Will All Local Cannabis Shops Close Within a Year?
A recent discussion on social media has sparked speculation about the future of local cannabis shops. The conversation was triggered by the closure of a loophole in hemp law, leading many to question whether this could result in the closure of all local cannabis shops within a year.
Police arrest 2 on homicide charges
MADISON, Wis. -- Two people were arrested on homicide charges after several search warrants were served by Madison police on Thursday morning.
Are Fat-Loss Drugs Making You Throw Up? Wisconsin Doctors Say It’s More Common Than...
Hospitals across Wisconsin are reporting a noticeable uptick in patients arriving with sudden nausea, vomiting, and dehydration after starting popular fat-loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound.
Madison nonprofit ‘Focused Interruption’ works to support families, victims after three acts of gun...
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A Madison organization dedicated to ending gun violence is supporting families and victims after a deadly shooting on the city’s north side Monday night, as police arrested a person of interest five hours after the shooting. “When someone is struck by gun violence, our community...
Madison-area firefighters practice skills in training burns
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Madison-area firefighters honed in their skills Wednesday during a series of live burn trainings in an eastside home. As part of the two-day training, crews trained as small fires burned inside of a two-story home on the 3400 block of Milwaukee Street. This home, and another...
Case managers report more homelessness among Dane County older adults
Around 200 people gathered at the Alliant Energy Center this week for a day-long event about homelessness in Dane County — and to hear from local experts advocating for and coordinating resources. Service providers, government officials and others spoke at the second annual event, “The Human Side of Homelessness,”...
Wisconsin mega booster promises a financial investment that will bring hope back
Wisconsin athletic director Chris McIntosh has made it clear that head coach Luke Fickell will return in 2026, and with a much bigger financial investment. Now,
Neighborhood Vibes at a Civil War Crossroads: Union Corners Tavern Opens on Winnebago
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. A familiar corner of Madison just got a new gathering place. Union Corners Tavern has quietly opened at 2438 Winnebago Street, inside the Carbon/Nexus redevelopment anchoring the long‑reimagined Union Corners district.
Midwest vending machines dispense bite-sized art
That’s been the question swirling around the minds of Wisconsin-based duo Nicole Reis and Sarah Van Dyke. They own Joy Vending Co. in Madison. “We have a large, snack-size vending machine,” Van Dyke says. “It’s essentially the type of machine you’d normally see drinks and chips in. But instead, ours is packed with...
Ancient canoes found in Wisconsin lake
The Wisconsin Historical Society says 16 ancient canoes have now been found submerged and buried under sediment in a lake in Madison. The canoes, carved from oak logs, have been pulled out of Lake Mendota over a period of four years.
