Madison WI

UW-Madison fraternity cancels annual fundraiser event on Lake Mendota due to safety concerns, leading to post-party trash cleanup by student volunteers. Student volunteers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison gathered to remove litter after photos of post-party trash scattered on a frozen Lake Mendota circulated...

JEFFERSON — A 34-year-old Jefferson woman and a 31-year-old Deerfield man could face substantial prison time if convicted on methamphetamine-related charges. Heather A. Strasburg was charged in late January of possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine, as a party to a crime. Strasburg also faces counts of...

This story was originally published by PBS Wisconsin and ICT, a nonprofit news organization covering Indigenous issues and communities. “We found something,” Tamara Thomsen said. “Here — you see how the contour lines are a little bit flatter. We made it to this turnaround, and that’s where the canoe was. Lots of cool...

Dane County voters will receive their absentee ballots earlier this year, and officials say a change in ballot printers will save taxpayers $100,000.

There are places in Wisconsin where time moves differently, and Columbus Antique Mall is definitely one of them. You walk in planning to browse for thirty minutes, and suddenly you look up to discover three hours have evaporated like morning dew on a summer lawn. Located in the heart of...

If you dislike the drive from Chicago to Madison, Wisconsin, you’re not alone. The trip takes about two and a half hours and feels even longer when there’s traffic. While you could take the train , it doesn’t necessarily bring you any closer to your destination. The closest Amtrak service from Chicago to Madison...

One man was arrested after threatening people with a hammer and doing damage to an apartment building on Monday night, the Madison Police Department said in a statement.

The information provided below is about some of the calls officers responded to over the last 24 hours. Most narratives represent early and preliminary information that was gathered from those in the field who were actively working the cases. In many instances, facts and circumstances, even the type of crime listed,...

Madison, Wis. — Franklin Street has brokered the $24.4 million sale of The Depot, an 83-unit community located near the University of Wisconsin campus in Madison. Built in 2010, the property spans 73,000 square feet and includes underground parking and a CVS Pharmacy on the ground floor. Shared amenities include a...

McFarland Recreation and Aquatic Programs (MRAP) and McFarland Performing Arts Center (MPAC) are offering a full lineup of spring and summer activities for local families. Programs include tennis, ESports, batting cages, and nature hikes. The full summer schedule will be posted on April 17, with registration opening...