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WMTV 15 News @wmtv15news.com · 31m

Two drivers were killed Tuesday in a Columbia County crash, the Sheriff’s Office reports.

2 drivers dead in Columbia County crash

Two drivers were killed Tuesday in a Columbia County crash, the Sheriff’s Office reports.

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Authorities cited a 21-year-old driver after a crash involving four cars Tuesday morning near Sun Prairie, the Dane County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday.

Sun Prairie man cited after four-car crash on County Highway N, deputies say

Authorities cited a 21-year-old driver after a crash involving four cars Tuesday morning near Sun Prairie, the Dane County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday.

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WMTV 15 News @wmtv15news.com · 1h

Authorities in California say a missing girl could be as far away as Nebraska, and her mother is not helping investigators.

STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2025/10/22/missing-9-year-old-girl-may-have-been-taken-halfway-across-country-fbi-joins-search/

WMTV 15 News @wmtv15news.com · 2h

A Madison Police Department officer lost consciousness after being slammed to the ground by a suspect, the police department reported Wednesday.

Man accused of slamming Madison Police officer to ground at Festival Foods

A Madison Police Department officer lost consciousness after being slammed to the ground by a suspect, the police department reported Wednesday.

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WMTV 15 News @wmtv15news.com · 2h

On this day, Oct. 22, 1843, Stephen Moulton Babcock was born in Bridgewater, New York.

STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2025/10/22/october-22-1843-stephen-moulton-babcock-was-born/

WMTV 15 News @wmtv15news.com · 3h

The Trump administration has agreed to resume student loan forgiveness for an estimated 2.5 million borrowers who are enrolled in certain federal repayment plans following a lawsuit from the American Federation of Teachers.

Trump administration pledges to speed some student loan forgiveness after lawsuit

Under the agreement, the Education Department will provide loan forgiveness for those eligible in certain repayment plans.

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WMTV 15 News @wmtv15news.com · 4h

A woman in California has been charged with the murder of her husband after authorities said she hit and killed him with her car following an argument.

Wife ran over, killed husband with SUV after argument, police say

A woman in California has been charged with the murder of her husband after authorities said she hit and killed him with her car following an argument.

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WMTV 15 News @wmtv15news.com · 5h

Events will be held around the state of Wisconsin for National Drug Take Back Day, the Wisconsin Department of Justice announced Tuesday.

Wisconsin Department of Justice announces events for National Drug Take Back Day

National Drug Take Back Day will be held this upcoming Saturday, Oct. 25.

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WMTV 15 News @wmtv15news.com · 5h

Sun Prairie family climbs mountains to raise epilepsy awareness

MORE: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2025/10/22/sun-prairie-family-climbs-mountains-raise-epilepsy-awareness/

WMTV 15 News @wmtv15news.com · 6h

GOOD NEWS: Nonprofit donates Scooby-Doo pinball machine to Ronald McDonald House in Madison

MORE: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2025/10/22/nonprofit-donates-scooby-doo-pinball-machine-ronald-mcdonald-house-madison/

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WMTV 15 News @wmtv15news.com · 6h

Volleyball players from ‘Athletes Unlimited’ visit John Muir Elementary School, inspire students to read

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WMTV 15 News @wmtv15news.com · 7h

Gov. Tony Evers signed two bipartisan bills Tuesday that aim to strengthen emergency medical services in the state.

Gov. Evers signs bipartisan bills to strengthen emergency medical services in Wisconsin

Gov. Tony Evers signed two bipartisan bills Tuesday that aim to strengthen emergency medical services (EMS) in the state.

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WMTV 15 News @wmtv15news.com · 11h

A Georgia man was arrested after initiating a police chase with two children in the car.

Man accused of leading officers on 115 mph chase with children in the car

A Georgia man was arrested after initiating a police chase with two children in the car.

