Verona Police Department incident report: Feb. 2-8
9:50 a.m., Milky Way, trespass complaint – Police summoned/cited a 45-year-old man for Trespass to Land. 11:20 a.m., N. Main St., traffic stop – Police gave warnings to a 50-year-old woman on Operating After Revocation/Suspension of Registration and Non-Registration of Auto. 12:48 p.m., W. Verona Ave. and N....
John Nolen Drive deterioration worsens during construction
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - John Nolen Drive is crumbling beneath the 40,000 cars that use it each day, with ongoing reconstruction adding to the deteriorating conditions. City Engineer Aaron Canton said the roadway has reached the end of its service life. “It’s been degrading — it reached the end of...
Madison Police Department clarifies unmarked squad cars and officer identification
MADISON, Wis. -- The Madison Police Department is helping residents identify unmarked squad cars and what an MPD officer looks like.
Knight Barry Title Data Breach Settlement: Up to $5,000
If you ever used Knight Barry Title for a home purchase, refinance, or other real estate transaction, your personal information may have been stolen in a ransomware attack — and you could be entitled to up to $5,000 in cash, a pro rata settlement payment, and three years of free credit monitoring with $1 million in...
Support grows for Madison restaurant owner detained by ICE
Neighbors and other Madison community members are rallying around a restaurant owner after he was detained by immigration authorities. Noel Quintana, who owns Señor Machetes in downtown Madison, was detained by immigration officials at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago while on his way back from visiting...
At Gobi Hot Pot, the Mongolian grill trend lives on
Gobi Hot Pot and Mongolian Grill on Madison’s west side is divided in two. At the front, double-sided tables hold steaming vats of soup, where diners select ingredients and cook them directly in the broth. In the back, a wide black grill anchors the space, with a buffet of vegetables, noodles, thinly sliced meats and...
Monona Grove High School investigation uncovers $38,000 in fraudulent purchases by former employee
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - An investigation at Monona Grove High School uncovered nearly $40,000 in fraud by a former administrative assistant. The Monona Grove School District said in an email to families that the employee most likely made $38,000 in fraudulent purchases from 2023 and 2025. The employee, who was...
Engine 6 Investigates Outside Fire at Construction Site
MFD was dispatched to Post Road for a reported outside fire. Upon arrival, Fitchburg Police advised of a possible gas line burning in the area of a construction site. Engine 6 observed an active flame within a taped-off construction area. After further examination, they identified a ground-thawing device supplied by...
‘I Feel Like You Guys Are Stealing’: Woman Moves To Chicago Where Crunch Has...
A woman relocated to Chicago from Madison, Wis., just a few months after the beginning of her supposedly “no-commitment” Crunch Fitness membership. She tried to cancel the membership but got a strange notification from her bank the next month. In a video with over 445,000 views, TikToker Lissss (@lis.kay00) says she...
Movies and TV shows casting in Madison
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that...

















