Wyatt Bandt

Oct 19, 2024 | wxow.com | Wyatt Bandt

MADISON (WKOW) -- A free, valid voter ID is available for anyone who wants to vote in the upcoming election on November 5. The Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) provides Wisconsin State ID cards that can be used for voting -- so long as the person trying to get one has a few pieces of paperwork.

Feb 9, 2024 | wkow.com | Wyatt Bandt

MADISON (WKOW) -- A DoorDash driver convicted of killing a pedestrian was sentenced Friday, according to Dane County court records. Janessa Cardenas, 27, was convicted of second-degree reckless homicide and homicide by use of a vehicle - use of controlled substance in December 2022. In court, she was sentenced to 2 years and 6 months in prison, with her sentences running concurrently. Her prison term will be followed by five years extended supervision.

Feb 9, 2024 | wkow.com | Wyatt Bandt

EVANSVILLE, Wis. (WKOW) -- Rock County authorities gave updates Friday afternoon after two tornadoes tore through the area Thursday night. The two February tornadoes were the first ones in Wisconsin in recorded history. At a press conference in Evansville, Sheriff Curt Fell said it was "almost a miracle" that only one person was taken to the hospital for injuries. He said the person was in their vehicle at the time and pushed off the road.

Feb 9, 2024 | wkow.com | Wyatt Bandt

EVANSVILLE, Wis. (WKOW) -- Rock County authorities will be giving updates to Evansville residents Friday afternoon and evening after a tornado tore through the area Thursday night. A press conference will be held at 3 p.m. at the Evansville ACE Hardware on 755 Brown School Road. At 5 p.m., there will be a Porter Townhall Meeting at Evansville Fire District on 425 Water Street,The Rock County Sheriff's Office states that there has been a significant number of offers for help and donations.

Feb 9, 2024 | wkow.com | Wyatt Bandt

MADISON (WKOW) -- After historic February tornadoes, state officials are reminding Wisconsinites to not hire predatory storm chaser contractors to do quick repairs. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection recommends property owners be skeptical of door-to-door repair crews who use aggressive, high-pressure sales tactics to get you into a contract. DATCP states no matter the time of year, these transient contractors will try to find people in need.