Madison WI

The information provided below is about some of the calls officers responded to over the last 24 hours. Most narratives represent early and preliminary information that was gathered from those in the field who were actively working the cases. In many instances, facts and circumstances, even the type of crime listed,...

MADISON, Wis. — Edgewood University and the Madison Metropolitan School District have launched a partnership that will give high school students access to earn dual credit for math courses while providing training for MMSD educators.

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Dane County launched a new program Wednesday aimed at supporting at-risk youth. Dane County Executive Melissa Agard announced the program’s launch, which is set to “provide intensive, community-based support” and reduce the amount of at-risk youth in state correctional facilities. ATTA is just...

MADISON, Wis. — The Boys and Girls Clubs of Dane County has launched a new mentorship program aimed at local middle school students to help them build strong study habits, improve academic performance, and prepare them for a successful transition into high school and beyond.

Editor's note: Below is the Thursday, Dec. 18, edition of The Corner Table, our weekly newsletter about the Madison dining scene. It's produced by Lindsay Christians and Beck Henreckson. If you want to receive it in your email inbox every Thursday (it's free!), subscribe at captimes.com/newsletters. The best things...

MADISON, Wis. -- The Salvation Army of Dane County said Friday that two people seen inside West Towne Mall claiming to be taking donations for the organization are imposters.

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A driver was trapped in their SUV after a four-vehicle crash on the Beltline, the Madison Fire Department said Wednesday. Fire crews responded around 6:43 a.m. to reports of a vehicle sliding across multiple lanes on the eastbound Beltline at Todd Drive. Officials said the crash may have been...

MADISON, Wis. -- The is no potential criminal liability for the Madison officers involved in the arrest and transfer of 32-year-old Richard Johnson, who died in police custody last year.

MADISON, Wis. — An open-flame heater placed under a vehicle's hood caused a fire that resulted in a total loss Thursday night, according to the Madison Fire Department.

On some of Wisconsin’s roads, law enforcement are using AI-powered cameras to photograph cars. And some communities are concerned about the cameras’ use as a powerful government surveillance tool and their potential for misuse. In addition to reading license plates, these cameras — made by the company Flock...