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Madison
Thursday, May 8th, 2025
Good morning, Madison. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Bill Yoblonski, a Sauk County father, said he only wants his son James home after he went missing almost two years ago when he was last seen on June 12 driving the family vehicle and abandoning it near Highway 12 in Baraboo (police say they are still reviewing evidence), and he expressed deep frustration with the way the case has been handled. WMTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Thomas Kozlovsky, a first-generation law student at UW–Madison, will earn his law degree on Friday—honoring his immigrant parents' sacrifices and setting a new course for his family. He began his path after exploring other careers and chose law for its promise of a better future. WISC-TV
- ➤ Thomas Kozlovsky, a first-generation law student at UW–Madison, will earn his law degree on Friday — a milestone that honors his family's sacrifices and sets a new legacy for future generations. FOX 47
- ➤ The 22nd class of UW Madison’s Odyssey Project graduated Wednesday afternoon in Great Hall at UW-Memorial Union. The 30 students overcame challenges such as addiction, incarceration, homelessness and foot insecurity to earn six credits in the free program — which has graduated over 600 students since 2003. WMTV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Brainplate Grows, a community composting program, works at Troy Farm to help restaurants divert food scraps from Madison’s landfill. The program built a greenhouse in 2023, turned 48,000 pounds of waste into compost in 2024, and will host pop-up events at Vera Court Neighborhood Center and Reynolds Community Garden later this year—boosting local sustainability efforts. Isthmus
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ North Randall Avenue between Campus Drive and West Dayton Street will close starting Monday as the city works with the university to replace chilled water underground utilities—this project is expected to last until late August and a pedestrian walk route will be available during the work zone. FOX 47
- ➤ Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District will start a sewer project on May 12 that will close road ramps near west UW campus, the VA Hospital and University Hospital. The project will use several phases—such as a one-day ramp closure on May 17—and continue through September, so commuters should plan extra travel time. WKOW
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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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Saint Motel Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The Sylvee — $18 — Experience an electrifying evening with Saint Motel's dynamic performance.
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Isabel LaRosa Concert
7:00-8:30 PM — Majestic Theatre — $50 — Experience a captivating live performance by Isabel LaRosa at the iconic venue in Madison.
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Play Group with Playful Acorns
— — Badger Rock Neighborhood Center — Free — Engage in a fun play group for kids while adults enjoy coffee and connect with others.
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Vivid Visions
5-8 p.m. — 100state — Free entry — Experience local artistry with live painting, immersive music, and delightful refreshments in a dynamic gallery night.
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Art Walk Middleton
10 AM – 5 PM — Downtown Middleton Farmers Market — Free admission — A vibrant street fair showcasing local artists and live entertainment in the heart of downtown Middleton.
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Madison Comic Con
10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. — Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center — General admission $10, 12 and under free — Explore an exciting array of comics, toys, and cosplay!
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Tech Council Innovation Network Luncheon
11:30 a.m. — One City Schools, Inc. — $10-$35 — Discover the latest trends in Wisconsin's angel and venture capital investing at this networking luncheon.
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Play and Learn at 4-C
Free Play and Learn — All Day — Community Coordinated Child Care, Inc (4-C) — Free entry — Engage in structured and unstructured activities fostering play-based learning and community connections.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.
~ Edgar Degas
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