WMSN FOX 47 News, Madison

07/03/2024

Be sure to boat safely tomorrow! Lakes will be busy and we want everyone to have a safe 4th of July!

MADISON, Wis. -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced Thursday that boaters will see more DNR conservation wardens and area law enforcement

07/03/2024

Explore the waterfall capitol of Wisconsin, Marinette County!

Discover fifteen stunning waterfalls throughout the area. Explore the rushing waterfalls and beautiful scenery with self-guided tours. Bring the whole family an

07/02/2024

Information on the tragedy in Necedah, Sunday morning.

NECEDAH, Wis. -- Six people are dead after a house fire in Necedah Sunday morning.The Juneau County Sheriff's office, the Necedah, and New Lisbon Fire Departmen

07/02/2024

Watch the Brew Crew FOR FREE on Fox 47 this Saturday! Just tune in with your TV Antenna!

07/02/2024

An ALERT DAY is in the forecast for tonight through Tuesday night for the likelihood of heavy rain. The severe weather risk is small for this system, but localized flooding is possible. Widespread showers and storms will move in late tonight and continue through the early morning. Isolated showers are possible during the afternoon before another round of widespread showers and storms impacts our area during the evening. The evening round of rain will likely be the heaviest.

07/01/2024

Coverage of the Euro and Copa Soccer tournaments continue this week! Watch all the tournament action on Fox 47 for Free with you TV Antenna! Click here for the full Euro Schedule: https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/2024-uefa-euro-cup Click here for the full Copa Schedule: https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/2024-copa-america

07/01/2024

Though Monday will be quiet, we're watching Tuesday late afternoon for our next chance for severe weather. While conditions don't look impressive as of Sunday night for Tuesday, localized strong wind gusts and flooding are the main threats. Make sure that you're staying weather aware on Tuesday.

06/29/2024

The threat for an isolated severe storm will taper off throughout the rest of Friday night. An isolated chance for strong wind gusts/large hail are the main threats. An incoming high pressure system brings drier conditions throughout Saturday with plenty of sunshine expected Sunday.

06/28/2024

Lincoln Hills School detention facility was supposed to close by January 2021. Now three year's after that deadline the facility is still open and a staff member is dead

MADISON, Wis. -- Six years ago, Oshkosh Representative Michael Schraa (R) celebrated as then-Governor Scott Walker announced that the Lincoln Hills School youth

06/28/2024

We're ending the work week with a chance for showers and thunderstorms beginning during the morning hours on Friday. This may make it harder for severe thunderstorms to develop by later Friday afternoon with localized strong winds and large hail as the main threats.

The rain wraps up throughout Saturday morning leaving the rest of the day, and the weekend, with more sunshine and cooler temperatures.

06/27/2024

Help fight hunger! Donate now to the Summer Hunger Relief drive by clicking the link: https://bit.ly/4bVQ43s

06/27/2024

Thursday is going to be very nice with mostly dry conditions and highs only in the middle 70s. Our next chance of rain will be Friday, with scattered showers and a few storms for the late morning and early afternoon, with another round of rain coming overnight Friday. All precipitation will clear out by the late morning Saturday, and then the rest of the weekend will be dry.

06/26/2024

Here is this weekends MLB game you can watch for FREE on Fox47!

06/26/2024

As we start to wrap up our June Dairy Month, we go to Haag Dairy where tech and sustainability are the name of the game!

06/25/2024

Did you know Madison hosts the Midwest Log Rolling Championship!? Check out this and other fun events going on this weekend!

06/25/2024

The Foxcast Weather Team continues to watch the formation of a second line of thunderstorms to our northwest near Minneapolis. This line is expected to strengthen and rapidly move southeast overnight. Weather models show two possible outcomes: One shows all of southern Wisconsin receiving a line of strong storms with damaging winds during the early morning hours of Tuesday. Another keeps this line of strong storms further north towards central Wisconsin. Regardless of the final track, it is a good idea to have a way to receive warnings overnight.

06/24/2024

Get all the information we have from Saturday's tornado outbreak by clicking here.

Janesville residents are scrambling to get what's left of there houses ready for another round of severe weather after Saturday's EF2 tornado. Janesville's t...

06/24/2024

The June Dairy Month Celebration continues! Today we go to Mesa Dairy where it's all about the love for the animals!

06/24/2024

After an active Saturday night and quiet Sunday, we're already looking ahead to Monday and Tuesday for our next chance for severe weather. All severe weather hazards will be possible starting later Monday into early Tuesday morning. Southern Wisconsin may see a second round of severe weather later Tuesday as well, timing for those storms looks to be later in the afternoon/early evening.

06/22/2024

Another round of storms should be expected on Saturday with a line of strong storms expected in the late afternoon hours. Strong winds are going to be the primary threat Saturday evening however, hail along with an isoalted tornado can not be ruled out either. Flooding also remains a concern for all of southern Wisconsin; a flood watch remains in effect through 7pm Saturday.

06/22/2024

Here are just a few of the amazing Mask creations from Make Music Madison's Make Your Own Masked Singer Mask. Thanks to everyone who braved the rain and came out to support live local music!

06/21/2024

Dash of quick rain but the party is still rocking at the Rainbow Pavilion in Warner Park. Rain should be done the rest of the night and we have 3 amazing bands left at our stage with Witkins Realty. Get here for the fun, you might even get to participate!

06/21/2024

Don't miss you chance to watch the Brewers FOR FREE tomorrow! Just get out your TV antenna and tune it to Fox47!

06/21/2024

Sound check complete, rain holding off 🤞, ready for an amazing day of music at Warner Park for Make Music Madison.

06/21/2024

TODAY IS THE DAY! Click the link to get a full schedule of performances going on around Madison! GET OUT AND SUPPORT LIVE LOCAL MUSIC!

CLICK HERE FOR SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCESAND LOCATIONSMake Music Madison is a free, citywide day of music held annually on June 21st, the longest day of the year

06/20/2024

Update from Beloit, on officer involved shooting on April 28th.

JANESVILLE, Wis. -- A Beloit Police Department officer involved in the shooting death of a suspect during an incident on April 28 will not face criminal charges

06/20/2024

Still June Dairy Month, still celebrating our amazing Wisconsin Farmers. Today we go to Glacier Edge Dairy in Milton, WI.

06/20/2024

WARNER PARK TOMORROW! Come to our stage at the Rainbow Pavilion with Witkins Realty for these amazing local bands and fun activities for all!

06/20/2024

IT'S JUNE DAIRY MONTH! Here are the dairy celebrations going on in Sauk County!

Summer is in full swing in Sauk County, Wisconsin, so it’s time to get outdoors for some Land Made adventure. Whether you love to bike, hike or swim, enjoy endl

06/20/2024

Expecting a few more showers and isolated storms overnight, along with some patchy fog. A front will be close by on Thursday, bringing another chance for a few storms. Heavy rainfall is possible. The front will lift north as a warm front Friday, with a continued chance for storms. As the front moves south Saturday evening, strong storms are possible. By Sunday, it will be cooler, less humid, and drying out.