Guest column: The taxpayer impact of voucher school funding
At a recent school board meeting, Deputy Superintendent Chad Wiese shared information about the impact of Wisconsin’s private school voucher program on funding in the Verona Area School District (VASD). As treasurer of the school board, I want to elaborate on this impact. In my discussions with community members,...
News 3 Now at Ten: December 23, 2025
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Morning Sprint: December 24 morning’s top news and weather headlines
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The Selfless List 2: Lives shaped by service
Most of us are being formed by something, whether we realize it or not. Our habits, our priorities and our choices shape the kind of people we become. At its best, service has a way of forming us for the good of others. It pulls us outward, softens our edges and reminds us that our lives are meant to contribute, not...
Opinion | West High incident highlights safety issues
A student at West High had his head stomped on, and the video spread through Madison almost instantly. The deeper truth, however, has moved much more slowly. In this city, we often talk about school safety in soft, abstract language. We hold listening sessions and emphasize optimism, and we reassure ourselves that...
Surprise! Madison family gifted brand-new car through nonprofit after fire destroys home
The Boys and Girls Club of Dane County surprised a Madison family with a special Christmas gift that will provide them with stability.
Monona police call off two car chases, suspects at large
MONONA, Wis. (WMTV) - The Monona Police Department announced Monday that it recently called off two car chases in the area, and the suspects are still on the loose. Both pursuits happened within a two-day period. The first of the pursuits took place on Saturday, Dec. 20. Officers were called...
Santa touches down at Meriter Hospital, bringing holiday cheer to NICU patients
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A special visitor stopped by the NICU at UnityPoint Health- Meriter, bringing an abundance of joy to staff and families. On Tuesday night, Santa delivered gifts and holiday cheer to patients and their families who couldn’t be home for the holidays. Thanks to the hospital’s...
Gov. Evers, WHEDA announce more than $6.3 million for affordable housing loan program awards
MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority announced Tuesday more than $6.3 million in loan awards to support five affordable housing projects that will create 521 workforce housing units across the state. The funding comes from WHEDA’s Vacancy-to-Vitality,...
Verona Police Department incident report: Dec. 15-21
8:02 a.m., N. Main St. and Llanos St., traffic stop – Police cited a 46-year-old man for Operating While Suspended and Operating After Revocation/Suspension of Registration. 8:48 a.m., Paoli St. and Bruce St., traffic stop – Police gave a warning to a 53-year-old woman on Exceeding Speed Zones (16-19 mph).
