Madison
Coverage of Madison in the Nexus archive.
- Man fatally shot by police officer in Madison, prompting protest in city
A man was fatally shot by a police officer in the Marquette neighborhood of Madison, Wisconsin. The incident was filmed by bystanders and shared online, prompting a protest in the city.
- Man shot and killed by police in Madison, Wisconsin, sparking protests
A man was shot and killed by police in Madison, Wisconsin, after he injured an officer with a knife during a resistance arrest. The incident sparked protests in the city.
- Wisconsin police officer shoots, kills man on city street near state Capitol in Madison
A Madison police officer shot and killed a biracial man in his 30s after the man injured the officer with a knife during a struggle while resisting arrest. The incident occurred near the state Capitol, sparking protests, community outrage, and calls for accountability, with advocates noting the man's Black identity and comparing it to a 2015 police shooting in the same area.
- Police officer fatally shoots man in Madison, Wisconsin, sparking protests
A police officer in Madison, Wisconsin, fatally shot a man, sparking local protests. The incident, captured on cellphone footage, was acknowledged by police chief John Patterson, who noted the footage provided only one perspective.
- Police officer fatally shoots man in Madison, Wisconsin, sparking protests
A police officer in Madison, Wisconsin, shot and killed a man, an incident captured on cellphone footage that sparked local protests. Madison police chief John Patterson acknowledged the shooting but emphasized that the circulating footage provides only one perspective of the event.
- Wisconsin officer kills man armed with knife, police say, as shooting sparks protests
A Wisconsin police officer shot and killed a man who was armed with a knife on July 22, 2026, in Madison, Wisconsin. The incident led to protests in the city.
- Video shows Madison police shoot and kill man who allegedly was armed with a knife
Madison, Wisconsin, police fatally shot a man they alleged was armed with a knife following a report of someone 'checking parked vehicles.' The incident is reported by NBC News' Maggie Vespa.
- Wisconsin police officer fatally shoots man resisting arrest near state Capitol in Madison, sparking protests
A Madison police officer shot and killed a man who had injured him with a knife while resisting arrest, the city’s police chief said Wednesday. This incident sparked protests.
- Wisconsin police officer shoots, kills man on city street near state Capitol in Madison
A Madison police officer shot and killed a man who injured him with a knife during a resisting arrest incident near the state Capitol. Cellphone video of the shooting, which includes three gunshots, circulated on social media.
- Wisconsin police officer shoots, kills man on city street near state Capitol in Madison
A Madison police officer shot and killed a man who had injured him with a knife while resisting arrest, according to the city's police chief.
- Wisconsin police officer shoots, kills man on city street near state Capitol in Madison
A Madison police officer shot and killed a man who had injured him with a knife while resisting arrest, according to the city's police chief. The incident occurred on a city street near the state Capitol in Madison.
- Wisconsin police officer shoots, kills man on city street near state Capitol in Madison
A Madison police officer shot and killed a man who had injured him with a knife while resisting arrest, as reported by the city's police chief. The incident occurred on a city street near the Wisconsin state Capitol in Madison.
- Wisconsin police officer shoots, kills man on city street near state Capitol in Madison
A Madison police officer shot and killed a man who had injured him with a knife while resisting arrest. The incident occurred on a city street near the state Capitol in Madison.
- Wisconsin police officer shoots, kills man on city street near state Capitol in Madison
A Madison police officer shot and killed a man who had injured him with a knife while resisting arrest. The incident occurred on a city street near the state Capitol in Madison, according to the city's police chief.
- Wisconsin police officer shoots, kills man on city street near state Capitol in Madison
A Wisconsin police officer shot and killed a man who had injured him with a knife during a confrontation involving resistance to arrest near the state Capitol in Madison. Madison's chief of police confirmed the incident.
- Heavy rain cause flooding in Madison, trap people inside restaurant and cause a sinkhole
Heavy rain caused flooding in Madison, trapping people inside El Cubilete Spanish Restaurant on Gallatin Pike and creating a sinkhole on Pierce Road that trapped a vehicle. NDOT closed parts of Pierce Road for repairs, with residents describing this as the worst flooding they have seen.
- Woman in her 20s found dead in hotel pool
A woman in her 20s was found dead in a hotel pool in Madison, Wisconsin. Authorities confirmed no suspicious activity was found at the scene, and the woman's dog was taken to the Dane County Humane Society.
- Severe weather leaves roadways flooded, creates sinkhole in Goodlettsville/Madison area
Severe storms caused significant flooding and a sinkhole in Goodlettsville and Madison, Tennessee, leading to road closures and stranded vehicles. Emergency crews addressed flooded roadways on Long Hollow Pike and other areas, while Metro Water Services worked on the sinkhole on Pierce Road in Madison.
- Sinkhole opens up on Madison road
A sinkhole has opened up on Pierce Road in Madison, as reported by Metro officials.
- As housing costs rise, local nonprofit works to expand affordable housing in Madison
A local nonprofit in Madison is addressing rising housing costs in the Nashville area by purchasing 200 affordable housing units outside of Nashville. The initiative aims to preserve affordable housing options as costs continue to increase.
