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3 weeks ago |
wmtv15news.com | Kaleia Lawrence
LAKE GENEVA, Wis. (WMTV) - WIS 50 is closed in both directions due to a crash, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. The crash was first reported at 5:18 p.m. at Geneva Street. Twin Lakes Rescue Squad said the crash involves a motorcycle and is asking people to avoid the area. Other crews responding include the Town of Wheatland Fire Department and the Town of Randall Fire Department.. WMTV 15 News is working to confirm more information about the crash.
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3 weeks ago |
wmtv15news.com | Kaleia Lawrence
JANESVILLE, Wis. (WMTV) - The date of a groundbreaking ceremony for the Children’s Museum of Rock County (CMRC) has been set. The ceremony on Tuesday, June 24 will mark the start of construction on the project in downtown Janesville. CMRC leaders said the ceremony will be held at 100 W. Milwaukee Street at 4:30 p.m., and more details about the event will be released at a later date. Construction will take up to 13 months to finish, and the museum is expected to open in 2026.
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3 weeks ago |
wmtv15news.com | Kaleia Lawrence
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - As weather warms up and children spend more time outside, Public Health Madison and Dane County is sharing tips to keep kids safe from lead exposure. The most common source of lead exposure is old paint on homes built while lead paint was still legal, according to PHMDC. Chips of paint can flake off home exteriors and get into the surrounding soil.
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4 weeks ago |
wmtv15news.com | Kaleia Lawrence
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - An overturned semi is leading to closures of all lanes of the ramp from US 12 east to I-39 northbound, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. This incident happened just before 9 p.m. Thursday, with closures still active as of midnight. WisDOT estimates closures will last over two hours. Click here to download the WMTV15 News app or our WMTV15 First Alert weather app. Copyright 2025 WMTV. All rights reserved.
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1 month ago |
wmtv15news.com | Kaleia Lawrence
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A man is in critical condition after he was struck by a vehicle Monday evening, according to the Madison Police Department. Officers were sent to the area of Kennedy Road and Northport Drive just before 5:30 p.m. Monday with reports of a 48-year-old man struck by a vehicle. A large crowd gathered after the pedestrian was hit. The driver stayed on scene and cooperated with police, according to MPD. Investigations are ongoing.
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