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Wednesday, May 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Madison. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Preorders for Take Your Brat to Work Day and the world’s largest Brat Fest are due Tuesday, May 20—this step helps ensure your brats and hot dogs are ready to skip the line. The event will run from 6-9 a.m. on May 23 on Willow Island at the Alliant Energy Center, and WMTV 15 News is hosting while calling for volunteers to help with setup and grilling. WMTV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A chemical explosion injured one person on Monday at a laboratory on Madison’s west side when a worker handling red phosphorus caused a reaction at 510 Charmany Drive—firefighters arrived at 3:54 p.m. and confirmed no further injuries were reported. WKOW
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Madison police investigated Tuesday after a food delivery man was shot in the foot on the 200 block of South Park Street at about 3:40 a.m. — his injuries were not life threatening and no arrests had been made — and he later received treatment at a local hospital. WISC-TV
- ➤ Madison police arrested a 52-year-old woman Monday night in a parking lot on the southwest side after she stabbed a person—she faces charges of second-degree reckless endangering safety, disorderly conduct and resisting. WISC-TV
- ➤ Monona police arrested a 25-year-old woman early Monday after she led a chase that began when she fled a Fitchburg stop and sped over 90 mph on the Beltline — her run ended at an apartment complex where K9 Jakko bit her leg — and officers later found a small amount of cocaine and drug paraphernalia in her vehicle. WISC-TV
- ➤ The Madison Police Department issued a Silver Alert for Donald Gene Schaefer, a 67-year-old man with vascular dementia who was last seen Monday evening on the 200 block of Garnet Lane—he left home without his medications, belongings, or money and is believed to be traveling on foot. WISC-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Sun Prairie Education Foundation is launching Food for Thought to give middle and high school students free healthy snacks—aiming to help students focus in class by easing hunger. Donors have provided half of the needed funds while small donations continue to be important for the program's growth. WMTV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Madison Gas and Electric and the City of Madison installed five new pole-mounted electric vehicle chargers on existing utility poles in neighborhoods with multifamily housing missing charging options — raising the total number of chargers to nearly 60 and adding curbside charging at key spots. FOX 47
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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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Memorial Day Community Cookout
1-3 p.m. — Token Creek County Park — Free entry — A relaxed day of food, games, and community on Memorial Day at the park.
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