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Three Dane Co. residents charged with lying during firearms purchases
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - In two separate cases, the Wisconsin Department of Justice charged three Dane County residents on Wednesday for lying when purchasing firearms. In the first case, 36-year-old Candice Patterson of Middleton and 19-year-old Deovion Baker of Madison are charged with lying when purchasing two handguns on Sept. 1, 2023 from a Sun Prairie gun store.
Woman arrested after allegedly driving stolen vehicle
MADISON, Wis. -- Madison police arrested a 24-year-old woman after she allegedly drove a stolen vehicle Friday afternoon. The woman was identified as Khariyhana D. Martin and the vehicle was reported stolen out of Middleton and was tracked down to a shopping area near the 1700 block of Thierer Road.
Fitchburg man sentenced to federal prison for methamphetamine trafficking
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A Fitchburg man was sentenced on Tuesday for methamphetamine trafficking, the U.S. Department of Justice confirmed Wednesday morning. Orrin Hunt-Hayes will serve six-and-a-half years in federal prison for possession of 50 or more grams of methamphetamine intended for distribution, the agency reported. He pleaded guilty on Feb. 1 to the charge.
Waunakee Coming Events
MAY 21: CAREGIVER RESOURCE FAIR Waunakee’s Dementia Friendly Committee is sponsoring its first annual Caregiver Resource Fair on Tuesday, May 21, 11 AM-2 PM, in the lower level of the Village Center, 333 Madison Street, Waunakee. More than 20 agencies will be exhibiting at the event. They will provide those attending with information about services they offer to enable people to stay in their homes or be cared for at their facilities. Visitors can talk with any or all of the exhibitors at the Fair. ...
'It's this deep understanding': Urban Triage's work empowers Black community
MADISON, Wis. — In the heart of Madison’s southwest side, the city’s oldest Black enclave, lies a beacon of hope and resilience: Urban Triage. Founded by the Brandi Grayson, Urban Triage is not just an organization; it’s a lifeline for Black individuals and other vulnerable populations in need.
Pressure builds to create task force on missing, murdered Black women and girls in Wisconsin
MADISON - A call for action was made Thursday by lawmakers and advocates to pass a bill that would research the "root cause" of the disproportionate number of missing and murdered Black women and girls in Wisconsin. "This isn't a Black, white, brown, male or female issue," Erika Brown said during a Capitol press...
Monona places temporary ban on opening of new vape shops
MONONA, Wis. -- A six-month ban in Monona will keep new vape shops from opening in the city, after the city council rejected the proposal of a new shop at a location in close proximity to several schools.
Wisconsin basketball top transfer target commits to LSU
Wisconsin basketball transfer target Noah Boyde committed to LSU on Thursday. The JUCO transfer center chose the Tigers over the Badgers and Oregon Ducks. The three schools were Boyde’s finalists and were the only to host him on official visits. Related: Wisconsin basketball 2024-25 starting lineup and rotation with latest transfer addition Boyde is a three-star transfer on 247Sports and is ranked as the No. 4 overall JUCO transfer. The 7’0″ center had initially signed on to transfer to Baylor in November of 2023. He was granted his release on April 26, then quickly became one of the heavier-pursued centers in the portal. Boyde played...
Concrete paving closes two lanes of westbound East Washington traffic
MADISON, Wis. - Westbound traffic on East Washington Avenue on Madison's east side between Rowland Avenue and Wright Street has been reduced from three lanes to one now through the morning of Monday, May 20.
Great Wisconsin Quilt Show contest call for entries
The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show Quilt Contest is inviting quilters to submit up to four entries in the 2024 contest, with cash prizes for best of show, first-, second- and third-place honors in each of the 10 categories, along with a viewers' choice award. Now in its 20th year, the annual Great Wisconsin Quilt Show welcomes quilters from across Wisconsin and throughout the United States to the Alliant Energy Center in Madison Sept. 5-7 to celebrate quilting. ...
What to do in Madison this weekend: Irish Fest Madison, Madison Bach Musicians and more Isthmus Picks
Wisconsin Wrights New Play Festival, May 16-18, Edgewood College-Diane Ballweg Theatre, 7:30 p.m.: Forward Theater Company has been doing its part to help develop new plays through the Wisconsin Wrights biennial competition. Three playwrights work with professional directors, dramaturgs and actors to develop their plays, with staged readings at the end of the week. This year the festival kicks off on May 16 with The Flying Corpse by Thomas Campbell; continues on May 17 with The Other Side by Amy Quan Barry; and concludes on May 18 with Anatomical Hearts by Lila Hovey. Read James Rhem’s preview here.
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