WKOW TV was the first TV station in Madison, Wisconsin, established June 30, 1953. In 2021 WKOW TV became part of Allen Media Broadcasting. For nearly 70 years, WKOW TV has been a pioneer for modern technology and at the pinnacle of breaking news coverage and continues to be on the forefront of broadcast media and advanced technology.

- Nationally, WKOW TV was the smallest television station to broadcast in HDTV. Our first broadcast on WKOW-DT Channel 27.1 aired October 29, 1998. WKOW TV now has five digital channels 27.1 (ABC), 27.2 (Decades,) 27.3 (This TV,) 27.4 (Court TV) and 27.5 (True Crime.)
- 27 Storm Track Weather provides our viewers the most advanced weather forecasting in the area using state of the art technology.
- The 27 Storm Track Weather Team is the largest in South Central Wisconsin with FIVE Meteorologists Bob Lindmeier, John Zeigler, Max Tsaparis, Katherine Noel and Blaise Keller.
- 27 News is dedicated to bringing our viewers more live, local, and late-breaking news coverage. WKOW is your Digging Deeper station providing more in depth coverage of stories that affect South Central Wisconsin.
- WKOW was the first TV station in South Central Wisconsin to incorporate drone footage into our newscasts with “27 Sky Track.”

An ABC affiliate, WKOW TV strives to provide South Central Wisconsin with quality programming and public service to its viewers.
- WKOW TV is the exclusive television sponsor for the two largest events held in Southern Wisconsin: Art Fair on the Square and Taste of Madison.
- The Magic of March! For over 40 years WKOW TV has produced and broadcasted LIVE (32 games in all) the WIAA Girls and Boys State High school basketball championships. 
 
Awards:
2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 Station of The Year - Wisconsin Broadcasters Association
2020 Nominated for two Regional Edward R Murrow Awards
2021 Nominated for two Regional Emmy Awards
2020 Won Emmy for Best Evening Newscast
2016, 2017, 2019 ABC Alpha Award
2021 Promax Award



Broadcasting

WKOW-ABC 27

WKOW-ABC 27's headquarters in Madison, WI, United States

Anna Engelhart

Jill Genter

Jesi Hartman

Dani Maxwell

This department specializes in creating and delivering multimedia content for news and storytelling.

Media Production

This department focuses on managing and optimizing the sales process to enhance revenue generation and customer satisfaction.

Sales Operations

This department focuses on forecasting and analyzing weather patterns to provide accurate and timely meteorological information.

Weather Services

This department oversees the creation, organization, and dissemination of digital content to ensure effective communication and engagement.

Content Management

The Journalism Team at WKOW-ABC 27 is dedicated to producing high-quality, engaging local news that reflects the needs and interests of the South Central Wisconsin community. Comprising experienced reporters, anchors, and photojournalists, the team delivers timely and in-depth coverage of breaking news, politics, and weather, while also utilizing innovative technology such as drone footage for enhanced storytelling. With a commitment to journalistic integrity and community service, the Journalism Team plays a vital role in keeping viewers informed and connected.

Journalism Team

This department is responsible for the production and oversight of news content and media strategies.

WKOW-ABC 27

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Teams

Media Production

Sales Operations

Weather Services

Content Management

Journalism Team

News Division

Offices

WKOW-ABC 27

Org chart

Teams

Media Production

Sales Operations

Weather Services

Content Management

Journalism Team

News Division

Offices

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