Saturday, January 18th, 2025

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Good morning, Madison. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Madison area announces closures and a series of events to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day, including a community dinner, youth recognition breakfast, ecumenical service, and a tribute at the state Capitol. Wisconsin State Journal
- ➤ Madison officials announce potential delays in trash and recycling pickups due to sub-zero temperatures, affecting manual collection efforts, with any unfinished routes to be completed the following day. Wisconsin State Journal
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Madison Fire Department traced the cause of a house fire, which displaced two people and resulted in approximately $50,000 in damages, to an electrical malfunction. WKOW
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Madison police are investigating an incident where a vehicle was shot at multiple times on the Beltline; no injuries were reported. WISC-TV
- ➤ A 29-year-old Madison man was arrested for alleged possession of child pornography after law enforcement executed a search warrant at his home, following tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. WMTV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UW Health expands services at John Wall Drive Thru Clinic in Madison with blood pressure checks and additional vaccines for individuals five years and older. WISC-TV
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Wilderness First Responder Recertification Course
This Hybrid Wilderness First Responder Recertification course offers comprehensive training to refresh emergency response skills in remote locations over two days.
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Panel Discussion on Goal Setting and Meeting Planning
This event features industry experts sharing insights on effective goal setting and meeting planning strategies, followed by a reception.
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Burns Night Celebration with The Kilted Cook
Experience a five-course menu featuring traditional Scottish cuisine, whisky pairings, and poetry in honor of Robert Burns at this unique culinary event.
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at SustainableHR PEO and Recruiting
SustainableHR PEO and Recruiting invites the community to celebrate the opening of their new office with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by refreshments.
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Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Taylor Swift
Experience the enchanting musical arrangements of Taylor Swift's hits performed by the Listeso String Quartet in a candlelit setting at Monona Terrace.
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Brian Regan Live Concert in Madison
Renowned comedian Brian Regan, celebrated for his clean and relatable humor, will perform live at The Orpheum Theater as part of his extensive North American tour.
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Sublime Tribute Concert by 40oz To Freedom
Experience a tribute to the iconic band Sublime performed by 40oz To Freedom at High Noon Saloon.
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Maria of Buenos Aires
An opera directed by Frances Rabalais featuring the music of Piazzolla, presented at the Capitol Theater in Madison, WI.
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Madison Camper and RV Show & Sale
The Madison Camper and RV Show & Sale features over 200,000 square feet of campers, RVs, and related vendors, along with hourly door prizes.
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Madison Jazz Jam - Community Jazz Session
A free student-led jazz jam at Cafe CODA where participants of all ages and abilities can join in or enjoy the music, guided by educators.
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