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Sunday, April 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Madison. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 22-year-old Beaver Dam woman died in a wrong way crash on US Highway 151 near State Highway 73 just after 11:00 p.m. Friday when her 2005 Toyota Rav4, carrying two 17-year-old passengers, collided head-on with a 2019 Toyota Corolla that rolled several times — two teenage passengers sustained serious injuries and a 37-year-old driver was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. WMTV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Sixty-seven drivers were cited for traffic law violations near the Beltline after the Wisconsin State Patrol worked with local police using airplanes and ground vehicles on Monday and Wednesday on US 12/18 near the Monona Drive interchange. The stops included incidents of severe speeding that far exceeded the 55 mph limit. WISC-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students from Madison high schools — Robert M. La Follette, Vel Phillips Memorial and West High — earned 12 state championships and 48 national-level qualifications at statewide career and technical student organization leadership conferences. West High accounted for over 35 national qualifiers and many recognized students will later compete at national and international events this summer in Anaheim, Orlando and Nashville. WISC-TV
- ➤ On Saturday, the Madison Children's Museum hosted a 'Let's Move! Earth Day Scavenger Hunt' to kick off Badgerland Learning Days, where families explored the Wonderground Play Space and a historic 1800s cabin exhibit. The event — part of a festival offering over 120 free or low-cost learning activities from April 19 to 27 — prepared participants for Earth Day on April 22. WKOW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ In McFarland, the Collins family is raising awareness about Leo Collins, who was born with X-linked myotubular myopathy that makes it hard for him to breathe, swallow, and move; he uses a ventilator and specialized equipment. The family has raised over $14,000 so far and needs more support to buy a wheelchair accessible van (with a jump seat for emergency care) so they can keep up with his many appointments. WMTV
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Little Badger fans tested their skills at the Kohl’s Kids Combine yesterday at McClain Center near Camp Randall—kids played field hockey, joined a long jump contest, and raced through an obstacle course before heading to a football scrimmage to meet new and former Badger players. WMTV
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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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Turnover Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Sylvee — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soothing sounds of Turnover as they showcase their latest work.
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Royale Lynn Live Performance
7-11 p.m. — The Sylvee — Ticket prices vary — Experience the powerful vocals of the rising star Royale Lynn as she showcases her hit tracks.
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Don Giovanni
7 PM — Overture Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience Mozart's captivating opera about the legendary seducer Don Giovanni.
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