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Friday, March 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Madison. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Packers Avenue has reopened after the fire department and MGE safely contained a gas leak triggered by a vehicle crash that hit a main gas line on Pennsylvania Ave.—two people received treatment on scene without needing hospital transport. WKOW
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two suspects were identified and taken into custody after a pre-planned shooting at a Pleasant Spring BP gas station on March 7 that left 23-year-old Kyle A. Thrasher dead, with authorities arresting 18-year-old Creed D. Moore (in Murfreesboro on March 14) and 24-year-old Duane R. Johnson (in Riverdale on March 17) and planning to extradite both to Dane County soon. WISC-TV
- ➤ Law enforcement officials said two suspects were identified and taken into custody after a March 7 shooting at a Pleasant Springs BP gas station where 23-year-old Kyle A. Thrasher died during a robbery, with 18-year-old Creed D. Moore arrested in Murfreesboro, Tennessee — and 24-year-old Duane R. Johnson apprehended in Riverdale, Georgia — as investigators work to learn why the shooting occurred. FOX 47
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Madison’s Center for Black Excellence and Culture has hired Janine Stephens Hale to manage daily operations including financial management, human resources, donor relations and administrative tasks when the center opens later this year on Madison’s south side — near South Park Street and the Beltline. A Wisconsin native with nonprofit leadership experience, she will guide the center as it prepares to become a dedicated space for community advancement. WKOW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Nichelle Nichols is running unopposed in the April 1 election to keep her seat on the Madison school board for a second term — she serves as board chair and works as a senior equity consultant at the National Equity Project. Isthmus
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Clerk’s Office will test DS200 tabulators tomorrow in a public event to verify that votes will be tallied accurately. Election staff will secure each machine with tamper-evident seals—each marked with a unique serial number for verification on Election Day. City of Madison
- ➤ A city report said that traffic deaths on Madison roads decreased while other traffic on the Beltline increased. The findings show mixed results for the transit plan — officials are reviewing the data for next steps. Wisconsin State Journal
- ➤ Dane County Supervisor Elizabeth Doyle said rising rents in her downtown district led her to resign from the county board and she will step down at the end of March— a special election will choose her replacement. Wisconsin Public Radio
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Harmonious Wail Performance at The North Street Cabaret
Harmonious Wail will be performing live at The North Street Cabaret, providing an evening of musical entertainment for attendees.
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Mad City Bridal Expo
The Mad City Bridal Expo is a comprehensive event offering a wide range of bridal services and products for engaged couples in Madison.
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In-Person Networking Event at The Edgewater Hotel
This networking event offers Madison-area members of NAWBO Wisconsin a chance to build professional relationships and share ideas at the elegant Edgewater Hotel, complemented by appetizers provided by the organization.
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Adrien Nunez Live
7-9:30 p.m. | High Noon Saloon | Few tickets remaining | Catch Adrien Nunez in an evening of great music in Madison's vibrant venue.
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Rick Glassman Live in Madison
7:30-9 p.m. — Comedy on State — $25 - $35 — Experience a night of laughs with stand-up comedian and actor Rick Glassman.
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ZZ Ward Concert
8 PM – 12 AM — Majestic Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the bluesy sounds and genre-bending performance of ZZ Ward live.
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The Red Hot Chilli Pipers
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Overture Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience a fusion of traditional Scottish music and rock anthems in a high-energy performance.
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Tom Freund Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — The Bur Oak — Ticket prices vary — Experience the musical talent of New York City songwriter Tom Freund in a cozy venue setting.
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The Cactus Blossoms Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — High Noon Saloon — Cost not specified — Experience a magical harmony duo that transforms simple melodies into captivating music.
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Basia Bulat Concert
8 PM – 12 AM — Majestic Theatre — Cost Info Not Provided — Experience the enchanting sound of Canadian singer-songwriter Basia Bulat live in concert.
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