Wisconsin Man Arrested After Police Chase, Facing Sixth OWI Charge
MONONA, WISCONSIN — A 36-year-old man with an extensive criminal history was arrested Thursday night after allegedly attempting to flee police during a traffic stop, leading to his sixth OWI charge. Police identified the driver as Tyler Miller of Madison, who was spotted unconscious behind the wheel of a...
UW–Madison researchers test psilocybin, the compound in “magic mushrooms,” as new tool in mental...
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Scientists at UW-Madison are leading national studies on psilocybin, to determine whether the psychedelic compound could offer lasting relief for mental health and substance use disorders. Dr. Charles Raison, a professor of psychiatry and human ecology, said the renewed attention around...
Madison church starts renovation process with unique ‘wall-smashing’ ceremony
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Sunday at Midvale Community Lutheran Church looked and sounded a little different than usual. Members swapped out their hymnals for hammers during the church’s ceremonial wall smashing to kick off a $4.1 million renovation process. “You get to smash a wall in the name of...
UW Health living kidney donors to hike Mt. Kilimanjaro
MADISON, Wis. -- In the last 55 years, UW Health's living kidney donor program has seen more than 4,000 life-changing transplants. But...
Mount Pleasant retail theft; $48K value of stolen property
MOUNT PLEASANT, Wis. - Two people were arrested in Mount Pleasant for retail theft with an estimated value of nearly $50,000 in stolen property....
MPD investigating shots fired on north side
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Madison Police Department is investigating a shots fired incident on the city's north side that occurred Sunday morning, according...
Wisconsin Stole A World Record From Iowa
Before we begin I want to say this is most likely just an innocent coincidence, but it could be far more nefarious. I'll let...
Iowa men’s wrestling closes out home slate against Wisconsin
The Iowa men's wrestling squad will close out its home slate against Wisconsin on Sunday. The dual will start at 1 p.m. and be...
MPD K9 catches alleged car thief who rammed squad car
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A Madison Police Department K9 chased a car thief down after the suspect allegedly rammed a squad car, officials say....
UW graduate workers, academic staff petition for paid leave
The workers' labor unions at the University of Wisconsin submitted a petition urging the university to amend its policy to include 12 weeks of...
