Madison welcomes first romance-only mobile bookstore for Valentine’s Day debut
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Madison Faces Scrutiny over Delay in Addiction Treatment Center Funding and Service Gaps
Access to addiction treatment and harm reduction services in Madison, Wisconsin remains limited following the rejection of a major clinic proposal. Local officials and community members are now scrutinizing both the process and the priorities shaping care for some of the city’s most vulnerable residents. The Board of...
Merrimac couple celebrates 45 years since first Valentine’s Day date
MERRIMAC, Wis. (WMTV) - A Merrimac couple is celebrating 45 years since their first date this Valentine’s Day, a love story that began with a phone call and has lasted nearly five decades. Nick and Paula Plishka still spend their days working on puzzles together, piecing together memories from...
Lawmaker looks to regulate self-driving cars, UW students now required to disclose vaccination status,...
Good evening, Wisconsin. We’re wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. The weather feels like spring for an extended stretch, leading to a warm weekend ahead. After dropping to near freezing overnight, look for highs in the 40s and 50s with sunshine for...
One injured after crash causes fuel leak in Madison
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - One person was taken to the hospital on Thursday after a car crash that led to a fuel spill on Madison’s southwest side. Madison Fire Department said the crash between a semi truck and a Chevrolet Blazer happened around 3:30 p.m. Thursday near the intersection of Maple Grove Road and Prairie...
Madison police to increase traffic patrols in February
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Madison Police Department is increasing patrols this month focusing on Wisconsin’s alcohol, seatbelt, bicycle and pedestrian laws. The department is partnering with the Dane County Sheriff’s Office for the enforcement efforts. Officials said the patrols are funded through overtime traffic...
New Ladder Truck Goes Into Service on West Side
New Ladder 2 was placed into service on Thursday, February 12. It's a Pierce Enforcer 105-foot aerial ladder with a tandem rear axle configuration and a wheelbase of approximately 258.5 inches. It has a gross vehicle weight rating of approximately 74,800 pounds, providing the strength and stability required for...
February 12, 2002- Verona-Born Casey FitzRandolph wins Olympic gold in 500m speed skating
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - On this day, Feb. 12, 2002, Wisconsin’s own Casey FitzRandolph won gold in 500 meter speed skating at the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics. FitzRandolph is from Verona, and first laced up his skates at 3 years old. In 1997, he broke the speed skating...
Multiple Wisconsin Teenagers Apprehended After Hit & Run And Loaded Guns Discovered In Stolen...
Three Wisconsin teenagers, two of whom are juveniles, were arrested at 1 a.m. on Wednesday following a high-speed chase that critically wounded an uninvolved driver. According to the Monona Police Department, an officer observed a reckless motorist traveling at 105 mph at about 12:50 a.m. on Wednesday and attempted...
Health officials investigate new measles exposure at Madison hotel
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) -Public Health Madison & Dane County is investigating a new measles exposure in Dane County. The exposure is not related to the confirmed case of measles reported last week. An out-of-state traveler who stayed the night at the Holiday Inn Express, 5150 High Crossing Blvd., Madison tested...
