Former alder Juliana Bennett runs for Madison state assembly district championing housing affordability
Former City of Madison District 2 and 8 Alder and democratic socialist Juliana Bennett announced her campaign on a platform of affordable housing and increasing the minimum wage for the 76th state assembly district, which covers much of Madison’s downtown and isthmus, Sept. 30. Bennett aims to fill the...
Wrong-way crash leads to arrest for intoxicated driver on Madison’s southwest side
MADISON, Wis. — A wrong-way crash resulted in an arrest after Madison police found one of the drivers involved showing signs of intoxication on the city's southwest side Sunday morning.
Dane County, WI – Residents Invited to Free ‘Active Shooter’ Safety Course Offered Nov....
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Madison, WI – The Madison Police Department is inviting residents to a free Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (C.R.A.S.E.) training on Tuesday, Nov. 5, designed to prepare the public to respond...
Finding Respite While Caregiving: A Wisconsin Roundtable
Across the country, there are more than 5 million paid caregivers and more than 50 million unpaid folks who care for their family members and friends. Yet the US faces a crisis in caregiving that includes a shortage of paid workers to meet the growing need and unpaid caregivers are feeling burned out. A recent PBS...
Madison police arrest intoxicated driver after cyclist sustains minor injuries
MADISON, Wis. — Madison police arrested a person suspected of hitting a cyclist in the intersection of Williamson Street and Blount Street while intoxicated late Sunday night.
In the 608: It’s ‘Koats for Kids’ distribution week
MADISON, Wis. -- Thousands of local families will get a helping hand this winter through the annual Koats for Kids campaign.
Madison Police Respond to Disturbance And Make Arrest
Madison Police received a call regarding a male making threats in a grocery store and claiming to be armed with a handgun. Staff at the store called 911 as the male became agitated and threw frozen pizzas at staff members. When officers arrived, they locate the male trying to leave the store through the parking...
Sun Prairie Swiftie creates elaborate ‘Life of a Skullgirl’ Halloween display
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. (WMTV) - A Sun Prairie woman is back for another year with a Halloween display straight out of any Swiftie’s “wildest dreams.”. Wisconsin Taylor Swift fans can take a front row seat to “The Life of a Skullgirl” on Broome Street, no Ticketmaster account required.
Wisconsin dog breeding farm under scrutiny after 5-week-old puppy shipment
MADISON, Wis. - A Dane County beagle breeding farm at the center of ongoing controversy is facing new scrutiny after records show it shipped puppies younger than Wisconsin law allows. What we know:. Ridglan Farms, which raises beagles for scientific research, reportedly sent 40 puppies to an out-of-state buyer in...
Connect with Neighbors & City Agencies with Alder Madison
Alder Sabrina Madison is hosting a Community Engagement Dinner for residents in the Burke Heights, Greater Sandburg, Mayfair Park, and Ridgewood neighborhoods on Madison’s east side. This is an opportunity to learn more and share feedback with city officials from:. Department of Civil Rights. Community Development...

















