Madison WI

MARSHALL, Wis. -- The eastbound and westbound lanes on State Highway 19 at Weidemann Drive have reopened following a crash.

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.

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...

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.

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 —...

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 […]

"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 .

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.

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Scorching temperatures didn’t stop thousands of people from filling Atwood Avenue this weekend for AtwoodFest 2025 — one of Madison’s most beloved neighborhood festivals. With heat indexes nearing the hundreds, organizers added cooling tents and water stations to help festivalgoers stay safe....

MADISON, Wis. -- A 61-year-old man was arrested for exposing his private body parts and spitting on an officer at a downtown Madison restaurant.