Devil’s Lake State Park expands with 100-acre land acquisition
The Cap Times is an independent newsroom serving Madison and Wisconsin. Sign up for the Morning Update to receive news in your inbox each morning. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources finalized a land acquisition this spring, adding roughly 100 acres to Devil’s Lake State Park. Thanks to a...
McFarland police stop driver accused of going 130 mph
MCFARLAND, Wis. — A driver accused of traveling about 130 mph on U.S. Highway 51 had a blood alcohol content of 0.13 when they were arrested early Saturday on suspicion of operating while intoxicated, McFarland police said.
USH 151 at Main Street in Sun Prairie reopened after crash
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - US Highway 151 southbound at West Main Street in Sun Prairie has been reopened after a crash, officials said Sunday. Sun Prairie Police Department confirmed that they were called at 5:25 p.m. to respond to the crash. Crews worked to clear the scene for nearly three...
Resilient beagles from Wisconsin breeding facility for test labs adopted with help of NYC...
With the expert guidance and help from NYC Second Chance Rescue, who rescued dozens of beagles as part of a larger effort to save 1,500 beagles from Ridglan Farms in Madison, Wisconsin, have been adopted. On May 6, dogs who had been bred for biomedical research, made national news after...
Wisconsin driver blows .13, clocked at 130 in 55 mph zone before first OWI...
MCFARLAND, Wis. (WFRV) – A driver in southern Wisconsin who was clocked at 130 mph in a 55 mph zone was arrested for OWI after blowing a .13 and admitting to being high on marijuana. According to the McFarland Police Department, a Sergeant patrolling US Highway 51 clocked a vehicle going roughly 75 mph over […]
One person arrested after police chase ends in drug bust in Wisconsin
WISCONSIN — A Mount Horeb man was arrested early Friday morning in Columbia County after authorities said he led deputies on a high-speed chase and was later found with drugs in his vehicle. According to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy attempted to stop a speeding vehicle around 2 a.m. Friday on Highway
Wisconsin Brewing Company recreates historic Schlitz beer using 1948 recipes
VERONA, Wis. (WMTV) - Inside Wisconsin Brewing Company on Saturday, brewers weren’t just making beer, they were reviving a piece of Wisconsin history. With Pabst’s blessing, Wisconsin Brewing Company Brewmaster Kirby Nelson and his team recreated a limited batch of Schlitz beer using recipes and brewing records dating
Thousands flock to Brat Fest for beer, brats and Memorial Day weekend fun
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Thousands of people headed to the Alliant Energy Center Saturday for day two of Brat Fest, filling the grounds for food, live music and shopping from local vendors. Some visitors traveled from out of state for the festival, while others attended for the first time. “I...
Construction incidents across Madison raise concerns over worker and public safety
Falling steel beams, a scaffolding collapse and a fatal hit and run in a work zone have left multiple workers injured or dead across Madison construction sites in 2026. On Jan. 31 a Findorff contracted construction worker fell 40 to 50 feet when a steel beam from the Wisconsin History Center fell through several floors
Warming Temperatures Across Southern Wisconsin for Memorial Day Weekend
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Happy Saturday, everyone! Clouds will remain a bit stubborn for us today as a low-pressure system moves across the region and another disturbance approaches from the west. The good news is, after a cooler work week, highs will be back into the low 70s this afternoon. This is right where they shou
