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Monday, May 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Madison. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The inaugural Paddle Battle pickleball tournament took place Sunday at Phoebe Bakken Memorial Park in Cottage Grove as 40 teams raised money for after school and summer camp programs by the Wisconsin Youth Company (an event meant to boost awareness of childcare for working parents). Wisconsin Youth Company CEO Rebecca Carlin said organizers will expand the tournament next year. WMTV
- ➤ Local anglers fished on Saturday in Madison to help raise funds for the American Family Children's Hospital plus the Carbone Cancer Center during the Casting for Kids event, a seventh-year fundraiser that raised over $750,000 with a day of fishing, dinner and auction. WKOW
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Authorities continued the search for a missing boater on Lake Monona Sunday—after a sailboat carrying four people overturned Friday night. Wisconsin State Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Madison Comic Con returned to the Monona Terrace Sunday with comics, toys and a cosplay contest, and actor Selwyn Ward—known for his roles in Power Rangers—informed 27 News he enjoys visiting small towns in Wisconsin and experiencing its local charm. WKOW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Sun Prairie Police Department launched the Click It or Ticket campaign, which will run until June 1 to boost seat belt use after fewer drivers buckled up in 2024 despite an 88% compliance rate. Officers plan to enforce seat belt laws at night — when more unrestrained fatalities occur — as traffic increases during the Memorial Day weekend. WKOW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mark Benson from Yahara House said the mental health program helped him recover from drug abuse that triggered his schizophrenia over twenty years ago — it gave him routine and enabled him to mentor others as he rebuilt his life. WMTV
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Dairyland Sports hosted its 8th annual Dairyland Games on Saturday — the only event in the state that lets athletes with physical disabilities qualify for the Hartford Nationals. Seventy athletes from six or seven Midwest states competed at the event. WKOW
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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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