Madison WI

STOUGHTON, Wis. -- U.S. Highway 51 was blocked east of Stoughton Thursday morning because of a crash. The highway was closed between Pleasant Hill Road and Tower Drive. All lanes reopened at around 9:15 a.m.

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - If you are looking for a sweet companion, check out Chico!. He is around 2-3 years old and loves to play. “He’s a really fun bundle of energy,” said Lauren Brinkman with Underdog Pet Rescue. She explained that he has been in the state...

Butch Vig doesn’t have any hobbies. The co-founder of the rock band Garbage, who also produced the iconic Nirvana album Nevermind, among many others, isn’t distracted by building model ships in glass bottles or learning to paint by number. Instead, he remains immersed in music. Videos by American...

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The UW-Madison Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying persons of interest who may be involved in a series of e-bike and e-scooter thefts on campus. Police released these four photos. Authorities noted they have been investigating these thefts for months. If...

The University of Wisconsin Police Department disclosed the occurrence of four burglaries at the UW Law Building in the last three months and said an investigation is underway, according to a crime warning sent to students Wednesday via email. The most recent burglary took place Sunday, and all burglaries occurred...

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - WEAU is now learning when the upcoming Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District’s superintendent learned of criminal misconduct at the Sun Prairie Area School District, where he currently works. For context, the scandal surrounds a former high school dean of students at Sun Prairie...

Have you ever had sticker shock regarding hospital bills? Lawmakers in Madison say a new bill would help you shop around before your next procedure.

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - With rain moving in Thursday afternoon, environmentalists in Madison are warning of the risks that winter rainstorms can bring to Yahara lakes. Experts said that as winter rain and rapid snowmelt become more common, Madison-area lakes will be affected. Brian Daly enjoys sailing and is one...

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) -Parents in the Sun Prairie Area School District are calling for systemic changes after reviewing the district’s independent investigation. The 23-page report released Tuesday prompted strong reactions from parents who have been following the case closely. The report shared how leadership handled...

In the 2010s, video stores in Madison — and across the country — were closing en masse, following the rise of streaming services like Netflix and Hulu. Record stores also began to fall out of favor with customers as Pandora and Spotify emerged as cheap, on-demand music sources. Now, the tide seems to be reversing:...