Madison WI

Tom Jacobson came back to town over the Juneteenth holiday, returning to the place where he began his long and storied career as a civil rights attorney, unyielding consumer advocate and a champion of the underdog. His career has spanned eight decades in Milwaukee and Madison where he's been at...

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A motorcyclist died after a crash Friday evening on the Madison Beltline near Todd Drive, police stated in an update on Monday. Madison Police Department reported the motorcycle crash before 5:45 p.m. Friday on Highway 12 westbound near the Todd Drive exit. Multiple lane closures were...

MADISON, Wis. — The City of Madison Streets Division will not pick up recycling, brush, trash or large item collections for residents this Friday in observance of Independence Day, the city said Monday.

We talk about why UW-Madison will offer an Aging Studies Certificate starting this fall. Then, we’ll talk about the worrisome increase in U.S. deaths from alcohol-related liver disease. Then, the Weather Guys return after another widespread heat wave. UW-Madison to offer Aging Studies certificate. Starting this fall,...

MADISON, Wis. -- Three people were arrested on Madison's northeast side near the 600 block of Mayfair Ave. Saturday afternoon.

MADISON, Wis. -- A man broke his leg while trying to run away from Madison officers early Sunday morning, the Madison Police Department reported Monday.

MADISON, Wis. (WBAY) - State budget negotiations continue in Madison. With Monday’s deadline looming, several critical funding items remain unresolved. One controversial piece of the budget includes child care funding. Gov. Tony Evers said last week he would not sign the budget if some form of Child Care Counts...

MADISON, Wis. -- You've heard of firefighters rescuing cats from trees, but what about seagulls?

The Henry Vilas Zoo’s flamingos have always been known to zookeepers by color-coded leg bands. Now, all 20 flamingos — including one 54-year-old bird — will be given names. Zoo staff hope naming the flamingos will help visitors connect more personally with the birds and encourage support...

Nestled in the charming town of Jefferson, Wisconsin, sits a humble red burger stand that has been serving up some of the most delectable cheese curds and butter burgers this side of the Mississippi. Wedl’s Hamburger Stand & Ice Cream Parlor might look unassuming, but don’t let its modest appearance...