Dane Co. Sheriff’s Office: Madison woman declared AWOL
MADISON, Wis. — The Dane County Sheriff's Office has declared 42-year-old Laurel Alexander AWOL after she removed her GPS bracelet.
Winter specials at nine Madison-area coffee shops
Alice Good Coffee ’s cardamom rose petal mocha latte blends the familiar sweetness of house-made chocolate sauce with the warmth of cardamom. A sprinkling of rose petals on top proves that floral flavors aren’t just for spring. 300 S. Main St., Verona
Urban Owls: The Nocturnal Neighbors of East High
In a recent social media post, a user shared a unique sighting of owls in the urban setting of East High. The user humorously referred to them as 'Urban Owlsitters', a term coined by their brother. The image showed the owls perched in a relaxed manner, seemingly 'just chillin' in the urban environment, a sight that...
25-year-old man identified as victim in Madison northside shooting
MCFARLAND, Wis. — The Dane County Medical Examiner's Office has released the name of the person who died in a shooting on Madison's northside Monday.
Federal Court Orders Over $27 Million in Penalties for Wisconsin Investment Fund Fraud
On October 6, 2025, a federal district court in Madison, Wisconsin, issued final judgments against Michael G. Hull, Christopher J. Nohl, and several related entities. These entities include Bluepoint Investment Counsel LLC, Chrysalis Financial LLC, and Greenpoint Asset Management II LLC. The decision followed a jury...
Woman Heading to Trial For Alleged Dog Deaths
A Madison woman is awaiting trial in the deaths of multiple dogs in her vehicle. Judith Wiesner appeared in court yesterday on five counts of mistreatment of animals causing death and two more for intentionally mistreating animals. Police say the 68-year-old had kept her Great Dane named Macy and her...
Local Police Respond to 391 Calls in 24 Hours, Including Runaway, Assault, and Disturbances
Between 6:00 a.m. on November 18 and 6:00 a.m. on November 19, 2025, local law enforcement responded to 391 calls for service. This number does not include parking complaints or accidental 911 calls. The East district had the most calls with 94. The North district had 87, Midtown had 62, West had 60, Central had 54,...
Police Respond to Reported Armed Disturbance on Raymond Road; No Weapon Found, Teen Referred...
On Tuesday evening, police and a K-9 unit responded to a report of an armed person on Raymond Road on the city's west side. Three children had run into a community center. When officers arrived, they did not find any disturbance.
Man points gun after being asked not to pee outside business
MADISON, Wis. -- A man reportedly pointed a gun at an employee after he was asked not to pee outside a business, according to Madison police.
QTS presents data center project to DeForest Village Board
DEFOREST, Wis. — Representatives from the company looking to build a multi-billion-dollar data center campus in DeForest made their pitch to the community Tuesday night. QTS Data Centers is proposing a nearly 1,600-acre campus on land that’s currently part of the Town of Vienna. Before the project moves...
