Silver Alert issued for missing Madison man
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A Silver Alert was issued for a Madison man on Tuesday. Madison Police Department said Dale Esser, 66, was last seen walking the area of Olbrich Gardens, which is off of Atwood Avenue, between 7-8 p.m. Saturday. It is uncertain when Esser went missing, authorities said.
The Mystery of the “Silent Humming” Reported Across 3 Midwest States
Residents in parts of Ohio, Wisconsin, and Indiana have started noticing an odd low-frequency hum lately. These reports echo a long-known phenomenon called The Hum, where people pick up on persistent vibrations or droning sounds that others miss entirely. While not always audible to everyone, the sensation often feels more like a pressure or silent ... Read more The post The Mystery of...
Girls track: Verona wins John Klement Invitational
The Verona girls track team won three events and had 11 top-three finishes to win the John Klement Invitational on Friday, April 24, at Monona Grove High School. The Wildcats clipped Oshkosh West 126-118 for the team title. Verona was coming off a Big Eight Conference double dual against Madison West and Janesville Craig where they won nine events on Tuesday, April...
The Coolest Retro Bowling Alley In Wisconsin Is Straight Out Of The 1950s
If you’ve been searching for a bowling experience that doesn’t involve touchscreens, DJ booths, or glow-in-the-dark everything, Black Earth Lanes in Black Earth, Wisconsin is about to become your new favorite place. This delightfully vintage bowling alley offers a pure, unadulterated bowling experience that’ll remind you why this...
Teachers in Madison, Milwaukee plan to demonstrate in support of immigrants Friday
Students in the Madison Metropolitan School District won’t have school on Friday after more than half of the teachers said they would miss work that day to demonstrate in support of immigrants. Madison Teachers Inc., the union that represents teachers and staff, said 70 percent of members said they...
What to do in Madison this week: April 27-30, 2026
Chucho Valdés and Paquito D’Rivera Reunion Sextet is at Shannon Hall on April 30. Josh Dupont + Francie Phelps, Monday, April 27, Garver Lounge, 5 p.m.: Mondays at Garver during April have been enlivened by an all-requests happy hour featuring Piano Fondue’s Josh Dupont and Francie Phelps. Whether you just want to listen or are prepared to bust out those golden pipes and sing...
School bus collides with Verona-based semi in Vernon County
TOWN OF HAMBURG, Wis. — A semi based out of Verona was involved in a Thursday afternoon crash with a school bus, the Vernon County Sheriff's Office shared Sunday morning. The county's 911 dispatch center was notified of a two-vehicle crash shortly after 3 p.m. on U.S. Highway 14 at Brye Lane in rural Coon Valley, in the Town of Hamburg. The crash also...
Nominations sought for 2026 Rev. James C. Wright Award
The Madison Equal Opportunities Commission is seeking nominations for the annual Rev. James C. Wright Human Rights Award. Nominations are due by Friday, May 29. The City of Madison Equal Opportunities Division (EOD) and the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) present the Rev. James C. Wright Human Rights Award annually to an individual who best exemplifies civil rights pioneer Rev. Wright’s dedication and compassion for...
Runners work out in “Dash for Down Syndrome” fundraiser event in Madison
The 5th annual "Dash for Down Syndrome" event was held in Madison on Saturday, with runners dashing a variety of distances to raise funds for Gigi's Playhouse.
Elementary Schoolers’ ‘Dream’ Comes True After Mom Finds Clever Way to Promote Their Crochet...
After learning to crochet at 5 and 7, siblings Ryker and Haven are going viral and turning their passion into a booming small business
