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Madison
Wednesday, April 9th, 2025
Good morning, Madison. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 14-year-old girl, Florencia Henthorn, died in a shooting on Sunday morning in Evansville as officers led by the Rock County Sheriff's Office began investigating the incident and a family friend set up a GoFundMe (with $4,400 raised of a $10,000 goal) to help cover funeral expenses. FOX 47
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ MMSD faced an internet outage Monday and Tuesday that left teachers without the tools needed to prepare for parent-teacher conferences—Michael Jones from Madison Teachers Inc. said the incident shows a need for backup plans that include input from educators and families. FOX 47
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City of Madison will cut the ribbon on the new Autumn Ridge Path on April 16 at 9 a.m. at 4346 Commercial Ave — the path connects Milwaukee Street to Commercial Ave with a bridge over Highway 30 and adds to the bike network using $2.5 million in federal funds and $2 million in local dollars. WISC-TV
- ➤ Starting Saturday, April 12, the Streets Division will extend summer hours at the drop-off sites on 402 South Point Rd and 4602 Sycamore Ave and open the site at 121 East Olin Ave. The new schedules—lasting until December 4 for the first two sites and until November 30 for Olin—require Madison residents and taxpayers to show proof of eligibility and adhere to load and trip restrictions. City of Madison
- ➤ County officials said the Human Services department faced scrutiny after awarding two housing contracts to Madison nonprofit Urban Triage without a full board vote even though contracts over $100,000 must be reviewed. Mistakes in resume details and contract addendums raised questions about how over $20 million in funds were managed. WISC-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today, Dane County and its partners installed harm reduction vending machines at two local hospitals to give residents free access to life-saving supplies — including naloxone and test strips for fentanyl and xylazine—to help prevent fatal overdoses. FOX 47
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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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Candlelight: The Best of Joe Hisaishi
8:30 p.m. — Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center — Tickets Selling Fast — Experience the enchanting music of Joe Hisaishi under candlelight in a stunning venue.
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Cheryl Wheeler and Kenny White Concert
8-10 p.m. — The Bur Oak — Entry details not provided — Enjoy an evening of thoughtful ballads and irreverent songs from two talented singer-songwriters.
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Wild Rivers Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The Sylvee — Cashless venue — Experience a night of music with Wild Rivers at this popular Madison venue.
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