Fête de Marquette returns to Madison’s McPike Park next month
MADISON, Wis. -- We're less than one month away from one of Madison's most fun-filled weekends. La Fête de Marquette returns July 10. The festival will run through July 13 at McPike Park, with proceeds supporting the Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center. There will plenty of live music as well as locally-sourced foods and...
MPD investigating after suspects tried to break into vehicles on Madison’s east side
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Madison Police Department is reviewing digital evidence after a person reported multiple people tried to break into cars early Tuesday morning on the city’s east side, officials reported on Thursday. MPD said the suspects were trying to open car doors along the 1200 block...
Madison Police Department announce safety plan ahead of ‘No Kings protest
MADISON, Wis. — The Madison Police Department is connecting with protest organizers to ensure peaceful demonstrations this weekend. "it's a very open and fluid conversation just to make sure that we have all the details ironed out," said Acting Madison Police Chief John Patterson. Saturday is being called "Day...
Group of teens cited in downtown Madison after fight reported, police say
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A group of teens were cited after they were allegedly fighting Wednesday night at a bus stop in downtown Madison, the Madison Police Department reported on Thursday. According to MPD, officers responded around 11:35 p.m. to the 800 block of E. Washington Avenue. When they arrived...
Dane County warns public of scam targeting zoning applicants
MADISON, Wis. -- Dane County is warning the public about a scam targeting individuals with pending zoning and land use applications before the county's Zoning and Land Regulation Committee.
Teen arrested after ditching stolen vehicle on Madison’s southwest side
MADISON, Wis. -- Madison police arrested a teen Tuesday afternoon who they said ditched a stolen vehicle on the city's southwest side.
Catfish River Music Festival set for 4th of July weekend in Stoughton
STOUGHTON, Wis. -- The free Catfish River Music Festival will return to downtown Stoughton for 4th of July weekend, organizers announced Thursday.
City of Madison announces new housing package
MADISON, Wis. -- Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, alders and community leaders were joined by members and businesses of the community to introduce the latest proposals to the City's Housing Forward initiative.
All charges dropped in James Meicher trial
Three weeks after a second trial of a former Oregon Community Pool employee accused of sexually assaulting two children ended in a mistrial, all charges in the case were dropped by the prosecution during a Thursday, June 12 Dane County Circuit Court Hearing. According to online court records, James Meicher,...
Several agencies respond to house fire in Mazomanie
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Several agencies responded to a house fire Wednesday night in Mazomanie, Dane Co. Dispatch confirmed. According to Dane Co. Dispatch, the call came in just before 9 p.m. for the 6500 block of State Highway 78. That area is about 40 minutes from the Wisconsin State...