Madison WI

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Madison residents may notice a change with some speed limits in their neighborhood. Many communities are changing their speed limit to 20 mph, a part of the 20 is Plenty program, which aims to reduce speed limits from 25 to 20 mph. This program is a...

A story featured in the Wisconsin State Journal was removed and re-reported last week – after the paper’s staff discovered that their local government reporter had used artificial intelligence without authorization. The original article, published as part of the Sunday issue on July 13, covered development plans for...

Ounprason Inthachith, who goes by Son, comes from a family of restaurateurs. But it took him a while to continue in their footsteps. His brother and sister own and operate Lao Laan Xang, a Laotian restaurant that has been a Madison staple since it opened in 1990. Inthachith’s new Laotian...

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Nearly 800 people in Dane County were recorded as being homeless this year, a 7% increase from 2024, according to an annual point in time survey. Jim O’Keefe, Community Development Director with the City of Madison, says homelessness is an issue all year long, but it can be more noticeable...

Cities with the most expensive homes in the Madison metro area. Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for...

FITCHBURG, Wis. -- A woman died Monday after a fire at a Fitchburg apartment.

Coldplay's Saturday night concert at Camp Randall featured several Wisconsin connections, including a chance encounter that turned into an unforgettable experience for one fan.

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Dane County deputies will be taking more precautions as they sort through mail at the county’s jail after there was concern about contraband entering the Cook County Jail. According to a release from Dane County, Cook County officials are noticing a trend of people sending...

WORT 89.9FM Madison · ToTheEnd Entertainment Showcases Madison Hiphop Talent. Madison’s hip-hop community has grown in fits and starts over the years, but lately has developed into a thriving scene. The collective ToTheEnd Entertainment helps showcase some of that local talent with a free outdoor event entitled...

Rain was in the forecast all week, but when Opera in the Park returned to Garner Park for its 23rd year last Saturday, the sky was mercifully clear. “House rules are, no one mentions the weather until after the concert’s over,” said Kathryn Smith, general director of Madison Opera, half joking. The annual event was...