New Oregon restaurant will evoke supper club vibes ‘from the ’80s’
When the Lake House Inn near Edgerton was destroyed by a fire in January, Kerry Enger had no question he would open another restaurant. “I was always going to do it again. I can’t be killed and I won’t be stopped,” said Enger. The longtime hospitality professional...
‘Opees’ highlight good works and bad in official openness | Opinion
In advance of national Sunshine Week (sunshineweek.org), March 15-21, the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council has named the winners of its 20th annual Openness in Government Awards, or Opees. These recognize outstanding efforts to protect the state’s tradition of open government, as well as highlight some...
‘Rapp-er’s Delight!’ Ian Eagle and Bill Raftery go crazy during Austin Rapp’s 3-point barrage...
Watch Ian Eagle and Bill Raftery lose it as Wisconsin's Austin Rapp hits five triples in a row to spark a 15-2 run vs. Michigan.
Lane reduction on University Avenue scheduled next weekend
MADISON, Wis. — A section of University Avenue will be reduced to one lane over next weekend to complete the first phase of utility work for the private development project at 3535 University Avenue.
Suspect arrested for OWI following pursuit on 151
DODGE COUNTY (WLUK) -- A man was arrested for OWI shortly after midnight in Beaver Dam. The 36-year-old from Middleton was arrested after authorities say he was seen driving erratically and forcing traffic to stop on Highway 151 in Dodge County. Early Sunday morning sheriff's officials say they received a...
Cycle for Sight 2026 kicks off in Madison to fight eye diseases
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) -Cycle for Sight 2026 is underway following a kickoff event at Princeton Club West in Madison. The campaign asks participants to complete one hour of exercise this month to support eye disease research in Wisconsin. The event benefits the McPherson Eye Research Institute and has raised more...
City of Madison shares plowing update as a March snowstorm sweeps across Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) -The City of Madison is urging residents to prepare for a rough commute Monday morning and shared when plows will be out as winter conditions intensify in southern Wisconsin. According to the city, Streets Division plows will be out on routes when the rain changes to snow,...
Breakout Artist Sam Barber Sells Out Two Nights at The Sylvee in Madison
I was not very familiar with Sam Barber going into this show. I had heard of his opener, Clover County, though, so I decided to check it out. Looking at the venue’s website beforehand, I was impressed to see Barber had scheduled two nights, both of which had been sold out well before the shows. It is not very often...
Heavy police presence reported near Hwy. 18/151 near Verona
DANE COUNTY, Wis. (WMTV) - Multiple law enforcement agencies responded Sunday evening near the intersection of U.S. Highway 18/151 and Spring Rose Road near Verona. WMTV 15 News crews observed at least a dozen police vehicles at the scene. Authorities have not yet said what prompted the response and it’s...
Snow emergencies declared as storm moves through southern Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. -- Multiple municipalities across southern Wisconsin declared snow or winter weather emergencies Sunday as a winter storm moved through the area.

















