Madison health officials warn of another measles exposure at Holiday Inn
MADISON, Wis. — There’s been another community measles exposure in Madison, according to Public Health Madison & Dane County. Health officials said that an out-of-state traveler stayed the night at the Holiday Inn Express in Madison and later tested positive for measles. This case is separate from a confirmed case of...
Porchlight men’s shelter sees record number of guests in January
MADISON, Wis. — Porchlight is the only men’s emergency shelter in Dane County, Wisconsin. In 2024, Porchlight served over 1,700 guests. In just the first month of this year, the men’s shelter has seen nearly 400 guests per night during a cold stretch. The increase in guests...
Student arrested for recording others in dorm restroom
MADISON, Wis. — A 19-year-old UW-Madison student was arrested Sunday for allegedly recording videos of others at a dorm bathroom.
2 injured following crash involving Oregon school bus
OREGON, Wis. -- Two adults were injured following a crash involving an Oregon school bus Monday afternoon.
Suspect arrested after pointing gun at Sun Prairie officer
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. -- A suspect was arrested after he pointed a gun at a Sun Prairie police officer Friday morning.
City in Wisconsin sees 19% increase in stolen vehicle cases
(WFRV) – Police in Wisconsin are warning the public about spikes in the amount of reported stolen vehicle cases, as one city in the Badger State is up 19% from a year ago. According to a release from the Madison Police Department, January 2026 has seen a 19% increase in stolen vehicle cases compared to […]
A record-breaking Monday is expected
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Southern Wisconsin will enjoy another stretch of unseasonably warm weather before conditions turn more typical for February later this week. Temperatures will remain well above normal through Wednesday, with highs reaching the 50s across much of the region. Monday looks to be the warmest day,...
Arnie Herber: Love trumps all
“Although local high school stars had little national recognition in the 1920s, the coaches at West Point had heard about Herber’s high school records,” Norman L. Macht wrote about 1928 graduate Arnold Herber. “They wanted him to play for Army. But right after graduating, he had eloped with...
Measles Scare At Madison Holiday Inn Express After Traveler Tests Positive
Public Health Madison & Dane County said Friday last week that an out-of-state traveler who stayed at the Holiday Inn Express in Madison later tested positive for measles, raising concerns about possible exposure for other guests and staff. The traveler was at the hotel on Friday last week, during a time window...
Madison police warn of rising auto thefts
MADISON, Wis. — Madison police are warning community members about a spike in auto theft cases.

















