Brenda Ordonez

A Wisconsin law is supposed to let domestic abuse and stalking victims break their lease and get to safety. But for one woman, two stalking letters from police and a temporary restraining order request still wasn’t enough to qualify — and now she’s paying rent on two apartments she can’t afford.

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - As Medicare's open enrollment period begins Thursday, the Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to watch for calls and texts from people pretending to be Medicare representatives.

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - County Executive Melissa Agard's proposed 2027 budget is receiving pushback, after multiple amendments are targeting funding for the sheriff's office — from a planned bodycamera rollout to unfilled deputy positions. Sheriff Kalvin Barrett says the proposals could end up costing taxpayers more in the long run.

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Salvation Army of Dane County runs the only shelter for single women in the county — and the organization says the need has never been greater.

Filing for a restraining order used to mean a trip to the courthouse, a stack of paperwork, and a process advocates describe as intimidating for people who were already in crisis.

Schiller said common sports ticket scams include hijacked or fake social media profiles on platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Craigslist, where scammers advertise tickets that don't actually exist. Sellers sometimes invent a fake personal emergency to pressure buyers into paying quickly, before they have time to verify the ticket is real.

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Two men are facing charges after Sun Prairie police say they were caught stealing cooking oil from a local restaurant in the early hours of Friday, Oct. 2 — and investigators say the case could be part of a much bigger problem.

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - In Wisconsin's 51st Assembly District, voters routinely pick Democrats for president — but keep re-electing Republican Rep. Todd Novak.

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. (WMTV) - Brewers fans are rushing to buy team gear online. The Better Business Bureau says that's when scammers and return headaches show up.

WYOCENA, Wis. (WMTV) - Wyocena residents are petitioning to keep their public library open after village officials voted to close it at the end of the year. One longtime volunteer is offering to put up his own money to help.