Local News in Dane County

Weekly Recap (Two Weeks): Noteworthy Calls for Service 9/14 - 9/28

Another two-week Weekly Recap!

Concealed Firearm Arrest

First Fall Avian Flu Case A Reminder To Check Biosecurity Procedures

Wisconsin just confirmed its first fall case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) at a turkey farm near Rice Lake. With the fall bird migration underway, state officials urge farmers to immediately tighten their biosecurity procedures. Cool weather and migrating flocks…

Firearm Offense Arrest

Weekly Recap: Noteworthy Calls for Service 8/31 - 9/14

We missed last week, so here is a special two-week recap!

MEDIA RELEASE - Residential Burglary & Weapons Offense

On Thursday, September 10, 2026, the Verona Police Department responded to a residential burglary in which a firearm was discharged.

Fitchburg Responds to Apartment Fire

Fitchburg Responds to Apartment Fire

MEDIA RELEASE - Sexual Assault of a Child by a School Staff Member Arrest

On Friday, September 4, 2026, the Verona Police Department arrested a 34-year-old Madison woman for Sexual Assault of a Child by a School Staff Member for actions that were reported to have occurred in 2019.

Updated: Weapon Violation and Post Road Closure

Weekly Recap: Noteworthy Calls for Service 8/24 - 8/31

Medical emergencies, outstanding warrants, car vs. parked car crashes, ding-dong-ditchers caught...just some of the calls for service VPD handled last week.

Weekly Recap: Noteworthy Calls for Service 8/17 - 8/24

A DOC warrant, motor vehicle crashes, and absolute sobriety. Read about what VPD was up to this past week.