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Fitchburg man charged with illegally possessing firearm, according to the DOJ
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A 32-year-old Fitchburg man has been charged with illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition as a felon, according to the Department of Justice reported Wednesday. He is accused of possessing a Sig Sauer handgun with an extended magazine and Federal brand ammunition on October 2, 2023.
Madison uses TIF funds to keep affordable housing project alive
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'Moonlight Dreams' - OHS prom held May 11 at Madison’s Park Hotel
“Moonlight Dreams” was the theme of this year’s Oregon High School prom, held at the Park Hotel in Madison on Saturday, May 11. Oregon High School juniors Katherine Dunn and Tyler Mikkelson were named 2024 Prom Queen and King. The 2024 OHS prom royalty are: Henry Burmeister, Rachel...
Isthmus' 2024 summer festival calendar
Fireworks at a past World's Largest Brat Fest. Losing out on our festivals during the sad summer of 2020 made us realize what a treasure these events are. From small town parades to large scale music festivals to the traditional county fairs, summer isn’t summer without a beer and a brat, some bands, some funnel cake — and maybe throw in a tractor pull or a craft fair for good measure.
Sunnier Day Ahead
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Today is a First Alert Day as we are tracking storms this afternoon into the early evening. With an area of low pressure to our north and a shortwave trof to our west, we have enough instability to kick of some showers and storms with some being strong. We’re looking at these storms to be more scattered, and right now the biggest risk with any storm that develops will be gusty winds and quarter size hail. Rain totals with these storms will be on the lower side.
Non-alcoholic beverage and mocktail shop opens in Middleton
MIDDLETON, Wis. (WMTV) - A non-alcoholic beverage and mocktail store held their soft opening at their new shop in Middleton Wednesday. Over the last few years, Madison and its surrounding areas have started to see more and more people embrace the sober lifestyle with mocktails. “Sober Social” is a store...
Wisconsin HC Luke Fickell plummets in CBSSports' annual college football head coach ranking
CBSSports released its annual college football head coach ranking this week. The service went through all 68 Power Four coaches throughout the week, finally releasing its top 25 on Wednesday afternoon. The bottom of the ranking was full of familiar names — mostly unproven former assistants. It includes UCLA HC...
Skeleton found in chimney of Madison, Wisconsin music store identified after 34 years
MADISON, Wis. — After more than three decades, DNA researchers and authorities have identified a skeleton found in the chimney of a Madison, Wisconsin music store.Owners of the Good 'n Loud Music store found the "Dane County Chimney Doe" on Sept. 3, 1989 while removing a boiler, according to the DNA Doe Project. They first saw a skull through a pipe before discoverting the full skeleton, which was wearing an iron cross necklace and rotted clothing. A forensic autopsy revealed the remains belonged to a White man between 18 and 35 years old. He stood about 5'7" tall.The DNA Doe...
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