Madison WI

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Madison Police Department are asking the public for information regarding a disturbance that took place downtown. MPD said they were sent around 10 p.m. Saturday to the 500 block of State Street after receiving a report of a man who was trying to fight people.

MADISON, Wis. — A woman who went into labor during the big snow storm earlier this week got a visit from the plow driver who answered the call and quickly cleared a path for her to get to the hospital. Nyangi Wambura said things progressed quickly when she went...

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The City of Verona has announced two finalists for the position of Chief of the Verona Fire Department. Following a thorough review of the candidates, the Police and Fire Commission has advanced three finalists for consideration. David Hensley is an Assistant Fire Chief for the Milwaukee Fire Department, providing...

Young people in Dane County who are passionate about the outdoors, sustainability, and have an interest in careers in conservation are encouraged to apply for the Conservation Career Pathways Program. Launched by Dane County Parks last August, the organization is excited to announce that the Conservation Career...

Maritime archaeologist with the Wisconsin Historical Society Tamara Thomsen, recounts a day of scuba diving in Lake Mendota in 2021 with her colleague Mallory Dragt when she discovered a dugout canoe. Shortly after the discovery, she returned with at the time, terrestrial archeologist Amy Rosebrough. Rosebrough and...

State Street is every Madison foodie's mecca. From Indian curry to Chinese udon noodles, the downtown strip has one of the most diverse selections of food in the state. One food it's lacking? Southern-style barbeque, and the Pink Heifer is changing that. The Pink Heifer BBQ Saloon has been open...

Emilie Burditt grew up canoeing with her father. Her father introduced her to the outdoors. “I really grew a love for outdoor spaces and respect for nature from these annual canoe trips.”. On one of those canoeing trips, she decided she wanted to be a backpacking hiker — even...

MILWAUKEE — A break-in at a controversial breeding facility in Dane County on Sunday has reignited the national debate over animal rights, activism, and the rule of law. The man who led the effort, animal rights activist and attorney Wayne Hsiung, was just released from the Dane County jail, and shares his side of...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A UW Health doctor turns old crayons into new possibilities for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Dr. Amber McKenna first got the idea in 2022 when she was in her first residency program at Louisiana State University Health Shreveport. There, she and her best friend would...