Tuesday Jun 23 | WMTV Madison
Murder Investigation in Columbia County
NBC 15's Zac Schultz spoke with several people in Pardeeville today. A witness who knows the people involved said the murder victim's name is Tom.
Ooops ... that's the sheriff's house; potential criminals pick wrong place to try to trick resident
Would-be criminals might want to at least check the vehicles parked in a driveway before attempting to enter a house for nefarious purposes.
Column: Where will future water come from?
The Journal and others recently reported that local municipalities are expanding wastewater treatment capacity to accommodate growth in population and business.
Portage, Wis. students arrested after food fight
The recent coordinated efforts showcased the kind of campaign structure many gay-marriage advocates want to see built for a new ballot measure, in which cash-rich, mainstream gay-rights organizations work closely with their less wealthy grassroots counterparts.
Seniors to get veggie vouchers for farmers' markets
Seniors in communities north of Madison will be able to use vouchers once again to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers' markets, thanks to a nutrition program through the University of Wisconsin Extension.
Memorial Day in Wisconsin: They stood as guardians of freedom
A monument to fallen Madison soldier Rachael Hugo in Roselawn Memorial Park proudly displays the "Soldier's Creed." "I stand ready to deploy," it reads in part.
Two families remember two sons on the day that honors all veterans
Today, in small-town gatherings a little over 100 miles apart, two more families will remember and honor their sons.
Town of Hull Finance Committee, 1:30 p.m., 4550 Wojcik Memorial Dr. Agenda includes review of financial proposals for road projects, fire truck and gas control system and selection of financial institution to obtain loan.
Columbia County economic news has many bright spots
Susan Gleason ate dinner Wednesday in the center of the universe. Gleason, director of regional assets and metrics for the nonprofit economic development organization Thrive, told about 35 members of the Columbia County Economic Development Corp.
Movement to make state bar membership voluntary gains steam
Doug Kammer, the incoming president of the State Bar of Wisconsin, has a complicated relationship with the organization he is going to lead.
Former court employee guilty of theft
PORTAGE - A former employee of the Dodge County Clerk of Courts office has been found guilty of theft for taking money from the office.
Eugene D. 'Bud' Kranzuch passed away at his home in Mountain Home Thursday, April 30, 2009.
Nominations sought for veteran award
The Wisconsin Board of Veterans Affairs is seeking nominations for its Veteran Lifetime Achievement Award to be presented at its meeting on June 19 in King.
Tuesday summit to focus on quality of life in Columbia County
If you go What: Columbia County's Changing Population Initiative: The Conversation Continues in Summit II When: 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday Where: Bethlehem Lutheran Church, W8267 Highway 33, near Portage Keynote speaker: Mark O'Connell, executive director of the Wisconsin Counties Association What will happen: In addition to O'Connell's address, ...
DNR unlikely to cite Tea Party protestors
Although throwing refuse in the river isn't legal, local residents who protest government spending by dumping tea leaves into the Wisconsin River today are unlikely to receive citations.
The night of Thanksgiving, three young males attempted to break into Trig's County Market on 1600 Academy Avenue.
A killing game: 22-year-old, 5 teens accused of 'raccoon bashing'
PORTAGE - Like a script from a bad B-movie, a group of bored teens pile into the back of a pickup truck looking for a thrill.
Wisconsin utilities propose $627-mil pollution control project
Three Wisconsin utilities -- Madison Gas and Electric, Wisconsin Power and Light and Wisconsin Public Service -- asked for permission to spend $627 million to cut pollution from a 1,023-MW coal-fired power plant.
Utilities want to invest in Portage coal power plant
Three utility companies have told the state they want to spend $627 million to clean up the pollution from their coal-fired power plant near Portage.