MMSD names principal for Lori Mann Carey Elementary School
MADISON, Wis. -- The Madison Metropolitan School District has selected a permanent principal for Lori Mann Carey Elementary School.
Reedsburg man arrested after allegedly flashing gun during Madison road rage incident
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A 40-year-old man was arrested on Saturday after he allegedly flashed a gun at a woman in Madison, the city police department reported on Wednesday. According to the Madison Police Department, officers responded just after 7:45 p.m. to the area of International Lane and Packers Avenue after a...
Madison man accused of arson found competent to stand trial
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A Madison man accused of setting an apartment building on fire was found competent to stand trial on Wednesday, according to online records. Vince Hildestad appeared in Dane County court, where his signature bond was set at $500. Conditions in his bond include that he is...
Steam locomotive starts its journey
TOWN OF SPRINGFIELD, Wis. — When the 1385 steam locomotive arrived in Springfield, the historic engine that at one time pulled the Circus Train was in pieces. After more than 11 years, the $3 million restoration effort was mostly complete at Spec Machine a few miles north of Middleton, Wisconsin. The locomotive then...
Beloved special education teacher among victims in Middleton homicide
MIDDLETON, Wis. (WMTV) - As investigators continue to seek answers in a double homicide that has shaken the Dane County community, friends and colleagues are focusing on who the victims were—and the warmth they brought into everyone’s lives. Teri and David Pabst, identified Wednesday, are being remembered not...
People Drive From All Over Wisconsin To Eat Fish Fry At This Homey Restaurant
There’s a special kind of magic that happens when golden-battered fish meets crinkle-cut fries on a Friday afternoon in Wisconsin. At Beef Butter BBQ in Madison, they’ve mastered this alchemy, creating a fish fry so remarkable that folks from Eau Claire to Kenosha hit the road just to grab a taste.
AT&T utility work to take place at Nakoma Road construction site
MADISON, Wis. -- Cherokee Drive at Nakoma Road is set to close to through traffic starting Monday, the City of Madison said.
Behind the Isthmus cover: July 2025
Madison’s long, narrow isthmus makes it an attractive city for drone photography; by providing a bird's-eye view of the city’s always-tempting skyline, drones provide an opportunity to see a unique angle on something you’ve seen a hundred times. Drone photography used to be an expensive, niche speciality....
New statue honoring mothers unveiled in the Darbo-Worthington neighborhood
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A new bronze statue honoring mothers and the bond between mother and child was unveiled in the Darbo-Worthington neighborhood Tuesday. The statue was made by Detroit-based artist Austen Brantley and is called, “Mother and Child.”. He had conversations with members of the neighborhood before...
Movies and TV shows casting in Madison
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans 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...