Fresco Opera presents: Whispers from the Woods
Dr. Melanie Cain, co-founder and artistic director of Fresco Opera Theatre, spoke with Ava Borelli about upcoming performances of Opera on the Point, a show that turns the fire circle at the end of Picnic Point into a stage of firelight, storytelling and song. Performances are Sept 20 and 27 at 7 p.m. Audiences...
Construction to begin soon on project to revitalize John Nolen Drive
MADISON, Wis. -- One of Madison's biggest road projects is about to begin. When all is said and done, Madison's lakefront along John Nolen Drive will be transformed.
Dog rescued after getting stranded on rock in water at Madison park
Wisconsin is facing a shortage of dental care providers and a new program at Madison College is working to combat that issue. Madison website highlights treatment options in the midst of National Recovery Month. Updated: 2 hours ago. |. Based in Madison, Recovery.com is a resource for people looking for...
Officer involved death investigation update
PESHTIGO – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an investigation into an officer involved death in the Town of Peshtigo that occurred on the morning of Friday, Aug. 29. On Friday morning, law enforcement officers in Marinette County were attempting to...
Aaron Perry strives to keep health care free and growing in Madison
Aaron Perry remembers the extra plates his parents would set at the dinner table growing up, never knowing who might need a meal that night. It was never announced or made into a big deal. Just doors opened, chairs pulled up and room made at the table — a spirit of care woven into the family’s daily life.
East High Alum Patrice Haste Becomes Principal
On the Friday 8 O’Clock Buzz, Andy Moore speaks with Patrice Haste, the new principal of Madison East High School. A proud alum of East herself, Haste reflects on her journey from walking the school’s halls as a teenager to now leading the institution as its principal. Haste...
Woman sets fire outside senior living home, spray paints bench on Madison’s west side
MADISON, Wis. -- A 45-year-old woman was arrested early Thursday for allegedly starting a small grass fire and spray painting a bench at a senior living home on the city's west side, the Madison Police Department said.
More than 2,300 muskies dumped into Madison-area lakes
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - For decades, Capital City Muskies and the Wisconsin DNR have teamed up to stock Lake Wingra, Monona and Waubesa with Muskellunges. It’s essential for this process to happen because Muskellunges, also known as muskies, don’t naturally reproduce in big enough numbers to support fishing in...
Verona Police Department incident report: Sept. 8-14
8:17 a.m., N. Main St. and Cross Country Rd., traffic stop – Police gave a warning to a 22-year-old woman on Exceeding Speed Zones (11-15 mph). 9:13 a.m., N. Main St., traffic stop – Police cited a 68-year-old man for Exceeding Speed Zones (1-10 mph). 9:52 a.m., N....
Grill at Hilldale Café Hollander causes gas line to break
MADISON, Wis. — Crews from the Madison Fire Department went to Café Hollander at Hilldale for a report of a natural gas leak after 10 p.m. Thursday.

















