Woman who tried to kill father because she thought he was the devil pleads...
MADISON, Wis. -- A woman accused of trying to stab her father to death because she hallucinated him as the devil pleaded not guilty Thursday, online court records show.
Madison man arrested after fleeing traffic stop, drugs found in vehicle
MADISON, Wis. — A 40-year-old man was arrested early Thursday after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop and attempting to escape on foot, according to the Madison Police Department.
Madison Police Respond to Over 400 Calls: Recent Incidents Include Road Rage, Domestic Disturbances,...
Between 6:00 a.m. on October 20 and 6:00 a.m. on October 21, 2025, Madison police received 426 calls for service. This number does not include parking complaints or accidental 911 calls. The calls were distributed as follows: Central (66), East (105), Midtown (60), North (76), South (40), West (67), and Other (12)....
Drowning in Deception: The case of the missing kayaker
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) -It was a disappearance that shocked a small Wisconsin town—a father of three, presumed dead after a late-night kayak trip. But what began as a tragic accident quickly turned into a twisted tale of deception. Ryan Borgwardt didn’t drown. He vanished to chase a new life...
The Poison Squad 9 Of 20 – “The Jungle”
Upton Sinclair writes “The Jungle”, a thinly-veiled expose’, written in the form of a novel, about the Chicago meat-packing industry. He receives significant push-back from his editors who cancel his publishing contract. Meanwhile, others writers and publications continue to drive interest in the country’s appalling...
Dane County committee backs short-term funding to keep Tellurian detox services open
The measure, known as Amendment HHN-O-06, temporarily funds three to four medically monitored detox beds, including involuntary admissions.
Two hospitalized after four-vehicle crash in Sun Prairie
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. — Two people were hospitalized Tuesday morning following a four-vehicle crash on County Highway N near Breezy Lane, according to the Dane County Sheriff’s Office.
Dane County claims it will fix statute violations its known about for years
MADISON, Wis. — While trying to address Dane County's $31 million structural deficit, County Executive Melissa Agard put forth her own budget promising to close violations of state statutes Human Services continues to make by paying providers ahead of time. In follow-up discussions with the county, it became clear...
Some like it hot (and cold) at Madison’s first communal bathhouse
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - There’s a new spot in Madison where you can unwind, relax, and feel re-invigorated to take on the day. Saunaday is located at the corner of Williamson Street and Blount Street in Madison. The business opened this past summer and as the colder months settle...
Homicide suspect identified in shooting at Dutch Mill mobile homes
MADISON, Wis. -- Madison police identified a homicide suspect in connection to a shooting at Dutch Mill mobile homes earlier this month.
