Landmark status sought to block Gilman Street building’s demolition
A push to turn one of Madison’s more unique downtown buildings into a historic landmark could complicate a proposed student housing development. Georgia developer Landmark Properties is proposing to demolish Master Hall — a 7-story concrete apartment building that resembles stacked up building blocks — along with...
Dane Co. Medical Examiner names Fitchburg man who died after Madison crash
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office named the person who died Wednesday morning after a rollover crash on South Park Street. The agency said Thursday that Eduybel Sandoval Medrano, 36, died at a hospital from the injuries he suffered in the crash. Sandoval Medrano was...
Dane County updates frozen lake vehicle safety rules
The Dane County Land and Water Resources Department has voted to advance an ordinance that updates safety guidelines for people using recreational vehicles on frozen lakes. The changes aim to improve safety for snowmobilers, ice fishers, and others who travel on ice during winter.
What are the best employers in Wisconsin? 32 companies make Forbes lists
Looking for a new job can be stressful, especially when you're trying to find an employer that offers the salary, benefits and work environment that are right for you. For some employees, it appears that at least 32 companies based in Wisconsin hit those marks. The companies made Forbes' annual lists of the " Best...
Madison teacher surprised by Brewers
Jennifer Kilburg, a teacher at Lincoln Elementary School, was the recipient of the Brewers’ Grand Slam Teacher award.
Dane County airport generated $2.6 billion in 2024
Dane County Regional Airport (DCRA) continues to be a powerful economic engine for south central Wisconsin, generating nearly $2.6 billion in total economic impact and supporting 10,176 total jobs across the region in 2024, according to a newly released economic impact study. The study, conducted by Tourism...
‘We could not be happier’: Regent Street reconstruction plan heads to Transportation Commission
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The City of Madison will present an updated plan to reconstruct Regent Street to the Transportation Commission on Wednesday, with business owners and community members expressing support for the revised design. Regent Street will be reconstructed from Randall Avenue to South Park Street. Goals...
Woman declared AWOL from Dane Co. Jail Diversion Program
MADISON, Wis. -- A woman was declared AWOL from the Dane County Jail Diversion Program after she cut off her GPS monitoring bracelet Wednesday night.
First Alert Day Friday – Severe Storms are Possible
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A wave of low-pressure tracking across the Illinois border is the primary driver for our current weather shift in South Central Wisconsin. As this surface low slides to our south today, it is pulling a plume of moisture into the Madison area, resulting in light rain and drizzle early today.
Legislators, UW professor talk future of Wisconsin data centers
State legislators and an expert from the University of Wisconsin-Madison discussed the implications and future of data centers in Wisconsin at a panel Tuesday, highlighting career opportunities, energy costs and the need for community input. Wisconsin is home to 51 data centers, with facilities currently being built...

















