Groundbreaking held for hotel at site of 2018 Sun Prairie explosion
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. (WMTV) - It’s been seven years since an explosion in downtown Sun Prairie claimed the life of firefighter Cory Barr, and this week, the site of that explosion became something more. Ground was broken on a new hotel development at the explosion site last Thursday. The...
Door County Candle Company selling candle to raise funds for Jamaica’s hurricane relief
In the wake of the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa on Jamaica, the Door County Candle Co. is launching a new candle to raise funds for relief.
Madison Police Chief Reports Major Drop in Burglaries, Homicides, and Auto Thefts in 2025
MADISON, WISCONSIN — The City of Madison is seeing one of its lowest crime years in nearly a decade, with major offenses down across the board in 2025, according to Madison Police Chief John Patterson. At a community update on Monday, Patterson said the city has seen a 55%...
Following ICE arrests in Madison, community organizations share reactions
Seven people were arrested by ICE at a single address in Madison Oct. 2, raising concerns from individuals in the community and immigration advocacy organizations, according to a report from The Wisconsin Examiner. The Madison Police Department was not made aware of the arrests before their occurrence, according to...
Madison police arrest intoxicated woman after disturbance
MADISON, Wis. — Madison police said they arrested a woman Saturday morning who began to fight officers and showed signs of intoxication.
Mercyhealth NICU babies celebrate first Halloween in handmade costumes
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Babies in the Mercyhealth NICU at Javon Bea Hospital–Riverside are gearing up to celebrate their first Halloween. Mercyhealth shared these photos of the babies donning costumes like Peter Pan, Tinkerbell and a box of McDonald french fries. JoAnn Gorsline, a nurse at the hospital, crafted...
North of the Bayou refreshes brewery, events on Madison’s east side
The notion of rebirth has been intertwined with New Orleans for a long time, but it became particularly poignant after Hurricane Katrina devastated the city in 2005. The idea is not so much about starting over as it is about revival — and flourishing. North of the Bayou Brewery.
Madison Police arrest man accused of drunkenly hitting electric scooter with his car
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A person riding a scooter last week was hurt after being hit by a car in downtown Madison, police said. Madison Police Department was called around 4 p.m. on Oct. 24 to the 400 block of North Frances Street after reports of a car and electric scooter collision.
Mother sentenced to 8 years in starving death of infant son
A Sun Prairie mother was sentenced to eight years in prison Wednesday for her role in the starving death of her 3-week-old son in 2024. Taryn L. Strait, 22, and her former partner, De’Varius D. Keys, 27, have both pleaded guilty to felony neglect in the death of their son, Dev’Kumar on Feb. 1, 2024. Keys is scheduled...
Ridglan Farms closing beagle breeding facility
MADISON, Wis. -- Embattled Blue Mounds beagle breeder Ridglan Farms is set to close a portion of its facility following a year-long investigation into animal cruelty and abuse.
