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WIS 16 bridge, railroad improvements in Dodge Co. approved
Updated: 8 minutes ago
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By Alyssa Rodriguez
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation announced on Thursday that Governor Tony Evers recently signed a $1.3 million contract to improve the WIS 16 bridge over specific railroads in Dodge County.
Madison recycling and trash collections change due to Juneteenth holiday
Updated: 34 minutes ago
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By Katie Castellano
The City of Madison announced on their Facebook page Thursday that there will be no recycling, trash or bush collections on June 19 due to the Juneteenth holiday.
Trump refers to Milwaukee as 'horrible' just before the city hosts the Republican convention
Updated: 39 minutes ago
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By Scott Bauer
Former President Donald Trump reportedly called Milwaukee a “horrible city” during a meeting with Republican lawmakers.
Biden campaign and Jill Biden launch outreach to older voters with bingo nights and pickleball games
Updated: 52 minutes ago
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By The Associated Press
First lady Jill Biden is kicking off her husband’s outreach to older voters, an effort blending rallies and phone banks with social events bingo nights and pickleball games.
Beltline speed enforcement taking to the sky
Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Sam Swartz
Wisconsin State Patrol is taking to the skies Friday, June 14 above the Beltline to enforce speed and safe driving.
MPD: Woman arrested after crashing into parked cars, asks police to care for pet guinea pig
Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Sam Swartz
A women was arrested after allegedly crashing into parked cars and also requested police take care of her guinea pig.
Heavy rain causes semi-truck to go airborne, crash in Grant Co.
Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Sam Swartz
A semi-truck was airborne at one point before crashing into a roundabout in Grant County Wednesday, the sheriff’s office said.
Madison beaches open after blue-green algae clears up
Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Sam Swartz
Madison beaches are opening up following closures due to blue-green algae.
Madison man hospitalized after accidently shooting himself
Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Sam Swartz
A Madison man was taken to the hospital Tuesday after accidently shooting himself while cleaning his gun.
Isolated Storms Possible This Afternoon
Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Charlie Shortino
The latest from the First Alert Weather Team.
Hour by Hour
BOOK REPORT: Talking literature landscape in Wisconsin
Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Phoebe Murray
Ready, set, read! Books bans, hot sellers and literature experts are chapters in Thursday's 15 News+.
James Yoblonski’s family and friends try to keep his name in the public eye
Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Marcus Aarsvold
Missing Reedsburg 13-year-old James Yoblonski’s family and friends held a gathering of hope to keep his name on the public’s mind.
McFarland PD: Madison man arrested for 4th OWI after fleeing from police
Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Alyssa Rodriguez
A 32-year-old Madison man was arrested for his fourth OWI offense on Tuesday night after he allegedly fled from officers, the McFarland Police Department reports.
Former President Trump to visit WI next week
Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Katie Castellano
Former President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he will be visiting Racine on June 18 for a campaign event.
Little John’s to pause operations, not fully close despite auctioning off equipment
Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Tyler Peters
More than 900 items of equipment meant to be used in that space are being auctioned off to cover lingering operational costs. Any money left over will be invested into Little John’s future.
Man dead following motorcycle crash in Iowa County
Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Katie Castellano
A 50-year-old man died Wednesday after he was seriously hurt in a motorcycle crash on June 8, the Iowa County Sheriff’s Office reports.
“My heart goes out to his daughter,” Baraboo superintendent has questions for parent who pushed him off the graduation stage
Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Elizabeth Wadas
The Baraboo superintendent sits down with WMTV's Elizabeth Wadas to talk about the graduation ceremony interruption that captured national headlines.
VPM graduate awarded $10,000 scholarship
Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Katie Castellano
The Madison Metropolitan School District announced on Wednesday that a recent Vel Phillips Memorial High School graduate (VPM) has been awarded a $10,000 scholarship.
The Lone Girl Taproom coming to downtown Madison late June
Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Alyssa Rodriguez
The Lone Girl Brewing Company announced on Monday that The Lone Girl Taproom will be coming to downtown Madison in late June.
‘Cheese passport’ gives people a taste of Green County
Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Alyssa Rodriguez
For the next two months, people can eat, drink and yodel their way around Green County.
UWPD investigating multiple burglaries that took place last week
Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Katie Castellano
The UW-Madison Police Department reported on Wednesday that it is investigating several burglaries that happened on June 6.
Preventing summer food insecurity in Madison
Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Sophie Walk
With summer already here, many students will be left without school provided meals they rely on while in session.
Abandoned litter of puppies find foster homes
Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Alyssa Rodriguez
An abandoned litter of puppies found on the side of the road Friday night between New Glarus and Blanchardville are now in foster homes.
Academic coach provides ways children can avoid the ‘summer slide’
Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Sophie Walk
School is out of session, but that doesn’t mean academics can take the backburner.
Wisconsin Supreme Court keeps ban on mobile absentee voting sites in place for now
Updated: 23 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The order came just ahead of Wednesday’s deadline for municipalities to designate alternate locations for voters to cast early, absentee ballots.
2 girls, ages 7 and 11, killed after ATV crashes in Wisconsin
Updated: 24 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Two young girls are dead after their ATV crashed into a car in east-central Wisconsin.
Pet of the Week: Meet Miley!
Updated: Jun. 12, 2024 at 3:59 PM CDT
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By Alyssa Rodriguez
This puppy is all calm as she is looking to find her forever home!
Two people accused of several felony charges arrested in the Village of Cobb
Updated: Jun. 12, 2024 at 3:42 PM CDT
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By Katie Castellano
Two Cobb residents were arrested Tuesday after the Richland-Iowa-Grant Drug Task Force conducted a search warrant in the Village of Cobb.
