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Jet Skier Reported Missing Found Unharmed Near Picnic Point
A missing boater was found safe and unharmed Sunday after they were reported missing. The MFD Lake Rescue Team and the Dane County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the Memorial Union for a report of a missing jet skier on Lake Mendota. Crews responded amid very heavy rainfall, which also impacted visibility for rescuers, who depend on landmarks to aid their search operations.
Northeastern Wisconsin Democrats say they are 'all in' on Kamala Harris as their presidential nominee
Christy Welch turned off airplane mode and the notifications flooded her phone, as they did for many Americans on Sunday: President Joe Biden had dropped out of the race. He was no longer a candidate she could vote for as a DNC delegate from De Pere, not that she minded. "It's a...
Wisconsin signs on for 3 more years of football training camp outside Madison
University of Wisconsin-Platteville officials want the campus in the southwestern part of the state to become a yearly part of the University of Wisconsin football team's training camp. They've secured an extension to a partnership that started in 2023, with a longer stay in the works for this year. The...
128th Air Refueling Wing showcases new mobile boom simulator and Wisconsin Air National Guard readiness at 2024 EAA AirVenture
The Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 128th Air Refueling Wing is unveiling a state-of-the-art mobile boom simulator at the 2024 EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. This cutting-edge tool is designed to train boom operators and demonstrates the extraordinary nature of an air refueling mission and the crucial role of the operators in the process.
Upriver Lakes Sturgeon Spearing application deadline Is Aug. 1, 2024 | By Wisconsin DNR
Washington Co., WI – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds sturgeon spearers that the deadline to apply for Upriver Lakes spearing tags is Aug. 1, 2024. FREE local news at. Washington County Insider on YouTube. Due to a higher success rate on the Upriver Lakes, only 500...
Mindful Cleaning Co. helps clients declutter and downsize
A sink full of dishes. Clothes strewn on the floor. Piles of laundry waiting to be folded. You know you’ll feel better when the mess is all sorted, but just getting started can feel overwhelming. Now, imagine you’re prone to depression or anxiety. Maybe you have trouble focusing, or...
2024 Team Talent Preview: Wisconsin
Welcome to the 13th part in our series looking at the rosters of every Big Ten team as we head ever closer to opening day. The order is organized by my team talent rankings. For more information on how those numbers came about, check out the intro for the Northwestern post. And while you’re there, go ahead and read the whole thing then come back. We’ll wait for you.
Five Wisconsin communities offering a new option for mental health treatment
People on the verge of a mental health crisis or a relapse of substance abuse often face a catch-22. They know that they need help, but their situation isn’t yet dire enough to merit hospitalization. And so they’re forced to struggle as best they can, either waiting to hit rock bottom or struggling to find stability.
Firefighters Force Entry Into Hotel Room to Investigate Smoke
Madison Fire was dispatched to the 8102 Excelsior Drive, where staff reported smoke coming from one of the guest rooms. Staff were able to open the door only a few inches as a cabinet was blocking further access to the room. A neighbor was able to pull three cats out of the narrow opening.
Well Wisconsin Radio Podcast: Putting Sustainability on the Menu
On August 21, discover how UW Health is reimagining hospital food while reducing climate impact. On August 21, discover how UW Health is reimagining hospital food while reducing climate impact. Get ideas for reducing food-related greenhouse gas emissions at home and watch a demonstration on how to add more plant-rich foods to your plate. This event is at the East Madison Hospital Learning Kitchen. Invite your family or friends, and register here.
Officials optimistic after major lake system reaches highest levels since 2020: 'At this point, everything is open'
A wet spring in Wisconsin pushed the state out of its drought, and the water levels of a quartet of Madison lakes are higher than they've been in years, but residents are wary after a 2018 flood. Madison is located on an isthmus between Lakes Mendota and Monona, and Lakes...
Belleville community honors one of their own at annual music festival
BELLEVILLE, Wis. (WMTV) - The Belleville community gathered at a music festival Sunday in honor of Kevin Ace, a beloved resident who passed away six years ago. David Ace lost his brother Kevin in 2018. To honor the music-lover, David started ‘Brother Love Music Festival,’ an event where people can enjoy live bands while also remembering Kevin.
Summer school wraps up for the season
LAKE MILLS — Tuesday was the last day of summer school for the nearly 900 kids from elementary through high school that attended this summer. Summer school coordinator Nate Grundahl said the summer school consistently has diverse offerings for students, and there were even more this year. “It’s a program that offers a lot of enrichment and partnerships with the community,” Grundahl said. ...
Lake Mills natives open new ice cream store this summer
LAKE MILLS — Sisters Debbie Kulow and Michelle Sukow said their love of ice cream started at a very young age. Even on the hottest days, their parents would have them bike to the Dairy Queen in Lake Mills and buy ice cream for the family. Now, Kulow and Sukow have opened an ice cream shop of their own in Lake Mills. After talking about it for eight years, the sisters opened Jerzey Junction on Sandy Beach Road. They said they have seen a lot...
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