Madison public schools projected to lose 700 students in next 5 years
The Madison school district is projected to lose more than 700 students over the next five years due to declining birth rates, fewer anticipated students in new housing developments and other factors, according to a new analysis. The projections are part of the district’s “Building for the Future” initiative that...
Madison officers hurt while breaking up State Street fight, managing busy weekend downtown
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - One Madison police officer was hurt and another was taken to the hospital after trying to break up a fight on State Street following a busy weekend of events. The Mifflin Street Block Party brought thousands together Saturday, with crowds later migrating to State Street. Students...
Softball: Stoughton knocks off Cambridge, extends winning streak to eight
Camille Buell drove in the go-ahead and eventual game-winning run on a sacrifice fly in the top of the seventh inning to help the Stoughton softball team to a 6-5 nonconference win over Cambridge on Saturday, April 25, at Cambridge High School. A five-run third propelled the Vikings to a...
Wisconsin Could Nab Back-To-Back Blue-Chip QBs From Indiana
A day after landing a commitment from Hoosier State QB Jack Sorgi, the Badgers offered another top gunslinger from Indiana.
Nearly 40 arrested in Mifflin block party
MADISON, Wis. — Nearly 40 people were arrested during the Mifflin Street Block Party as of 7 p.m. Saturday, Madison police said. Four firearms were also recovered at the event, while an additional two were seized during large fights that broke out. "This is concerning. Firearms don't belong at...
Green Lake County UTV crash claims second life, sheriff says
TOWN OF BROOKLYN – A second passenger involved in an April 18 utility terrain vehicle crash in the town of Brooklyn has died, the Green Lake County Sheriff’s Office said. In a news release, the sheriff’s office identified the second victim as Timothy Kamphuis, 46. Emergency response training: Fond du Lac city, county staff train to stop life-threatening bleeding Victims identified by Green Lake...
Former Kmart on East State Street could become global market and food hall
ROCKFORD — A shuttered Kmart on East State Street could be transformed into an international grocery market and food hall that includes a bakery, buffet, fresh produce and multiple food vendors. Alderman Mark Bonne announced the plans on Sunday with Guanming Shi and James Jiang, who plan to replicate...
Two vehicles collide outside Madison house fire
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) -Two vehicles collided outside a house fire on East Washington Avenue early Sunday morning. WMTV had a crew on scene who said a person stopped their vehicle to notify the homeowner and to call 911 when they saw the fire. A second driver noticed the fire and was going to try to help as well when they collided with the first...
5th annual Dash for Down Syndrome in Monona raises money for Gigi’s Playhouse
MONONA, Wis. (WMTV) -Participants laced up their shoes in Monona for the 5th annual Dash for Down Syndrome on Saturday. Some ran a 5K, others walked a mile, and a few dashed with Bucky Badger, all raising money for Gigi’s Playhouse. Participants said the event is about celebrating abilities...
I-41 off-ramp in Fox Valley named one of Wisconsin’s most stressful
(WLUK) -- Do you get nervous turning off Interstate 41 to go to downtown Appleton or the Fox River Mall?. The Grand Chute exit to College Avenue -- officially Exit #137 -- was recently named one of the most stressful off-ramps in the nation. Personal injury law firm Regan Zambri...
