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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...

WISCONSIN — Here's what's happening in Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay and beyond this weekend:. Saturday, Aug. 30 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Village Park, N87W16749 Garfield Drive, Menomonee Falls. IndiaFest Wisconsin celebrates the "essence of India" while highlighting diversity, inclusion, culture, civilization and...

MINNEAPOLIS — Two children were killed and 17 others injured Wednesday morning when a shooter opened fire through the windows of a Minneapolis church during a school Mass. The gunman, identified as 23-year-old Robin Westman, was armed with a rifle, shotgun, and pistol when he opened fire just before 8:30 a.m. at...

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MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - For 27 years, John Patterson has gone to work for the Madison Police Department. But now, he runs the department. When WMTV had a chance to talk one-on-one with the new Police Chief, we asked him how it felt to be the city’s top cop. “It feels surreal,” said Chief Patterson.

MADISON, Wis. -- The man accused of shooting and killing 20-year-old Devon Grant outside the Harmony Apartments on Madison's far east side in 2023 was found guilty Friday of first-degree intentional homicide as a party to a crime. Devonte Gafford, 34, was also found guilty of first-degree recklessly endangering...

‘There’s probably a lot of anxiety, a lot of fear.’ Sun Prairie Police prepare back-to-school safety. Following Wednesday’s deadly school shooting in Minneapolis, the Sun Prairie Police want to assure families that school safety is their top priority. Updated: 3 hours ago. |. Cambria- Friesland takes on...

PESHTIGO, Wis. (WMTV) - One person is dead after police shot and killed them following a chase in Marinette County. The chase began after law enforcement found a vehicle connected to a suspicious death investigation in Dane County on Friday, the Department of Justice reported. According to the DOJ, an...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Labor Day weekend ATV-UTV riders that more DNR conservation wardens and county recreation deputies will be patrolling on trails and routes as part of the Think Smart Before You Start safety campaign. Wardens and deputies from county...

MADISON, Wis. -- Madison police used a Taser and pepper spray to take a man into custody who they said barricaded himself in a bathroom stall at a park Thursday night.