Multiple vehicle break-ins reported at gyms on Madison's east side
1 day ago · MADISON, Wis. -- Thieves broke into multiple vehicles at two gyms on Madison's east side on Monday, police said. MPD spokesperson Stephanie Fryer said the first break-ins happened at around 6:15 a.m. at a gym in the 4700 block of East Washington Ave. Two cars were broken into while their owners were at a workout class.
Arena residents concerned Fire/EMS service could be taken out of …
1 day ago · On Tuesday, Fox 47 stopped by the firehouse and reached out to Fire Board Chairman Dave Lucey. EMS workers there said they receive roughly 200 calls a year, and it’s been hard to attract and retain volunteers. According to Village of Arena President Kate Reimann, the contract with the township for fire and EMS services was set to expire but ...
Madison man arrested after crashing into parked cars, house
1 day ago · MADISON, Wis. -- Madison police arrested a man Friday who they said crashed into two parked cars and a house downtown. The crashes occurred in the 600 block of East Johnson Street at around 8:10 a.m. Nobody was hurt. Madison Police Department spokesperson Stephanie Fryer said the driver, a 25-year-old Madison man, tried to stash prescription ...
Kamala Harris to hold rally in Madison Friday - fox47.com
Sep 16, 2024 · Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images North America/TNS. MADISON, Wis. -- Vice President Kamala Harris will hold a rally in Madison on Friday, her campaign confirmed to News 3 Now. While details about the rally were not immediately available, campaign officials confirmed that it will be held in the early evening. This comes just days after the Associated ...
State superintendent proposes major funding increase for 2025-27 ...
2 days ago · DPI said this is part of Dr. Underly's 2025-27 Biennial Budget request which would increase the special education pay to 75 % by 2026 and 90% by the 2027. The DPI's overall budget request, to be released later this month will propose just over $4 billion in new investments in K-12 public education. MCFARLAND Wis. -- Wisconsin State ...
Madison police investigate fatal crash on north side, two in …
Jul 4, 2024 · MADISON, Wis. -- Madison police are investigating a fatal crash that happened Thursday morning on the city's north side. Police said the crash occurred at around 4:30 a.m. near the intersection of Packers Ave. and Tennyson Lane.
Eastbound Beltline at Gammon Road back open after crash, fire
Tue, October 15th 2024 at 1:55 PM. p /p. TOPICS: Beltline Gammon Road Crash Fire Traffic Madison Vehicles Delays. MADISON, Wis. -- A five-vehicle crash and fire caused backups along the Beltline eastbound at Gammon Road Tuesday morning. All lanes have since reopened. The crash was reported just after 7:50 a.m. Tuesday.
Justice Department to monitor voting rights in western Wisconsin …
Nov 1, 2024 · MADISON, Wis. -- The Justice Department will monitor compliance with federal voting rights law in several areas in the western district of Wisconsin. The areas include the Town of Lawrence (Brown County), Town of Thornapple (Rusk County) and the City of Wausau (Marathon County). The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division will organize the ...
Crews responding to residential fire in downtown Madison
Sep 11, 2024 · Downtown Madison fire displaces 6, investigation ongoing. MADISON, Wis. -- The Madison Fire Department responded Wednesday to a fire at a home downtown. Crews were called at 4:58 a.m. to a home in the 500 block of West Washington Avenue near Bassett Street. Neighbors had reportedly seen the fire and ran next door to alert their neighbors.
What you need to know about the Madison city referendum
Oct 22, 2024 · If the referendum passes property taxes will increase for the average homeowner by $230 annually. That's roughly $50 per $100,000 of property value, or $0.60 per day. That additional $230 a year would keep the budget looking largely the same as years past according to Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway. "If the referendum passes, it's honestly a ...