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Sunday, May 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Madison. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local fishermen sailed the waters Saturday as part of the Casting for Kids event to raise funds for children, supporting (American Family Children's Hospital and the Carbone Cancer Center) in Madison; the event, now in its seventh year, has raised over $750,000. WKOW
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A kayak capsized on Lake Monona Friday night, leaving one kayaker missing after two others reached shore and were taken to hospital—crews searched using lights and drones on Saturday amid fading daylight and large waves. WISC-TV
- ➤ Crews searched Saturday morning for one person missing after a sailboat capsized on Lake Monona Friday night—rough weather and fading light complicated the rescue. WISC-TV
- ➤ Rescue teams responded after a kayak capsized on Lake Monona late Friday and rescued two people while a third remains missing—authorities including the Dane County Sheriff’s Office and Wisconsin DNR continued searching Saturday morning amid poor weather conditions. WMTV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Madison Public Library celebrated its 150th anniversary on Saturday with a parade and tours — the festivities ended at noon while visitors stayed to browse the library. Wisconsin State Journal
- ➤ Last Saturday, several organizations held an event at Madison College's Truax campus to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander month with cultural performances. Michael Chow of AMASIAN said the event gave the local community a chance to connect and share their heritage—hoping to inspire more people to learn about Asian-American culture. WKOW
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Taylor Koss, a dedicated track and field athlete from Madison, is training alone for his fourth Deaflympics in Tokyo this November and has represented Team USA three times since 2013. He works for the Madison Metropolitan School District and hosted a fundraiser at the Madison Association of the Deaf to cover travel, lodging, meals, and insurance—he must raise funds as USA Deaf Track and Field receives no government funding. WMTV
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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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Sesame Street Live!
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Overture Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the joy of Cookie Monster, Elmo, and friends in a lively musical adventure.
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Wisconsin Trivia Night
6:30-11:59 p.m. — Roll Play — Free with purchase or $5/person — Celebrate Wisconsin's statehood by testing your trivia prowess on all things WI.
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Madison Mallards vs. Battle Creek Battle Jacks
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Warner Park — Ticket information available — Catch the excitement as the Madison Mallards take on the Battle Creek Battle Jacks in this thrilling baseball matchup.
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