Madison man arrested after allegedly breaking into car with large rock on University Avenue
SHOREWOOD HILLS, Wis. — A Madison man was arrested Tuesday afternoon for allegedly breaking into a vehicle by using a large rock, the Shorewood Hills Police Department said.
DCSO: 62-year-old found dead in manure pit; death appears accidental
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. -- The Dane County Sheriff's Office reported a 62-year-old man found dead in a manure pit Saturday morning. A preliminary investigation indicated the death appears to be accidental.
Gov. Evers declares State of Emergency for Wisconsin due to flash flooding
MADISON, Wis. (WXOW) – While touring storm damage in Wauwatosa on Monday, Governor Tony Evers announced he is declaring a state of emergency. The announcement comes as several Wisconsin communities continue to recover from flash flooding and storm damage due to severe storms over the weekend. In a press...
Letter | Exact Sciences layoffs about shareholder profits
Dear Editor: Quoting Steph Spanos defending the layoffs of 250 Exact Sciences employees: “As a global company with an expanding international footprint, it’s part of our broader strategy to scale our capabilities and continue innovating, helping us better serve patients worldwide.”. Blah, blah, blah. What a load of...
Sun Prairie Police to review evidence after man’s arrest sparks community concerns
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. (WMTV) - The Sun Prairie Police Department is reviewing body camera footage after officials arrested a man this past weekend. According to the city’s police department, officers responded just after 11:15 p.m. on Saturday, August 9, to the 400 block of South Bird Street on reports of a disturbance.
Fitchburg golf course floods
First Alert Meteorologist Brian Doogs breaks down the 15 Day Outlook and discusses other top weather headlines. First Alert Meteorologist Brian Doogs breaks down the 15 day outlook and discusses other top weather headlines. Milwaukee area recovers from record rain and flooding. Updated: Aug. 11, 2025 at 8:04 PM CDT.
Rent increases are slowing in Madison, reports Isthmus newspaper
Median rent in Madison has gone up 47% over the last five years, while the city’s vacancy rates have improved somewhat compared to extreme lows in 2022 and 2023. That’s according to a new report from Isthmus newspaper compiling the latest data from local and national sources. Joining...
‘I’m happy to do the work’: Stoughton cleans up after overnight storm downs trees...
STOUGHTON, Wis. (WMTV) -An overnight storm resulted in downed trees, fallen branches, and broken power lines across Stoughton. Tuesday morning, residents and work crews were busy cleaning up. On N McKinley St., near the intersection with N Page St., a large portion of a tree broke off, pulling a power...
Little Tibet Market & Cafe opens on Madison’s north side
What began as a family food cart in 2016, followed by a full-service restaurant in 2019, has now entered its third chapter — Little Tibet Market & Cafe , which opened July 29 in the Northgate Shopping Center on North Sherman Avenue.
No injuries after squad car collides with 14-year-old biker
A 14-year-old boy has no injuries after colliding with a Verona Police Department squad car in an intersection last week. According to VPD Lieutenant Dustin Fehrmann, an officer driving a marked squad car had a minor collision with a 14-year-old boy driving an e-bike around 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 7. The boy was...