TIMELINE- One year since James Yoblonski went missing
Updated: Jun. 12, 2024 at 12:12 PM CDT
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By Juliana Tornabene and Marcus Aarsvold
One year later, the Sauk County Sheriff’s Office and Yoblonski’s father, Bill, said they have no substantial leads.
Baraboo police body camera video shows interview with principal after high school graduation incident
Updated: Jun. 12, 2024 at 11:47 AM CDT
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By Tim Elliott and Juliana Tornabene
A judge granted a temporary restraining order filed by Dr. Briggs against the parent last week.
Biden campaign and Jill Biden launch outreach to older voters with bingo nights and pickleball games
Updated: Jun. 12, 2024 at 11:26 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Jill Biden’s travels will take her to Green Bay, Wisconsin; Duluth, Minnesota; Reno, Nevada; and Phoenix, the campaign said.
One person killed when dump truck collides with car in Town of Greenfield
Updated: Jun. 12, 2024 at 11:25 AM CDT
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By Taylor Bowden
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and Wisconsin State Patrol are still investigating this crash.
One person arrested after police chase, crash off Beltline in Madison
Updated: Jun. 12, 2024 at 11:24 AM CDT
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By Juliana Tornabene and Taylor Bowden
Madison Police say the Monona Police Dept. initiated the chase.
FIRST ALERT DAY
Updated: Jun. 12, 2024 at 10:49 AM CDT
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By Kevin Corriveau
Clear skies tonight and sunny tomorrow
Symphony at Sunset takes place next week
Updated: Jun. 12, 2024 at 10:45 AM CDT
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By Juliana Tornabene
The reception begins at 5 p.m. Monday and the concert will begin at 6 p.m. The dinner will follow at 7 p.m.
16-time champ Joey Chestnut booted from 2024 hot dog eating contest
Updated: Jun. 12, 2024 at 10:19 AM CDT
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By Greg Brobeck
Sixteen-time Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest champion Joey Chestnut will not be taking part in this year’s event due to a conflict of interest with a different hot dog brand.
Americans celebrate their flag every year, and the holiday was born in Wisconsin
Updated: Jun. 12, 2024 at 10:16 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press
President Woodrow Wilson issued a 1916 proclamation of June 14 as Flag Day and in 1949, President Harry S. Truman signed the formal observance into law.
Former Trump attorney in Wisconsin suspended from state judicial ethics panel
Updated: Jun. 12, 2024 at 10:13 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Troupis did not return a voicemail or text message seeking comment Tuesday.
Wisconsin officials require Influenza A testing for cows
Updated: Jun. 11, 2024 at 11:09 PM CDT
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By Katie Castellano
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection officials announced on Tuesday that they are now requiring new tests for dairy cows to prevent the spread of bird flu.
New video shows interview with Baraboo parent after rushing graduation stage
Updated: Jun. 11, 2024 at 9:48 PM CDT
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By Elizabeth Wadas and Juliana Tornabene
A judge granted a temporary restraining order filed by Dr. Briggs against the parent last week.
Groundbreaking ceremony takes place for Sun Prairie Public Library
Updated: Jun. 11, 2024 at 9:40 PM CDT
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By Katie Castellano
The City of Sun Prairie broke ground Tuesday morning on a project to remodel the community’s public library.
One year later, still no sign of missing Reedsburg teen James Yoblonski
Updated: Jun. 11, 2024 at 6:36 PM CDT
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By Marcus Aarsvold and Juliana Tornabene
Wednesday marks one year since 13-year-old James Yoblonski went missing.
McFarland PD: Two arrested after stolen gun, drugs found on traffic stop
Updated: Jun. 11, 2024 at 6:18 PM CDT
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By Sam Swartz
McFarland Police arrested two people on a traffic stop after officers allegedly found a stolen gun and a large amounts of drugs.
Fore! On the Road heads to American Family Insurance Championship in Madison
Updated: Jun. 11, 2024 at 6:10 PM CDT
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By Juliana Tornabene
It was a perfect day for golf, with WMTV’s Mark McPherson and Mike Jacques live from University Ridge Golf Course.
Tourism spending on the rise in Madison and Dane County
Updated: Jun. 11, 2024 at 5:53 PM CDT
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By Sophie Walk
Madison and Dane County saw record tourism spending last year with nearly a 10% rise according to Destination Madison.
Dairy supply company fined over $200K for violating wastewater laws
Updated: Jun. 11, 2024 at 4:54 PM CDT
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By Sam Swartz
A dairy supply company was fined over $200,000 after violating state wastewater laws.
Wisconsin sees another record-breaking year for tourism
Updated: Jun. 11, 2024 at 4:43 PM CDT
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By Juliana Tornabene
Madison and Dane County saw increases in all key sectors in 2023, which was led by food and beverage at $434 million.
Iowa Co. Sheriff K-9 assists in traffic stop drug bust, 2 people arrested
Updated: Jun. 11, 2024 at 4:15 PM CDT
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By Sam Swartz
An Iowa County Sheriff's Deputy and K-9 conducted a traffic stop that led to the arrest of two people on drug-related charges.
Moxy Madison Downtown opening new rooftop restaurant in fall 2024
Updated: Jun. 11, 2024 at 3:48 PM CDT
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By Katie Castellano
Moxy Madison Downtown hotel announced on Tuesday that it will be opening a new rooftop restaurant, Atico.
‘Critical need for funding’ in Monona prompts community survey, upcoming referendum
Updated: Jun. 11, 2024 at 3:29 PM CDT
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By Sam Swartz
The City of Monona has released a report to that assesses a "critical need for funding."
