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Antisemitic chalkings promoting Hamas, Hezbollah, Houthis found at Dane County Farmers Market alongside rhetoric endorsing violence
Antisemitic chalk messages endorsing Hezbollah, the Houthis and the military wing of Hamas — all of which are designated as terror groups by the United States — were found at the Dane County Farmers Market on Saturday alongside messages endorsing violence against Israelis and Zionists. The chalkings, located...
UW leaders, protesters organizers negotiate demands during 4th meeting
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - University of Wisconsin-Madison campus leaders met with student protest organizers for a fourth meeting Saturday, campus officials said in an update. In the meeting that lasted a little over an hour, campus leaders continued talks to discuss protest organizers’ concerns and expectations and to “lay the foundations” to resolve the tent encampment on Library Mall, officials said.
Former Wisconsin linebacker transfers to in-state program
Former Wisconsin linebacker Ross Gengler announced his commitment to the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse on Saturday. Gengler elected to enter the transfer portal on Dec. 4, 2023 after four campaigns with the Badgers. He previously joined the program as a walk-on in the class of 2020. After exercising his redshirt...
New Glarus Pilsner to become available year-round
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The New Glarus Brewing Company announced Monday that its New Glarus Pilsner will be offered year-round. New Glarus released the Pilsner last summer where it sold out in less than six weeks. This time around, fans can expect the beer to remain in stores for the...
10th annual Latino Art Fair taking place this weekend
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Celebrate the roots of Latino art and culture this weekend at the 10th annual Latino Art Fair. The festival is being held Saturday, May 4 from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. It is taking place at the Overture’s Promenade Hall and Terrace. The free event comes just...
50 artists to exhibit work during Sunday’s Marquette-Atwood Art Walk
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A neighborhood art walk will feature 50 local artists across 32 homes on Madison’s near east side Sunday, organizers say. The Marquette-Atwood Neighborhood Art Walk is a free event for all ages to view and buy artists’ work. The walk, started in 2010, runs...
Search for next UWPD chief expected to start in late summer
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - University of Wisconsin- Madison will start the search for its police department’s next chief at the end of the summer. Former UWPD Chief Kristen Roman resigned in February after serving as chef since 2017. University officials said at the time that they were investigating alleged violations of university employment policy and work rules.
Rock County Public Health contact-tracing for reported measles case
JANESVILLE — A Dane County resident spent time in Milton and Janesville while infectious with the measles, the Rock County Public Health Department sayid in an advisory. The health department is working with Public Health Madison and Dane County, SSM Health and Wisconsin Department of Health Services to contact-trace to determine who may have been exposed. Those exposed to the virus may have been at Kwik Trip, 603 W. Madison...
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