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Local

Madison mayor proposes budget plans, including $22 million referendum

Updated: 10 hours ago

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By Shaina Nijhawan

The Mayor says the money would prevent the city from having to lay off $6 million worth of city services and city workers’ salaries.

Local

Maxwell Street Days brings crowds to downtown Madison

Updated: 10 hours ago

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By Ashley Weil

Busyness and bargains in Downtown Madison due to Maxwell Street Days Thursday-Sunday.

State

Governor Evers approves highway improvements

Updated: 12 hours ago

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By Ashley Weil

Road work to begin on WIS 23 for improvements

Local

Willy Street Park celebrates 40 year anniversary

Updated: 15 hours ago

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By Sophie Walk

Willy Street Park celebrated its 40 years since it’s creation.

Local

Updated: 15 hours ago

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By Sophie Walk

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Dane County hosted their annual Moove’n’Groove event in Fitchburg.

Forecast

Sunday pop-up showers

Updated: 18 hours ago

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By Kevin Corriveau

The latest from the First Alert Weather Team.

State

Wisconsin home-owners facing a tenant discrimination charge

Updated: 20 hours ago

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By Lilah Gutlerner

Two owners of a duplex in Appleton, Wisconsin was charged by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for discriminating against a tenant with disabilities.

Local

UW Health earns certificate for expanding emergency stroke care

Updated: 21 hours ago

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By Lilah Gutlerner

UW Health is expanding their emergency stroke care at their East Madison hospital.

State

Outside the RNC, small Milwaukee businesses and their regulars tried to salvage a sluggish week

Updated: 23 hours ago

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By The Associated Press

Jay Nelson was standing outside the convenience store he manages in downtown Milwaukee when one of his regular customers walked by on her daily stroll around the neighborhood.

Local

House on the Rock begins to reopen after small fire

Updated: 24 hours ago

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By Lilah Gutlerner

The Wisconsin attraction, House on the Rock announced Friday that they reopened section 3 of the museum following the small fire July 12.

Hour by Hour

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Local

UW Health says patient care was not affected by global tech outage

Updated: 24 hours ago

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By Lilah Gutlerner

UW Health said in a statement Friday morning that patient care was not affected by the global overnight technology outages.

Local

MFD crews monitoring hotspots overnight following barn fire

Updated: Jul. 20, 2024 at 12:11 AM CDT

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By Lilah Gutlerner and Shaina Nijhawan

Smoke could be seen from approximately one mile away, according to MFD.

Local

On the Road heads to Jefferson County

Updated: Jul. 19, 2024 at 10:21 PM CDT

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By Lilah Gutlerner

WMTV’s On the Road series headed to Jefferson County this Friday for the opening of the movie, “Twister,” at one of Wisconsin’s last-standing drive-in movie theaters.

State

Celebrate National Ice Cream Month with local products

Updated: Jul. 19, 2024 at 9:49 PM CDT

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By Ashley Weil

Celebrate National Ice Cream Month with local Wisconsin dairy products

Forecast

Increasing chance of showers

Updated: Jul. 19, 2024 at 6:34 PM CDT

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By Kevin Corriveau

The latest from the First Alert Weather Team.

Local

UW Madison cybersecurity expert explains CrowdStrike outage

Updated: Jul. 19, 2024 at 6:34 PM CDT

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By Camberyn Kelley

Most of the world was put on pause after a widespread technology outage.

Politics

WMTV’s unspun analysts offer thoughts as RNC wraps and look toward Democratic nominations ahead

Updated: Jul. 19, 2024 at 6:27 PM CDT

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By Lilah Gutlerner

Former President Donald Trump closed out the RNC by officially accepting the Republican 2024 presidential nomination in a speech Thursday night. His speech came just 5 days after an assassination attempt made at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Politics

Unspun analysts unpack Vance’s speech ahead of RNC’s final day

Updated: Jul. 19, 2024 at 5:22 PM CDT

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By Lilah Gutlerner

JD Vance accepted his nomination as the Republican vice presidential candidate in a speech at the RNC Wednesday night, making a formal introduction to Republican delegates and American citizens.

