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Search for missing Sauk Co. swimmer continues for second day
Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Sam Swartz
Sauk County authorities are on day two of their search for a missing swimmer that was swept away in the Wisconsin River Sunday.
Laborfest Madison celebrates the importance of workers in Wisconsin.
Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Ashley Weil
Family-Friendly fun and live music brought crowds to celebrate the National holiday.
Madison triathlete to honor injured friend during Ironman Wisconsin
Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Marcus Aarsvold
A Madison triathlete will finish the 140.6 mile long Ironman Wisconsin in honor of his friend whose injury prevents her from doing the entire race.
Temperature swings on the way
Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Kevin Corriveau
The latest from the First Alert Weather Team.
Construction closes Hanco*ck and Wilson St. intersection beginning Tuesday
Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Lilah Gutlerner
Sanitary work will shut down the Hanco*ck Street and Wilson Street intersection starting on Tuesday.
Swimmer who calls himself The Shark will try again to cross Lake Michigan
Updated: 10 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
An ultra swimmer said he again will try to cross Lake Michigan, from Michigan to Wisconsin, just a few weeks after trouble with a GPS device forced him to give up after 60 miles (96 kilometers).
Madison College aviation program expands, takes flight for second year
Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Mackenzie Davis
After a successful first year, the flight school at Madison College has added even more spots for aspiring pilots, and it doesn’t matter what your background or age is to learn how to fly.
UW-Whitewater men’s basketball legacy, Chris Davis, dies
Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Lilah Gutlerner
Chris Davis, former star of the UW-Whitewater basketball team, died on Saturday, according to the university’s athletic department. He played on the team from 2010 through 2012.
‘Symbol of hope and positivity’: Mount Horeb welcomes therapy dog to school district
Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Mackenzie Davis
As students and staff in the Mount Horeb Area School District return to the classroom on Tuesday, many of them will be reminded of the tragedy that struck the community on May 1.
Structure fire reported in Town of Vermont
Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Philomena Lindquist
The call came in at 1:49 a.m. Monday.
Hour by Hour
Non-binary high school counselor embraced by Brodhead community as second year begins
Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Marcus Aarsvold
One year after online backlash, a Brodhead High School gender nonconforming counselor is embraced by community and looks forward to another academic year.
A nice start to September
Updated: Sep. 1, 2024 at 5:30 PM CDT
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By Kevin Corriveau
The latest from the First Alert Weather Team.
Former President Trump to visit near Wausau
Updated: Sep. 1, 2024 at 1:59 PM CDT
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By Sam Swartz
Former President Donald Trump will be stopping in Wisconsin Saturday, his campaign announced.
Montello woman dead after house fire in Marquette County
Updated: Sep. 1, 2024 at 10:28 AM CDT
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By Sam Swartz
A Montello woman is dead following a house fire Saturday evening in Marquette County, the sheriff’s office said.
Overdose Awareness Walk honors the past in hopes for a better future
Updated: Aug. 31, 2024 at 10:41 PM CDT
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By Marcus Aarsvold
On Overdose Awareness Day, Beloit community members honored people who lost their battles with addiction with a walk to share their stories, try to reduce addiction shame and advocate for a better future in Rock County.
UW-Whitewater students shocked after University confirms homicide victim was a student
Updated: Aug. 31, 2024 at 9:52 PM CDT
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By Tabitha Bland
UW-Whitewater confirmed that the 21-year-old shot and killed was a student at the University. Students returning to campus reacted to the news, saying that this is not something common around their campus.
Sun, sun and more sun
Updated: Aug. 31, 2024 at 9:38 PM CDT
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By Kevin Corriveau
The latest from the First Alert Weather Team.
Madison man sentenced to 2+ years for COVID-19 pandemic loan fraud
Updated: Aug. 31, 2024 at 4:44 PM CDT
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By Sam Swartz
A Madison man was sentenced Friday to over two years in federal prison for making false statements, money laundering and wire fraud.
A hiker was rescued from bluff in La Crosse County after a medical emergency
Updated: Aug. 31, 2024 at 4:32 PM CDT
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By WEAU Staff
A hiker was sent to the hospital after experiencing a medical emergency in La Crosse County Saturday.
