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Wisconsin softball makes history in Big Ten Tournament
The Wisconsin women’s softball team became the first No. 11 seed to reach the Big Ten Semifinal Game after a win against Rutgers on Thursday. UW’s 7-3 victory over the No. 3-seed Scarlet Knights clinched the program’s first birth to the semis since 2019. Pitcher Tessa Magnanimo...
Thunderstorms expected late Friday afternoon. Skies clearing, high 70s for Mother's Day.
A line of thunderstorms is expected to move through Wisconsin late Friday afternoon and into the evening but the rain and clouds will give way to a sunny, warm forecast for Mother's Day on Sunday. According to the National Weather Service, the storms will push into western Wisconsin, reaching La...
Madison Fire responds to east side apartment for pan left on stove
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Madison Fire Department responded to an apartment on Madison’s east side on Thursday after reports of a fire alarm and smoke, officials said. A building maintenance worker discovered smoke in an apartment unit and asked residents to evacuate, according to MFD. Firefighters arrived at 12:32...
Imitation firearms like pellet rifles complicate police work, experts say after Mount Horeb shooting
MADISON, Wis. -- The 14-year-old suspect in the Mount Horeb shooting had a pellet rifle outside of the middle school, according to the Wisconsin Department of Justice, which caused lockdowns and eventually deadly force by officers. Experts said it's becoming harder for police to tell those devices apart from guns, and events like that take a mental toll as well.
Madison's sweet treats: Where you can get a scoop this summer
NORTHERN MICHIGAN, (WPBN/WGTU) -- Get a taste of Summer with some ice cream! Get the inside scoop to the treats and hours of shops right in your area. In Vanderbilt, The Whippy Dip has a weekly rotating menu of ice cream flavors. The ice cream shop has some unique features like ice cream nachos and a new sundae combination for 'SUNDAY SUNDAE SUNDAY'. The current operating hours are only Saturdays and Sundays. They hope to be fully open around Memorial Day.
MPD to hold active shooter survival training
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Madison Police Department is offering training that is designed to save lives in active shooter situations. MDP is hosting the training May 30 from 6-9 p.m. at their training center at 5702 Femrite Drive. Officials say officers will have active shooter cases and highlight the...
WMTV earns seven first place Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Awards
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - WMTV is proud to share it was awarded seven first place awards by the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association in its annual Awards for Excellence competition. The statewide competition recognizes outstanding coverage that aired in 2023. The awards were announced Saturday night during a gala at the Madison...
Looking for a summer subletter? Here’s what you should know.
As summer nears, University of Wisconsin students are creating off-campus sublease listings, seeking tenants to occupy their apartments during the summer break. Despite their efforts, housing experts indicate a recurring trend — an oversupply of available subleases floods the market annually. UW professor of urban planning Kurt Paulsen said...
Utilities complete contentious land swap to clear way for power line in Mississippi River refuge
Utilities looking to finish building a high-voltage power line linking Iowa and Wisconsin completed a contentious land deal Thursday that allows them to build on a Mississippi River federal wildlife refuge. American Transmission Company, ITC Midwest and Dairyland Power Cooperative have nearly finished the Cardinal-Hickory Creek transmission line. If completed,...
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