Madison fire crews respond after electrical issue at downtown coffee shop
MADISON, Wis. -- Madison Fire Department crews responded to a downtown coffee shop Thursday afternoon after an electrical issue caused a small fire.
Group brings awareness to new Navy sub USS Wisconsin
Construction of a new U.S. Navy ballistic missile submarine named the USS Wisconsin SSBN 827 is underway. A Madison-based nonprofit recently displayed an inflatable replica of the sub at the Price County Fair as part of its outreach mission to support the crew of the vessel once it's commissioned. “Among our...
How do modern-day couples divide the work of decision-making?
Allison Daminger was in graduate school when she learned that men and women use their time differently: On average, men spend more time on paid work, and women spend more time on unpaid work.
Mayor Rhodes-Conway prioritizes infrastructure, affordable housing in 2026 Executive Capital Budget
City of Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway announced her 2026 Executive Capital Budget and Capital Improvement Plan Tuesday at Reindahl Park, prioritizing investments in infrastructure and affordable housing. The plan addresses how Madison will meet long-term community needs while also improving operational efficiency...
Police in Wisconsin issue arrest warrant after driver flees traffic stop, crashes into building
MONONA, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities in southern Wisconsin have issued an arrest warrant for a man who allegedly fled from a traffic stop and eluded police early Friday morning. Shortly after midnight, a Monona police officer observed a vehicle weaving in its lane and traveling at inconsistent speeds on U.S. Highway 12....
Wisconsin dog breeding farm faces violations, supervisors split on shutdown
Dane County supervisors toured Ridglan Farms, a controversial beagle-breeding facility used for scientific experiments, with no photos or video allowed. Supervisor Rick Rose described the conditions as "horrific," while Supervisor David Boetcher said the facilities were clean and comparable to the Humane Society....
Madison man wanted after rolling car into side of apartment building, running from scene
MONONA, Wis. -- Monona police were working Friday to arrest a man who they said led officers on an early-morning chase before crashing his vehicle into an apartment and running from the scene.
Woman at center of immigration dispute sued by parents of teens killed in crash
The parents of two Minnesota teens killed in a drunken driving crash in July have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the woman at the heart of a dispute between the Dane County Sheriff’s Office and federal immigration authorities. The lawsuit was filed Aug. 29 by the parents of...
Dairy Drive homeless encampment could get a reprieve through April
The city bought approximately 30 tiny-home style shelters to serve as accommodations. A city-sanctioned homeless encampment could be demolished by November if the Madison city council can’t find additional funds to keep it open through the winter. Around 24 people would be back on the streets. The city used...
Plans for expanded lakeshore along Lake Monona underway
MADISON, Wis. — Making Madison’s lakefront more of a destination is the goal of a project that’s gaining momentum. The city-backed plan will redevelop nearly two miles of Lake Monona’s shoreline. It’s going to take a long time and a lot of money. The plan...
