Detox center’s closing will impact already stressed police, hospitals
MADISON, Wis. — Tellurian Detoxification Center will close Jan. 1, after Dane County stopped funding. It's a move the Dane County Sheriff said will cause disruptions to law enforcement as well. This move only closes the detox center, and not other services Tellurian provides. Funding issues plagued the center...
Fitchburg resident, Johannsen’s Greenhouse family member killed in Antigua attack
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Karen Johannsen, a family member of the owners of the longtime Madison staple Johannsen’s Greenhouse, has been killed in Antigua, the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda confirmed. Johannsen was the daughter of the former owners of Johannsen’s Greenhouse, which closed its doors after...
Four Wisconsin colleges report hazing violations in wake of new federal law
Four Wisconsin universities reported hazing incidents on their campuses in the wake of a new federal law mandating disclosure of hazing violations. Fraternities, sororities, sports teams and other campus organizations have often been associated with hazing rituals that can range from humiliation to physical injury....
Downtown Madison spots brace for New Year’s Eve late-night rush
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - While many New Year’s Eve celebrations end after the midnight countdown, the night was just getting started for some downtown Madison businesses that stay open late. At Ian’s Pizza on Frances Street, General Manager Aaron Brown said New Year’s Eve is a night staff looks...
Madison man faces OWI charge after crashing into house in Town of Dane
DANE, Wis. -- A Madison man faces an operating while intoxicated charge after crashing into a house in the Town of Dane Tuesday afternoon.
5 things Madison has to look forward to in 2026
The end of 2025 might feel a bit melancholy, but there are plenty of things to look forward to in the year ahead. These milestones and events are worth adding to every Madisonian’s calendar.
DeForest High School band director prepares for Rose Parade in California
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - About 800,000 people are expected to gather on Thursday as the 137th Rose Parade marches down Colorado Boulevard. On a rainy New Year’s Eve, people set up their viewing spots on the sidewalks along the parade route. This is the first time in 20 years...
McFarland family focuses on healing after guilty plea in daughter’s death
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) -A McFarland family is focusing on healing in the new year after the man accused of killing their daughter pled guilty in court on Monday. Kevin Strattan, the father of Brooke Strattan, said it has not been an easy year for his family. The man accused of...
Motion hearing wrapped in Lily Peters homicide case
Tuesday, a motion hearing wrapped up in the case surrounding the homicide of ten-year-old Lily Peters.
City of Madison Streets Division warns of slippery conditions
The City of Madison Streets Division is issuing a warning to the community about driving conditions Wednesday night.
