Dane County Sheriff using drones to aid Tactical Response Team
MIDDLETON, Wis. — The Dane County Sheriff often conducts practice scenarios where its Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Team (UAV) works alongside its tactical team. “So what the drone operator is doing is communicating with the tactical unit that the hallway is clear,” said Scott Lehmann while running a practice hostage...
Suspect arrested after allegedly stealing, attempting to sell landscaping equipment in Wisconsin
MONONA, Wis. (WFRV) – A 26-year-old Wisconsin man was arrested Monday after allegedly stealing landscaping equipment from a vehicle and trying to sell the items online. According to the Monona Police Department, officers responded to a theft complaint around 11:10 a.m. regarding stolen landscaping equipment from a...
All lanes on WIS 19 near Marshall reopen following crash
MARSHALL, Wis. -- The eastbound and westbound lanes on State Highway 19 at Weidemann Drive have reopened following a crash.
Man found dead in Lake Mendota identified as Verona resident
The Democratic Party of Wisconsin erected a new billboard in La Crosse on Monday. With high temperatures Monday, local homeless shelters like the Beacon and Porchlight are expecting hundreds of people looking to beat the heat — but with the high demand, they’re asking for the community’s help.
The Heat and Humidity Continues Today
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Today’s First Alert Day is cancelled as the severe threat associated with this morning’s storms is gone. With that being said, hot and humid conditions will continue for the remainder of the day. High temperatures are expected to reach the upper 80s with dew points in the 70s. That will push...
Woman arrested for disturbance at Madison Lutheran church
MADISON, Wis. — A woman was arrested Monday for allegedly undressing herself and causing a disturbance in front of a crowd at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Raymond Road in Madison.
Sick of the apps, Wisconsinites return to in-person dating
A few months back, friends Teagan Davis and Ellie Braun had an idea for a dating event, partially inspired by a romantic pottery scene in the 1990 movie “Ghost.” The two make pottery at The Bodgery, a makerspace in Madison. “Teagan and I have both talked about —...
Child care needs support to survive
I have owned and operated a child care center for the past 19 years. Not only do I make sure staff and the bills are paid, I clean toilets, clean windows and change diapers. I have devoted my life to educating and caring for young children. I didn’t go into this profession to line my […]
Residents stunned after surveillance cameras capture footage of unexpected backyard visitor: ‘I would never...
"It actually climbed back in to finish cleaning up its mess from the night before." Residents stunned after surveillance cameras capture footage of unexpected backyard visitor: 'I would never have suspected' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Rep. Tittl Applauds Tax-Free Pensions in Recently Unveiled State Budget
A local state representative says one thing created in the 2025-2027 state budget is one of the best things done in his 10 years in Madison. Assemblyman Paul Tittl of Manitowoc says that seniors in Wisconsin will no longer be taxed on their pensions, up to $24,000 for individuals and up to $48,000 for couples.
