MPD: Man faces burglary charges after breaking into Wright Middle School under the influence
Madison police arrested a man after finding him under the influence of synthetic marijuana in Wright Middle School just after midnight Saturday morning.
Author: Margarita Vinogradov
Janesville police find shell casings after reports of shots fired
Janesville police officers found shell casings in the area of the 1500 block of Kellogg Avenue after reports of shots fired early Saturday morning.
Police: Woman run over by truck after jumping out due to mechanical failures
PORTAGE, Wis. -- A 36-year-woman was run over by a truck after attempting to jump out and stop the vehicle from rolling out of control through private parking lots and toward a steep embankment early Saturday morning. Columbia County Dispatch…
Madison man arrested under suspicion of 6th OWI
MIDDLETON, Wis. -- Middleton Police arrested Demetrius Mathes, 45, for his 6th operating while under the influence of an intoxicant or other drug offense, a felony, early Saturday morning. According to the incident report, officers conducted a traffic stop on…
Police search for two Door Dash drivers accused of theft in Menomonee Falls
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. -- Police are searching for two Door Dash delivery drivers accused of theft in Menomonee Falls. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact Officer Naker at 262-532-8700. An anonymous tip can be made by…
Community members stop woman from driving away from a crash injuring 2
MADISON, Wis. -- Police arrested Erika M. Gonzales Lara, 24, after community members stopped her from driving away from a crash that injured two people on the intersection of E. Johnson St. and N. Blount St. early Saturday morning. According…
'Safe and slow': Goodman Community Center hands out Thanksgiving baskets for 32nd year
The Goodman Community Center is handing out their Thanksgiving baskets this weekend for the 32nd year in a row. Each one includes items like carrots, potatoes, turkeys and canned goods, all meant to make it easier for struggling families to make a Thanksgiving meal.
Dane County Farmers' Market closes for walk-up shopping
MADISON, Wis. -- On this warmer than usual fall Saturday, the Dane County Farmer's Market welcomed locals to their last outdoor walk-up shopping opportunity of the season at Willow Island. Like many businesses, they adjusted their usual in-person operations by…
DNR reminds hunters to follow COVID-19 safety precautions during deer season
MADISON, Wis. -- As Wisconsin continues to see record-setting numbers of COVID-19 cases, The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to remember COVID-19 safety measures during deer season. “Hunting is a long-established tradition in Wisconsin. However, with the…
'Wisconsinites look out for eachother': Faith leaders gather virtually to advocate for pandemic safety
WISCONSIN -- As COVID-19 cases rise in Wisconsin, clergy and leaders from a variety of religions plan to hold a virtual press conference at 10 a.m. on Nov. 15 to advocate for adherence to health department safety guidelines. “As faith…
Tomah man arrested on multiple charges after attempting to drive away from police, hitting deer
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office arrested a Tomah man on multiple charges around 9 p.m. on Saturday after he attempted to drive away from police, struck a deer and stopped abruptly causing the deputy's vehicle to hit the back of the his vehicle.
Milwaukee man arrested on suspicion of fourth OWI
The Wisconsin State Patrol DeForest Post arrested Jerry A. Wilkins, 52, of Milwaukee for his fourth operating a motor vehicle under the influence offense early Sunday morning.
Police find two shell casings on Madison's east side after reports of shots fired
Madison police found two spent shell casings around the area of North Sherman Avenue and Windom Way late Saturday night after multiples reports of shots fired.
Monroe calendar parking regulations set to begin at midnight on Nov. 15
MONROE, Wis. -- Calendar parking regulations for the City of Monroe are set to begin at midnight on Nov. 15 and run through March 31, 2021. Under these regulations, people must park on the even sides of street avenues on…
One person hospitalized after being rescued from burning car
MADISON, Wis. -- One person is in the hospital after being pulled out of a smoking car seconds before it went up in flames early Saturday morning. Madison Police responded to reports of a person slumped in a car at…
Brown Paws Rescue asks for used election yard signs to remake into lost dogs signs
Brown Paws Rescue is collecting used election yard signs this year to transform into lost dog signs.
Schwoegler's staff react to shooting outside of their bowling lanes
After receiving reports of a shooting involving multiple victims last night, Madison Police called Schwoegler's Lanes, the bowling alley at the parking lot where happened.
'Hunter Sight-In' kicks off two weeks before deer-hunting season
WAUNAKEE, Wis. -- Today marked the first day of the annual "Hunter Sight-In," an event for hunters to register their gear in preparation for deer-hunting season. The Dane…
Sauk County sees record breaking numbers in absentee ballots
BARABOO, Wis. -- Sauk County has voted for the next U.S. president for the last couple of years. It's likely that whichever candidate it chooses could be…
Search for missing Horicon man ends after he is found dead in Rubicon
HORICON, Wis. -- The Horicon Police Department ended their search for Dale Vogt after he was found passed away in Rubicon Township. A Green Alert was issued on Friday. Officials said Vogt left his residence in Horicon without letting anyone…
Police respond to reports of gunshots from car on Madison's east side
MADISON, Wis. -- Madison police responded to a report from residents of the 4600 block of Hayes Road who said they observed a person shooting a handgun from a moving car at around 10:15 this morning. The incident report said…
City of Madison Fire department respond to first fire call in Town of Madison, items burn in metal storage building
The City of Madison Fire Department responded to the first fire call in the Town of Madison this morning when a fire broke out at Vinny's Lockers on the 1300 block of Culmen Street around 6:30 a.m.
15-year-old faces armed robbery charges after attempting to steal a purse
MADISON, Wis. -- Madison police charged a 15-year-old with strong armed robbery after he followed a woman out of a bar and attempted to take her purse at 9:00 p.m. last night. Witnesses observed the juvenile grab the victim's purse…
Lake Mills man arrested for 4th OWI
LAKE MILLS, Wis. -- Lake Mills Police arrested Jose Luis Gonzalez Campos, 30, for his fourth operating a motor vehicle under the influence offense yesterday around noon. Wisconsin State Patrol Troopers said they first responded to reports of a crash on…
