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First Student buses vandalized with graffiti overnight, MMSD confirms
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Some buses that transport students in the Madison Metropolitan School District were vandalized with pro-Palestine graffiti. District spokesperson Ian Folger confirmed Thursday that the vandalism happened overnight and affected a limited number of buses. The buses were seen with messages saying “Free Palestine” and “Divest.”...
Badger Beat: The legacy left behind by Ron Gerbig
MADISON. Wis -- Ron Gerbig was a man that was living on the streets of Madison for over 20 years. He may not have had a house, but he did have a home. Ron was known for living in a couple key spots in Madison. Many remember him sitting by the Walgreens on State Street, but most recently people remember passing him outside the CVS Pharmacy on Bedford Street.
Showers & Thunderstorms Likely Today
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Today is a First Alert Weather Day. There is a threat of strong to severe thunderstorms later this morning and into the afternoon. We have a wave of low pressure moving in from the southwest. This low pressure system will trigger that development of the thunderstorms.
Wisconsin man finds meteorite on his farm, donates to local museum
MADISON, Wis. — A meteorite found in Wisconsin 15 years ago is now on display at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Geology Museum. It’s the largest iron meteorite classified in the U.S. since 1981. Jim Koch initially found the meteorite on his farm in Dane County in 2009...
Fireman’s Park receives WI ASLA Merit Award
The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (WI ASLA) recently announced its selection of 2024 Professional Award winners, including Verona’s own Fireman’s Park. WI ASLA selected both the City of Verona and MSA Professional Services, Inc. to receive a Merit Award in the “Medium-scale Design”...
Change ‘for the long haul’
WPR director Sarah Ashworth. Sarah Ashworth: ‘The way people are listening over the air is changing.’. At a recent listening session hosted by Wisconsin Public Radio at the Madison Central Library, most attendees, as one person pointed out, appeared to be over 50. Allen Irvine was an exception and toward the end of the question and answer period he offered his support for WPR’s recently announced restructuring plan for its soon-to-be 39 stations across the state.
Wisconsin one of several top programs in pursuit of top transfer WR Elijhah Badger
Wisconsin is one of several top programs to have reached out to top transfer portal wide receiver Elijhah Badger, according to On3’s Hayes Fawcett. The Badgers are included along with Florida, Michigan, Florida State, Washington, Texas A&M, Auburn, Michigan State, Louisville, Colorado, Utah, West Virginia, South Carolina, Arizona, Oklahoma State, Ole Miss, Arkansas, USC, Cal and USF.
Edgewater hotel hosts party this weekend for 150th Kentucky Derby
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Saturday will mark the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby. To celebrate the day, Madison is having its very own derby party at the Edgewater Hotel. From 3-7:30 p.m. people can go to the hotel and watch this historic event on the big screen for free.
Letter | Sidewalks at farmers market too crowded
Dear Editor: I have limited my visits to the Dane County Farmers Market because of the crowding on the sidewalks. Can the market be turned towards the street side so vendors could use both sides of the street that rings the Capitol and visitors could wander in the road? This would be more like the set-up used for the Art Fair or Concerts on the Square when traffic is re-routed.
If Madison builds a pedestrian mall, will they come?
This mural, by local artist Taylor McAda, is one of several recently painted on the 400-600 block of State Street as part of the pedestrian mall experiment. The slogan — “Flock to State” — and flamingo-filled art recently painted on the pavement leave little doubt about the high hopes city officials have for their plans to temporarily close the 400 through 600 blocks of State Street to vehicles.
Verona's Kreuser neutralizes Janesville Parker's bats as Wildcats win Big Eight matchup
Mallorie Kreuser of Verona outdid a trio of Janesville Parker pitchers to lead the Wildcats to a 4-1 win in Big Eight softball Thursday in Verona. The three Vikings pitchers — Emma Terry making her varsity debut, Gentry Reed and Lilly Keller — allowed just four hits, but the Wildcats were able to capitalize on some miscues in the first three innings to go up 3-0. Harriet Salas then hit...
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.
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