Repeated Heavy Rainfall Expected Friday, Flood Watch in Effect until Saturday
More severe weather is likely in our area on Friday, April 17, 2026. In addition to potential wind and hail hazards, the City of Madison is monitoring the expected repeated rounds of heavy rainfall on Friday. A Flood Watch for flash flooding is in effect from 1 p.m., Friday, April 17, 2026, afternoon until 7 a.m., Saturday, April 18, 2026, morning. Because the ground...
Dane County Board votes to remove funding for Flock system
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Dane County Board of Supervisors voted Thursday to remove $80,000 in funding for the Dane County Sheriff’s Office to use the Flock automatic license plate reader system. Board Chair Patrick Miles cited concerns over privacy and how the technology is used. “There are well-documented...
Photos: Soulja Boy Takes on The Sylvee in Madison
Madison’s The Sylvee turned into a full-blown hip-hop party on Wednesday night as Soulja Boy brought The Drip Tour to the city for a high-energy night filled with throwback hits, viral dance moments, and a packed crowd ready to relive the soundtrack of the late 2000s. The lineup, which also featured rapper Lil Xan, drew fans to the downtown venue for...
UW-Madison’s new athletics director ‘excited’ to lead in hectic time
As the Badgers' new leader, Marcus Sedberry said he’s committed to maintaining the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s 23 sports and plans to continue much of his predecessor’s work. “I'm humbled by the responsibility. I'm grateful for the opportunity and excited about it. … I recognize that this is...
🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Oregon, WI — Boxes, Firepit & More
Looking to save a few bucks while helping the planet? There are some great free items available right now in Oregon, Wisconsin — from moving supplies to outdoor gear and exercise equipment.
ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg names a Wisconsin AD target to keep an eye on
A new name has been dropped for Chris McIntosh's replacement by Adam Rittenberg of ESPN.
Motorcycle crash causes backup on Beltline
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A motorcycle crash on Thursday afternoon caused a traffic backup on the Beltline in Madison. According to Dane County Dispatch, the flex lane is shut down from Todd Drive to the eastbound on ramp at Fish Hatchery Road. Emergency responders are on the scene as of...
Streets Division’s Quann-Olin Parkway Drop-off Site Entrance Temporarily Changing for Friday, April 16, and...
Due to traffic considerations for the Midwest Horse Fair at the Alliant Energy Center, the Streets Division's drop-off site at 1504 Quann-Olin Parkway will temporarily switch its entrance. Where is the Temporary Quann-Olin Drop-off Site Entrance for Friday, April 17, and Saturday, April 18, 2026?. If you are choosing to...
Activists respond to sheriff’s message on Ridglan Farms, county exec calls for de-escalation
TOWN OF BLUE MOUNDS, Wis. -- Animal rights activists planning to demonstrate at Ridglan Farms pushed back on a message from the Dane County sheriff condemning potential violence, saying he lives in a "legal fantasy world." In a message Wednesday, Sheriff Kalvin Barrett said his office respected First Amendment rights...
Severe Weather Awareness Week – Hail
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The second topic of Severe Weather Awareness Week is hail. During severe thunderstorms, hail is often one of the biggest threats, and the way that hail forms is quite a neat process. Hail Formation. Hailstones are formed when raindrops are carried upward by thunderstorm updrafts into...
