Shaina Nijhawan

Madison

Multimedia Journalist and Reporter at WMTV-TV (Madison, WI)

Madisonian, animal lover, storyteller on @wmtv15news

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Community bike sale in Madison puts more riders on the road

4 days ago | wmtv15news.com | Shaina Nijhawan

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - For many of the customers walking through the doors at Bikes for Kids Wisconsin, it’s been decades since they last rode a bike. “One woman told me, ‘I haven’t biked since I was a kid, and I’m now in my 50s,’” said Kristie Goforth, executive director of the nonprofit. “We hear that all the time.”Bikes for Kids Wisconsin recently held a major community bike sale — offering low-cost bikes, helmets, racks, and gear, all donated by local residents.
Generations of stories come together as Madison libraries celebrate 150 years

4 days ago | wmtv15news.com | Shaina Nijhawan

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Madison’s public libraries marked 150 years of service this weekend, celebrating not just books, but the deep connections and personal stories that have defined their place in the community. Across several branches, the city honored a century and a half of public access to knowledge, creativity, and inclusion — a milestone celebrated with parties, exhibits, and reflections from staff and library users.
Sun Prairie expands use of AI traffic signals to boost safety and efficiency

5 days ago | weau.com | Shaina Nijhawan

SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. (WMTV) - Sun Prairie is doubling down on cutting-edge traffic technology, announcing plans to expand its network of AI-powered traffic signals after seeing early success with the system. The city first installed NoTraffic’s AI-powered radar and video fusion system in partnership with Traffic and Parking Control Co. (TAPCO). Since then, the technology has been operating at three intersections — two on State Highway 19, and one near a school with heavy pedestrian traffic.
Sun Prairie expands use of AI traffic signals to boost safety and efficiency

5 days ago | wmtv15news.com | Shaina Nijhawan

SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. (WMTV) - Sun Prairie is doubling down on cutting-edge traffic technology, announcing plans to expand its network of AI-powered traffic signals after seeing early success with the system. The city first installed NoTraffic’s AI-powered radar and video fusion system in partnership with Traffic and Parking Control Co. (TAPCO). Since then, the technology has been operating at three intersections — two on State Highway 19, and one near a school with heavy pedestrian traffic.
“A complete surprise”: Madison bishop reacts to election of first American pope

6 days ago | wmtv15news.com | Shaina Nijhawan

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - At the Diocese of Madison, Bishop Donald Hying is reacting with surprise, pride, and hope after the Catholic Church elected its first-ever Pope from the United States. Pope Leo the 14th — formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago — appeared on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, marking what Bishop Hying calls a historic and unexpected moment.
Dane Co. leaders, residents urge long-term solutions to homelessness crisis

1 week ago | wmtv15news.com | Shaina Nijhawan |Katie Castellano

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A meeting Wednesday evening brought together Dane County leaders, advocates, and residents to confront the area’s homelessness crisis, as shelters remain over capacity and many struggle to access basic services. The virtual conversation was hosted by advocate Lindberg Chambliss, a former Beacon staff member who has been outspoken about the need for greater urgency and accountability from local leaders.
Madison College pantry expansion supports student survival

1 week ago | wmtv15news.com | Shaina Nijhawan

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Madison College’s Cupboard Student Food Pantry, which has been offering more than just food since 2019, is expanding to provide even greater support to students facing financial and basic living challenges. Nancy Michel Campos, an international student from Ecuador, works at the pantry and says the experience is both personal and purposeful. “This was a very beautiful opportunity — to still work in projects with students and to share resources with more students,” she said.
Tourism week kicks off with scenic stops in South-Central Wisconsin

1 week ago | wmtv15news.com | Shaina Nijhawan

SOUTH-CENTRAL WISCONSIN, Wis. (WMTV) - From panoramic views atop Platteville’s iconic hillside “M” to the underground beauty of Cave of the Mounds, South-Central Wisconsin is celebrating the start of National Travel and Tourism Week by showcasing the local spots that make the state a destination. The Platteville Regional Chamber marked the occasion by encouraging more people to visit the “M,” one of the area’s most recognizable landmarks.
Platteville’s massive “M” marks a mining legacy that lives on

1 week ago | weau.com | Shaina Nijhawan

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. (WMTV) - Rising 241 feet high and stretching 214 feet wide across Platte Mound, the giant “M” just outside Platteville is hard to miss. But while thousands catch a glimpse from Highway 151, many don’t know what it actually stands for. “They always ask, ‘What does the M stand for?’” said Wayne Wodarz, Executive Director of the Platteville Regional Chamber. “And it’s mining. This was a mining community.
Platteville’s massive “M” marks a mining legacy that lives on

1 week ago | wmtv15news.com | Shaina Nijhawan

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. (WMTV) - Rising 241 feet high and stretching 214 feet wide across Platte Mound, the giant “M” just outside Platteville is hard to miss. But while thousands catch a glimpse from Highway 151, many don’t know what it actually stands for. “They always ask, ‘What does the M stand for?’” said Wayne Wodarz, Executive Director of the Platteville Regional Chamber. “And it’s mining. This was a mining community.