Dane Co. officials name woman who died after being hit by vehicle on Packers...
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Dane County officials revealed the identity Thursday of a pedestrian who died after getting hit by a vehicle earlier this week on Packers Avenue in Madison. The Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office stated Mary Givens, 77, died at a local hospital after the crash on Monday....
Madison students walk out to protest woman killed by ICE agent
Madison students from several schools walked out of class Wednesday to protest the death of a woman who was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minnesota.
Dane County, WI – Crime Alert: Madison Man Sentenced to 5 Years
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Fitchburg, WI – A Madison man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison after police found a handgun modified for automatic fire during a summer encounter in Fitchburg, according to the U.S....
15 Wisconsin Taverns Serving the Best Cheese Curds
You can hear it before you taste it: that perfect squeak that tells you a curd is worth the trip. Wisconsin taverns have turned fryers into fine art, pairing golden bites with local beer and small town charm. This list maps out the can not miss curd stops from Madison...
Falls through the ice on Wisconsin lakes are becoming more common
This story was originally published by Wisconsin Watch, and was produced in partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Investigative Journalism class taught in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication. When Alec Hembree fell through the ice on Lake Wingra at the start of 2025, he remembered, “it...
Greenbrier County’s “Greenbrier Ghost” Takes Center Stage in Wisconsin World Premiere
MADISON, WI (WVDN) — The haunting legend of Greenbrier County’s own Zona Heaster Shue is finding a new voice over 800 miles away. Madison Opera has announced the world premiere of “Everlasting Faint,” a full-length opera based on the famous West Virginia “Greenbrier Ghost” case. The production, featuring music by...
Upper Midwest Weather Alert: Snow Potential Increases in Western and South-Central Wisconsin Jan 20–24
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Madison, Wisconsin – A colder-than-normal weather pattern expected to settle across Wisconsin between Tuesday and Saturday is increasing concern for snow and travel disruptions, particularly across...
19-year-old Wisconsin ski jumper vying for her shot at the Olympics
Estella Hassrick began ski jumping at 8 years old. More than a decade later, she’s waiting to see if she’ll get to compete at next month’s Winter Olympics. She told WPR’s “Wisconsin Today” that it’s a dream she has been nurturing since she was 10 years old, after she made her first 25-meter ski jump at a camp in New...
Activist urges mass dog rescue at Ridglan Farms as company alerts authorities
BLUE MOUNDS, Wis. (WMTV) - Ridglan Farms says it has asked state and federal authorities to intervene after an animal rights activist publicly called for efforts to remove dogs from the facility, actions the company says could amount to trespassing and theft. In a January 6 blog post, animal rights...
In the 608: Underdog Pet Rescue & Vet Services
MADISON, Wis. -- Underdog Pet Rescue and Veterinary Services continues its mission to improve the lives of animals and the people who care for them in the Madison area.