Madison investment advisor sentenced to prison for fraud and tax evasion
Updated: Aug. 31, 2024 at 1:45 PM CDT
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By Lilah Gutlerner
A Madison man was sentenced to 4 and a half years in federal prison for wire fraud and evading taxes, the Department of Justice said.
Badger football kicks off their season with some new improvements
Updated: Aug. 31, 2024 at 12:54 PM CDT
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By Lilah Gutlerner
The Wisconsin Badgers began their season under the lights at Camp Randall Friday night with a win over Western Michigan.
UWPD arrests and citations following the Badger’s football home opener
Updated: Aug. 31, 2024 at 12:25 PM CDT
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By Lilah Gutlerner
The UW-Madison Police Department reported that they arrested 10 people, issued 12 citations and 27 ejections at the first Badger football game of the 2024 season.
Man found asleep in bathtub, arrested for allegedly trespassing, MPD says
Updated: Aug. 31, 2024 at 10:37 AM CDT
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By Lilah Gutlerner
A man was arrested Friday night for allegedly trespassing after falling asleep in a bathtub in someone else’s house, MPD said.
UWPD investigating reported sexual assault at Camp Randall
Updated: Aug. 31, 2024 at 10:06 AM CDT
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By Lilah Gutlerner
The UW-Madison Police Department is actively investigating a reported sexual assault at the Badger’s football game Friday night.
MPD: Man arrested for OWI after found asleep at the wheel
Updated: Aug. 31, 2024 at 9:49 AM CDT
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By Lilah Gutlerner
A driver was arrested Friday night after being found asleep in his car stopped in the middle of an intersection, MPD said.
Man arrested for allegedly punching bar employee, stealing wallet, officials say
Updated: Aug. 31, 2024 at 8:49 AM CDT
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By Lilah Gutlerner
A man was arrested from a downtown Madison bar after allegedly punching an employee and stealing a woman’s wallet early Saturday morning, MPD said.
Officers looking for man who reportedly tried to lure teen girl into vehicle on Madison’s near east side
Updated: Aug. 31, 2024 at 1:07 AM CDT
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By Katie Castellano
Madison Police Department is looking for a man who reportedly attempted to lure a 13-year-old girl into his car Thursday on the city’s near east side.
MPD: Repeat felon arrested on several charges on Madison’s southwest side
Updated: Aug. 31, 2024 at 12:53 AM CDT
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By Katie Castellano
A man was arrested Thursday for several charges, including possession of a firearm, on the city’s southwest side, Madison Police Department reported Friday.
Madison police arrest multiple men on various drug charges on Madison’s east side
Updated: Aug. 31, 2024 at 12:43 AM CDT
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By Katie Castellano
Three men accused of various drug charges were arrested Thursday on the city’s east side, Madison Police Department reported on Friday.
Madison Police arrest suspect in alleged attack, robbery outside grocery store
Updated: Aug. 31, 2024 at 12:40 AM CDT
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By Juliana Tornabene
Police arrested a suspect in an alleged attack and robbery in the parking lot of a Madison grocery store, Madison Police Department reported on Friday.
Marcus Theatres shows translated version of ‘Star Wars’ in Ojibwe
Updated: Aug. 31, 2024 at 12:27 AM CDT
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By Ashley Weil
The native language was dubbed onto the film, with English subtitles.
UW-Platteville deploys cutting-edge technology to analyze cow burps
Updated: Aug. 31, 2024 at 12:17 AM CDT
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By Shaina Nijhawan
Lately, faculty and staff at UW-Platteville have been measuring what enters their cows’ digestive systems.
‘America’s Best Restaurants’ films for two episodes on NE Wisconsin restaurants
Updated: Aug. 30, 2024 at 10:38 PM CDT
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By WBAY news staff
The traveling internet show focuses on bringing attention to local, independently-owned restaurants.
Sunny Holiday Weekend
Updated: Aug. 30, 2024 at 9:30 PM CDT
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By Kevin Corriveau
The latest from the First Alert Weather Team.
