Sun Prairie parents call for accountability after district’s independent investigation
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) -Parents in the Sun Prairie Area School District are calling for systemic changes after reviewing the district’s independent investigation. The 23-page report released Tuesday prompted strong reactions from parents who have been following the case closely. The report shared how leadership handled...
Is physical media making a comeback in Madison?
In the 2010s, video stores in Madison — and across the country — were closing en masse, following the rise of streaming services like Netflix and Hulu. Record stores also began to fall out of favor with customers as Pandora and Spotify emerged as cheap, on-demand music sources. Now, the tide seems to be reversing:...
Your Gym Bestie boutique gym focuses on strength training, confidence, and connection
By the time you walk into Your Gym Bestie, it’s clear this isn’t a typical fitness space. Music from different cultures fills the room, conversations flow between English and Spanish, and individuals of all backgrounds lift weights side by side. At the center of it all is Robbi Dominguez, a Latina personal trainer...
She guides Madison high schoolers — and is now a national award winner
For over a decade, Sarah Elmore has encouraged students at Madison’s East High School to reach for the stars as a counselor for AVID, a college and career readiness program that stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination. The AVID framework is used at thousands of schools across the country...
Police: Woman who led officers on high-speed chase, smoked crack after being stopped arrested
MONONA, Wis. -- Monona police arrested a woman early Wednesday morning who they said led officers on a high-speed chase and smoked crack cocaine from a pipe after being stopped.
Riverside Elementary students explore history with expert researchers
RINGLE – Fourth-grade students at Riverside Elementary School had a one-of-a-kind learning experience to supplement their studies of archaeology and Wisconsin’s First People — a visit from two researchers involved in the discovery of Native American dugout canoes around the state, according to the D.C. Everest Area...
Petition to limit DeForest annexation processes fails at village board meeting
DEFOREST, Wis. (WMTV) - More than 1,000 DeForest residents signed a petition looking to give them more power when it comes to annexing land. That petition was introduced at a village board meeting Tuesday night. The move comes after a newly proposed data center from QTS which would require the...
The ultimate guide to Madison’s sandwich scene
A sandwich is essentially a delivery system. Instead of inviting you to pick at cheese, meat and other bites on a charcuterie board, it delivers all the flavors to your mouth between slices of bread, a bun or something else. It’s a sensible and convenient solution, to be sure — which explains why sandwiches are so...
Stoughton police chief retiring, city seeks applicants
STOUGHTON, Wis. — The City of Stoughton police chief is retiring next month, and officials are looking for candidates .
Private dollars backing Coliseum renovations could come with hidden costs
Dane County’s bid to renovate the aging Veterans Memorial Coliseum is estimated to cost 150 million dollars – a hefty price tag considering the county’s recent 31 million dollar deficit. Seeking capital investment in the project, the county sent out a request for proposals this fall for...

















