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Tuesday, April 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Madison. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday afternoon, Chabad of Madison opened its new Jewish community center on Monroe Street—featuring a kosher kitchen, classrooms, event space, a Jewish library, and a children’s play area—while the group plans to expand its Hebrew school and programs from its former Regent Street home. FOX 47
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Madison Police Department arrested two people for a strong-armed robbery on April 20th on the 2700 block of E. Washington Avenue. One suspect faces charges — resisting, causing soft tissue injury, bail jumping, robbery with use of force, theft and disorderly conduct — while the other is charged with robbery with use of force, theft, disorderly conduct and felony bail jumping. WMTV
- ➤ Sierra Schoonover, 31, was booked into Dane County Jail on a charge of first-degree intentional homicide after deputies responded on April 14 to a call at a home on Smokey Mountain Trail in Blue Mounds where her 54-year-old mother died+records show she crashed her car, fled the scene, was treated for injuries at a hospital, and was booked just before 9 p.m. Monday. WKOW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Wisconsin–Madison restored all 27 international students and alumni to active status after their visa records were terminated earlier this week. Officials said the affected individuals were notified and may now continue their studies or training—there was no explanation for the terminations. WMTV
- ➤ UW-Madison leadership announced Monday that the visas of 27 students & alumni terminated earlier this month were restored as of Saturday night after legal challenges secured the reversal. The restoration allows these individuals to continue their studies and work on campus while officials warned that not all visa terminations may be undone. Wisconsin Public Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, Dane County’s Opioid Settlement Subcommittee held a public hearing to ask residents how to use funds from national opioid settlements approved in 2022 and 2023. Several speakers stressed the need for sober living, re-entry support and prevention programs — Rick Rose said the dollars came from a lawsuit for those affected by the opioid crisis. WKOW
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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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Kaleah Lee Live Concert
8 PM — High Noon Saloon — Cashless venue — Enjoy a night of live music with Kaleah Lee at this local favorite spot.
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Magdalena Bay Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — The Sylvee — Ticketed event — Enjoy an evening of captivating music with Magdalena Bay and special guest Sam Austins.
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