‘Bubble Lady of Wisconsin’ makes a career out of creative niche
It was “love at first bubble” for Madison-area performance artist Michelle Hackett, who first became acquainted with interactive bubble shows nearly a decade ago. Hackett, who goes by “Marvelous Michelle” to her audiences, tagged along with her artist friends in 2018 to attend the Ashley for the Arts festival in Arcadia. It was there she met Steve Langley, the founder of Soap Bubble...
In late-night verdict, man convicted in tow truck crash that hurt Madison officer
MADISON, Wis. -- Jurors deliberated for roughly seven hours on Thursday in the trial of Christopher Brugger, returning to the courtroom just before midnight to find him guilty of crashing a tow truck into a Madison police officer's squad car at the end of a chase.
Farm fields suffer spring rain damage, Town of Rock grapples with flooding damage, Wisconsin...
Good morning, Wisconsin. Here’s what you need to know today. Spotty rainfall is possible Friday, though some sunshine will be seen late in the day. Cooler weather starts moving in, with highs back down to the 60s. We'll see quiet and cooler weather ahead, just in time for the weekend.
These 8 Giant Thrift Stores In Wisconsin Are A Bargain Hunter’s Paradise
Looking for amazing thrift stores in Wisconsin where you can find great deals?. These 8 giant thrift stores offer huge selections and unbeatable bargains!. 1. Agrace Thrift Store | Madison East (Madison) Walking into this thrift store feels like stepping into a treasure chest that someone forgot to lock. The...
Hilquist: The importance of appreciating art
Visual Art has been a part of every known culture on the planet, for tens of thousands of years. From this we can readily conclude that art is somehow vital to a civilization. Art can, according to Your Brain on Art, by Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross, help us to make intuitive leaps in our thinking, become more innovative, and help to increase our...
One person dead after Middleton pedestrian crash
MIDDLETON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Middleton Police Department said one person is dead after a pedestrian crash Thursday morning. Middleton Police, Fire and EMs officials responded just before 6 a.m. to Branch Street, between Century Avenue and Pheasant Lane. Police said the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene of...
‘Winter Hymns’ to return to Flix Brewhouse with three encore screenings
Colleen Madden, left, as a palliative care doctor and Peggy Trojan as a patient in 'Winter Hymns.'. Tomah native Nathan Deming takes the “Wisconsin” in “Wisconsin Film Festival” seriously. After his film February played at the 2024 festival, he contacted theaters around the state to create a slate of showings, and now he’s done the same for Winter Hymns, his entry in the 2026...
Madison launches curb management project
MADISON, Wis. -- Madison has started engaging a long-term project on how it will manage curb space downtown, as well as across the city according to Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway.
Safety plans in place for Mifflin Street Block Party
MADISON, Wis. – Multiple city agencies are working together ahead of this year's Mifflin Street Block Party. Around 10,000 people are expected to attend the annual celebration. Building Inspection. Building inspectors started checking the area in February as part of their annual preparation for the event. Inspectors are limited...
Five hurt in three-vehicle crash on I-90
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Multiple agencies responded to a three-vehicle crash on I-90, north of County T, on Thursday. Madison Fire Department and Sun Prairie EMS arrived at the crash at 4:09 p.m., Madison Fire Department PIO Cynthia Schuster confirmed. The crash involved two semis and a passenger vehicle that...
