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Saturday, April 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Madison. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The city has spent months preparing for today's Mifflin Street Block Party with building inspectors checking 58 properties and issuing 26 violation notices while police, fire, and code enforcement officers increased their patrols with over 150 officers and additional ambulances—ensuring strict safety protocols ahead of the event. City of Madison
- ➤ One Walk, Big Strides for Autism returns this weekend at McKee Farms Park in Fitchburg as a one-mile walk hosted by the Autism Society of South Central Wisconsin—participants pick up shirts at 10 a.m. and begin walking at 11 a.m. on Sunday. WISC-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Madison barber Ryan Connor, owner of Headquarters Madison, became one of five finalists for Rookie of the Year at the CT Barber Expo, where thousands of barbers & educators gather internationally. His shop opened 12 months ago and his nomination brings global attention and new business chances to his community. WMTV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Madison police arrested a wanted man on Wednesday night near the 2900 block of Fitchrona Road after he crashed into a guard rail during a chase, and he now faces charges including battery and strangulation. WISC-TV
- ➤ Three people were arrested and one person was hurt after a police chase turned into a crash on Thursday at 8:13 p.m. when Monona police intercepted a stolen Nissan Altima near Monona Kwik Trip and arrested the driver for an OWI + multiple felony charges. WISC-TV
- ➤ Madison authorities issued a warrant for Valerie Czebotar, 45, who went AWOL from the Jail Diversion Program and was last seen on the 1300 block of East Dayton Street Thursday afternoon—anyone with information should call 608 2552345. WKOW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At a panel discussion Thursday — organized by PROFS and ASPRO — UW-Madison faculty and staff urged collective action against federal moves to cut research funding and budget support, noting that possible 5 to 10 percent cuts could reduce services for students. The group stressed that the proposed federal funding slashes put broad campus programs at risk. Wisconsin Public Radio
- ➤ A new library and community center called the Imagination Center at Reindahl Park will break ground on May 8 at 12:30 p.m. after more than $4 million in state funding pushed the decades-long project forward, and its indoor—outdoor design will be built by Summer 2026 with opening slated for Fall 2026. WMTV
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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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Sharon Van Etten Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Sylvee — $44+ — Enjoy an evening with indie rock sensation Sharon Van Etten in Madison's premier venue.
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