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MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A charge of disorderly conduct has officially been filed in Sauk County court against the parent who pushed the superintendent off the stage during graduation. Now, a Baraboo police report details why a parent says he did it. 15 News has chosen not to name the...

Brandyn Beahm didn’t have his best performance at the WIAA State Track & Field Championships. But the Ripon High School senior managed to place and come away with an experience he won’t forget. Beahm placed eighth out of 16 Division 2 pole vaulters last week Friday with a...

RIPON – The city of Ripon turns 175 this year, marking a time of looking back at the community's origins and its future. Founder David Mapes came to the area from New York in 1845 and grew interest in development, encouraging incoming settlers to see the potential in the land's future, according to Ripon Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Mandy Kimes. ...

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A portion of WIS 146 was closed Tuesday morning for flooding near the Village of Cambria, the state Department of Transportation warns drivers. The WisDOT alert, sent out around 9 a.m., stated flooding shut down all lanes of WIS 146 North at Niht Drive. The highway remained closed until 3:30 p.m. Tuesday.

It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah had no problem doing just that on Monday. They had just enough and edged the Cambria-Friesland Hilltoppers out 4-3. Ethan Fromm spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three...

This is scene video from a state police investigation into a vehicle fire on Roosevelt Road in Oxford the morning of May 30, 2024.

Andy Sotter has been named Ripon College's first Director of Esports, bringing his experience as a technology teacher and esports coach to lead the program, set to begin competition in the fall of 2025. Andy Sotter selected as Ripon College's first Director of Esports. Ripon College esports program set to...

BARABOO, Wis. (WMTV) - Baraboo’s Ochsner Park Zoo was packed with families Sunday afternoon, the community celebrating its annual ‘Zoo Crew’ fundraising event. The vendor festival has been held for decades and is the zoo’s largest fundraiser. The event features bouncy houses, food carts, ice cream trucks and dozens of local vendors.

At the Baraboo High School graduation in Wisconsin last week, attendees were stunned as a parent got onto the stage and physically assaulted the district's superintendent. In a video taken during the May 31 graduation ceremony, a female student is seen shaking hands with a row of educational staff members, typical of any graduation. Suddenly, her father jumps into the frame and pushes Superintendent Rainey Briggs aside before his daughter reaches Briggs to shake his hand. The graduate and other staff members appear confused, as the men are heard arguing off camera.

OTSEGO, Wis. (WFRV) – A 37-year-old Wisconsin man was taken into custody after leading police on a pursuit that reached speeds over 125 miles per hour. According to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, deputies initiated a traffic stop on Thursday, May 30, at around 12:05 a.m. for a vehicle driving above the speed limit on County Highway A in the township of Otsego.

Steve Nankervis knows that he sounds like a broken record. But as has been the case many times this season, the Ripon High School Tiger girls’ soccer coach noted his team was just unlucky last week Friday in a 5-1 regional semifinal road loss to the Seymour Thunder. “They’re...

A Wisconsin man could face a disorderly conduct charge for rushing the stage during a high school graduation ceremony to stop his daughter from shaking […] ‘I Don’t Want Her Touching Him’: White Father Storms Stage During High School Graduation Ceremony to Block Daughter from Shaking Black Superintendent’s Hand, Shocking Video Shows

Ripon, 6/1/24 – The City of Ripon, The Parks and Recreation Department, and the Ripon Chamber of Commerce are proud to announce the collaboration for “Red, White, and BOOM!”: a Fourth of July Celebration set to light up the skies and hearts of the Ripon community. Scheduled for Thursday, July 4, 2024, the festivities will take place at Murray Park at 6:00pm and will offer family-friendly activities and concessions leading up to the fireworks display. Attendees can look forward to a fun evening including a petting zoo, obstacle course, family fun games, face painting, and concessions. Additionally, the Noon Kiwanis club will host a softball tournament, adding to the day’s festivities. As the evening progresses, a heartfelt rendition of the National Anthem will set the stage for the fireworks show. “We are thrilled to join forces with The Parks and Recreation Department and the City of Ripon to present ‘Red, White, and BOOM!’ this Fourth of July,” said Mandy Kimes, Executive Director of the Ripon Chamber of Commerce. “This event promises to be a celebration of freedom, patriotism, and community spirit, as we come together to honor our nation’s independence and create lasting memories with our friends and neighbors.” The organizers are actively seeking community partners to sponsor the evening. For further information on sponsorship opportunities and updates, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department or City of Ripon. Join us this Fourth of July at “Red, White, and BOOM!” – a celebration not to be missed!

I was participating in the Tour of Honor ride on my motorcycle which stopped by the Wild Rose Veterans Memorial with the Huey helicopter. Upon opening a storage box on site which contained flyers to donate as well as a guest book to sign, I stumbled upon my heart. It was a pleasant surprise!

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A Madison man hit triple digits as he led Columbia County deputies on a chase early Thursday. The 37-year-old was allegedly speeding on Co. Hwy. A in Otsego Township around 12:05 a.m., the Columbia Co. Sheriff’s Office said. As a deputy tried to pull him...

This series is made possible by a generous grant from Porter County Community Foundation, donations by the Portage business community, individual citizen benefactors and the support of the Portage Department of Parks and Recreation. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy the music! Bring the whole family to sing, dance...

Merdeci Lapacek made sure her trip to La Crosse didn’t end with disappointment. Representing the Poynette girls’ track and field team at the WIAA Division 3 State Track and Field Meet over the weekend, Lapacek finished ninth in the high jump, soaring over 5-2. “We were really happy with Mercedi’s performance in her first trip to the state meet,” said Kevin Frehner, head coach for the Pumas. “She really battled...

Marty Lee and Jim Winship, Co-producers of the documentary Growing Older in Rural Wisconsin, attended the annual Aging, Disability, and Independent Living Conference in La Crosse on April 23-25. At the conference, they talked with local aging service organizations about the documentary, which is being made to promote awareness of the challenges which seniors face in rural areas, and show the often-ignored benefits which aging populations can provide.

PORTAGE, Wis. (WMTV) -People from eight apartments in Portage are without a home after a fire Monday evening. According to the Portage Fire Department, they were called to 2842 Village Road just after 5:30p.m. for reports of black smoke coming for the second story of an apartment building. Many pets...

SSM Health recently donated $500 to the Traded Treasures & Ripon Community Food Pantry thanks to a grassroots effort that raised more than $8,375 to help feed the hungry in Wisconsin. Together, employees created and designed a cookbook featuring family favorite, taste-tested recipes. Titled “Memorable Meals,” the cookbook features more...