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...
A closer look at how ankle monitors work
MADISON, Wis. — In 2025, there were 477 residents enrolled in the Dane County Jail Diversion Program. According to data from the Dane County Sheriff’s Office, 118 of those people failed the program. Deputy Ben Kunde is with the Dane County Sheriff’s Office. As part of his job,...
Mineral Point Library Archives
Free sandbag filling stations around Madison help residents prepare for flooding. A small crowd enjoyed one of the final days of the Juneau County Fair on Saturday, despite heavy rainfall throughout the afternoon.
Opinion | This year’s afterschool Legends have changed lives
Last school year 14,367 kids were supported for over 1.7 million collective hours in Madison during out-of-school hours. Dozens of different afterschool, summer and topic-based youth programs fill these hours every year with joy, learning and growth. These programs are critical for parents and kids, and they have...
Birthdays for Sunday, August 17
Happy Birthday from WMTV 15 News and the Wilderness Resort!. Happy Birthday from WMTV 15 News and the Wilderness Resort!. Happy Birthday from WMTV 15 News and the Wilderness Resort!. Birthdays for Saturday, August 9. Updated: Aug. 9, 2025 at 8:48 AM CDT. |. Happy Birthday from WMTV 15 News...
Badgers look to have dodged a major Alabama bullet with latest injury news
Star Alabama RB Jam Miller is most likely going to miss the September 13 game against the Badgers
Man found dead in Town of Fulton house fire
FULTON, Wis. -- A 74-year-old man was found dead after a house fire on Saturday in the Town of Fulton, according to Lakeside Fire-Rescue.
Storm chances lessen throughout the week
Your Saturday had seen its fair share of thunderstorms that weaken throughout the night. Sunday has low chances for thunderstorms, the day should be partly cloudy and any storm potential is later in the night. Monday holds another stretch of scattered thunderstorms. Tuesday becomes partly cloudy now with a very low...
Agora Art Fair colors Fitchburg with local creations, draws hundreds
FITCHBURG, Wis. (WMTV) - Even before the 17th annual Agora Art Fair officially started, people were arriving, ready to check out art from the more than 100 Wisconsin-based artists presenting at the fair. “It is fun to have local artists’ art in your home, whether it’s ceramics or photos or...