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Two infants found in backseat after man flees from police, suspect arrested
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - McFarland Police say a two-year-old and four-month-old were found in the backseat of a car that crashed after a man drove off from officers on Friday. Officers say just after midnight, the suspect allegedly drove off from a traffic stop and crashed into a tree west of U.S. Highway 51 on Severson Road.
Protesters arrested at UW-Madison Wednesday morning formally charged
MADISON, Wis. -- Four people who were arrested and booked into the Dane County Jail after police broke up an encampment on the UW-Madison campus Wednesday morning were formally charged on Friday, online court records show. Police said 34 people were arrested Wednesday morning as officers broke up an encampment...
MFD cutting ties with firefighter who allegedly sold cocaine out of a fire station
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Madison Fire Department is cutting ties with a firefighter accused of selling cocaine out of a fire station. On Friday MFD Chief Chris Carbon confirmed effective May 11, Trevor Wiggins will no longer be employed with the Madison Fire Department. Right now, Wiggins is on...
TJ Zweifel takes over Marshall boys basketball program
The Marshall High School boys basketball program is under new leadership. TJ Zweifel, who has led Belleville High School since the 2021-22 season, has been approved by the school board as the new head coach of the Cardinals. Marshall athletic director Matt Kleinheinz announced the decision following a school board meeting on Wednesday, May 1. “We couldn’t be more excited to have TJ joining our staff," Kleinheinz said. "Obviously his...
Lake Mills bear sighting, sheriff's office warning for residents
LAKE MILLS, Wis. - The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office warned residents on Friday about a bear roaming the area. In a Facebook post, the sheriff's office said it is aware of the situation near Lake Mills. Do not call 911 about the bear, they said, unless you are in danger.
Facility on Madison’s east side evacuates after multiple ammonia sensors go off
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A facility on Madison’s east side was evacuated after an ammonia leak set off multiple sensors on Wednesday. Madison Fire’s Hazmat Team responded just before 2 p.m. to the 500 block of Division Street. The hazmat team controlled the possibly dangerous substance. No workers...
Report: Former UW Police Chief had relationship with subordinate
MADISON, Wis. -- Former UW-Madison Police Chief Kristen Roman resigned from the department on February 11, after an investigation into parking violations revealed a relationship between her and a subordinate, according to documents delivered from an open records request to the University of Wisconsin.
Former coach, athletic director, to be toastmaster at Waterloo Alumni Banquet
Doug Riesop will serve as toastmaster at the Waterloo High School alumni banquet on Saturday, May 18, in the High School cafeteria. Riesop was president of his class when he graduated in 1969. He attended UW-Platteville from 1969-1973, majoring in Safety Education and Physical Education. While at Platteville, he played basketball for 2 years. In 1975, he attended UW-Oshkosh to obtain a major in physical education and was also on the baseball coaching staff. ...
First Student buses vandalized with graffiti overnight, MMSD confirms
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Some buses that transport students in the Madison Metropolitan School District were vandalized with pro-Palestine graffiti. District spokesperson Ian Folger confirmed Thursday that the vandalism happened overnight and affected a limited number of buses. The buses were seen with messages saying “Free Palestine” and “Divest.”...
Badger Beat: The legacy left behind by Ron Gerbig
MADISON. Wis -- Ron Gerbig was a man that was living on the streets of Madison for over 20 years. He may not have had a house, but he did have a home. Ron was known for living in a couple key spots in Madison. Many remember him sitting by the Walgreens on State Street, but most recently people remember passing him outside the CVS Pharmacy on Bedford Street.
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