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MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - As we head into Thursday evening, southern Wisconsin is in for a stretch of unusually mild weather before a dramatic change arrives Sunday. Rain is likely across the area late tonight as temperatures remain well above normal through the weekend. Tonight through Friday morning, expect light...

Cole R. Strohbusch, a foreman for Maas Brothers Construction, lost his life at 35 in a hit-and-run crash on Sunday, December 21, 2025. He was married to Megan Hubacher and had three beautiful children, Paisley, Rhyatt, and Westyn. The Strohbusch family is grieving an unthinkable tragedy just days before the...

At Temple Beth El’s Juneteenth celebration this year, Thomas Jacobson was invited to give an inspirational talk. And when he stopped for questions, an audience member quickly stood up. “You got me out of jail,” the Rev. Joseph Baring said, quieting the room. Jacobson, a Holocaust survivor and...

The day after Christmas is a strange kind of quiet. The gifts have been opened. The meals are finished. The pictures have been posted. The decorations still glow, but the noise has faded. And in that quiet, we are left with a simple question. Who are we becoming now that the celebration is over?

Jodene Ruiz de Chavez twirled on the small dance floor at Bernell’s on a recent Thursday evening, letting the saxophone and electric guitar carry her away. “When I hear the blues, it’s almost like it’s in my soul,” she said. “I just can’t help but respond… the beat comes on, and I dance. It’s like it’s calling to me.”

FITCHBURG, Wis. -- One person is dead after a Tuesday night homicide in Fitchburg, according to Fitchburg Police. Officers responded around 8:45 p.m. on Tuesday night to the area of Pheasant Ridge Trail and Deer Valley Road to investigate reports of a possible gunshot victim. When officers arrived, they found a...

There will be no Streets Division collections performed on both Wednesday, December 31, 2025, and Thursday, January 1, 2026, in observance of the New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day holidays. The drop-off sites will also be closed on these two days. Below are the directions residents should...

SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. (WFRV) – A trio of teenagers in Wisconsin face a multitude of charges for allegedly stealing ammunition from a Bass Pro Shops on Christmas Eve. According to the Sun Prairie Police Department, Bass Pro Shops staff members reported an ongoing theft around 6 p.m. on December 24. Staff members reported...

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Santa’s a busy man!. The North American Aerospace Defense Command celebrated their 70th year of tracking the jolly old man, and they recently announced just how many presents he actually delivered. According to NORAD, Santa delivered a whopping 8,231,970,628 gifts in 2025!. NORAD’s Santa...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Milwaukee, WI – Wisconsin roads glisten this morning under low clouds, with mist hanging in the air and visibility fading in pockets. The calm look is deceiving. Subtle changes today set the stage for a...