WMSN-TV (Madison, WI)

WMSN is a television station located in Wisconsin and is affiliated with FOX. It is owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group, which is among the largest and most varied broadcasting companies in the United States. Following upcoming transactions, Sinclair will own and manage 163 television stations across 77 markets. Their broadcasting group reaches about 38.7% of households with televisions in the U.S. and features affiliations with networks such as FOX, ABC, MyTV, CW, CBS, NBC, Univision, and Azteca.

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#676075

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#151712

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#2729

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A daughter's perfect match

1 week ago | fox47.com | Brady Mallory

When some local dads brought their baby girl home, they had no idea they'd end up back in the hospital. Sean and Steve Eiles adopted their daughter and soon learned she needed more than just a loving home. The search to save her life began. The solution was somewhere her parents never expected. "Can you walk?" Sean Eiles asked his one-year-old daughter, Ellie. Despite her best efforts Ellie is still working her way to baby steps.
UW international student speaks out on visa terminations

1 week ago | fox47.com | Arman Rahman

MADISON, Wis. –– International students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison say many of them are still trying to figure out why their visas are being terminated by the government and how to protect themselves. "Fear and isolation are the main feelings right now," "Ana," a sophomore at UW-Madison from Spain said. There are roughly 7,000 international students at UW-Madison including Ana, who wished to remain anonymous and use a pseudonym.
Family, Equestrian and Accessible Camping at Governor Dodge State Park

1 week ago | fox47.com | Ian McKay

Located in the heart of Southwest Wisconsin’s beautiful driftless area, Governor Dodge State Park covers 5,350 acres of rolling hills, sandstone cliffs, and deep valleys. The parks’ 40+ miles of trails offer beautiful scenery for hiking, horseback riding, biking and more. Two man-make lakes boast ample opportunity for swimming, fishing, kayaking and canoeing. Family, group and equestrian campgrounds offer a premiere camping experience.
Man crashes stolen vehicle into garage on Madison's west side, 3 arrested

1 week ago | fox47.com | Kyle Jones

MADISON, Wis. -- Madison police arrested three people Thursday afternoon after they said a man crashed a stolen vehicle into a garage on the city's west side while officers were executing a search warrant. Madison police spokesperson Stephanie Fryer said officers searched an apartment in the 500 block of North Midvale Blvd. Upon seeing police, a 20-year-old man allegedly tried to leave the area in a vehicle that had been reported stolen from Janesville.
Woman robbed at knifepoint on East Mifflin Street, investigation ongoing

1 week ago | fox47.com | Kyle Jones

MADISON, Wis. -- Madison police are investigating after a woman was robbed at knifepoint early Wednesday morning along East Mifflin Street. Officers were called to the 1300 block of East Mifflin Street at around 12:15 a.m. after a woman reported being robbed by another woman. The suspect allegedly made off with $100 and the victim suffered a minor injury. Police completed a K9 track, however no arrests had been made as of late Friday morning. An investigation is ongoing.
'Begin,' 'Reason': The artist behind the one-word billboard capturing drivers' attention

2 weeks ago | fox47.com | Elly Laliberte

Fri, April 11th 2025 at 8:20 PMUpdated Fri, April 11th 2025 at 10:25 PMMADISON, Wis. -- If you've passed by a brightly colored, one-word billboard in Dane County recently and asked yourself, "What is this?" you're doing exactly what the artist wants you to do. The 10 billboards around town comes from Madison artist Thomas Ferrella's love of words. "It's simple. And billboards are never simple," he said.
Wikler will not run for reelection as Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair

2 weeks ago | fox47.com | Kyle Jones

MADISON, Wis. -- Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler will not run for reelection, he announced Thursday. Wikler has led the state's Democrats since 2019, and came in second in February in the race to lead the Democratic National Committee. His current term ends in June.
Hiker’s Paradise in Rusk County

2 weeks ago | fox47.com | Ian McKay

TOPICS:Rusk CountyHikingIce Age TrailFlambeau RiverScenic trailsBlue HillsForestsAdventureEscape to a hiker’s paradise in Rusk County - the land of four rivers. Trek scenic trails, including 12 miles of the iconic Ice Age Trail, 14 miles of State Forest, and 5 miles of the Reclaimed Flambeau Mine. Explore peaceful hiking routes, lush forests and tranquil riversides.
Experts: International student visa terminations 'arbitrary'

2 weeks ago | fox47.com | Arman Rahman

MADISON, Wis. – After 13 UW-Madison international students and alumni had their visas revoked without warning or reason, experts are advising international students and immigrants in southern Wisconsin should be on alert. “This revocation that's happening all across the country, you know, I feel is arbitrary,” Huma Ahsan said. Ahsan is an immigration lawyer with Madison Immigration Law Group. “I am pretty much known for international students. My husband was a J-1 student.
Madison multi-ethnic store faces uncertainty during tariffs on China

2 weeks ago | fox47.com | Elly Laliberte

MADISON, Wis. -- President Trump's increased tax rate on Chinese imports to 125% has left the Madison Oriental Market & Ethnic Deli wondering what it will mean for the prices of its products. Located on the city's north side, the market serves products from Africa to Asia. "Most of the food here is either Chinese or Southeast Asian food," said owner Kyle Lee. "I have a lot of diverse customers."He has faced challenges as a business owner before.