40-year-old man dead after morning crash in Wisconsin, another hospitalized with serious injuries
FITCHBURG, Wis. (WFRV) – Officials in Wisconsin are actively investigating a two-vehicle crash that left a 40-year-old man dead and another driver seriously injured on Thursday morning. The Fitchburg Police Department reported that the crash occurred shortly before 9 a.m. as officers were sent to U.S. Highway 14 and...
Letter | Vote for governor candidate who prioritizes safe schools
Dear Editor: If this candidate ("Tom Tiffany: Schools need to do better for our kids," Nov. 5) can guarantee real transparency from the Madison Metropolitan School Board and Superintendent Joe Gothard, then he has my vote. Parents in Madison have lived through their own alleged coverups. At West High School,...
Milwaukee wheelchair user questions local bus company’s accessibility
A 22-year-old Milwaukee woman says she faced discrimination from a bus driver who was unwilling to accommodate her wheelchair during a recent trip to Madison.
Local Residents Invited to Watch Presentations from Finalists for Interim Independent Monitor at Police...
On November 11, 2025, the Police Civilian Oversight Board (PCOB) heard presentations from three finalists for the Interim Independent Monitor position: Brooke Blakey, Aeiramique Glass, and Mary Opler. The board then met in a closed session to select a top candidate for background checks.
Porchlight prepares to open 70 new supportive housing units on East Washington
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - After 25 years in its Brooks Street building, Porchlight is preparing to move residents into a brand-new permanent supportive housing facility on East Washington Avenue. The eight-story building will house Porchlight’s administrative offices as well as 70 efficiency apartments. Executive...
Warrant issued for Wisconsin man after failing to appear in court on drug, weapons...
PEWAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) — A warrant has been issued for a 28-year-old Wisconsin man after he failed to appear in court following his arrest on drug and weapons charges. On Oct. 28, 2025, a Waukesha County sheriff’s deputy conducting routine patrol in Pewaukee found a man asleep in a running vehicle parked in a...
Fitchburg officer involved in early-morning crash
MADISON, Wis. -- A Fitchburg police officer was involved in a crash early Friday morning in Madison.
Price of the Procedure: Madison LASIK patients warn of complications from elective surgery
Now, three Madison residents are warning others about potential complications before taking on a non-life saving procedure.
Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream wins national award for strawberry flavor
MADISON, Wis. — Perhaps next time you go to Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Co., maybe think of getting a scoop of strawberry ice cream, as it recently earned national honors.
Aurora Borealis Captured in Night Sky Timelapse Near Madison
A stunning display of the aurora was captured in a short timelapse last night just outside of Madison. The mesmerizing spectacle was shared on social media, where it has since captivated viewers with its celestial beauty. The timelapse, which was shared on Reddit, provides a brief but breathtaking glimpse into the...

















