WMTV 15 News

1 day ago | wmtv15news.com | Katie Castellano

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Every Friday, WMTV 15 News is traveling around south central Wisconsin to highlight the history and visit the hot spots of different cities this summer. American Family Insurance Championship at TPC Madison was the scene of our first stop. Since 2016, the championship has raised almost $20 million for charity.

1 day ago | wmtv15news.com | Juliana Tornabene

FITCHBURG, Wis. (WMTV) - A loaded gun was found on a 21-year-old man accused of running away from a traffic stop last month in Fitchburg, the police department reported Friday. The police department recounted that officers pulled over a vehicle after 12:30 a.m. on Monday, May 19, near East Badger Road and Rimrock Road. Fitchburg Police Dept. said a passenger in the vehicle ran off, and officers chased him.

1 day ago | wmtv15news.com | Katie Castellano

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A Madison man was sentenced on Friday to seven years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl, the Department of Justice reported. Arminius D. Jones, 49, pleaded guilty to these charges on March 21. The sentencing also includes a charge for Jones possessing 40 grams or more of fentanyl intended for distribution. According to the DOJ, between May of 2024 and July of 2024, Jones sold fentanyl pills to an undercover police officer in Madison on three different occasions.

1 day ago | wmtv15news.com | Katie Castellano

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Friday marks Gun Violence Awareness Day, which comes as Wear Orange Weekend kicks off. Public Health Madison and Dane County will be participating in this initiative for a third year. The color orange is meant to symbolize what hunters wear in the woods to protect themselves and others. Organizers said the goal is to spread awareness and build community to end gun violence.

1 day ago | wmtv15news.com | Juliana Tornabene

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A trial was taken off the calendar for a Rock County man accused of killing his 8-year-old family member, online court records show Friday. Dayveon Lathrop appeared in Rock County court, where his attorney requested another competency hearing. A competency hearing was scheduled for July 15. Lathrop’s trial was originally scheduled to begin on July 28. Lathrop is accused of first-degree intentional homicide and hiding a corpse.