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MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Our sunnier skies are gone for a while as we enter a more unsettled period. Over the next several days we’ll be watching storm system after storm system intensify as they move out of the plains. Tonight will be the initial of our Alert Days...
Fitchburg neighbors raise concerns after rollover crash in residential neighborhood
FITCHBURG, Wis. -- After a rollover crash on a residential street in Fitchburg Thursday afternoon, some neighbors say they've been trying to warn the city about the intersection where it happened for years. "Not surprised, and just so thankful that it wasn't a child on a bicycle and that it...
Measles confirmed in southern Wisconsin
Following a confirmed case of measles, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), in coordination with Public Health Madison & Dane County and Rock County Public Health, are working to identify and directly notify people who may have been exposed to the measles virus. The investigation has identified the following...
Two Wisconsin women sent to hospital after three-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 14
VIROQUA, Wis. (WFRV) – Two Wisconsin women were sent to the hospital after a three-vehicle crash that resulted in one of the vehicles being stuck on its side. According to the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office, on Wednesday, April 24, at around 11:00 a.m., deputies were notified of a three-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 14 at the intersection of East Smith Road in the town of Viroqua.
Pet of the Week twice as cute with two puppies
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Look no further as these two pug beagle mixes are ready to find their forever home. WMTV 15 News sat down with Faith Stephens with the Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin to introduce the two puppies, Dahlia and Asha. According to Stephens, both Dahlia and Asha...
Madison man accused in toddler’s killing found guilty on 15 charges
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A Madison man accused of killing a 20-month-old baby girl and abusing the child’s mother was found guilty Friday evening on a15 charges. Marshawn Giles faced 18 charges, and was found guilty on all of them with the exception of three that were dropped. Some of the charges he was found guilty on includes:
MPD opens death investigation after MFD retrieves individual from Lake Mendota Friday morning
The Madison Police Department opened a death investigation after the Madison Fire Department retrieved a female from Lake Mendota around 4:30 a.m. Friday. MFD responded to a 911 call reporting someone yelling for help in the water near the 100 block of Iota Court, according to a report from MFD. Lake Rescue 1 located and brought the individual to shore.
Wisconsin DPI announces four local education agencies named Green Ribbon Schools
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Wisconsin DPI announced Friday that four local education agencies have been named 2024 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools. The following recipients were nationally recognized for their commitment to sustainability and environmental education:. Creative Learning Preschool and Child Care Center, Madison. Hawthorne Elementary, Milwaukee...
Madison man shares experience appealing property assessments ahead of deadline
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A Madison property owner is appealing the city’s assessment on the value of his home, the deadline to file an objection next Friday. Madison resident and former property appraiser Scott Matthews is filing an appeal with the City of Madison Assessor’s Office. He’s contesting the evaluation on his Madison home.
UW Madison police investigating after man allegedly grabs woman by the throat
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The U-W Madison Police Department is investigating a battery that happened Wednesday night outside of Grainger Hall. Around 8 p.m, a witness told police that they saw a man run up to a woman and allegedly grabbed her by the throat. The witness told police that the man also allegedly hit the victim multiple times.
Spring Fest signals the start of growing season
The student-led People’s Farm of University of Wisconsin-Madison hosted “Spring Fest” in collaboration with the Office of Sustainability on April 21 at Eagle Heights Community Garden to celebrate UW-Madison’s Earth Fest. People's Farm Outreach Director Julia Fechner told The Daily Cardinal Spring Fest is an annual...
Wisconsin basketball officially announces Kirk Penney's new coaching role
Wisconsin basketball officially announced former Badger sharpshooter Kirk Penney’s new role on Greg Gard’s staff as ‘special assistant to the head coach’ on Friday. We knew this news was coming, as head coach Greg Gard recently explained Penney’s contributions throughout the 2023-24 season and his desire to expand his role on the staff.
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