Flood concerns continue
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Yesterday was a tricky day when forecasting the timing and areas that would be hit most by the heavy rainfall. On Friday, forecast models were all in disagreement. Airing on the side of safety the National Weather Service as well as WMTV 15 went for higher totals in our area for Saturday, but...
2 arrested after vehicle pursuit in Monona
MONONA, Wis. -- Two people were arrested following a vehicle pursuit in Monona on Saturday night.
The Best Brisket In Wisconsin Is Hiding Inside This Unsuspecting Roadside Restaurant
You might drive past Beef Butter BBQ in Madison without a second glance at its modest exterior, but that would be a mistake of carnivorous proportions. This unassuming roadside spot is secretly housing what might be the most magnificent brisket in the entire state of Wisconsin. Let’s be honest –...
Noted Wisconsin defense attorney Jessa Nicholson Goetz dies at 42
MADISON, Wis. -- Jessa Nicholson Goetz, one of Wisconsin's most noted criminal defense attorneys has died at the age of 42.
City of Madison monitoring storm impacts
The City of Madison has been keeping a close eye on the heavy rain in the area. We are currently under a flood watch through Monday morning, Aug. 11, 2025. Residents should continue to stay vigilant because there is still a potential for flash flooding. We’ve seen streets flood near the intersection of East Johnson...
Madison police actively looking for missing endangered woman last heard from on Aug. 2
MADISON, Wis. -- The Madison Police Department on Friday issued a Missing Endangered Person Alert for a 38-year-old woman. Grace E. Dwyer was last heard from on Aug. 2 by family, and her last known location is currently unknown. Police described Dwyer, who is from the Madison area, as 5...
Mother of Madison school shooter dies by apparent suicide, Janesville Police confirm
From empty pool to inflatable playground: Blanchardville opens new swim pond. For the first time in years, Blanchardville residents have a place to swim in the summer — and it’s not your typical pool. Middleton first responders support families with childhood cancer through Battle of the Badges event.
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – This year’s Ride the Drive in Madison has been canceled...
The event had originally been scheduled for Sunday, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Dane County is under a flood advisory until 10 a.m. Sunday morning. The WMTV First Alert Weather team says additional advisories and warnings are possible through the rest of the day. The City of Madison Emergency...
Fort Atkinson Health Care Center Put into Receivership
Editor’s note: The following excerpts are from an article dated August 7, 2025 by Tamia Fowlkes and Natalie Eilbert in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The full article may be viewed here or here. Four Wisconsin nursing homes put into receivership, have racked up 384 violations. Four Wisconsin nursing homes...
Middleton first responders support families with childhood cancer through Battle of the Badges event
MIDDLETON, Wis. (WMTV) - Saturday morning, Middleton firefighters will get up to bat against the Middleton Police Department in the city’s annual Battle of the Badges fundraiser event. The friendly competition softball game raises money and awareness about local families affected by childhood diseases and cancers....
