Madison Police investigating shots fired on Mineral Point Road
A Madison doctor is working to break the myth that working out during pregnancy is unsafe for women and their babies. ‘There’s probably a lot of anxiety, a lot of fear.’ Sun Prairie Police prepare back-to-school safety. Updated: Aug. 29, 2025 at 11:16 PM CDT. |. Following Wednesday’s...
Health officials confirm first human case of West Nile virus in Dane Co.
DANE COUNTY, Wis. — The first West Nile virus human case in Dane County was confirmed Thursday, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and Public Health Madison and Dane County .
Rush hour lanes on Willy Street to be removed as part of test
The aim of removing the rush hour lanes on Willy Street is to reduce speeding and crashes. The rush hour lanes on Williamson Street are set to be removed as part of a temporary test as early as next month. The Madison Transportation Commission unanimously approved the project Aug. 27...
Caregiver in Wisconsin arrested for alleged physical abuse of non-verbal & disabled patient
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) – A 67-year-old caregiver in Wisconsin was arrested on Friday afternoon for allegedly abusing an adult in her care. According to a release from the Madison Police Department, officers were called to investigate the reported caregiver abuse shortly after 8:30 a.m. in the 4700 block of Bunker Hill...
Second annual “Fathers in Focus” conference set for October 18
The University of Wisconsin Division of Extension will host the second annual Fathers in Focus Summit on Saturday, Oct. 18, at Madison College’s Truax campus. The free, day-long event is designed to create space for fathers from across the state to connect, learn, and share experiences. Registration is required by...
The Massive Dollar Store In Wisconsin With Timeless Treasures You Won’t Find Elsewhere
You know that feeling when you find a dollar on the sidewalk?. Now multiply that by about 10,000 items, and you’ve got the Dollar Tree on South Whitney Way in Madison, Wisconsin – a veritable treasure trove that proves sometimes the best adventures don’t require a passport or even breaking the bank.
This magician in the Wisconsin Dells got his start in Madison
On the eve of his 1986 graduation from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Rick Wilcox wasn’t sure what to do next.
Letter | Surgical procedures at Ridglan Farms are law violations
Dear Editor: On Jan. 9, Judge Rhonda Lanford found probable cause of felony animal cruelty happening at Ridglan Farms, as well as multiple misdemeanors. This included mutilating dogs' eyes and vocal cords, holding them in small cages causing severe mental distress, untreated injuries, unsanitary conditions and more —...
Man accused in 2023 Madison homicide found guilty during retrial
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A Dane County jury found Devonte Gafford guilty Friday night in the 2023 shooting death of 20-year-old Devon Grant at Madison’s Harmony Apartments. This was the second time Gafford faced a jury on the case. In March 2023, he was convicted of possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, but a...
Is the Midwestern basement toilet a thing?
The toilet has only been a common fixture in American homes since the early 20th century. That’s when it went from being a feature in wealthy people’s homes to a public health necessity for everyone. In some pre-World War II working class homes, there are basement toilets that...
