Crash involving construction vehicle injures 2 in Madison
MADISON, Wis. — A crash on Madison's southwest side Wednesday morning involving a construction equipment vehicle sent an adult and a teen to the hospital, according to the city's fire department. Preliminary information indicated that a car and a Bobcat carrying a leaf bucket were involved in the crash...
Madison East High School mother says staff fed autistic son dog food
MADISON, Wis. (WISC) -- MADISON, Wis. — A Madison mother is demanding accountability after she says staff at Madison East High School fed her autistic son dog food instead of a school lunch. Debra Hawkes says her 15-year-old son Jaden, a freshman who has autism and is non-verbal, was...
Capital Region Cheesemakers Head to Global Stage
Find out who's participating at the 2026 World Championship Cheese Contest. Some of the Capital Region and Hudson Valley’s best cheesemakers are getting ready for a worldwide spotlight. Local dairy producers will compete in the 2026 World Championship Cheese Contest, happening March 3–5 in Madison, Wisconsin. The...
University Avenue lane reduction starting Monday
MADISON, Wis. — If you drive on University Avenue, you may notice a change starting Monday.
Find out more about FFA
FFA is a student organization focused on premier leadership, personal growth, career success, and strengthening agriculture. The official name of the organization is the National FFA Organization. The letters “FFA” stand for Future Farmers of America. These letters are a part of our history and our heritage that will...
Local Student Athletes Gear Up For State Wrestling Tournament
The WIAA State Individual Wrestling Tournament begins today at the Kohl Center in Madison. Here’s a look at the local qualifiers who will be competing. The event runs through Saturday night. Click the link to hear from Beaver Dam Wrestling Coach Tim Winker on Landon Grow and Celly Loomans...
Sustainably Speaking: Bipartisan law launches study on nuclear energy’s Wisconsin future
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) – A new bipartisan law passed by Governor Tony Evers is launching a major study into the future of nuclear energy in Wisconsin as the state works to meet a growing demand for carbon-free electricity. The initiative announced during the 2026 State of the State address establishes a partnership...
Rockford-area dairy producers to compete in World Championship Cheese Contest
(WIFR) - Dairy product makers from northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin will compete for the title of World Champion at the 2026 World Championship Cheese Contest. The competition takes place March 3-5 in Madison, Wisconsin, bringing together cheesemakers from 25 countries and 34 U.S. states and territories. With...
Keeping Stoughton stocked: Stoughton Personal Essentials Pantry welcomes assistance
The Stoughton Personal Essentials Pantry has been in Stoughton for over a decade and serves hundreds of people monthly. Organizers say they are always in need of volunteers, and want to ensure people have a quality experience. “Our focus is really on making sure we have the products that we...
Head-on collision in Illinois kills 2 Stoughton residents
LAKE COUNTY, Ill. (WMTV) - Two Stoughton residents were killed in a three-vehicle crash in Illinois Thursday morning, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office reported. At around 7:45 a.m., deputies and Newport Township Fire Protection District responded to a head-on crash on Route 173 west of North Kilbourne Road in...

















