Police: Columbus traffic stop with children in the car leads to 2 arrests
COLUMBUS, Wis. (WMTV) - Two people were arrested after a traffic stop in Columbus, police announced Monday. The stop for an unspecified traffic violation happened around 1:45 a.m. Saturday morning, according to Columbus Police Department. CPD officer reported noticing the driver, a 32-year-old Columbus woman, was...
Madison man arrested for 5th OWI in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Wis. — A Columbus police officer stopped a Madison man at 11:24 p.m. Sunday for a traffic violation and observed signs of alcohol impairment and possible drug use, according to the Columbus Police Department.
Potosi guardrail crash seriously injures motorcyclist
POTOSI, Wis. — A 21-year-old Madison man was seriously injured Saturday afternoon when his motorcycle struck a guardrail on State Highway 133 just north of Dogtail Road, the Grant County Sheriff’s Office said.
Dane County Sheriff pushes to stop incoming physical mail into the jail over drug...
MADISON, Wis. — The Dane County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to stop physical mail from coming into the Dane County Jail due to concerns of it being laced with drugs. “Over the past few years, we have had instances where substances have come in through the mail, whether it is paper that is soaked or different types...
Bridget Fargen Named News Director of NBC Affiliate in Madison
Fargen has been the news director of WSAW in Wausau, Wisconsin since 2020.
Textile Arts Center of Madison reopens at new S. Park Street location with free...
MADISON, Wis. — The Textile Arts Center of Madison will reopen at its new location in September, inviting community members, artists and art lovers to celebrate textile arts.
Driver steals idling car in Madison; arrested in Rock County on 3rd OWI
MADISON, Wis. — A car left unattended and running for about 10 minutes was stolen Saturday night and later found in Rock County, where a suspect was arrested, the Madison Police Department said.
‘The sound you never forget’: Stoughton residents remember deadly tornado 20 years later
STOUGHTON, Wis. (WMTV) - Twenty years ago on August 18, 2005, at least 27 tornadoes touched down across Wisconsin. It’s an outbreak for the Wisconsin history books according to the National Weather Service. The strongest tornado hit Stoughton as an EF3, killing one person. Over 200 homes were damaged...
Madison crossing guards give reminders to keep kids safe in school zones
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - As kids head back into the classroom it’s not just students getting ready—crossing guards are back on the streets too. According to City of Madison Traffic Engineering, which includes the crossing guard program, they’re on track to start the school year fully staffed after a big response from...
One dead in Wisconsin after motorcyclist is ejected following a crash with an SUV
LODI, Wis. (WFRV) – A motorcyclist is dead in Wisconsin after being ejected from their motorcycle following a crash with an SUV on Sunday night, authorities say. According to a release from the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 9:00 p.m. to Lindsay Road north of Highway 60 in the Town of...
