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Thursday, April 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Madison. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ribbons were cut today at the opening of the Autumn Ridge Path on Madison’s east side, which connects Milwaukee Street with Commercial Avenue and features a bridge over Highway 30. The new multi-use path fills a gap in safe routes for walkers and bikers and was mostly funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law — with the rest provided by the city. WKOW
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Beltline crash caused by racing vehicles sent 2 adults and 2 children to the hospital—Madison police said one driver was arrested while the other fled the scene. Wisconsin State Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Award-winning sports writer Jason Gay — a UW graduate — will give the keynote address at UW-Madison spring commencement, and he spoke at the winter ceremony in 2019. WISC-TV
- ➤ More than two dozen UW-Madison students and recent alumni have had their visas terminated through the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System as of Wednesday—official counts now stand at 26 terminations after one cancellation was blocked by a restraining order. WISC-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Madison City Council chose Ald. Regina Vidaver from the Near West Side as its president after a Tuesday election that brought in seven new members and saw two incumbents lose their seats. The council also approved a change in Metro Transit's fare evasion rules — and awarded a contract to build the new Imagination Center library on the Far East Side to serve 26,000 residents. Wisconsin State Journal
- ➤ The Madison Police Department will implement a new amnesty policy on April 22 that exempts underage drinking citations when 911 callers request medical help, remain with the victim, and cooperate—MPD officers will receive training on the changes after the policy goes into effect. The Daily Cardinal
- ➤ A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced a bill on April 15 to exempt gun safes and firearm safety devices from sales tax — a move designed to make secure gun storage more affordable — while Governor Tony Evers supports the measure despite an estimated $720,000 loss in state revenue for the 2026 fiscal year. Wisconsin Public Radio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today, a new report from the Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health shows that four in 10 boys have thought about suicide in the past two weeks and that 90 percent of sextortion victims are boys aged 14 to 17 while boys are two to four times more likely to die by suicide than girls. The report also tells the heartbreaking story of Jacob, a 14-year-old whose death has led his family to urge open talks about feelings and plan a Roof Putt Championship on May 16 at Jacob’s Swagg Foundation. WKOW
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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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Joywave Concert
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Sylvee — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of electrifying music with Joywave, featuring tracks from their upcoming album.
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Wisconsin Dairy Showcase
Apr 23-27 — New Holland Pavilions — $8 parking — Celebrate Wisconsin's dairy heritage at the Holstein Spring Show featuring top Registered Holsteins.
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Naruto: The Symphonic Experience
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Overture Center for the Arts — Ticketed event — Immerse yourself in Naruto's journey with live orchestral music and iconic film scenes.
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Trevor Wallace Live
7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Orpheum Theater — Tickets starting at $30 — Catch the hilarious Trevor Wallace in performance at Madison's iconic venue.
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The Great Midwest Alpaca Festival & Wisconsin Alpaca & Fiber Fest
April 26-27 — New Holland Pavilions — Free entry — Experience a weekend of alpaca shows, fiber arts, and shopping with over 300 competing alpacas.
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Meet and Greet at the Bird & Nature Festival
12-4 p.m. — Warner Park — Free admission — Celebrate Arbor Day and Earth Day with live birds and nature displays.
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