Politics

Wisconsin delegates eager to hear from Republican VP pick JD Vance

Updated: Jul. 19, 2024 at 4:24 PM CDT

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By Juliana Tornabene and Vanessa Kjeldsen

Wisconsin delegates at the Republican National Convention are excited to hear speakers focus on foreign policy and the border Wednesday night in Milwaukee.

Local

Dane Co. Sheriff: 4 arrested in town of Oregon after disturbance

Updated: Jul. 19, 2024 at 4:23 PM CDT

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By Sam Swartz

The Dane County Sheriff's Office arrested four people in the town of Oregon early Friday morning.

News

Disability Pride Month, BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month recognized by Dane County Board

Updated: Jul. 19, 2024 at 3:44 PM CDT

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By Sophie Walk

Dane County Board of Supervisors recognized BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month and Disability Pride Month at a meeting Thursday.

Crime

Facebook transaction turns into armed robbery, MPD says

Updated: Jul. 19, 2024 at 3:36 PM CDT

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By Sam Swartz

MPD says a Facebook transaction turned into an armed robbery when a suspect allegedly flashed their gun at the seller.

Crime

Woman arrested after robbing store and threatening employees, MPD says

Updated: Jul. 19, 2024 at 3:22 PM CDT

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By Lilah Gutlerner

A woman was arrested Thursday when she allegedly threatened employees after they refused to return her wallet that she had dropped while robbing the store, MPD said.

Crime

Investigation underway after officers found abandoned car struck by bullets, MPD says

Updated: Jul. 19, 2024 at 2:44 PM CDT

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By Lilah Gutlerner

Officers responded to multiple reports of gunshots on Madison’s northeast side Friday afternoon, authorities said.

National Politics

Clean-up begins at Fiserv Forum following the RNC in Milwaukee

Updated: Jul. 19, 2024 at 2:29 PM CDT

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By Katie Castellano and Gabriella Rusk

Friday morning, chairs were stacked, and balloons were swept into piles as the Republican National Convention wrapped up this week in Milwaukee.

National Politics

VP Kamala Harris to visit Milwaukee next week

Updated: Jul. 19, 2024 at 2:13 PM CDT

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By Katie Castellano

Vice President Kamala Harris will be visiting Milwaukee for a campaign visit on July 23, the White House announced Friday.

Local

NWS confirms EF0 tornado in Evansville

Updated: Jul. 19, 2024 at 1:08 PM CDT

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By Sam Swartz

The National Weather Service confirmed Friday an EF0 tornado touched down in Evansville Monday.

Local

Upcoming Madison area events as great weather stays for the weekend

Updated: Jul. 19, 2024 at 12:46 PM CDT

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By Sam Swartz

Sarah Warner with Destination Madison highlights some fun activities this weekend as summer weather sticks around.

Forecast

A Nice Weekend Forecast

Updated: Jul. 19, 2024 at 6:52 AM CDT

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By Charlie Shortino

The latest from the First Alert Weather Team.

Local

Dane County Regional Airport sees widespread cancellations and delays amid global outages

Updated: Jul. 19, 2024 at 5:50 AM CDT

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By Taylor Bowden

Many flights across the nation are cancelled or delayed.

Local

Group alleges discrimination after being denied service at Waunakee business

Updated: Jul. 18, 2024 at 11:39 PM CDT

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By Shaina Nijhawan

In the video, the worker seems offended by the men’s clothing choices

State

Trump describes assassination attempt in personal detail as he accepts Republican nomination

Updated: Jul. 18, 2024 at 10:46 PM CDT

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By The Associated Press

Donald Trump, somber and bandaged, accepted the GOP presidential nomination on Thursday at the Republican National Convention in a speech describing in detail the assassination attempt that could have ended his life just five days earlier.

News

The Caravan for Disability Freedom makes a stop in Madison

Updated: Jul. 18, 2024 at 9:51 PM CDT

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By Sophie Walk

The Caravan for Disability Freedom, that travels all over the country to advocate for disabled rights, made a stop in Madison Thursday.

