Sam Swartz
Associate Producer

Sam Swartz is an Associate Producer at WMTV 15 News. He is a current senior at UW-Madison double majoring in journalism and political science. Having been raised in Madison, Swartz is grateful for the opportunity to cover the people and places that have shaped his life.
Updated: Dec. 31, 2025 at 3:05 PM CST
|By Jenna Sandy, Sam Swartz and Emily Van de Riet
A Wisconsin woman was killed while vacationing in the Caribbean earlier this month, police said.
Updated: Jul. 11, 2025 at 11:40 PM CDT
|By Sam Swartz, Katie Castellano, Nicole Herzog and Andrew McMunn
Authorities in Wisconsin said a director of the State Patrol and his wife was killed at their home by their son.
Updated: Dec. 17, 2024 at 12:06 AM CST
|By Sam Swartz, WMTV News staff, Emily Van de Riet and Debra Worley
Three people are dead, including the teen suspect, following a school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin.
Updated: Jun. 24, 2024 at 12:55 PM CDT
|By Taylor Bowden, Sam Swartz and Andrew McMunn
A historic church in a Wisconsin village is in pieces after severe weather swept through Saturday.
Updated: Apr. 30, 2024 at 7:04 AM CDT
|By Sam Swartz and Amanda Alvarado
Emergency crews were dispatched to 14 medical emergencies, a deck failure, downed power lines and a flipped car.













