Madison News

Now's the chance to ensure state's air is smoke-free

Leader-Telegram - Thu Nov 20

Wisconsin finally looks ready to learn something from its neighbor to the west when it comes to a statewide smoke-free law.

Anti-Smoking Effort Targets Verona

Channel3000 - Thu Nov 20

A movement is under way to gauge support for a possible smoking ban in Verona. Reports of some unsolicited phone calls and mailings from the group "Smoke Free Verona" have been circulating around the Madison ...

Sun Prairie Police Searching For Missing Teen

Channel 3000 - Thu Nov 20

Sun Prairie police are seeking help in finding a missing teenager. Brandi Woodson, 17, has been missing since Oct.

Eau Claire County looks good in health survey

Leader-Telegram - Wed Nov 19

Eau Claire County residents remain among the healthiest in Wisconsin, thanks in large part to access to quality health care, but they also binge drink more frequently than their counterparts statewide, ...

Standardized police dispatching to be reviewed for 911 center

WIBA-AM Madison - Wed Nov 19

More uniform dispatching procedures are being considered for Dane County's 911 Center.

No doggie spa - this kennel is for dogs

Wisconsin State Journal - Wed Nov 19

Owners of a soon-to-open kennel in western Dane County say their facility will offer quality, no-nonsense dog care - the kind of place dogs would ask to stay - if dogs could talk.

Madison Shooting Labeled Attempted Murder-Suicide

WTMJ-AM Milwaukee - Wed Nov 19

Madison authorities say a 12-year-old boy died after being shot by his financially troubled father who then shot himself.

How to Avoid Crimes on the Rise

WMTV Madison - Tue Nov 18

Debate ranges about what the reasons are but the numbers don't lie. Certain crimes are increasing in Madison.

Woodville firm fined; dairy traders face sentencing

Leader-Telegram - Tue Nov 18

A Woodville warehouse found guilty in federal court in connection with repackaging tons of butter under unsanitary conditions was fined $4,000 Tuesday and placed on probation for one year.

Alleged Drunken Driver, Passenger Survive Car Crash

Channel 3000 - Mon Nov 17

A 19-year-old Dane woman is lucky to be alive after crashing her car in the Town of Vienna before 2 a.m. Monday.