Poynette man sentenced to 8 years in prison for intoxicated homicide on Madison’s east...
MADISON, Wis. -- A Poynette man was sentenced Monday to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to homicide that claimed the life of a 37-year-old Lodi man in December 2024, online court records show.
GoFundMe organized for student injured in Abundant Life Christian School shooting
MADISON, Wis. — The family of Samuel (Samy) Garduno-Martinez has organized a GoFundMe to support his recovery after being injured in a school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School last December. Samuel (Samy) Garduno-Martinez was a senior at the Madison Christian school when a 15-year-old girl opened fire on...
Madison police arrest man after woman found with stab wounds on city’s east side
MADISON, Wis. -- Officers from the Madison Police Department were dispatched to the city's east side when they found a 44-year-old woman with stab wounds Saturday night.
Shooting between vehicles in Wisconsin, police turning to the public for more information
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities in Wisconsin are asking for the public’s help in learning more about a shooting incident early Tuesday morning between two vehicles that injured at least one person. According to a release from the Sun Prairie Police Department, officers responded at 12:48 a.m. to the area of...
Fall leaf, yard waste collection to begin this week in Madison
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Some Madison neighborhoods will have their first fall leaf and yard waste pickup this week, the city announced Sunday. According to the city, each neighborhood will have three opportunities for leaf and yard waste collection. To find out when collection begins in your neighborhood, city...
Madison Police arrest eastside robbery suspect
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Madison Fire Department responded to a structure fire on the 400 block of State...
Engine 1 was first to arrive on scene and reported heavy smoke coming from a HVAC unit in the rear of the building. Firefighters gained access to the large HVAC unit and tried to pinpoint where the smoke was coming from. After disconnecting gas and power to the unit the smoke did not stop. Upon opening the front...
Food Truck Profiles: The Roost
The next time you’re strolling by the food trucks along Library Mall and State Street, check out The Roost’s selection of fried chicken and other food and drink items. Hear from owner Nate Krause about how he started The Roost and the daily operations of the truck.
One Dish: Pineapple sage at Imaginary Factory
As a newly transplanted eastsider, I’ve been looking for a go-to bar since August. Mickey’s is closest, Harmony is cozy, and State Line is classy, but in terms of offerings and aesthetics I found my best fit at Imaginary Factory, 1401 Northern Court, with its inventive cocktails and unique interior.
Madison staple Porta Bella could be replaced by high-rise apartments
Developers have submitted a proposal to demolish Porta Bella, a beloved downtown Italian restaurant, to make way for a 16-story high-rise apartment building. Porta Bella has been serving pasta, pizza, and wine at 425 N. Frances St. since 1968. Co-owners Wally Borowski and Ed Shinnick built the restaurant into a...

















