U.S. News: Woman accused of marrying nearly 14 men just to receive money from them, then disappearing, authorities say STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/07/17/woman-accused-marrying-nearly-14-men-just-receive-money-them-then-disappearing-authorities-say/ 

‘Life has stopped’: Mother loses 4 children, grandmother to suspected carbon monoxide poisoning STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/07/18/life-has-stopped-mother-loses-4-children-grandmother-suspected-carbon-monoxide-poisoning/ 

Wildfire smoke and air quality alerts are changing camping plans across Wisconsin STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/07/17/wildfire-smoke-air-quality-alerts-are-changing-camping-plans-across-wisconsin/

We had a great time at the Dane County Fair for our latest installment of On the Road! Be sure to check us out next week when we head On the Road to the Ochsner Park Zoo Centennial Celebration in Baraboo! STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/07/17/road-wmtv-15-heads-dane-county-fair/

One person was hospitalized after an alleged assault on Madison’s southeast side on Wednesday, Madison Police Department confirmed.

BREAKING: David Crowley to re-enter the race for Wisconsin governor STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/07/17/david-crowley-re-enter-race-wisconsin-governor/ 

Edgerton Tobacco Heritage Days taking place this weekend STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/07/17/edgerton-tobacco-heritage-days-taking-place-this-weekend/

Trump urges Darline Graham to run for full Senate term as funeral scheduled for Lindsey Graham

Janesville mother ordered to stand trial after death of 1-year-old STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/07/17/janesville-mother-ordered-stand-trial-after-death-1-year-old/ 

Due to the hazardous air conditions from Canadian wildfire smoke, some places or activities may be canceled or postponed in our area.

A plane experiencing a mechanical issue crashed shortly after takeoff from the Iowa County Airport on Friday, officials said.

YIKES! A violent stomach illness sent a Wisconsin woman to the emergency room during one of the worst times imaginable: her honeymoon. STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/07/17/newlyweds-honeymoon-disrupted-by-emergency-room-visit-after-contracting-cyclospora-parasite/ 

China rejects Trump’s election interference claim as ‘groundless accusations’

Iowa Co. Airport closed after plane crashes https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/07/17/iowa-co-airport-closed-after-plane-crashes/ 

Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell locations across 5 U.S. states as a source of the widespread outbreak. https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/07/17/lettuce-taco-bell-locations-these-5-states-confirmed-source-diarrhea-causing-parasite/

Madison police arrested a man who allegedly pointed a gun at his coworker while driving Monday morning.

Former ‘Teacher of the Year,’ assistant principal arrested on child sex charges

UPDATE: 70-year-old man hurt after plane crash near Baraboo-Wisconsin Dells Airport

President Donald Trump’s media company is planning to charge for special high-speed access to Truth Social posts, including possibly his own affecting national security and financial markets.

Wisconsin Dells man arrested for drugs, eluding police with speeds over 100 mph

Dane County Regional Airport now eligible for federal noise mitigation funding >>> https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/07/16/dane-county-regional-airport-now-eligible-federal-noise-mitigation-funding/ 

Democratic candidate Sara Rodriguez dropped out of the race for Wisconsin governor Friday morning.

Federal student loan borrowers face a series of changes beginning July 1, and a debt relief attorney says now is the time to act — before those changes affect repayment plans or lead to delinquency.

A Baraboo man was arrested after an alleged sexual assault of an employee at a campground in the Town of Pacific on Sunday, June 21, the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office announced on Thursday.

FIRST ALERT: South Central Wisconsin will experience a transition in air quality as wildfire smoke, which has significantly impacted the region, retreats throughout the day today. FORECAST: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/07/17/first-alert-day-heat-humidity-smoke/ 

City of Madison announces road closures ahead of AC/DC concert STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/07/17/city-madison-announces-road-closures-ahead-acdc-concert/

Border Brouhaha returns to Beloit: Packers legends, Olympic gold, and local celebs take the field for Make-A-Wish STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/07/17/border-brouhaha-returns-beloit-packers-legends-olympic-gold-local-celebs-take-field-make-a-wish/ 

