Wisconsin lawmakers debate sandhill crane hunt bill amid population and crop concerns
MADISON (WLUK) -- It was standing room only in the committee room in Madison Tuesday as lawmakers discussed a bill proposing sandhill crane hunting in Wisconsin. “According to U.S. Fish and Wildlife, they said we could possibly have a hunt once we achieved a population of about 30,000 [cranes]," said Committee on...
Suspect identified in Walmart arson faces similar charges in Wisconsin
A suspect identified by the Riley County Police Department for the June 13 arson of Manhattan’s Walmart is currently held in the Dane County Jail in Madison, Wisconsin, for similar charges. Arielle Cole, 45, was arrested by the Madison Police Department and faces charges of negligent handling of burning...
Man cited, taken to hospital after being hit by car in Madison
MADISON, Wis. -- A man received a ticket after being hit by a vehicle on Madison's west side Friday afternoon.
Cigarette causes smoldering fire at Madison apartment
MADISON, Wis. -- A cigarette led to a smoldering fire at an apartment on Madison's east side Monday morning, fire department officials said.
Knife-wielding woman arrested at Dane County Regional Airport
MADISON, Wis. -- Madison police arrested a woman who they said was swinging around knives at the Dane County Regional Airport Monday morning.
Sun Prairie police release ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ results
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. — The Sun Prairie Police Department made six operating while impaired arrests amid state and national efforts to keep roads safe for travelers during the "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign.
Wisconsin man arrested for OWI after New Year’s Eve crash sends woman to the...
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) – One man was arrested on New Year’s Eve for OWI causing injury after a crash in central Wisconsin sent one woman to the hospital. According to a release from the Madison Police Department, officers responded at 11:59 a.m. to the area of Highway 51 northbound at Highway 30 for reports of […]
Preliminary investigation reveals where Lake House Inn fire started
Lakeside Fire Rescue revealed that a devastating fire at the Lake House Inn over the weekend started in the kitchen area of the building.
Madison veteran finds stable housing thanks to VA programming for homeless veterans
MADISON, Wis. — The Department of Veteran Affairs announced that in 2025, it housed 51,936 homeless veterans across the country. The federal agency said that’s the most it’s permanently housed in seven years. Wisconsin was part of the solution. In 2025, The Milwaukee VA housed 394 homeless...
Golden Nest Pancakes & Cafe to open in February
Golden Nest Pancakes & Cafe, a small Wisconsin chain with restaurants in Wauwatosa, Sun Prairie and Oshkosh, will soon add a Madison location to its lineup. The brunch spot is currently set to open in February, replacing a former Panera Bread at 3416 University Ave.
