Vehicle, apartment unit struck by bullet in Monona shooting incident
MONONA, Wis. — A vehicle was struck by a bullet as it traveled onto westbound Broadway Wednesday night, as well as an apartment unit, in what the Monona Police Department describes as "does not appear to be a random act."
Free Online Early Childhood Education Textbooks Now Available for Local Students
The Wisconsin Technical College System has released two new online textbooks for Early Childhood Education. The project was a partnership with the University of Wisconsin System, CESA, and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. The textbooks are titled 'Family & Community Relationships' and 'Foundations of...
Madison Police find pickup truck, owner involved in hit-and-run with bicyclist
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Madison police reported on Wednesday that they found the vehicle and owner of a pickup truck that hit a bicyclist earlier this month on the city’s near west side. The Madison Police Department did not state if the owner would be facing any charges. Witnesses...
Madison-native band ‘Garbage’ rocks the Sylvee
Madison’s very own Garbage tore up the Sylvee Friday, October 3, sharing anecdotes of the band’s origin in Wisconsin between the most popular examples of their signature techno-rock sound. Their opener, Starcrawler, animated the audience with their own explosive act, walking in the crowd while shredding on glittery...
Nonprofit launches to raise money for Madison men’s shelter
MADISON, Wis. — A new nonprofit organization – Shelter Friends of Dane County – has been created with the sole purpose of helping support a new homeless shelter being built in Madison. It comes as the need for services is growing. According to the Homeless Services Consortium...
Madison and Dane County property tax increases outpace Wisconsin
Property taxes are climbing faster in Dane County and Madison than the rest of Wisconsin, according to a new Wisconsin Policy Forum analysis of state tax data. The countywide tax levy grew 5.7% to about $1.9 billion last year, with Madison’s portion of the total increasing 5.1% to $894 million.
Movies and TV shows casting in Madison
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...
New Madison organization created to support Bartillon Drive men’s shelter
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - An organization is launching Thursday to raise money to support the operations of a new men’s shelter. Shelter Friends of Dane County said it brings the private sector together to partner with City of Madison, Dane County and Porchlight. The shelter, located on the 1900...
New York Times features Madison businesses in ‘36 hours in Madison’
Madison local businesses were featured as the places to be — and most importantly, the places to eat — in The New York Times Oct. 8 article ‘36 hours in Madison, Wisconsin.’. Local restaurants and businesses such as Weary Traveler Freehouse, Tornado Steakhouse and Fromagination were featured...
Possible shot fired in Madison road rage incident, MPD says
The Madison Police Department is investigating road rage that resulted in possible shots fired, the department announced Tuesday.
