A pastor at a church in West Virginia is accused of “sexually-motivated” battery on a member of his congregation who was meeting with him for marriage counseling.

A man from Iowa is accused of flashing drivers on interstates because he said he needed some excitement in his life, according to authorities.

Mother of cheerleader found dead on Carnival cruise learned her daughter died after Googling it MORE: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2025/11/22/mother-cheerleader-found-dead-carnival-cruise-learned-that-her-daughter-died-google/ 

Wisconsin cornerback Nyzier Fourqurean has dismissed a lawsuit against against the NCAA, ending his bid for an extra year of eligibility.

HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? Silver Alert issued for 76-year-old Sun Prairie man MORE: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2025/11/22/silver-alert-issued-missing-sun-prairie-man/ 

Two administrators in the Sun Prairie Area School District were selected as finalists for an open superintendent position in the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District (CFAUSD), the board announced.

Richie Saunders made five 3-pointers and scored 26 points to lead No. 9 BYU to a 98-70 victory over No. 23 Wisconsin on Friday.

A new podcast is coming to the airwaves with the goal of sharing stories for women who are working to build purpose-driven careers and communities.

Adams County Sheriff’s Office mourns loss of former K9 MORE: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2025/11/21/adams-county-sheriffs-office-mourns-loss-former-k9/

fuboTV has dropped WMTV from their service.

Madison Police Department officers cited a driver Wednesday who allegedly hit a pedestrian on the city’s south side.

Nursing has been excluded as a “professional degree” by the Trump administration as the Department of Education prepares to make massive cuts to providing student loans.

Officials took two women to the hospital after a crash in a parking lot Thursday night on Madison’s north side.

Edgewood University received a $1 million grant that will go toward scholarships for about 150 students.

Chris Daughtry is setting the record straight after fake AI photos went viral of him paying tribute to the late Charlie Kirk. STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2025/11/21/chris-daughtry-frustrated-after-ai-photos-depicted-him-paying-tribute-charlie-kirk-i-certainly-dont-stand-with-maga/ 

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Dateline is on this Friday with an all new two-hour episode, and it's a story we've talked about here. The brutal double murder of Tanna Togstad and Tim Mumbrue, and the trial of Tony Haase. Dateline's episode "Raising the Dead" airs at 8 p.m. Friday, right here on WMTV.

Travelers who still don’t have a REAL ID and want to fly could soon have to pay a fee to pass through airport checkpoints.

A couple in Missouri has a new story to share during the holidays after their baby was delivered in a Buc-ee’s parking lot. STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2025/11/21/couple-delivers-baby-buc-ees-parking-lot/ 

WOW! A snowy owl was spotted this morning near Luds Lane in Madison. 📷: Keean Paltz

The clock is ticking for the U.S. government to open up its files on Jeffrey Epstein.

The Beloit Sky Carp are lighting up ABC Supply Stadium for the holidays in a big way. STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2025/11/21/beloit-sky-carp-debuts-home-run-holiday-lights/ 

Bald eagle dropped a cat through car windshield, driver says STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2025/11/20/bald-eagle-dropped-cat-through-car-windshield-driver-says/ 

Madison Police Department provided more information Friday on the deadly shootings officers believe are connected to two brothers, who were both arrested on Thursday.

Officials identified the person who died after a crash on Madison’s east side earlier this week as a McFarland man.

Mother ‘visibly traumatized’ after husband kills her two children, father of 1 of the kids, then himself, police say

Monona Police: Madison man facing several charges after chase involving rental U-Haul MORE: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2025/11/21/monona-police-madison-man-facing-several-charges-after-chase-involving-rental-u-haul/ 

Car thieves are using key fob cloning technology to steal vehicles in Las Vegas, according to authorities.

Dane County Regional Airport officially recorded its busiest summer travel season ever, officials with the airport announced on Thursday.

After decades of cycling through homelessness, temporary housing and starting over, one Porchlight resident says moving into the nonprofit’s new East Washington Avenue facility feels like something he’s spent a lifetime hoping for: stability.

Hanna Jodlowski - 15 Sports High School Athlete of the Week MORE: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2025/11/21/hanna-jodlowski-15-sports-high-school-athlete-week/ 

“The Simpsons” killed off one of the show’s longest recurring characters in the latest episode.

Five people pleaded guilty Wednesday to terrorism-related charges after they were accused of supporting antifa in a July shooting that wounded a police officer outside a Texas immigration detention center.

Darlington wins WIAA Division 6 State Football Championship MORE: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2025/11/21/darlington-wins-wiaa-division-6-state-football-championship/ 

A teacher in Alabama was arrested and fired after a disturbing video went viral that showed her allegedly hitting her son more than 20 times with a belt.

A man convicted of raping and fatally beating his manager at a Florida convenience store in 1988 was put to death Thursday evening in the state’s 17th execution this year.

Grammy-winning rapper Prakazrel “Pras” Michel of the Fugees was sentenced on Thursday to 14 years in prison for a case in which he was convicted of illegally funneling millions of dollars in foreign contributions to former President Barack Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign.

A German cellist highly regarded for his technical mastery, profound musicality and insatiable artistic curiosity will be performing this weekend with the Madison Symphony Orchestra.

Crews lift new steeple onto Holy Redeemer Church after 2024 fire MORE: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2025/11/20/crews-lift-new-steeple-onto-holy-redeemer-church-after-2024-fire/ 

Superman comic book sells for $9 million, sets auction record MORE: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2025/11/21/superman-comic-book-sells-9-million-sets-auction-record/ 

Democratic state lawmakers and organizers participated in a training session at the Wisconsin State Capitol on how to alert communities about immigration enforcement and ICE presence.

Beltline could see big changes after Wisconsin Department of Transportation study MORE: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2025/11/21/beltline-could-see-big-changes-after-wisconsin-department-transportation-study/ 

Country music star Zach Bryan revealed he has been sober for two months after taking a self-reflective journey across the country.

The Madison Fire Department responded early Tuesday morning to the city’s near east side after a person tried to heat their apartment by using their oven.

A Lake Geneva man was sentenced Thursday in the deadly January shooting of young boy, online court records show.

A federal judge on Thursday ordered the Trump administration to end its monthslong deployment of National Guard troops to help police the nation’s capital.

HAVE YOU SEEN HER? Missing Endangered Person Alert issued for Beaver Dam woman MORE: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2025/11/20/missing-endangered-person-alert-issued-beaver-dam-woman/ 

HEAD'S UP! Phase 2 of John Nolen Dr. construction starts Monday STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2025/11/20/phase-2-john-nolen-dr-construction-starts-monday/ 

BREAKING UPDATE: Brothers arrested in Columbia County & Madison on homicide charges https://www.wmtv15news.com/2025/11/20/homicide-suspect-arrested-columbia-county/ 

The Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office is again asking for the public’s help in finding a 28-year-old man who went missing in 2020. STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2025/11/20/waupaca-county-sheriffs-office-asks-publics-help-2020-missing-persons-case/