MMSD celebrates grand re-openings for four high schools funded by referendum
Updated: Aug. 30, 2024 at 7:16 PM CDT
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By Camberyn Kelley
A referendum passed in 2020 that helped to fund facility upgrades for La Folette High School, Madison East High School, Madison West High School and Vel Phillips Memorial High School.
Multiple firearms seized by Madison Police SWAT team; man arrested
Updated: Aug. 30, 2024 at 7:08 PM CDT
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By Katie Castellano
Madison Police Department Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team found several firearms as they arrested a man Tuesday on Madison’s near east side.
MPD: One arrested, one injured in alleged hit-and-run on city’s south side
Updated: Aug. 30, 2024 at 5:23 PM CDT
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By Sam Swartz
One person was arrested and another was injured after an alleged hit-and-run crash on Madison's south side.
Wisconsin health officials recognize Overdose Awareness Day
Updated: Aug. 30, 2024 at 4:38 PM CDT
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By Juliana Tornabene
Overdose Awareness Day is meant to remember those lost to drug overdoses, acknowledge the grief of friends and family lost and improve resources to save lives.
MPD searching for suspect who allegedly stole $10,000 from elderly woman on city’s west side
Updated: Aug. 30, 2024 at 4:28 PM CDT
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By Katie Castellano
Madison Police are looking for a suspect who allegedly charged $10,000 to an elderly woman’s financial accounts on August 5.
Woman cited for alleged inattentive driving after colliding with 3 vehicles, Grant Co. Sheriff’s Office reports
Updated: Aug. 30, 2024 at 4:21 PM CDT
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By Juliana Tornabene
The Livingston woman was cited for alleged inattentive driving and operating left of center.
Janesville man arrested after apparent bullet damage to Craig High School door, police say
Updated: Aug. 30, 2024 at 4:15 PM CDT
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By Juliana Tornabene
He is being held at the Rock County Jail.
Missing man returns home, Madison Police Dept. reports
Updated: Aug. 30, 2024 at 2:27 PM CDT
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By Sam Swartz
Madison Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a man that has gone missing from a residential care facility Friday.
Pilot hurt following plane crash in Trempealeau County
Updated: Aug. 30, 2024 at 1:44 PM CDT
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By Samantha Nitz
The pilot suffered injuries, according to a press release.
Madison PD responds to rollover crash on west side
Updated: Aug. 30, 2024 at 11:03 AM CDT
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By Sam Swartz
A rollover crash shut down west side intersection for nearly an hour Friday, Madison Police said.
No injuries in near west Madison dryer fire, MFD says
Updated: Aug. 30, 2024 at 9:27 AM CDT
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By Sam Swartz
Madison Fire said no one was injured or displaced after a dryer fire on the city's near west side.
Rental Checks: What off campus students need to know about rental property maintenance
Updated: Aug. 30, 2024 at 7:38 AM CDT
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By Elizabeth Wadas
“Mifflin porches, you’ve got to look out for those, I’ve heard,” laughed Lee.
Holiday Weekend Forecast
Updated: Aug. 30, 2024 at 6:41 AM CDT
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By Charlie Shortino
The latest from the First Alert Weather Team.
Janesville landlord sued for neglectful violations to be sentenced in December
Updated: Aug. 29, 2024 at 11:18 PM CDT
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By Katie Castellano
A judge will decide the fate of a Janesville landlord after the city sued him for about $27,000.
Bayview community continues to embrace diversity despite redevelopment
Updated: Aug. 29, 2024 at 10:51 PM CDT
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By Shaina Nijhawan
Over the past few years, Bayview, located in ‘the Triangle,’ has transformed from a cluster of brown buildings, to a vibrant array of houses and apartments.
Sending summer off with Labor Day Weekend Events
Updated: Aug. 29, 2024 at 10:34 PM CDT
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By Lilah Gutlerner and Katie Castellano
Beautiful weather is expected for Labor Day this weekend and there are plenty of events happening in the area to help you celebrate!
