Madison public schools move to scrap ‘outdated’ math curriculum
The Madison school district wants to replace its math curriculum for kindergarten through eighth grade after a task force concluded some current teaching materials are “outdated.”. The district’s Math Task Force convened in January to review mathematics in Madison schools. In a report shared with the School Board on...
With FoodShare benefits delayed, Madison food pantries seeking donations of money, food, time
These are just some of the food donations that arrived at the Goodman Community Center's Fritz Food Pantry on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. At the beginning of November, most food pantries are pushing to fund their Thanksgiving meal baskets. Now that FoodShare benefits are delayed due to the federal government shutdown, many...
Sheriff’s office: Multiple arrested in separate drunk driving incidents
MADISON, Wis. -- Multiple people were arrested in separate drunk driving incidents in Dane County early Sunday morning, according to the Dane County Sheriff's Office.
Man spits at officer, employee following downtown Madison robbery
MADISON, Wis. -- A 61-year-old man was arrested Monday night after staff from a downtown Madison business reported he had stolen a few items and spit on an employee before running away.
Firefighters extinguish tree fire on Madison’s north side
MADISON, Wis. -- The Madison Fire Department responded to a report of a tree with smoke outside an apartment complex on the city's north side Monday afternoon.
Madison fire responds to gas leak at Dana Lou’s Laundry on Raymond Road
MADISON, Wis. -- A gas leak was found at Dana Lou's Laundry West on Madison's southwest side Monday afternoon.
Madison Police arrest person accused of knocking man out during fight
Madison Police Department officers arrested someone who allegedly knocked a man out on Halloween night.
State Superintendent to answer for DPI handling of misconduct allegations
MADISON, Wis. — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly will appear in front of the State Senate Committee on Education today to answer questions about the DPI’s handling of an alleged 200 sexual misconduct cases between 2018 and 2023. According to a report published in the Cap Times, none...
Multi-county police chase ends in 1 arrest on I-39/90
MILTON, Wis. -- One person was arrested after a multi-county police chase Tuesday morning.
Silver Alert issued for missing 73-year-old man, last seen Monday afternoon
MADISON, Wis. -- A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing man last seen Monday afternoon.
