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Wednesday, May 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Madison. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Italian Workmen’s Club will host Festa Italia at McKee Farms Park on Chapel Valley Road in Fitchburg from May 31 to June 1. The family-friendly event will feature spaghetti, meatballs, meatball sandwiches, pizza, and pasta — admission is $7 while kids 12 and under enter free. WMTV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Memorial Day at a Kennedy Heights apartment complex, an unknown gunman fired his weapon after grabbing a woman grilling for her children—authorities charged the 36-year-old suspect with negligent weapon handling and operating a firearm while intoxicated. FOX 47
- ➤ A 6-year-old boy was hospitalized in critical condition after he accidentally shot himself in the head at Harmony Apartments on Milky Way around 9:55 a.m. Monday, police said an unsecured handgun left by his caregiver allowed the child to access it (two other children were not hurt) and led to an arrest. WKOW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Wisconsin Supreme Court announced that it will suspend Dane County Judge Ellen Berz for a week without pay starting June 26 after releasing an 11-page decision that detailed two ethical breaches from 2019 and 2021 (the decision was released Tuesday). WKOW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Nurses at UnityPoint-Health Meriter went on strike Tuesday morning after contract talks stalled, with nearly 1,000 picketing outside the hospital at 202 South Park Street in the Greenbush neighborhood and planning a five-day protest. The hospital remained open and brought in travel nurses—SEIU Wisconsin and hospital officials said they will meet on Thursday or earlier to work on safety, staffing, and wages. FOX 47
- ➤ Almost 1,000 bedside nurses began a planned 10-day strike Tuesday morning at Meriter Hospital, and visiting nurses were onboarded over the holiday weekend to keep care going. The nurses, represented by SEIU Wisconsin, will picket from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. each day until May 31—hospital officials will meet with them again tomorrow to discuss safety, pay, and staffing. WKOW
- ➤ Hundreds of nurses went on strike beginning Tuesday at 6:30 a.m. on Brooks Street outside UnityPoint Health Meriter to demand better staffing, patient safety and improved security — they held a 7:30 a.m. press conference to outline their concerns. The strike will continue until 6:59 a.m. on June 1. WMTV
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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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Free Family Opera Day
9:30 & 11:30 a.m. — Overture Center for the Arts — Free entry — Experience an enchanting performance of The Magic Flute along with engaging family activities.
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Tamara Dean in Conversation
6-7 p.m. — Mystery to Me — Free entry — Explore environmental insights and personal journeys in a conversation with author Tamara Dean.
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Rehab: 25th Anniversary Tour
6:30-8 p.m. — The Annex — $37.93+ — Celebrate the 25th anniversary of Rehab's 'Sittin at The Bar Tour' with live music in Madison.
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Joe Dombrowski Live in Madison
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Comedy on State — Ticket prices vary — Experience laughter with the comedic genius behind the viral Mr. D.
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Caravan Gypsy Swing Ensemble
8-11 p.m. — The North Street Cabaret — Cost to be determined — Experience the diverse sounds of Gypsy Jazz with Caravan, influenced by Django Reinhardt and more.
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Madison Mallards Baseball Game
6:05 – 7:35 p.m. — Warner Park — Tickets available — Enjoy an exciting baseball matchup between Madison Mallards and Wausau Woodchucks.
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MAD Gluten Free Festival
2-6 p.m. — Breese Stevens Field — Free admission — Experience a vibrant celebration of gluten-free cuisine with fun activities for the whole family.
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Madison Mallards vs. Rockford Rivets
6:05-7:35 p.m. — Warner Park — Enjoy the excitement of a summer baseball game as the Mallards take on the Rivets.
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