Fire on East Side Caused by Lithium Ion Battery Malfunction
Two households are displaced following a fire on Independence Lane. A resident heard popping and saw smoke coming from a small rechargeable appliance that was plugged in inside their home. The resident took the appliance out to their second-story balcony in an attempt to throw the appliance onto the yard. Before he...
Michigan State chokes away late lead to Wisconsin, missing the Frozen Four again
Michigan State was five minutes away from its first Frozen Four in two decades, but the Spartans choked away a 3-1 lead late.
Belleville police: Drunk student runs from school prompts large public safety response
BELLEVILLE, Wis. -- Belleville police cited a student Friday after they said he got drunk and ran from the school which led to a large public safety response.
Potential Street Closures for Protest
Multiple downtown streets will potentially be impacted on Saturday, March 28 for an unpermitted event. The Madison Police Department may close some streets to ensure the safety of those attending. Determinations will be made as the event progresses. The march portion of the event is expected to start at 12:30pm...
This Small-Town Wisconsin Oyster Bar Rivals Any Big-City Seafood Restaurant
If someone had told you ten years ago that one of the best places to eat oysters in the Midwest would be in Madison, Wisconsin, you probably would have questioned their judgment and possibly their sobriety. Yet here you are, living in a world where Tempest Oyster Bar exists and...
Monona, Wisconsin Community Mourns Sudden Loss of Project Manager Derek Schwarting in Tragic Crash
Community members in Monona and the greater Madison area are mourning the sudden loss of Derek Schwarting, a local project manager who died following a tragic traffic collision. News of his passing has circulated widely across social media and community posts, leaving family, friends, coworkers, and former classmates...
Ian’s Pizza coming to Verona
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Ian’s Pizza announced it will be opening a new location in Verona this summer. The restaurant will be located next to Tabby and Jack’s Pet Supplies and will sit adjacent to Century School Park. “We have been slowly looking for a spot for our...
Madison police respond to disturbances involving large group of juveniles
MADISON, Wis. -- Madison police responded to multiple disturbances involving a large group of 30-40 juveniles Wednesday.
One vehicle damaged following shooting on Madison’s east side
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - One vehicle was damaged following a shooting that happened on the east side of Madison on Tuesday night, the City of Madison Police Department announced. Officers were called to the 700 block of Bewick Street at 11:35 p.m., the police department said. Police say multiple people...
Madison teacher arrested for alleged inappropriate relationship with student
MADISON, Wis. -- Madison police arrested a Vel Phillips Memorial teacher for an alleged inappropriate relationship with a student.
