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Family displaced, dog rescued following house fire in McFarland
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A family is displaced following a kitchen fire at a house in McFarland Wednesday. According to Fire Chief Chris Dennis from the McFarland Fire Department, crews responded around 7:30 p.m. to the 5900 block of Smith Ridge Road. Firefighters say the fire left significant damage to...
National Pretzel Day deals in Madison
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Step aside Stanley Hudson, National Pretzel Day is for all those who celebrate. Thousands of restaurants and storefronts will be “tying the knot” Friday. Around the Madison area, there are a handful of restaurants offering the twisted treats to celebrate. NATIONAL PRETZEL DAY. Bierock...
Freezing temperatures on the way
Temperatures dropping down to near or below freezing. MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Beautiful weather continues through the middle of the week before some big changes for the weekend. Despite the nice days in our near future, cold overnight temperatures are of concern. A Freeze Warning is in place through Thursday morning and a reminder to cover up or bring inside sensitive vegetation as it will likely be damaged or killed if not. From there, a First Alert Day goes into place on Friday and continues on Saturday and Sunday. There will be multiple rounds of weather which include strong to severe storms, general gusty winds, and heavy rainfall. The two-time frames to keep a closer eye on are late Friday through early Saturday and again late Saturday through Sunday. There could be a window of opportunity at midday Saturday to get outside between the two main waves. Stay tuned to the forecast as things evolve and we get a better idea of timing, threats, and impacts on your weekend plans.
Madison firefighter charged for allegedly selling drugs out of city fire station
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A Madison firefighter faces four felony charges for allegedly selling drugs out of a city fire station on multiple occasions. Wisconsin Circuit Court records show Trevor Wiggins faces four felony charges: maintaining a drug trafficking place, possession with intent to deliver cocaine, manufacture/deliver cocaine- as a party to a crime, possession of narcotic drugs.
Epic Systems is starting sixth campus, and it's from ‘Other Worlds’
Verona health records giant Epic Systems has broken ground on its newest campus, following approval this month from the city’s Plan Commission. In line with the fantastical designs of the existing buildings, the sixth campus, called Other Worlds, will draw inspiration from “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Chronicles of Narnia,” with a “floating forest” and plenty of references to elves.
Police officer in Wisconsin pulls over three different drivers going 90+ mph, all within 90 minutes
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities in southern Wisconsin say that multiple drivers were stopped for speeding all within 90 minutes. According to the Madison Police Department, an officer pulled three different drivers over on April 21 for driving over 90 miles per hour on the Beltline. These stops reportedly happened within 90 minutes of each other.
Two Express stores in Wisconsin to close as part of company bankruptcy
Express Inc., the clothing retailer that announced plans to file for bankruptcy earlier this week, will close two stores in Wisconsin. The company, which owns the brands Express, Bonobos and UpWest, announced Monday it would close 95 stores in a news release announcing its plans. In a U.S. Bankruptcy Court filing, Wisconsin...
How do you buy your groceries? Delivery services ‘evolve’ in Madison
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - As Amazon debuts a cheaper and easier way for customers to shop for groceries online, the grocery industry is evaluating how to stay up to date on the latest consumer needs. DELIVERY SERVICES EVOLVE. Wisconsin Grocers Association President Mike Semmann says to stay in business, grocers...
I’m going to commit $270 worth of property damage to the university
All articles featured in The Beet are creative, satirical and/or entirely fictional pieces. They are fully intended as such and should not be taken seriously as news. In my final weeks at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, I was utterly betrayed by Transportation Services when it impounded my car for multiple unpaid parking tickets. Now, after paying off all the tickets and getting my car out of impound, I’m taking swift revenge.
‘Just do it!’ Wisconsin couple built a net-zero home
A few years ago, Jacqueline Freidel and her husband built their new home near Madison, Wisconsin, complete with four bedrooms and an open-concept floor plan. But the couple’s house has a hidden feature — it runs entirely on electricity and is net-zero, meaning it produces just as much energy as it uses every year.
New Madison Superintendent Joe Gothard says 'hold me accountable'
Editor's note: Reprinted with permission from the Simpson Street Free Press, a Madison-based nonprofit that teaches students journalism and publishes their work. This article has been lightly edited for Cap Times newswriting style. Following an introductory press conference at Thoreau Elementary School, new Madison school Superintendent Joe Gothard sat down...
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