Rebecca Ribley

Dec 6, 2024 | wkow.com | Rebecca Ribley |Chad Thompson

MADISON, Wis. (WKOW) - One person was killed after a multi-vehicle crash that happened in the westbound lanes of WIS 30 early Friday morning. The crash was reported at 3:56 a.m.Madison firefighters and paramedics arrived about five minutes later to find three vehicles involved in the crash and one person pinned inside of a vehicle, according to spokesperson Cynthia Schuster. Additional Madison Fire Department resources were sent to the scene to assist with freeing the pinned person.

Dec 5, 2024 | wkow.com | Rebecca Ribley

MADISON, Wis. (WKOW) -- The Madison Police Department is on the scene of a multi-vehicle crash in the westbound lanes of WIS 30. An officer said the crash, involving three cars, happened around 4 a.m. at WIS 30 and US 51. Officials told 27 News that injuries were reported, though the extent remains unclear. The ramp from US 51 to WIS 30 is currently blocked as crews work to clear the scene. This is a developing story. Stay with us for updates.

Dec 5, 2024 | wkow.com | Rebecca Ribley

MADISON, Wis. (WKOW) -- Madison Water Utility officials are reminding residents to take steps now to prevent pipes from freezing and bursting this winter. In a news release, the utility recommended disconnecting garden hoses, insulating basements, and clearing snow from fire hydrants near homes. "If a hydrant is lost or buried in snow, firefighters can lose valuable time trying to locate it when they first arrive at a fire," the release said.

Dec 3, 2024 | wkow.com | Rebecca Ribley

By Rebecca Ribley MINERAL POINT, Wis. (WKOW) -- Emergency crews are responding to a multi-vehicle crash Tuesday morning in Mineral Point, the Iowa County Sheriff's Office reported. The county's emergency management office issued an alert at 7:50 a.m., saying the crash happened at Highway 23 and Merry Christmas Lane. Drivers are urged to avoid the area and use alternate routes. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Nov 27, 2024 | wkow.com | Rebecca Ribley

ROCK COUNTY, Wis. (WKOW) -- A vehicle fire caused major delays on I-39 in Rock County overnight. The fire was first reported around 11 p.m. Tuesday on I-39 southbound, just south of Newville near the WIS 59 exit. A sergeant with the Wisconsin State Patrol told 27 News the incident involved two semi-trucks. No injuries were reported. One of the trucks was fully burned, and crews took more than six hours to clear the scene as they unloaded its cargo. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.