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Discover why Dane County prosecutors have chosen not to file criminal charges against a driver involved in a fatal accident with a respected Madison-area educator. Uncover the details of this controversial decision in Fitchburg's recent tragic incident.

MADISON, Wis. -- The Dane County Sheriff's Office reminded drivers Thursday to pull over to the right shoulder, not the flex lane, when stopped on the Beltline.

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The farmstead where a founding Dane Co. family lived has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the Wisconsin Historical Society announced. Hammond Farmstead, listed on the register Sept. 1, was built by Alexander Hammond after he arrived in Cottage Grove in 1843. Hammond...

FITCHBURG, Wis. -- Dane County prosecutors have decided not to file criminal charges against a driver who hit and killed a Madison-area educator earlier this year.

The Dane County District Attorney’s (DA) Office will not file criminal charges against the 24-year-old Fitchburg man who hit and killed Badger Ridge Middle School principal Beth Steffen in January. According to a Fitchburg Police Department news release, the investigation required assistance from the Wisconsin State Patrol Technical Reconstruction...

BROOKLYN, Wis. (WMTV) – Firefighters from multiple agencies responded Wednesday morning to a blaze in the Town of Rutland. A barn caught fire at a home on W. Rutland Rd., near Hwy. 14, near Brooklyn and on the southern edge of Dane Co. Firefighters were dispatched at 6:50 a.m.,...

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A Chicago man was sentenced on Tuesday for coordinating the shipment of fentanyl from the Windy City to Madison, Wisconsin. Reginald Jemison, 56, will serve 10 years in federal prison for attempting to possess fentanyl with intent to distribute, the U.S. Department of Justice said. Jemison pleaded guilty to the charge on June 8.

The Lower Yahara River Trail is about to hit a growth spurt as it works its way toward Lake Kegonsa State Park. Thursday, Sept. 28, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi joined Land & Water Resources Department staff and outdoor recreation advocates to kick off construction for Phase 2 of the trail.

Chad Kemp, who currently serves as the District 1 alder for the City of Verona, was sworn in as a member of the Dane County Board of Supervisors on Thursday, Sept. 21. Kemp will represent District 32, which includes the Town of Verona Wards 2-3 and the City of Verona, according to a board news release. He will be replacing Mike Bare who resigned in August to continue his role as a District 80 state representative.

High school football competition in Dane County, Wisconsin is happening this week, and information on these games is available below, if you're searching for how to watch them. Follow High School Football this season on the NFHS Network! Keep tabs on your family or alma mater and tune in!. Other...

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A coalition of anti-abortion organizations on Tuesday demanded that prosecutors in Wisconsin's two largest counties bring charges against abortion providers who have resumed practicing following a court ruling that consensual abortions are legal in the state.Wisconsin Right to Life, Wisconsin Family Action and Pro-Life Wisconsin held a news conference in the state Capitol to call for Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozanne and Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm to prosecute abortion providers in their counties. Ozanne and Chisholm, both Democrats, announced last year that they would permit abortions in their counties despite a 174-year-old state law that conservatives argue...

In a recent incident at Dane Co. Regional Airport in Madison, Wisconsin, a loaded gun was discovered in a passenger’s carry-on luggage during routine security screening. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) reported the incident, shedding light on the serious consequences of neglecting airport security regulations. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of adhering to these regulations to ensure the safety of all passengers and airport personnel.

Allen Centennial Garden Harvest Festival

City Council member Sabrina Madison has introduced a budget amendment to pay the extra money needed to build the long-awaited Madison Public Market, but her proposal depends on more help from Dane County. The lowest bid from a contractor to reconstruct the building came in this month at $15.2 million,...

Dane County Executive Joe Parisi is set to include funding in the 2024 budget to expand the Community Alternative Response for Emergency Services (CARES) program beyond Madison. Discover how this move could transform emergency response services in the wider county area.

In a recent development, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced significant funding for the expansion of Madison’s Community Alternative Response Emergency Services (CARES) program to provide countywide service. This move, outlined in the 2024 county budget, marks a significant step in addressing mental health emergencies and fostering a compassionate response within the community.

Stay safe on the road with this important reminder from the Dane County Sheriff's Office. Learn why you should always pull over to the right shoulder, not the flex lane, when stopped on the Beltline. Tune in for crucial driving tips.