‘Something about Madison’: Former Badgers Mimi Colyer, Caroline ‘CC’ Crawford discuss return home with LOVB Madison MORE: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/07/17/something-about-madison-former-badgers-mimi-colyer-caroline-cc-crawford-return-home-with-lovb-madison/ 

Giannis arrives in Miami, looking to follow Messi’s path to more titles and success STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/07/17/giannis-arrives-miami-looking-follow-messis-path-more-titles-success/ 

Two people arrested following domestic abuse incident; Whitewater Police find 26 grams of psilocybin mushrooms STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/07/17/two-people-arrested-following-domestic-abuse-incident-whitewater-police-find-26-grams-psilocybin-mushrooms/ 

U.S. News: 2-year-old boy dies after being left inside parked car, police say STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/07/16/2-year-old-boy-dies-after-being-left-inside-parked-car-police-say/ 

Wisconsin construction worker hit by truck after driver ignored flagger, official says STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/07/17/construction-worker-hit-by-truck-after-driver-ignored-flagger-official-says/ 

Destination Madison highlights fun events to check out in Dane County STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/07/16/destination-madison-highlights-fun-events-check-out-dane-county/ 

Over 60 cases of cyclosporiasis reported in Wisconsin STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/07/17/over-60-cases-cyclosporiasis-reported-wisconsin/ 

WATCH: Trump makes primetime address to the nation that’s expected to include election issues STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/07/16/trump-makes-primetime-address-nation-thats-expected-include-election-issues/ 

Wisconsin governor’s race fundraising: Where candidates stand STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/07/16/wisconsin-governors-race-fundraising-where-candidates-stand/ 

Wildfire smoke brings low visibility to Madison STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/07/16/wildfire-smoke-brings-low-visibility-madison/ 

Trump administration rolls back key protections for endangered animals. Here’s what that means for wildlife STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/07/16/trump-administration-rolls-back-key-protections-endangered-animals-heres-what-that-means-wildlife/

Emergency personnel responding to incident near the Baraboo-Wisconsin Dells Airport STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/07/16/emergency-personnel-responding-incident-near-baraboo-wisconsin-dells-airport/ 

Trump's longtime teleprompter operator accused of making Kalshi bets on president's speeches STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/07/16/trumps-teleprompter-operator-unpaid-leave-alleged-prediction-market-bets-trump-speeches/ 

Cancellations, postponements and delays for southern Wisconsin events due to air quality STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/07/16/cancelations-postponements-delays-southern-wisconsin-events-due-air-quality/ 

DANE COUNTY FAIR: Returning security policies will be enforced at the fair this year, including a curfew for children and teenagers and an admission cutoff. More: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/07/16/dane-county-fair-returns-madison-with-security-policies-curfew-minors/ 

At least 1 dead as flooding forces evacuations in same Texas region hit last year, governor says STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/07/16/flash-flood-emergency-issued-camp-mystic-disaster-area-rivers-rise-southern-texas/ 

MISSING: Richland County Sheriff’s Office issues statewide alert for missing 72-year-old woman STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/07/16/richland-county-sheriffs-office-issues-statewide-alert-missing-72-year-old-woman/ 

HAZY SKIES: A thick plume of wildfire smoke from western Canada and northern Minnesota has made its way to South Central Wisconsin. See photos and submit yours here >>> https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/07/16/photos-wildfire-smoke-creates-haze-south-central-wisconsin/ 

America already tried permanent daylight saving time. It lasted less than a year. Could it work now?

Alleged ‘Today’ intruder breaks into studio looking for Al Roker, confronts Craig Melvin using racial slur >>> https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/07/16/alleged-today-intruder-breaks-into-studio-looking-al-roker-confronts-craig-melvin-using-racial-slur/ 

Madison Symphony Orchestra announces its next music director

JUST IN: Rhodes-Conway to seek third term as Madison mayor

REST IN PEACE: Actor Hal Williams, who starred in sitcoms such as “Sanford and Son” and “227,” has died, according to reports. More: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/07/16/sanford-son-actor-hal-williams-dies-91-reports-say/