Victim identified in deadly shooting on Madison’s north side
MADISON, Wis. -- The Dane County Medical Examiner's Office on Tuesday identified the man who died after a shooting Saturday night on Madison's north side.
Everyday Hero: Fisher House to bring free 5-star stays to Madison VA
MADISON, Wis. — Veterans receiving care at the Madison VA Hospital are set to gain something many never knew they needed — a place to stay that feels like home. Fisher House officials have announced plans to build a free, five-star extended-stay home for veterans and their families near the Madison VA, expanding a...
December 22, 1882- First electric Christmas tree lights
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - On this day, Dec. 22, 1882, electric Christmas lights were turned on for the first time. Until then, people had been lighting their trees with real candles. Safety was a major selling point for the new lights, but most people weren’t able to afford them because they were too expensive.
Madison Fire Department extinguishes basement fire
The Madison Fire Department responded to a call of a fire in a home’s basement on Sunday afternoon, officials said.
UnityPoint Health-Meriter announces top baby names of 2025
MADISON, Wis. -- UnityPoint Health-Meriter is celebrating another year of work, highlighting the most popular baby names from 2025.
Fire displaces 1 in Sun Prairie
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis.— One person was displaced after a multi-family residential fire occurred Monday evening, according to Sun Prairie Fire and EMS.
Judge grants petition to revoke Morgan Geyser’s conditional release
Morgan Geyser, one of the women behind the 2014 Slender Man stabbing, is scheduled to appear in court for a hearing Tuesday after escaping her Madison group home in November.
Man arrested for sixth OWI offense after hitting rideshare vehicle in Madison
MADISON, Wis. — A 57-year-old man was arrested for his sixth operating while intoxicated offense after allegedly hitting a rideshare vehicle early Saturday, Madison police said.
Injuries reported in multi-vehicle crash on I-39 near Madison
MADISON, Wis. — Injuries were reported following a multi-vehicle crash on I-39 southbound that caused the three left lanes at High Crossing Boulevard to close Tuesday morning, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and Madison Fire Department.
Zach Kinziger Makes Surprise Debut for Wisconsin in Win Over Central Michigan
MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of Monday’s 81-66 win over Central Michigan (4-9), Wisconsin (8-4) was uncertain about a pair of key guards — senior Braeden Carrington and junior John Blackwell. Carrington missed Friday’s overtime loss to Villanova, while Blackwell was dealing with an undisclosed injury and opted to sit out....
