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...
City of Madison Celebrates Adult School Crossing Guard Recognition Week
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has officially declared February 16–20, 2026, as Adult School Crossing Guard Recognition Week. The City of Madison is proud to recognize the 65 crossing guards who faithfully serve at intersections throughout the city, helping students and families travel to and from...
Madison restaurant owner detained by ICE receives community support
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A Madison restaurant owner was detained by ICE in Chicago while returning home from Mexico, prompting community members to rally support for his business and family. Noel Quintana, who owns the downtown restaurant Señor Machetes, was detained at the O’Hare International Airport. Quintana was in...
‘Dementia village’ housing 65 residents in $40M fake town where they can have independence
A unique "dementia village" is coming to Wisconsin in 2027 boasting autonomy for residents with memory issues
Porta Bella closing later this month after 58 years
MADISON, Wis. — A beloved local restaurant that serves Italian cuisine is closing its doors for good later this month after 58 years.
It’s worth looking for Green Bay’s Noble Roots in Madison
The lineup encompasses many styles but leans to Belgians. It’s easy to miss the beers of Noble Roots Brewing Company on Madison shelves. The small Green Bay brewery makes only about 750 barrels a year. That’s not a lot even to supply Green Bay, yet co-owner Alex Falish, a UW-Madison grad, calls distributing to...
Rival fans arguing over their losses to Wisconsin is absolute hilarity
Michigan State, Michigan, and Illinois fans are all arguing over Wisconsin losses, it's a good place to be if you're a Badger fan.
What Tom Izzo said about Wisconsin, Greg Gard after Badgers’ big win
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo didn't need many words to sum up Wisconsin's 92-71 win over his Spartans on Friday night. "First of all, that was a good, old-fashioned, a**-kicking, to be honest with you," Izzo began. "Give them credit. Well-coached, those guards played well. One of my favorite guards in the league,...
Area students compete in Dane County Oratorical Contest
The Verona American Legion Mason-Lindsay Post 385 hosted this year’s Dane County Oratorical Contest on Saturday, Feb. 7. Three contestants participated: Isaac Gunby from Mt. Horeb, Ella Farritor from Verona and Sarah Lewis from DeForest. Each had to give an 8-10 minute speech on a subject of their choice regarding...
Forward Madison sign goalkeeper JT Harms
Forward Madison FC has signed goalkeeper JT Harms, a Wisconsin native, pending league and federation approval. Harms, 23, is from Whitefish Bay and most recently played professionally for North Texas SC in MLS NEXT Pro. Sporting Director Matt Cairns said Harms brings experience from high-level college competition at...
