Madison WI

A prosecutor said Geyser needs to be sent back to a mental institution.

MADISON, WI (WSAU) — This Thanksgiving, AAA is offering a program called Tow-To-Go to keep impaired drivers off the road. This program gives impaired drivers a free confidential ride and tow with their vehicle to a safe location within 10-miles. This service should not be panned, and only used when Ubers, or other...

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Madison police released video Monday showing the moments before a fiery crash on the Beltline that occurred one week ago, as officers continue searching for three suspects who fled the scene. The video shows two cars racing when one vehicle hit an uninvolved car and pushed...

The City of Madison has received $17,432,700 in federal funding to update its Metro Transit fleet. The funds will be used to replace older buses with new, fuel-efficient hybrid vehicles. The grant was announced on November 24, 2025. City officials state that the new buses will improve reliability for riders and lower...

Between 6:00 a.m. on November 21 and 6:00 a.m. on November 24, 2025, local law enforcement responded to 1,115 calls for service. This number does not include parking complaints or accidental 911 calls. The East district received the most calls at 221. Central had 202, Midtown 192, North 171, West 167, South 132, and...

A recent discussion on social media has sparked interest in the search for authentic tamales in Madison. A user posted a query on Reddit, seeking recommendations for places where they could find traditional tamales, devoid of sauces, which is often how they are served in many establishments. The user's quest for the...

Dane County officials are weighing homeless services and public safety in the latest round of budget negotiations with Dane County Sheriff Kalvin Barrett defending his department’s budget. Barrett insisted his office has already met the county executive’s required 4% reduction and cannot absorb further cuts without...

Madisonians are rich in cheese curd options. Farmers' markets and cheese shops are replete with fresh offerings, while local pubs and restaurants serve different takes on fried cheese curds with a variety of toppings and dipping sauces.

On first glance, the miniature pantries — small boxes perched on wooden posts and typically found in front yards — closely resemble Little Free Libraries. But there’s one crucial difference: Instead of books, free pantries are stocked with non-perishable foods and sanitary items.

MADISON, Wis. -- A woman injured in a crash at a parking lot died on Friday, according to the Dane County Medical Examiner's Office.