New Madison organization created to support Bartillon Drive men’s shelter
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - An organization is launching Thursday to raise money to support the operations of a new men’s shelter. Shelter Friends of Dane County said it brings the private sector together to partner with City of Madison, Dane County and Porchlight. The shelter, located on the 1900...
New York Times features Madison businesses in ‘36 hours in Madison’
Madison local businesses were featured as the places to be — and most importantly, the places to eat — in The New York Times Oct. 8 article ‘36 hours in Madison, Wisconsin.’. Local restaurants and businesses such as Weary Traveler Freehouse, Tornado Steakhouse and Fromagination were featured...
Possible shot fired in Madison road rage incident, MPD says
The Madison Police Department is investigating road rage that resulted in possible shots fired, the department announced Tuesday.
Madison Officer Injured During Disturbance at Festival Foods; Suspect Arrested
On October 21, 2025, Madison Police responded to a disturbance at Festival Foods on East Washington Avenue. Store employees reported that a 35-year-old man, Kaleb T. Kelly, was making threats and acting aggressively.
Gas meter strike leads to fire response on Madison’s east side
MADISON, Wis. — Construction workers reported striking a gas meter with a lift truck on the city's east side Wednesday afternoon, according to the Madison Fire Department.
Woman who tried to kill father because she thought he was the devil pleads...
MADISON, Wis. -- A woman accused of trying to stab her father to death because she hallucinated him as the devil pleaded not guilty Thursday, online court records show.
Madison man arrested after fleeing traffic stop, drugs found in vehicle
MADISON, Wis. — A 40-year-old man was arrested early Thursday after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop and attempting to escape on foot, according to the Madison Police Department.
Madison Police Respond to Over 400 Calls: Recent Incidents Include Road Rage, Domestic Disturbances,...
Between 6:00 a.m. on October 20 and 6:00 a.m. on October 21, 2025, Madison police received 426 calls for service. This number does not include parking complaints or accidental 911 calls. The calls were distributed as follows: Central (66), East (105), Midtown (60), North (76), South (40), West (67), and Other (12)....
Drowning in Deception: The case of the missing kayaker
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) -It was a disappearance that shocked a small Wisconsin town—a father of three, presumed dead after a late-night kayak trip. But what began as a tragic accident quickly turned into a twisted tale of deception. Ryan Borgwardt didn’t drown. He vanished to chase a new life...
The Poison Squad 9 Of 20 – “The Jungle”
Upton Sinclair writes “The Jungle”, a thinly-veiled expose’, written in the form of a novel, about the Chicago meat-packing industry. He receives significant push-back from his editors who cancel his publishing contract. Meanwhile, others writers and publications continue to drive interest in the country’s appalling...
