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Madison mom claims MMSD staff fed autistic and non-verbal son dog food
15+ hour, 54+ min ago (339+ words) MADISON, (WKOW) " A mother demands answers after her son was allegedly fed dog food at school. Debra Hawkes, the mother of 15-year-old Jaden Hawkes, claims a staff member at Madison East High School fed her non-verbal autistic son dog food…...
Person barricaded inside a Madison hotel room after alleged assault | News | wkow.com
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (180+ words) MADISON (WKOW) " The Madison Police Department is currently handling an active situation involving a person barricaded inside a hotel room on the 4800 block of Hayes Road. Officers were dispatched to the scene at approximately 2:10 p.m. today. MADISON (WKOW) " The Madison Police…...
Madison man sentenced in OWI crash that killed 67-year-old
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (106+ words) MADISON (WKOW) " A Madison man has been sentenced for a crash that resulted in a fatality. Rayan Bertrand pleaded guilty to homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle for the March 6 crash near'South Gammon Road and Raymond Road. Prosecutors said…...
A weekend for dog lovers: More than 3,000 dogs in Madison for Renaissance Cluster of Dog Shows
1+ week, 1+ day ago (187+ words) MADISON (WKOW)" More than 3,000 dogs from 48 states and 5 countries are participating in the annual Renaissance Cluster of Dog Shows at Alliant Energy Center. The event started Thursday and runs through Sunday, Feb. 22." The event features almost 200 AKC-recognized breeds and varieties....
Madison firefighters tackle bulldozer fire at Dane County Landfill
1+ week, 3+ day ago (175+ words) MADISON (WKOW)" A bulldozer at the Dane County landfill went up in flames last week. Ladder 14 from the Madison Fire Department was called to the landfill on Feb. 13 at 7:36 p.m., according to a press release. Crews arrived at 7102 Maahic Way at…...
Madison Public Library receives $20K donation from Carnegie Corporation
1+ week, 3+ day ago (126+ words) MADISON (WKOW)" The Carnegie Corporation of New York gifted $20,000 to the Madison Public Library. The donation is part of Carnegie Libraries 250, acknowledging the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and honoring about 1,280 Carnegie Libraries across the country. Madison has two…...
THURSDAY AT 10: Ancient canoes connect Madison's past and present
1+ week, 3+ day ago (148+ words) MADISON (WKOW) " An effort that started four years ago as an underwater survey has turned into one of Wisconsin's most remarkable archaeological discoveries. Researchers identified 16 ancient canoes, including one that is 5,200 years old, resting at the bottom of Lake Mendota....
Madison Streets Division preparing for slick roads Friday with anticipated snow, freezing rain
3+ week, 1+ day ago (150+ words) MADISON (WKOW)" Morning commuters could be confronted with slick roads on Friday with snow and freezing rain in the forecast. Snow is expected to start around midnight, with a mix of freezing rain possible. The storm is projected to leave…...
HURT team responds after car crashes into Madison apartment garage
3+ week, 1+ day ago (158+ words) MADISON (WKOW) -- The Heavy Urban Rescue Team (HURT) responded Thursday evening after a car drove into the garage of a four-plex apartment building on Madison's west side. MADISON (WKOW) -- The Heavy Urban Rescue Team (HURT) responded Thursday evening after a…...
Madison man arrested on sexual exploitation charges after Texas law enforcement referral
3+ week, 2+ day ago (157+ words) MADISON (WKOW)" A Madison man faces charges of possession of child pornography and sexual exploitation. The City of Madison Police Department'said it received a referral from Texas law enforcement involving a 58-year-old Madison man who allegedly communicated inappropriately online with…...