Volunteers turn surrendered guns into garden tools
MADISON, Wis. — The lead harvest got underway at First United Methodist Church in Madison on Saturday during its “Guns to Gardens” event. Visitors walked or drove in to surrender unwanted weapons that will be transformed into gardening tools. “Particularly hand spade for gardeners, and then also...
Sun Prairie Public Library closes for renovation and expansion
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. -- The Sun Prairie Public Library will be closed from June 9 to June 24 due to the library's renovation and expansion.
Dane County, Wisconsin Dells tourism spending reached record high in 2024
MADISON, Wis. -- Tourism spending in Madison and Dane County topped $1.55 billion for the first time ever last year, Destination Madison announced Tuesday.
Bassett Street Brunch Club closes to get new menu and interior refresh, will reopen...
MADISON, Wis. -- Bassett Street Brunch Club will reopen next week with a new interior and an expanded menu, managing group Food Fight announced Tuesday.
MMSD Class of 2025 to turn their tassels this week
MADISON, Wis. – Approximately 2,000 students from the Madison Metropolitan School District's class of 2025 will cross the stage and receive their high school diplomas this week.
Preliminary hearing set for father of Abundant Life Christian School shooter
MADISON, Wis. -- A preliminary hearing has been set for July for the father of the Abundant Life Christian School shooter who killed two people and hurt six more, according to online court records.
Major Burger Chain Is Planning Massive Expansion
Culver's, the fast-casual chain known for its ButterBurgers and frozen custard, is continuing a rapid national expansion with plans to open new restaurants in a dozen U.S. states. The push comes as the Wisconsin-based brand crosses the 1,000-location milestone and shows no signs of slowing. Videos by Wide Open Country.
Verona family business wins $10,000 cash prize on TV competition
VERONA, Wis. (WMTV) - A mom-and-daughter duo who run a small business in Verona won the top prize on a “Shark Tank” style TV show. Jerina Vincent and her teenage daughter Natania Julius run “JNJ Gifts & More,” a unique gift shop focused on curating specialized boxes by selecting products created by other small...
Woman drives into retention pond after experiencing medical event
MADISON, Wis. -- A woman suffered minor injuries after driving into a retention pond off the Beltline, following a medical event Sunday morning.
Cousins Subs Holds Ribbon Cutting for New Location in Madison, Wisconsin
Cousins Subs marked the grand opening of its newest location in Madison, Wis., with a ribbon cutting ceremony alongside the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce and Bucky Badger. Located at 1 N. Park St., the restaurant reestablishes the brand’s presence near the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. “This location...