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Thursday, June 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Madison. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Clean Lakes Alliance will host its 13th annual Loop the Lake Bike Ride on Saturday. Riders will follow the official Lake Loop clockwise around Lake Monona, starting and ending at Olbrich Park — all registration fees will support community educational programs, lake improvement projects and a volunteer lake monitoring program — as planned. WISC-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Madison Police arrested a 22-year-old man on June 6 at an apartment on the 900 block of Williamson Street after receiving reports of alleged terrorist threats on social media last week—officers discovered guns, electronics, and marijuana, and he now faces charges for terrorist threats and drugs. WMTV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new temporary art installation called Preserve debuted this week at the UW Arboretum and features 1,000 documented species — inspired by Aldo Leopold's land ethic — and is open for free until Sept. 27 during regular hours. WISC-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Wilder Deitz turned an old therapy office near the Dane County Regional Airport into a collection of music practice spaces for his School for Creative Music where about 80 students learn ensemble skills—he and his partner settled here in April and plan to expand as enrollment grows. His Spring Session Showcase is happening today at the North Street Cabaret. Isthmus
- ➤ Eighth-graders Teresa Ketarkus and Makai Moore and seventh-grader Elias Ketchum of Spring Harbor Middle School won the national title at the African-American History Academic Challenge last week—sweeping five preliminary rounds and holding their opponents scoreless in the final round. Their coach, Sara Leuthold, prepared the team for six months, and this victory is the school's second national win following their 2018 championship. WISC-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Wisconsin Democracy Campaign and two voters sued Elon Musk, America PAC and United States of America Inc.—claiming that cash offers during the state's Supreme Court race amounted to bribery by providing $100 for petition signatures and $1 million checks—and the suit seeks to bar similar future offers. WISC-TV
- ➤ DATCP is urging consumers to protect seniors from scams ahead of World Elder Abuse Day on Sunday — the agency offers free presentations, fact sheets, and a hotline to help victims spot and report potential fraud. WKOW
- ➤ City leaders, including Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, proposed new duplex options for Madison residents as part of the Housing Forward effort to increase affordable housing and help control rising rental costs. The proposals will be introduced at a Common Council meeting on June 17, and a public meeting is scheduled for July 2 — additional housing policies are planned for later this summer. WKOW
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Sleep Theory Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Majestic Theatre — Ticket prices to be determined — Experience the dynamic sound and powerful vocals of Cullen Moore with Sleep Theory.
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Marquette Waterfront Festival 2025
4-10 p.m. — Yahara Place Park — Free entry — Celebrate summer with local music, delicious food, and family-friendly activities at this annual festival.
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Supersuckers Concert
5-9 p.m. — The Annex — Tickets from $30 — Enjoy a night of rock with Supersuckers and special guests in a lively atmosphere.
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Madison Mallards Family Night
6:05 - 7:35 p.m. — Warner Park — Free for participating families — Enjoy a baseball game with special activities for adoptive and foster families to create lasting memories together.
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Symphony at Sunset 2025
5-9 p.m. — Burrows Park — $225 ($165 tax deductible) — Enjoy a stunning evening with live orchestral music, delicious dining, and a live auction benefiting the MSO's programs.
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Healthcare Worker Appreciation Night at Forward Madison
7-10 p.m. — The Forward Club — Free tickets for Meriter employees — Celebrate Health Care Recognition Week with an exciting soccer match.
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MJ - The Musical
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Overture Center for the Arts — Tickets $41-$273 — Experience the magic of Michael Jackson's artistry in a Tony Award-winning show.
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MJ - The Musical
7:30-9 p.m. — Overture Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the legacy of the King of Pop with a vibrant musical tribute featuring his greatest hits.
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Make Music Madison 2025
12 AM - 7 PM — Westmorland Park — Free entry — Celebrate a citywide day of music with performances across diverse venues in Madison.
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Madison Mallards vs. Green Bay Rockers
4:05-5:35 p.m. — Warner Park — Fundraiser for Occupaws — Cheer on the Mallards while supporting a great cause.
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