-ideas-just-time-valentines-day/
January 26, 2026 at 5:55 PM
With Valentine’s Day just over a couple of weeks away, the Madison Public Library is looking to help with your next date night.
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/26/madison-public-library-offers-15-date-ideas-just-time-valentines-day/
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/26/madison-public-library-offers-15-date-ideas-just-time-valentines-day/
President Donald Trump said he and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz are on a “similar wavelength” following a phone call regarding protests in the state.
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/26/trump-says-he-gov-walz-are-similar-wavelength-after-phone-call/
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/26/trump-says-he-gov-walz-are-similar-wavelength-after-phone-call/
January 26, 2026 at 5:25 PM
President Donald Trump said he and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz are on a “similar wavelength” following a phone call regarding protests in the state.
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/26/trump-says-he-gov-walz-are-similar-wavelength-after-phone-call/
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/26/trump-says-he-gov-walz-are-similar-wavelength-after-phone-call/