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Wisconsin high-speed pursuit, crash; driver arrested, drugs found
WALWORTH COUNTY, Wis. - A Milwaukee man was arrested after a high-speed pursuit from Walworth County into Rock County that ended with a crash on Sunday, June 30. According to the Walworth County Sheriff's Office, deputies stopped a vehicle for unlawful window tint and having no front license plate. The driver initially pulled over and provided an Illinois driver's license.
Nearly 30% of Wisconsin public schools to get less in state money
(The Center Square) – Nearly a third of Wisconsin’s public schools are going to get less money from the state for the next school year. The state’s Department of Public Instruction on Monday announced the general state aid estimates for July. “Estimated general school aids for 2024-25 total $5.58 billion, representing an increase of 4.2% from 2023-24,” DPI stated. “Payments to districts will increase an estimated $234.3 million because of...
Outdoors meet the fine arts at the American Players Theatre
Escape to where nature and theatre unite under the stars at American Players Theatre in Spring Green. Pack a picnic and wander the Wisconsin woods before immersing yourself in classic stories and new tales. Experience the magic and joy of seeing a play in the open air in APT's Hill Theatre. Revel in the incredible costumes, magnetic performances, and brilliant scenery.
MPD: Semi overturns on N. Stoughton Road at State Hwy 30
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - An overturned semi truck is expected to take several hours to get upright after it flipped Wednesday morning on N. Stoughton Road, the Madison Police Department reports. Officers with Madison Police Department’s East District responded around 7:15 a.m. to N. Stoughton Road at State Highway 30...
Janesville man accused of injuring two children in drunk E-bike crash
A 40-year-old Janesville man faces charges of neglecting a child causing bodily harm, and second degree recklessly endangering safety after a drunken crash on an E-bike that injured two small children. According to the criminal complaint, Janesville Police were dispatched to the area of West Delavan Drive and South Jackson...
KANDU's consolidation under one roof in Milton nears completion
MILTON — As KANDU Industries heads into the final phase of moving to its new facility in Milton at 15 Plumb St., the public is invited to a grand opening and ribbon ceremony Saturday, Sept. 28. “It’ll be families, friends, city and county officials. It’s going to be a big deal. We’ve got a band, food trucks and all of our clients are going to decorate their rooms and get ready for it. We’re really excited,” KANDU Executive Director Kathy Hansen said. “We’ve had an...
Gabriel Savage’s mom thankful for sentence, details decade-long struggle navigating mental health system
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - When most people think of Gabriel Savage, they picture his mug shot. For Gabriel’s mother Lisa, she pictures her little curly haired boy who loves ice cream. “The Gabriel I know, he can be funny. He can be analytical. For the most part, he was...
Sandbags available for Middleton residents to build temporary levees
MIDDLETON, Wis. (WMTV) - Sand, sandbags and plastic sheeting has been approved for residents in Middleton to protect their homes against potential flooding, officials announced on Tuesday. The Middleton Public Works department explained that the water level in Lake Mendota is currently at 851.6 feet above sea level and could...
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