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Thursday, April 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Madison. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Habitat for Humanity of Dane County and Habitat International held an event on Wednesday at TruStage Lighthouse Auditorium to discuss making home ownership more accessible amid the affordable housing crisis — local public, private, and non-profit leaders offered collaborative ideas to improve the system. The event was part of Habitat for Humanity’s annual 'Home is the Key' campaign. WMTV
- ➤ Chase is a sweet 1-year-old Heeler mix looking for a forever home in Madison; he transferred from Alabama and shows calm, playful behavior with kids and other dogs (per Ashley Curtis of Green County Humane Society). WMTV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Dane County Regional Airport will resume nonstop flights to Los Angeles on May 21 with Breeze Airways—running twice weekly through August 30. County Executive Melissa Agard said the new service meets strong community demand for convenient travel options. WKOW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Construction has started on a $160.5 million Wisconsin History Center downtown just across the street from the state Capitol to replace the old museum, and it will provide 100,000 square feet of exhibit space by 2027. Funding comes from $112.3 million in state funds and $48.2 million in private donations — a bipartisan project expected to draw over 200,000 visitors each year. Wisconsin Public Radio
- ➤ Capital City Theatre is celebrating 10 years and will host its 'Decade of Dreams' fundraiser on April 26 to raise money for new work and event spaces—featuring performances, food and an auction—and Director of Marketing and Development Erin Weller said the non-profit is outgrowing its current location. WMTV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, April 23rd, legislators and SEIU health care workers met to call for increased funding to support staff facing burnout, low wages, and staffing shortages amid looming Medicaid cuts. Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer and Senate Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein joined SEIU workers as they lobbied lawmakers—urging stronger investment in frontline care. WMTV
- ➤ State lawmakers held a public hearing in Madison Wednesday on Bradyn’s Law—a bill that would increase punishments for sextortion and allow felony murder charges if a victim kills themselves—after a central Wisconsin teen died by suicide and his mother testified to push for stronger penalties. WKOW
- ➤ Madison Police Department introduced a new policy called Amnesty Through Responsible Action that prevents underage drinking citations if help is called during a medical emergency—protecting both the impaired person and the caller—and will take effect next Tuesday. WISC-TV
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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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Wisconsin Conference on Latino Arts and Culture
8 AM - 5 PM — Centro Hispano of Dane County — Free entry — Celebrate and explore diverse Latino arts through music, workshops, and exhibitions.
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Beach Bunny Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The Sylvee — Check local listings for pricing — Enjoy the alt-pop sounds of Beach Bunny, the project of Lili Trifilio, in a vibrant live setting.
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2nd Annual Health and Wellness Seminar
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Madison Area Technical College — Free entry — Explore wellness strategies related to mental, physical, and financial health at this engaging seminar.
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Deafheaven Concert
8:00 p.m. — Majestic Theatre — Tickets from $37 — Catch the musical energy of Deafheaven live in Madison.
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