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Wisconsin lawmakers propose bill to protect children from AI chatbots
1+ hour, 36+ min ago (246+ words) MADISON, Wis. (Gray) - Wisconsin lawmakers are circulating a bill that would fine operators whose artificial intelligence chatbots encourage children to harm themselves. "Our youth put a lot of stock into what these artificial intelligence tells them. And now it's evolved…...
Bonnie Raitt to play Madison’s Overture Center
17+ hour, 37+ min ago (133+ words) MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Bonnie Raitt is coming to Madison! The Overture Center For The Arts announced Monday that Raitt is adding additional stops to her 2026 tour, including a stop in Madison. Raitt and her band will take over the Overture…...
Burst pipe floods Goodman’s Jewelers, employees work to salvage store’s history
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (330+ words) MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) -A burst pipe caused extensive damage to Goodman's Jewelers in downtown Madison Tuesday morning, flooding both the showroom and basement of the store that has operated since 1933. The burst pipes in the apartment above the jewelry store…...
More than 50 animals saved in 24-hour dual emergency operations in Juneau Co.
1+ week, 3+ day ago (286+ words) JUNEAU COUNTY, Wis. (WMTV) - Shelter from the Storm Animal Rescue is asking for the public's help after taking in more than 50 animals in a 24-hour period. The rescue stated it responded to two separate emergency animal seizures in Juneau County…...
Indoor beach volleyball facility opens in Verona
1+ week, 4+ day ago (16+ words) Indoor beach volleyball facility opens in Verona'WMTV 15 NEWS Indoor beach volleyball facility opens in Verona...
Indoor beach volleyball facility sets up for success in Verona
1+ week, 4+ day ago (183+ words) VERONA, Wis. (WMTV) - A new place to play beach volleyball is now open in Verona. 608 Beach Volleyball is the only indoor beach facility in the Madison area. Over 400 tons of sand is packed into a warehouse that's been transformed into…...
Oregon School District selects new superintendent
1+ week, 6+ day ago (327+ words) MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Oregon School District Board of Education has selected a new superintendent to take over at the conclusion of this year. The selection comes after the district's current superintendent, Dr. Leslie Bergstrom, announced her intent to retire…...
Wisconsin Gov. Evers questions his lieutenant governor’s immigration enforcement proposal
2+ week, 8+ hour ago (458+ words) Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, a Democrat, is running for governor this year after Evers decided against seeking a third term. She is one of several Democrats vying to succeed Evers in the open race. Evers and Rodriguez were elected together…...
January 13, 1982 - Hank Aaron voted into Baseball Hall of Fame
2+ week, 9+ hour ago (110+ words) MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - On this day, Jan. 13, 1982, Hank Aaron was voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. In his first year of eligibility, Aaron received 97.8% of the vote. Hammerin" Hank"s career started in 1954 with the Braves until 1974, when he…...
Rock County boutique owner looks ahead after historic supper club fire
2+ week, 1+ day ago (336+ words) EDGERTON, Wis. (WMTV) -More than a week after a fire destroyed the historic Lake House Inn Supper Club, a boutique owner is trying to figure out what is next for her business. Claudine Manor, owner of Savannah and Pearl Boutique,…...