AWOL Dane Co. Jail resident located, taken back into custody
UPDATE: Smith was located and taken back into custody with assistance from the Madison Police Department.
Stop the Death Tax | Scott Manley joins the Vicki McKenna Show
WMC’s EVP of Government Relations Scott Manley joined the Vicki McKenna Show to discuss Wisconsin’s affordability and workforce challenges, as well as a swath of destructive policies recently proposed in Madison — including a plan to reinstate the “death tax.”. The death tax, formally known as...
One person arrested after attempted burglary of Madison restaurant
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Madison Police Department arrested one person after a report of a burglary at a downtown restaurant in Madison early Thursday morning. Gibriel A. Senghore, 32, of Madison, was arrested and taken to Dane County Jail, the Madison Police Department (MPD) announced in a press release.
Pilot, passenger killed in Illinois plane crash after departing from Wisconsin
DEERFIELD, Ill. (CBS 58) -- A tragic airplane crash that left from a Wisconsin airport crashed in a northern Illinois suburb Wednesday night, March 4. Officials say the plane left out of Madison before the plane hit the roof of a house in Deerfield, Illinois and damaged two gas meters.
Dane Co. makes final request for EV charging station program
MADISON, Wis. -- Dane County issued its final request for proposals Friday for a program that would put EV charging stations in more neighborhoods.
Madison’s Odana Hills golf course in line to get total overhaul thanks to a...
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Odana Hills Golf Course on the west side of Madison is slated to get a multi-million dollar makeover, courtesy of a world-renowned golf course designer. The 18-hole course opened in 1955, and the city says it’s due for an upgrade. “It’s one of the...
Henry Vilas Zoo director retires after 15 years
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The director of the Henry Vilas Zoo retired after 15 years in Madison, Dane County officials confirmed Friday. Henry Vilas Zoo Director Ronda Schwetz’ retirement was announced on Feb. 3, Dane County officials said. Her retirement took effect on Friday. Schwetz has worked in zoology...
DNR accepting artwork for 2027 turkey, waterfowl and pheasant stamp contests
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting artwork entries for the Wild Turkey, Pheasant and Waterfowl Stamp Design Contests. The winning designs will appear on the 2027 collection of stamps. Each year, local artists from across Wisconsin compete for the opportunity to showcase...
Police: Man arrested after breaking into downtown restaurant
MADISON, Wis. -- Madison police arrested a man who they said broke into downtown restaurant Thursday morning.
Dane County officials announce improvement to absentee voting process
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Dane County voters will receive their absentee ballots earlier this year, and officials say a change in ballot printers will save taxpayers $100,000. Dane County is now using WPS Data Solutions to print the ballots, which is a company officials say will offer a more secure and efficient process...

















