Madison man charged in hit-and-run crash that killed a construction worker
MADISON, Wis. — A man from Madison faces charges after allegedly hitting and killing a construction worker while driving through a construction zone. 42-year-old Michael Martin was arrested in May 1, and is charged with four felonies, including hit and run-involving death, knowingly operating while having a revoked license (causing death), homicide by intoxicated use of vehicle with a similar prior conviction...
Madison Police warn of debit, credit card thefts from unlocked cars outside westside gym
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Madison Police Department is warning gym-goers on the city’s west side to lock their vehicles after at least 20 credit and debit cards were stolen from unlocked cars since the start of the year. All of the thefts have happened at or near the Crunch...
Village of Oregon intersection cleared after dump truck hits power lines
OREGON, Wis. (WMTV) - Village of Oregon Police Department said an intersection is clear Thursday after a dump truck hit live power lines. The police department said in a Facebook post right before 1:45 p.m. that people were asked to avoid the intersection of Brook Street and Waterman Street for the crash.
West Towne Mall area sees spike in vehicle break-ins, credit card fraud
MADISON, Wis. -- The area around West Towne Mall has seen a concerning rise in vehicle break-ins and credit card fraud since the start of the year, Madison police said Thursday.
Madison police discussing ways to curb teen fights
MADISON, Wis. -- Madison police are looking for ways to prevent large fights involving teens in the city.
Behavioral health therapist layoffs at SSM Health add to concerns about mental health care...
On the morning of Feb. 4, Taylor Lazar and many of her coworkers in the virtual behavioral health integration team at SSM Health noticed a 10-minute meeting suddenly added between patient calls. By the end of the day, those meetings delivered unexpected layoff notices to most of the team. Lazar...
Ikea announces plans for Madison store
MADISON, Wis. -- Madison will soon be saying "hej" to Ikea.
Badgers Take Big Step Towards Flipping One of the Nation’s Top Safety Recruits
Wisconsin is firmly in play for four-star safety Mekhi Williams.
Crystal Apple Award: Abundant Life Christian School’s Christina Clardy recognized for unwavering faith in...
Crystal Apple recipient Christina Clardy has given the gift of her unwavering presence after her school endured an unthinkable tragedy.
Local officers recognized at awards ceremony
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Local officers were recognized at the Madison Police Department Awards Ceremony. Officers from McFarland and Monona Police Departments were awarded the Meritorious Life-Saving Award. The officers were awarded for their efforts during a tow truck crash last year that injured Monona officer Ryan Kimberley. The two...