State

99-year-old WWII veteran and Wisconsin native speaks at RNC

Updated: Jul. 18, 2024 at 8:58 PM CDT

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By Ashley Weil

99-year-old Wisconsin veteran speaks at RNC

State

PHOTOS: 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee

Updated: Jul. 18, 2024 at 8:40 PM CDT

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By Gray Media

Republican delegates and leaders from across the nation gathered in Milwaukee this week for the Republican National Convention.

Local

Wisconsin Republicans say campaigning, door knocking to continue after RNC ends

Updated: Jul. 18, 2024 at 7:56 PM CDT

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By Juliana Tornabene

Walker said he was impressed with how unified the party seems right now.

State

Gov. Evers announces ‘Culver’s day’ on the establishment’s 40th birthday

Updated: Jul. 18, 2024 at 7:15 PM CDT

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By Tabitha Bland

Culver’s celebrated its 40th birthday today with a butter burger filled birthday bash. The celebration was hosted at the first Culver’s location in Sauk City.

Local

Dane Co. Fair is underway for the weekend

Updated: Jul. 18, 2024 at 6:47 PM CDT

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By Lilah Gutlerner

The Dane County fair is back at the Alliant Center Thursday, and will run throughout the weekend July 18 through 21.

Local

Sun Prairie shooting that injured teen still under investigation

Updated: Jul. 18, 2024 at 6:21 PM CDT

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By Marcus Aarsvold

Police have not identified a suspect or located the weapon after one teen was injured in a shooting in Sun Prairie, but they said there is no threat to the community.

Crime

MPD investigating after man allegedly assaulted, robbed on Madison’s east side

Updated: Jul. 18, 2024 at 5:43 PM CDT

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By Katie Castellano

A man is recovering after suffering facial injuries following a robbery Tuesday on Madison’s east side, Madison Police Department reported on Thursday.

Local

Northwestern students get hands-on experience reporting at RNC

Updated: Jul. 18, 2024 at 5:34 PM CDT

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By Ashley Weil

Students get complete access to RNC and DNC to get hands-on reporting experience.

Crime

Janesville resident accused of possessing child p*rnography arrested following four-month investigation

Updated: Jul. 18, 2024 at 5:17 PM CDT

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By Katie Castellano

A Janesville resident was taken into custody Thursday morning after a four-month investigation regarding child p*rnography, Janesville Police Department reports.

Crime

Intoxicated driver arrested after crash leaves women pinned in car, MPD says

Updated: Jul. 18, 2024 at 4:46 PM CDT

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By Lilah Gutlerner

A man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly driving under the influence after crashing into another car and pinning someone on the Beltline.

Crime

Investigation underway after driver crashes stolen truck and flees, MPD says

Updated: Jul. 18, 2024 at 4:28 PM CDT

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By Lilah Gutlerner

Officers are investigating after a man fled the scene where he crashed a stolen pick-up truck into a tree Monday, authorities said.

Crime

MPD: Man arrested for OWI after hitting traffic lights and losing control of car on Beltline

Updated: Jul. 18, 2024 at 3:27 PM CDT

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By Lilah Gutlerner

A man was arrested Monday for alleged drug charges and driving under the influence after hitting traffic lights, losing control of his car and rolling it off the Beltline, Madison police said.

National Politics

Project 2028: GOP officials jockey during Republican National Convention for future White House runs

Updated: Jul. 18, 2024 at 3:21 PM CDT

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By The Associated Press

The 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee is officially a gathering to propel Donald Trump into a third consecutive nomination.

National Politics

Trump, in highly personal speech, will accept GOP nomination again days after assassination attempt

Updated: Jul. 18, 2024 at 3:15 PM CDT

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By The Associated Press

Donald Trump takes the stage Thursday at the Republican National Convention to accept his party's nomination again and give his first speech since he was cut off mid-sentence by a flurry of gunfire in an assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania.

