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Friday, April 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Madison. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Authorities arrested a 19-year-old Waupun man on Tuesday for alleged cocaine trafficking after a traffic stop led to the discovery of drugs, paraphernalia, and drug-related money in his car and at a Chester home—officials say the arrest is part of an ongoing investigation. WMTV
- ➤ After assaults on Wednesday night and a stabbing over Saint Patrick’s Day weekend, residents along State Street are worried as downtown prepares for a busy weekend with events like the Crazylegs Classic and Mifflin Street Block Party. Madison police will increase officer presence and urge visitors to allow extra time for traffic — advising that those who drink arrange safe rides home. WMTV
- ➤ One man is in custody after he reportedly assaulted several people on the 500 block of State Street (at approximately 8:50 p.m. Wednesday), and he was taken to Dane County Jail on multiple charges. WISC-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A group of UW-Madison professors and experts warned Wednesday that less state money and possible federal cuts are hurting higher education and research. They said lost jobs and fewer student opportunities may weaken progress—so universities and students must work together. The Daily Cardinal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At Wednesday's public hearing, lawmakers and experts discussed bills that would have the Public Service Commission study nuclear power siting and plan a summit at the new UW-Madison engineering building — plans aimed at readying Wisconsin for more power needs from upcoming data centers and advances in small reactor and fusion technology. Wisconsin Public Radio
- ➤ Dane County officials toured the aging Veterans Memorial Coliseum at the Alliant Energy Center on Wednesday as County Executive Melissa Agard plans to seek developers for a public–private partnership to renovate key areas. Agard will gather public input before issuing an RFP this summer and will match developer investment to improve safety and function (the venue has not been updated since 1969 and faces capacity challenges). FOX 47
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UW Health Med Flight marked 40 years of service as physicians recalled its start in 1985 and its work bringing emergency care to patients in rural areas and community hospitals—having served over 50,000 patients, the team looks forward to continued growth in critical care. FOX 47
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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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Angelmaker Concert
7-11 p.m. — Majestic Theatre — Tickets starting at $28 — Experience a night of intense music with Angelmaker live in Madison.
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