Madison Residents Invited to Share Input on Expanding Community Gardens
The City of Madison plans to explore expanding market and community gardens on city-owned land. On November 10, 2025, the Economic Development Division launched a survey. The survey seeks input from individuals, small businesses, and organizations interested in local food production and food affordability in Madison.
Man dies after being shot in murder-for-hire plot in northern suburbs
A north suburban Beach Park man who was shot last week in a murder-for-hire plot later died from his injuries, authorities said Monday. Oscar Ochoa-Tello was shot on Wednesday morning while sitting inside his car outside his home along North Sheridan Road and Kings Way Drive. Ochoa-Tello was warming up his vehicle...
Lake Mills WWII veteran turns 102 years old
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A Lake Mills woman turned 102 years old on Monday. Mae Bryant marked the milestone with a surprise celebration at the VA Hospital in Madison. “I don’t feel like I deserve anything like that, I’m just an ordinary person,” said Bryant of the birthday party. “This is exciting. It’s hard for me to...
Construction begins on new UW Health outpatient facility
MADISON, Wis. — Construction has officially started at a new UW Health outpatient facility.
Kemps donates over 20,000 shelf-stable milk cartons to Sun Prairie food pantry
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Over 20,000 shelf-stable milk cartons were delivered to Sunshine Place in Sun Prairie, a partner of Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin. Kemps partnered with Pick N’ Save and Metro Market to make the donation. The 8-ounce carton can be on a shelf for up to one year and are designed...
Housing shortage challenges nonprofits that help people adjust to life after prison
JustDane’s Just Bakery program works with individuals who have significant barriers to employment, including former inmates. Where do people go after being released from prison? For some, it’s Madison’s homeless shelter on Zeier Road, operated by local nonprofit Porchlight. “It’s more common for us to see folks...
Madison man arrested after driving away from attempted traffic stop
MONONA, Wis. -- A Madison man was arrested early Monday morning after police said he drove away from an attempted traffic stop along the Beltline.
Milwaukee woman charged in shooting that killed DeForest native
MILWAUKEE — The woman suspected of fatally shooting a 26-year-old DeForest native in Milwaukee last week is now facing charges.
Fusion voting focus of UW-Madison conference
The University of Wisconsin Law School is hosting a conference Friday on fusion voting, which allows major and minor parties to nominate the same candidate on a ballot. The gathering (“Parties, Power and Possibility: Revisiting Fusion Voting in Wisconsin,”) is timely. A lawsuit pending in Dane County Circuit Court...
November 8, 2020- Longtime Host of “Jeopardy!” Alex Trebek dies at 80
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - On this day, November 8, 2020, legendary TV personality and longtime host of the game show “Jeopardy!” Alex Trebek died at the age of 80. Although the show first aired in 1964, Trebek started hosting “Jeopardy!” when it began its syndicated run in 1984. He also worked as a producer on the show...
