Sunday, April 6th, 2025

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Good morning, Madison. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 6th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Police recovered the body of 75-year-old Luis Di Filippo from the Wisconsin River last Friday and identified the missing 20-year-old Francesco Di Filippo on Saturday as search teams continue their work amid fast currents and high water conditions. WMTV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Portage man was arrested on Saturday for a suspected fourth OWI offense—after officers responded to reports of a driver slumped over and partially blocking traffic on the westbound ramp to I-39/90/94 in Columbia County. WMTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 800 high school students competed at Vel Phillips Memorial High School in a state forensics tournament on Saturday—students performed in speech and acting events across various topics—with the event running from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. WMTV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, thousands gathered at the Capitol to rally for the protection of public services and civil rights. Organizers said the peaceful event — led by local chapters of Indivisible and 50501 — challenged cuts to veterans’ benefits, public schools, and transportation and urged the community to stay engaged for future elections. WMTV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Yahara House is a clubhouse in Madison that helps people with mental illness find work, care and a community in a historic mansion on the Isthmus. The nonprofit relies on Medicaid funding—proposed federal cuts and strict recordkeeping may put future support at risk. The Madison Times
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Badgers have added West Coast Conference Freshman of the Year Austin Rapp — a 6'10 forward from Australia who averaged 13.8 points last season at University of Portland—to their men's basketball team. He will join the team next season as its first Australian-born player. WKOW
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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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Daisy the Great Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — High Noon Saloon — $10 — Experience the vibrant indie pop sounds of NYC-based band Daisy the Great.
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Amy Grant Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Overture Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the heartfelt music of Grammy winner Amy Grant in an intimate setting.
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Brett Young Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The Orpheum Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the country pop sensation live in Madison after a year of sold-out shows.
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Midwest Horse Fair 2025
Various times — Alliant Energy Center — Check website for pricing — Experience the largest horse fair in America with clinics, seminars, and shopping opportunities.
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Danae Hays Live
8-9:30 p.m. — Overture Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Catch the rising star Danae Hays as she brings her unique blend of comedy and music to the stage.
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G-Eazy Concert
1 AM — The Sylvee — $48-$79 — Don't miss G-Eazy bring his hip-hop flair to the stage in Madison.
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All-School Open House at Madison Country Day School
12-5 p.m. — Madison Country Day School — Free entry — Explore an independent school offering comprehensive education from Pre-K through Grade 12.
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Bob Mould Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Majestic Theatre — $33 — Last-minute tickets available for an evening of indie rock with Bob Mould and Craig Finn.
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Stavros Halkias at The Orpheum Theater
7-8:30 p.m. — The Orpheum Theater — Ticketed event — Enjoy an evening of humor with comedian Stavros Halkias as he takes the stage in Madison.
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