Madison woman pleads guilty in deadly 2023 hit-and-run crash
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A woman pleaded guilty and was sentenced in the deadly 2023 hit-and-run of a man and his dog on Madison’s west side. Tiambra Walker pleaded guilty to hit-and-run involving death. Judge Diane Schlipper sentenced Walker, 23, to eight years in prison, followed by five years...
Dane Co. sobriety leaders express concerns after High Noon, Celsius recall
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) -Sobriety leaders in Dane County express concern after High Noon vodka seltzers were accidentally labeled as Celsius energy drinks. The recall was issued by the Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday. High Noon issued a recall for their Beach Variety vodka seltzer cases after some cans were...
Fire in Arena sends 3 to Madison hospitals
ARENA, Wis. -- Three people were transported to Madison hospitals due to injuries sustained in a fully engulfed fire in Iowa County late Thursday night, the Iowa County Sheriff's Office reported. The county's communications center received a report of the fire at around 11:16 p.m. that was on County Road...
Former police chief says we can’t have masked police
According to a new analysis from the ACLU of Wisconsin, 13 of Wisconsin’s 72 sheriff’s departments have signed cooperative agreements with federal immigration authorities. Under these agreements, they will help ICE identify and deport undocumented residents housed in local jails. Today’s guest, David Couper, predicts...
Hidden cameras in bathroom outlets of Madison Airbnb rental cause concern for past renters
15 Investigates: State finds Dane Co. officials violated laws after homeowners receive surprise bill. Hundreds of Dane County homeowners are being charged for a service they never requested. Now, the state of Wisconsin is finding legal violations in the process. Updated: 4 hours ago. |. The Olbrich Botanical Gardens...
United Way of Dane County launches Spanish version of the 211 Wisconsin app
United Way of Dane County and Centro Hispano have partnered to create a Spanish-language version of its community resource app, 211 Wisconsin app. The app was launched in October 2021 by United Way to increase awareness and access to community resources. It has grown tremendously in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic...
I-39/90/94 westbound back open at U.S. Highway 151 after incident
MADISON, Wis. -- I-39/90/94 was fully blocked westbound at U.S. Highway 151 due to an incident Thursday evening. All lanes reopened at 6:30 p.m. but serious traffic delays remained.
Dane Co. officials name Columbus man who died in crash near Marshall
Hildestad faces up to 40 years in prison and a $100,000 fine, if he is convicted. A Sun Prairie man was arrested on Monday after landscaping equipment was reported stolen, the Monona Police Department stated. Madison Police: Man accused of 7th OWI after motorcycle crash. Updated: 1 hour ago. |
Officials identify person who died in crash on STH 19 near Marshall
MEDINA, Wis. -- The Dane County Medical Examiner's Office has identified the person who died after a three-vehicle crash on State Highway 19 that occurred early Tuesday morning near Marshall. Magiel Antonio Castro Morales, 39, of Columbus, died after a crash on State Highway 19 and Weidemann Drive. Dane County...
Madison Metropolitan School District to expand alcohol and drug abuse prevention program
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) will expand its alcohol and drug abuse prevention program thanks to a two-year grant from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Fifty thousand dollars was approved for the 2025–26 school year, and another $50,000 was approved for the...