- Lebanon police arrest naked man found inside Walmart after break-in
A 26-year-old Madison man was arrested by Lebanon police after being found naked inside a Walmart he had broken into, lying on a pallet of dog food.
- In-N-Out Burger to open in Madison, Tennessee on Friday
A new In-N-Out Burger is set to open in Madison, Tennessee on Friday, July 10, at 1900 Gallatin Pike N. The restaurant will begin operations on the specified date at the given location.
- ‘Prolific’ shoplifter arrested for allegedly stealing from multiple TN Home Depots and reselling items on Facebook
A 25-year-old man, Charles Lindsey, was arrested for allegedly stealing tools and lawn equipment from multiple Tennessee Home Depot locations and reselling them on Facebook Marketplace. He is linked to over 30 incidents between January and May, with total theft valued at $28,000, and faces 32 theft charges and one count of organized retail crime. His girlfriend, Emily Gilbert, 40, and her friend were also arrested for planned thefts in June.
- USDA kills 550 geese at request of neighborhood’s HOA because of overpopulation
The USDA killed 550 geese in a planned cull at an Alabama neighborhood's request due to overpopulation, with the HOA citing health concerns and past deaths linked to avian flu. The cull followed threats against agents and board members, prompting FBI and police investigations, and the HOA plans to enforce no feeding, harass geese, and continue egg oiling to prevent future overpopulation.
- 14-year-old drowns while swimming at Sandy Beach Park, police say
A 14-year-old boy drowned at Sandy Beach Park in Lake Mills, Wisconsin, after not wearing a life jacket. The Lake Mills Dive Team recovered him around 3:50 p.m., but he died at the park. The Lake Mills Police Department is investigating the incident.
- 14-year-old drowns while swimming at Sandy Beach Park, police say
A 14-year-old boy from Madison drowned at Sandy Beach Park in Lake Mills, Wisconsin, after not wearing a life jacket. First responders and the Lake Mills Dive Team searched for him before recovering his body, and the police department is investigating the incident.
- Discount furniture company bringing 4 stores to Middle Tennessee cities
Bob’s Discount Furniture is opening four new stores in Clarksville, Franklin, Murfreesboro, and Madison, Tennessee, starting in August. The company is hiring for positions at these locations, with applications available through a provided link.
- Wisconsin contends with extreme summer heatwave
Wisconsin is experiencing a record-breaking heatwave with extreme heat warnings in multiple regions, prompting local authorities to provide cooling shelters and health advisories. The National Weather Service reports heat indices near or exceeding 100°F, while officials highlight risks for vulnerable populations and state laws protecting utility access during heat emergencies.
- Man stabbed while beating other with baseball bat outside Madison market, police say
A man was stabbed outside a Madison, Tennessee market after an altercation with another man who was using a baseball bat. The fight began with an argument, leading to the bat-wielding man being stabbed by his opponent, who fled the scene. The injured man was hospitalized but is expected to survive.
- Three teens arrested after stolen SUV found in Madison, police recover three guns
Three teenagers were arrested after a stolen SUV was found in a Madison apartment complex. Police recovered three guns during the investigation.
- Teen crashes into police vehicle after stolen SUV tracked in Nashville
Three teens were arrested after stealing a Nissan Pathfinder in Nashville, crashing into a police vehicle during a chase, and fleeing with three firearms. Wesley Figures, 18, and two juveniles, ages 17 and 15, were charged with vehicle theft, evading arrest, and other offenses. Police recovered firearms along the suspects' escape routes.
- MNPD: 3 teens arrested after stolen vehicle, guns recovered in Davidson County
Three teenagers were arrested after an investigation in Madison led to the recovery of a stolen vehicle and three guns, according to authorities. The incident occurred in Davidson County.
- 1 hurt after road rage leads to gunfire on I-65 in Madison
One person was injured after a road rage incident involving gunfire on Interstate 65 in Madison. The individual was hospitalized following the shooting.
- Road rage shooting investigation blocks lanes on I-65 North near Madison
A road rage shooting investigation has blocked two lanes on Interstate 65 North near Madison, Tennessee. The incident occurred around 5:12 p.m. on Monday near mile marker 92, resulting in a female victim being hospitalized with non-critical injuries. Police are investigating with two lanes closed as of the latest update.
- United Airlines flight from Chicago diverted after security concern involving 'unruly passenger'
A United Airlines flight departing from Chicago was diverted to Madison, Wisconsin, due to a security concern involving an unruly passenger. The flight, originally bound for Minneapolis, was redirected to address the issue.
- Madison Man Sentenced to 20 Months for Illegally Possessing a Firearm
A Madison man was sentenced to 20 months for illegally possessing a firearm. The case involved a criminal conviction related to firearm possession.
- Madison Man Sentenced to 7 Years for Methamphetamine Trafficking
A Madison man was sentenced to seven years in prison for methamphetamine trafficking.