Madison man wanted in deadly Beloit shooting
BELOIT, Wis. (WMTV) - A nationwide arrest warrant has been issued by the Beloit Police Department for a suspect in a deadly October shooting. Beloit Police Department said Clifton M. Jones, 42, is accused of second-degree reckless injury with use of a dangerous weapon and felon in possession of a firearm. Those...
City transportation leaders take up this year’s traffic signal priority list
The city of Madison’s Transportation Commission adopts a traffic signal priority list each year, identifying intersections that could benefit from a traffic light. In a typical year, Traffic Engineer Jerry Schippa said Wednesday, they’ll come to the commission with fifteen to twenty intersections that warrant further...
Public presses WisDOT on Madison Beltline plans during virtual meeting
Dane County residents presented the Wisconsin Department of Transportation with questions during a Thursday meeting on the Beltline’s long-term study.
Dangerous Wind Chills Tonight as Active Winter Pattern Begins
The high pressure system currently overhead is weakening and moving east, which will allow southwesterly winds to develop this evening.
LAZY gene breakage leads to new way for plants to recognize gravity
Two University of Wisconsin researchers Edgar Spalding and Takeshi Yoshihara recently published a study concluding that there are two ways for plants to monitor the direction of gravity — a sensing machine like humans do and a mutation of the LAZY and SLQ1 genes. Previously, the only way for...
Madison volunteer’s medical emergency leads to life-saving rescue during holiday light tradition
A beloved Madison holiday tradition took a dramatic turn when quick-thinking friends saved a volunteer’s life after she suffered a rare medical emergency.
Wisconsin high schools want to offer more college classes. First, teachers must go back...
It’s fourth period in the auto lab at Madison’s Vel Phillips Memorial High School, and a dozen students maneuver between nearly as many cars. At one bay, a junior adjusts the valves of an oxygen-acetylene torch and holds the flame to a suspended Subaru’s front axle to loosen its rusty bolts. Steps away, two...
Shelter Pup With A Rare Condition Finds Acceptance In Wisconsin And Becomes An Internet...
Fitting in can be difficult, and many animals face unfair judgment because of their differences. Living with a disability can make that challenge even heavier, yet some spirits remain bright in spite of it. This is one dog’s journey that shows how standing out can become something truly beautiful.
Luke Fickell surprises with an extra recruiting flip the day after Early Signing Day
There's another new Badger in the fold as Luke Fickell picks up another one the day after Early Signing Day.
Progress Center for Black Women to host 7th annual Photos with Santa Saturday at...
Progress Center for Black Women will host its 7th annual Photos with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at Olbrich Botanical Gardens. The annual Photos with Santa event began in 2018 with 225 visitors and has grown every year. Last year, more than 1,500 people attended the event at the Madison Children’s...
