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Viral Facebook Video Shows Woman with a Macaw in Platteville Store
Way back in January, I wrote about the time a zebra was spotted at a popular bar in Dubuque. If you're not familiar with the backstory, here's a quick little distillation... It all went down in May 2012. Jerald Reiter, 55 of Cascade, IA, stopped at the homey Dubuque staple The Dog House Lounge on a Sunday evening. Reiter had a zebra and a macaw in his vehicle, which immediately attracted the attention of bar patrons. People were taking pictures, and someone phoned the police. When the police showed up, they realized those animals were actually Reiter's legally registered pets!
Dodging a few showers this weekend
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Our stretch of pleasant weather continues through most of this weekend. A few scattered showers and maybe an isolated thunderstorm will be possible later in the day on Sunday as a weak frontal boundary shifts through the region. Thankfully, our weather pattern looks to stay relatively...
MFD crews monitoring hotspots overnight following barn fire
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Crews with the Madison Fire Department will remain on Mineral Point Road overnight following a barn fire. Several agencies responded to a structure fire on the 8500 block of Mineral Point Road Friday and will monitor hotspots overnight, MFD said. The fire fully engulfed a pole...
Dane Co. Sheriff: 4 arrested in town of Oregon after disturbance
TOWN OF OREGON, Wis. (WMTV) - Multiple people were arrested in the town of Oregon early Friday morning after a disturbance, Dane County Sheriff’s Office said. After a disconnected 911 call, officials responded around 5:30 a.m. at County Highway MM and Rome Corners Road. When deputies arrived, several people ran from a disabled car on the side of the road, officials said.
Dane County Executive candidate forum to focus on human services
MADISON, Wis. -- The Purchase of Services Agencies of Dane County announced Friday voters will have a chance to hear from all four Dane County Executive candidates, ahead of the August Primary, at a forum dedicated to human services topics on Tuesday, July 23.
Platteville School District Decides Not To Cut Swim Team
The Platteville School District Board of Education has decided not to cut the boys and girls swimming teams from the 2024-2025 budget. The Board of Education must decide by late August if it should have another operating expense referendum. A referendum failed this past spring. Administrators with the Platteville School District are proposing $857,000 in 2024-2025 budget cuts.
Argyle Police Department Unveils Innovative Online Portal to Boost Services for Vulnerable Citizens
The Town of Argyle has introduced its latest innovation in community policing—a fresh online portal aimed at enhancing the services provided to vulnerable community members. This new digital tool heralds an era of improved communication between the police department and the residents it serves, promising more inclusive and responsive policing efforts.
Bass named National Merit Scholar
Samuel Bass, 2024 Verona Area High School graduate and the Summa Cum Laude commencement speaker, won a National Merit Scholarship financed by the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Bass plans to study business at UW-Madison in the fall. According to a July 15 National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) press release, Bass joins...
Woman arrested after robbing store and threatening employees, MPD says
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A woman was arrested Thursday when she allegedly threatened employees after they refused to return her wallet that she had dropped while robbing the store, MPD said. Police responded around 4:30 p.m. to an East Towne Mall on Thursday. When they arrived they learned that the...
14-year-old suspect tried to steal car, fled after finding children inside: Beloit Police
BELOIT, Wis. (WTVO) — A 14-year-old is in custody for attempting to steal a car at gunpoint, but fled once he discovered there were children inside, police said. According to the Beloit Police Department, the victim was getting gas around 6 p.m. Thursday night in the 1700 block of Park Avenue when the suspect arrived […]
NWS confirms EF0 tornado in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Wis. (WMTV) - The National Weather Service confirmed on Friday that an EF0 tornado touched down Monday in Evansville. The tornado’s path was 1.23 miles and had estimated peak wind speeds of 70 mph, the NWS said. There were no reports of injuries. The NWS said two storm...
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