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WMTV 15 News @wmtv15news.com · 12h

A man was charged on Monday for his alleged involvement in a shooting that led to a toddler being injured on Sunday night in North Carolina.

Man accused of shooting into van, injuring 3-year-old boy, police say

A man was charged on Monday for his alleged involvement in a shooting that led to a toddler being injured on Sunday night.

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WMTV 15 News @wmtv15news.com · 13h

The Transportation Security Administration says the longer the government shutdown goes on, the greater the staff shortages the agency will experience.

TSA warns of severe impact on airport screeners as shutdown continues

The employees will get back pay after the shutdown ends.

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WMTV 15 News @wmtv15news.com · 15h

Therapy animals with ‘Dogs on Call’ visit a number of facilities from nursing homes to schools and libraries across the state. Recently, the Wisconsin nonprofit formed a new partnership with the Madison Fire Department in an effort to support the mental health of first responders.

Madison Fire Dept. forms new partnership with animal therapy nonprofit

Dogs on Call, a Wisconsin nonprofit, has therapy animals visit hospitals and schools in Dane County.

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WMTV 15 News @wmtv15news.com · 17h

Lafayette County man faces 60 charges after starved animals found on property

MORE: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2025/10/21/lafayette-county-man-faces-60-charges-after-starved-animals-found-property/

WMTV 15 News @wmtv15news.com · 17h

The youngest candidate in Wisconsin’s gubernatorial race is a 22-year-old college student who says he wants to represent people tired of career politicians. Wisconsin State Capitol Bureau Chief Vanessa Kjeldsen sat down with Zachary Roper and discussed his top priorities for office.

22-year-old college student Zachary Roper runs for Wisconsin governor

The youngest candidate in Wisconsin’s gubernatorial race is a 22-year-old college student who says he wants to represent people tired of career politicians.

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WMTV 15 News @wmtv15news.com · 18h

Head Start programs that serve tens of thousands of the nation’s neediest preschoolers are facing a cutoff of federal funding at the end of the month because of the government shutdown, leaving many scrambling to figure out how to keep their doors open.

Government shutdown imperils dozens of Head Start preschool programs

Head Start programs that serve tens of thousands of the nation’s neediest preschoolers are facing a cutoff of federal funding at the end of the month because of the government shutdown.

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WMTV 15 News @wmtv15news.com · 18h

The top law enforcer in Fond du Lac County is looking to become the top cop in the state.

STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2025/10/21/fond-du-lac-county-da-makes-second-run-state-attorney-general/

WMTV 15 News @wmtv15news.com · 19h

TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash closes southbound lanes of I-39/90 in Dane County

MORE: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2025/10/21/wisdot-crash-closes-southbound-lanes-i-3990-dane-county/

WMTV 15 News @wmtv15news.com · 19h

Officials say someone called the police department to report road rage that happened around 8 p.m. Saturday on Cottage Grove and Stoughton Roads, on the city’s east side.

Possible shot fired in Madison road rage incident, MPD says

Officials say someone called the police department to report road rage that happened around 8 p.m. Saturday on Cottage Grove and Stoughton Roads, on the city’s east side.

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WMTV 15 News @wmtv15news.com · 20h

Kenny Loggins demands removal of Trump’s AI-generated video using ‘Danger Zone’

STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2025/10/21/kenny-loggins-demands-removal-trumps-ai-generated-video-using-danger-zone/

WMTV 15 News @wmtv15news.com · 20h

Mad City Ghost Walks is offering Halloween enthusiasts a chance to explore the supernatural side of Madison’s history through guided tours of the city’s most haunted locations.

STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2025/10/21/madison-ghost-tour-brings-spooky-history-life-this-halloween/

WMTV 15 News @wmtv15news.com · 21h

The opera is coming to the Overture Center next month. La Bohème is one of many operas that will be taking the stage.

Opera ‘La Bohème’ takes the stage at Overture Center next month

La Bohème is one of many operas that will be taking the stage.

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