Serious crash investigation prompts road closure in Columbia County
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Wis. (WMTV) - A serious crash investigation prompted a road closure in the Town of Dekorra on Saturday. According to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, County Highway J between County Highway CS and Koltes Road was closed at 2:50 p.m. Officials are asking people to avoid the...
Rescued research beagles learn love in Dane County
DANE COUNTY, Wis. — In a safe house near Sun Prairie, former laboratory beagles are beginning a life many of them have never known — one with soft voices, gentle hands and the freedom to simply be dogs. The rescued beagles are currently staying there as volunteers help...
Worker hospitalized after 30-foot fall at Madison construction site
A construction worker suffered minor injuries Wednesday after he fell 30 feet at a Findorff construction site in Madison. The man was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was treated and released the same day, a company spokesperson said in an email. The incident occurred shortly before 11 a.m....
Wisconsin Hosts One of the Best Beer Festivals in the US this Summer
The 'Great Taste of the Midwest', hosted in Madison, WI, is one of the best beer festivals in the US, and it's happening again this summer.
State GOP formally endorses Tiffany, who vows to ‘bring common sense’ back to Madison
Tom Tiffany vowed to “bring common sense” back to Madison and reverse what he said has been a nearly eight-year decline with Tony Evers in the governor’s office. The 7th CD GOP congressman and former state lawmaker from Minocqua was formally endorsed by the state GOP today to be the party’s standardbearer. He took a se
Stoughton businesses welcome temporary reopening of Main Street
STOUGHTON, Wis. (WMTV) - Main Street in downtown Stoughton has temporarily reopened as construction is paused for the weekend ahead of the city’s Syttende Mai festival. Construction on Main Street has caused challenges for businesses and customers. The road closure is part of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’
Ronald McDonald House opens Family Room at Rogers Behavioral Health clinic in Madison
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Ronald McDonald House Charities of Madison celebrated the opening of the state’s newest Family Room on Friday. The Family Room at Rogers Behavioral Health East Madison Clinic, located at 5117 W. Terrace Drive, will provide services to families and caregivers whose children are receiving mental he
Madison man sentenced to over eight years in prison for drug trafficking, gun possession
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A Madison man was sentenced to over eight years in prison for drug trafficking and gun possession, the Western District of Wisconsin announced on Thursday. Jalen Hayes, 26, was sentenced to a total of 97 months for possessing controlled substances intended for distribution and possessing a...
FIRST ALERT DAYS – Strong to Severe Storms Sunday & Monday
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - In South Central Wisconsin we can expect a dynamic shift in local weather patterns as a highly active atmospheric setup moves into the region. Following a brief period of decreasing cloud cover today, afternoon temperatures will rise into the middle 80s. However, the latest updates from...
Neighbors work to buy land for preservation
MADISON, Wis. — A group of neighbors is taking matters into their own hands to protect land near their homes from being developed. Scott Haumersen loves where he lives. Behind his home is Lake Kegonsa; in front is empty land full of wildlife to watch. “Deer, osprey, we have...

















