Tuesday, May 13th, 2025

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Good morning, Madison. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Leaders at the East Side community center, which has been housed in a church building used since 1954, plan to tear it down and build a modern multi-use space with an open performance area and housing to fill a missing middle need—affordable housing will help fund the project. The church will retain its land while a capital campaign is underway. WMTV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A high-speed crash on I-94 westbound on Friday near mile marker 240.8 in Madison involved a pickup truck with a travel trailer, an SUV, a minivan, and another pickup — five people were taken to UW Hospital and an 89-year-old female passenger later died from her injuries. WKOW
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ American Airlines will launch a new daily nonstop flight from Dane County Regional Airport to LaGuardia Airport later this year — it will add to Delta Air Lines’ service to bring Madison’s daily nonstop options to New York to three, giving travelers more choices for business and leisure trips. WISC-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A bench warrant was issued Monday for a Madison woman, Cynthia Dominguez, 27, accused in a 2022 attack on a pregnant woman at an apartment complex on Kent Lane — records show she faces charges of attempted first degree homicide of an unborn child following a pretrial service violation report. WISC-TV
- ➤ Dane County prosecutors charged Jeffrey Rupnow with felony counts after the Dec. 16 mass shooting at Abundant Life Christian School that killed a teacher and a student and injured five others — the criminal complaint outlines his daughter’s gun practice, therapy changes, and a request to use a gun the day before the attack. The Capital Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, child care providers in Waunakee held a Day Without Child Care event to protest the removal of state funding from the Child Care Counts program. Providers warned that without immediate state action, hundreds of centers might close and tuition could rise—spurring lawmakers to push for a sustainable funding solution. WISC-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Almost 1,000 union nurses at UnityPoint Health-Meriter Hospital in Madison may strike from May 27 until June 1 if their demands for safe staffing, better safety measures and higher pay for senior staff are not met. The nurses' union has been negotiating a new contract since January — a move that has given the hospital time to prepare a plan for normal operations during a potential strike. Wisconsin Public Radio
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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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Micawber Concert at The Annex
6:30 PM – 12:30 AM — The Annex — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of local music featuring Micawber and more from the frozen tundra of Wisconsin.
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Electric Six Concert
8-10 p.m. — High Noon Saloon — $34+ — Experience the electrifying performance of Electric Six for an unforgettable night of music.
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Brat Fest 2025
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Alliant Energy Center — Earn donations for DCHS while enjoying brat grilling and community spirit.
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Quad City Dj's Performance
4:40-5:20 p.m. — Willow Island — Free entry — Dance to the beat of Quad City Dj's at the Everlight Solar Grand Stage during Brat Fest 2025.
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