National Politics

Vance’s night but Trump’s party, Jan. 6 curtain call, Trump health still under wraps: RNC Takeaways

Updated: Jul. 18, 2024 at 3:12 PM CDT

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By The Associated Press

Republicans welcomed JD Vance as Donald Trump's running mate on the same night devoted to blasting President Joe Biden's leadership on the world stage.

Crime

MPD: Domestic disturbance suspect arrested after crash involving stolen vehicle

Updated: Jul. 18, 2024 at 3:00 PM CDT

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By Katie Castellano

A man was arrested Wednesday morning following a domestic disturbance on Monday, Madison Police Department reported on Thursday.

Crime

Two men arrested for fighting with gardening tools, MPD says

Updated: Jul. 18, 2024 at 2:51 PM CDT

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By Lilah Gutlerner

Two men were arrested Thursday for using a hatchet and landscaping shears as weapons in a fight over a drug dispute, Madison police said.

WMTV 15 NEWS | Breaking and Investigative News | Madison, WI (2024)

FAQs

Where is Charlie Shortino now? ›

Charlie resides with his wife, Corie, and their four children (Max, Jenna, Kenzie, and Lucas) in Middleton. He enjoys golf, cooking, reading, gardening and watching sports. In addition to his weather reports on WMTV news, Charlie owns and operates WeatherNet, Inc., a weather consulting business.

What channel is NBC on in Madison, Wisconsin? ›

WMTV-TV/NBC 15.

What county is Madison, WI in? ›

Madison, State capital of Wisconsin, county seat of Dane County .

What channel is ABC in Madison? ›

WKOW (channel 27) is a television station in Madison, Wisconsin, United States, affiliated with ABC and owned by Allen Media Group.

Is Paul Deanno married? ›

Deanno has been married to his wife, Suzanne, for 20 years. They have three children.

Is Paul Deanno leaving? ›

I tell weather stories… and LOVE doing it! 26+ years as a broadcast meteorologist. 1st to do the weather on all three network morning shows: CBS This Morning, Good Morning America, & The Today Show. Today marks the end of a wonderful chapter in my career, as it is my last day working at NBC 5 in Chicago.

Is Madison liberal or conservative? ›

Madison has long been a center for progressive political activity, protests, and demonstrations, and contemporary Madison is considered the most politically liberal city in Wisconsin.

What is the nickname for Madison Wisconsin? ›

This friendly city gets its nickname, Madtown, from its residents' interests in the fun-loving and unconventional. Average is about the worst thing you could call Madison, Wisconsin.

What food is Madison, Wisconsin known for? ›

So here in America's Dairyland, cows reign and cheese is king. In the state capital, you can find an abundance of top Madison restaurants serving dishes dreamed up by dairy lovers, like old fashioned mac 'n' cheese (made with a local aged cheddar, of course) and more unique plates like cheese-topped fried plantains.

What channel is PBS in Madison, WI? ›

Stations for Madison, Wisconsin
Display ChannelDigital ChannelNetwork
20-329.5Create
20-429.6PBS Kids 24/7
WHA-TVMADISON, WI
21-120.3PBS
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What channel is Fox on in Wisconsin? ›

Stations for Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Display ChannelDigital ChannelNetwork
WITIMILWAUKEE, WI
06-131.3FOX
WVCY-TVMILWAUKEE, WI
06-131.3FOX
136 more rows

What channel is CBS in Madison, WI? ›

WISC-TV (channel 3) is a television station in Madison, Wisconsin, United States, affiliated with CBS and MyNetworkTV.

What channel is Charlie Shortino on? ›

Charlie Shortino - Meteorologist - WeatherNet/WMTV | LinkedIn.

Where does Paul Shortino live? ›

He resides in Las Vegas with his wife Carmen, and is a regular guest of the Sinners.

Where is Mike Caplan? ›

Meteorologist@Fox 32 in Chicago. Nearly 40 years of forecasting.

Who is Kevin Corriveau? ›

CNN International Commercial

Weather presenter, producer and manager for the 24 hour operations of the International Weather Department.

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