Now Hiring: Riah Hair Salon & Beauty expands in Middleton
MIDDLETON, Wis. — A woman-owned, award-winning Dane County luxury hair and beauty salon is now expanding with a second location. Riah Hair, which began in Sun Prairie, announced it had outgrown its original space and is now opening a new salon in Middleton this March. The new location will add 14 styling chairs and...
Verona students make Dean’s List at UW-Eau Claire
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is recognizing the outstanding academic achievements of its students who have earned a place on the Dean’s List for the 2025 fall semester. Several Verona students made the Dean’s List, including: Cole Bremmer (College of Arts and Sciences); Sam Feller (College of Arts and...
Madison dog park remains closed after dog passes away
MADISON, Wis. — The dog park at Warner Park has remained closed since a nearly 8-year-old dog became ill and passed away after visiting the park over the weekend, Madison Parks said in a statement on Monday.
February 16, 1968 – United States’ first 911 call
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - On this day, February 16, 1968, the first 911 call was placed in the United States. The decision to create a separate line for emergencies came from recommendation from fire departments. The FCC declined to act on this recommendation in 1967, and the number was created...
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 […]
