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Wednesday, March 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Madison. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Business groups in Milwaukee, Madison and Green Bay will keep diversity and inclusion work to help fill job shortages and stop a drop in workers as the state could lose nearly 200,000 residents by 2050. Some companies are rethinking how they name these programs — a change prompted by feedback that old efforts sometimes left workers feeling excluded — and economic leaders will hold talks to update strategies. Wisconsin Public Radio
- ➤ A UW Madison expert advised 23andMe users to delete their accounts after the company filed for bankruptcy on March 16th—she warned that customer data may be sold to unknown parties and misused, potentially leading to breaches and higher insurance costs. 23andMe stated that customers can delete their accounts, which immediately removes all personal data and genetic samples. WMTV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Madison police investigated bullet damage to an apartment and a car on the west side Monday night near Kessel Court at 10:45 p.m.—officers collected more than ten shell casings and ask anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 608-266-6014. WISC-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Madison School District is weighing a new weighted grading system to give top students better GPAs in response to UW admission programs as students and parents pushed for a change. Officials emailed a survey on March 17—gathering input from high school students and families—and will review responses this spring to decide on a possible rollout for 2025-26. Wisconsin State Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is seeking volunteers for its annual Frog and Toad Surveys to record frog calls across the state this spring and summer—volunteers can choose from three survey options, including a traditional route drive, daytime mink frog listening, or phenology monitoring at one wetland. WISC-TV
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Wisconsin women's basketball hired Robin Pingeton as the new head coach in Madison — she led Missouri for 15 seasons with a 250-218 record. She said she is excited to work to return the team to the NCAA Tournament after they last qualified in 2010. WISC-TV
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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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Drew Lynch Comedy Show
8-9:30 p.m. — Orpheum Theater — Tickets on sale now — Enjoy an evening of laughter with Drew Lynch at the historic Orpheum Theater.
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Explosions In the Sky Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Sylvee — Ticket prices may vary — Experience the intense live performance of Explosions In The Sky on their tour.
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Madison Ballet: A Midsummer Night's Dream
2:00 – 3:30 PM — Overture Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience a magical adaptation of Shakespeare's romantic comedy with lively choreography and stunning design.
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Take3: Monroe Arts Center Residency
2-6 p.m. — Monroe Street Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a dynamic fusion of classical music with pop and jazz flair.
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