WKOW TV was the first TV station in Madison, Wisconsin, established June 30, 1953. In 2001, WKOW TV became a part of Quincy Newspapers Inc. For the past 57 years, WKOW TV has been a pioneer for new technology and at the pinnacle of breaking news coverage and continues to be on the cutting edge 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 3 digital channels 27-1 (ABC), 27-2 (RTV) and 27-3 (ThisTV).
- The 27 News satellite truck is among the most advanced news vehicles in Wisconsin, bringing LIVE news coverage anywhere news happens.
- 27 Storm Track Weather Center provides our viewers the most advanced weather forecasting in the area using state of the art technology.
Look to 27 News for the best coverage of local news, weather and sports in Southern Wisconsin.
- WKOW TV has a state-of-the-art news set. The new Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired environment designed and crafted by the award-winning Express Group of San Diego, California.
- Dedicated to bringing our viewers more live, local and late-breaking news coverage that affects Southern Wisconsin.
- 27 Storm Track Chief Meteorologist Bob Lindmeier has been forecasting Wisconsin's weather for 31 years. He uses the best technology in the world to bring viewers the most accurate forecast in town.
An ABC affiliate, WKOW TV strives to provide Southern 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: Rhythm and Booms and Art Fair on the Square.
- On Labor Day, WKOW TV televises a local telethon for Muscular Dystrophy raising $357,741 in 2009, for research and services.
- The Magic of March! For over 30 years WKOW TV has produced and broadcasted LIVE (32 games in all) the WIAA Girls and Boys State High school basketball championships. In 2010 WKOW was the first station in the country to air these statewide High School Basketball Championships in high definition.
Charter Communications is proud to support community events like Rhythm and Booms!
No longer just a cable company, Charter is an innovative developer and provider of communications services for people looking for convenience and solutions. Charter has simplified technology by educating and guiding customers, so they can enjoy more, learn more and produce more.
For more information, visit http://www.charter.com.
94.9 FM WOLX plays the music that defined a generation and is proud to have a long-standing association with Rhythm and Booms.
Look for Fletch and Heather and Adam Elliott as they broadcast live from Warner Park at this year's event. Tune in to 94.9 WOLX to hear all traffic and parking updates!
Be sure to bring your radio to listen to the fireworks soundtrack broadcast live on WOLX. The station for Your Greatest Hits is 94.9 WOLX.
For more information, visit the WOLX website at http://www.wolx.com.
105.5 Triple M, Madison's World Class Rock, plays a diverse mix of rock, blues and singer-songwriters both old and new.
Featured artists include The Dave Matthews Band, U2, Coldplay, Death Cab for Cutie, The Fray, Tom Petty, Sheryl Crow, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Marley, Kings of Leon, Jack Johnson and Green Day.
105.5 Triple M is also heavily-involved in the local community in many ways; the Triple M Green Team is a group of listener-volunteers which participates in many environmental activities in Madison and Dane County throughout the year. It has helped clean up Warner Park after Rhythm and Booms for many years, and is proud to do so again in 2010.
For more information, visit the Triple M website at http://www.1055triplem.com.
105-1 Charlie FM's motto says it all: "We Play Everything!"
105-1 Charlie FM redefines VARIETY on the Madison radio dial, with literally thousands of hits from the 70's, 80's, 90's and today. Featuring Kidd Kraddick in the morning and a No-Repeat-Work-Week, Charlie FM is like nothing else on the dial.
Mix in a smart-aleck and unusually fun attitude between songs, and you've got 105-1 Charlie FM. Listeners won't be saying, "Sorry, Charlie." They'll be saying, "Oh, WOW! I haven't heard that one in years!"
For more information, visit the Charlie FM website at http://www.1051charliefm.com.
