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Fitchburg PD: Man allegedly distracted by phone causes rollover crash
FITCHBURG, Wis. (WMTV) - A man allegedly told police he was distracted by his phone after crashing into an SUV Thursday afternoon and causing it to roll over. At about 3:30 p.m., Fitchburg officers, along with Fitchburg Fire Rescue and Fitch-Rona EMS, responded to the intersection of Raritan Road and Pembroke Drive on a report of a rollover crash.
MPD prepares as UW-Madison plans pro-Palestine protest next week
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Demands are growing at college campuses across the country as pro-Palestine supporters gather and call for their schools to divest from businesses that work with Israel. Supporters are also calling for a ceasefire. As of Friday, there have been no large gatherings on UW- Madison’s campus....
Letter | No housing for Blacks in south Madison
Dear Editor: What happened to a generation Blacks kicked out because of Greenbush gentrification is happening again. We were relocated from Greenbush. Now where do we go? Where is the housing for Black families in south Madison? New white developers are making money off the struggles of the Black community. The city is masking these issues and not creating a real solution for us.
Boys tennis: No. 7 Verona outdueled by No. 3 Middleton
In a showdown between two of the state’s top-seven ranked Division 1 teams, No. 7 Verona lost a Big Eight Conference dual match to No. 3 Middleton 5-2 on Friday, April 25, at Verona Area High School. Photos: Verona vs. Middleton. Verona (8-2, 4-1 Big Eight) was riding the...
Wisconsin basketball officially announces Kirk Penney's new coaching role
Wisconsin basketball officially announced former Badger sharpshooter Kirk Penney’s new role on Greg Gard’s staff as ‘special assistant to the head coach’ on Friday. We knew this news was coming, as head coach Greg Gard recently explained Penney’s contributions throughout the 2023-24 season and his desire to expand his role on the staff.
Major solar milestone reached by the City of Madison
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The City of Madison announced on Thursday that it has reached a major solar milestone. It has installed 2 megawatts and commissioned solar on its buildings and facilities, officials report. At a press event on Monday, Mayor Satya Rhodes- Conway says it is important the city...
Federal rule banning noncompete agreements could give Wisconsinites more job mobility
A new federal rule could give Wisconsinites more mobility in the labor market, especially for workers at a prominent Dane County company. The Federal Trade Commission this week voted 3-2 to ban noncompete agreements, which may ban workers from finding jobs with industry competitors after they leave their current jobs. The regulation is already facing legal challenges from business groups.
Spring Fest signals the start of growing season
The student-led People’s Farm of University of Wisconsin-Madison hosted “Spring Fest” in collaboration with the Office of Sustainability on April 21 at Eagle Heights Community Garden to celebrate UW-Madison’s Earth Fest. People's Farm Outreach Director Julia Fechner told The Daily Cardinal Spring Fest is an annual...
Madison artist with cerebral palsy looks to inspire others with disabilities
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A Madison artist is sharing his journey with cerebral palsy, hoping to inspire others with disabilities through his creations. Michael Ward was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at just five days old. “I was in the front of the passenger seat while she was holding me and...
Waunakee Knights of Columbus benefit set for avid volunteer
At most Waunakee festivals, Dennis Hampton is usually around, helping out in any way he can, setting up, serving food and cleaning up. He had been an active Knights of Columbus member until about a year ago, when his life took an unexpected turn, putting a damper on his activities. After experiencing sharp pain in his legs, Hampton was diagnosed with a massive blood clot just below the knee. To...
Willy Street Co-op's new Aubergine fills a food and community need
As food cart season gets rolling on the Capitol Square and Library Mall, commercial kitchen space for small scale food entrepreneurs remains tight in Madison. This need for commercial space was one reason, along with classes and community space, the Willy Street Co-op opened Aubergine in March. The 2,700-square-foot kitchen and all-purpose room, at 1226 Williamson St. across from the co-op’s flagship east side grocery store, was designed to host cooking lasses, local artists and neighborhood events.
Great Midwest Alpaca Festival in Madison this weekend
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Hundreds of alpacas will return to Madison this weekend for the Great Midwest Alpaca Festival and the Wisconsin Alpaca and Fiber Fest. More than 300 alpacas will be at the Alliant Energy Center on Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28 to compete against some of the best alpacas in the country.
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