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Thursday, June 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Madison. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Dane County prosecutors allege that Paul Van Duyne and Andrea Whitaker plotted to poison his ex girlfriends with cyanide, prompting multiple searches across Madison — Whitaker faces a harboring charge with a $750,000 bond and an initial appearance scheduled for Friday. WMTV
- ➤ A state agency in Madison said it created new crypto guidance to help police and investors fight a surge in crypto fraud scams in Wisconsin — officials reported. WISC-TV
- ➤ A Fitchburg resident jumped into an unoccupied vehicle at a fast food restaurant during a chase near Eggiman Road and later hid in a boat behind a building in Madison—police credited community tips and cooperation between Fitchburg and Madison officers—for charges of vehicle theft, eluding officers, resisting arrest and a probation violation, and the 28-year-old was taken to Dane County Jail. WMTV
- ➤ A former vice president at Goodman Community Center, Dewayne Powell, 42, accused of embezzling over $600,000 for gambling and personal expenses, stood mute at his arraignment yesterday—entering a not guilty plea—and will next appear in court for a pre-trial conference on Aug. 11. WISC-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Officials at The Center for Black Excellence and Culture announced today that they raised $31 million in a capital campaign that will let the building open debt-free. More than 300 Black donors and a group of over 1,200 community members and government agencies backed the effort—bringing strong local support—and construction is set to finish in late 2025. WMTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has launched a new interactive tool that shows how 168 community learning centers help students learn outside regular school hours — the tool shows that 62% of students improved attendance, 63% increased focus in class, and 50% of middle and high school students raised their grades using funds from competitive grants. FOX 47
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Colin Barushok won the City of Madison District 1 special election Tuesday. WISC-TV
- ➤ Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #267 yesterday at the State Capitol to raise the Juneteenth Flag in honor of Juneteenth—replacing the Progress Pride Flag until sunset on Thursday. He also proclaimed that Thursday is Juneteenth statewide. WISC-TV
- ➤ On June 18th, the state supreme court struck down a law that had weakened the attorney general’s power—ruling the change was not allowed. WISC-TV
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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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Prototype Automated AI Workflows with n8n
6-8 p.m. — Madison Public Library - Central — Free entry — Explore how to rapidly prototype and automate AI workflows using n8n in this engaging session.
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Clean Lakes 101: Dragonflies and Damselflies
4-5 p.m. — The East Side Club — Free entry — Explore the fascinating connection between dragonflies, damselflies, and water quality in Madison's lakes with Dr. Spalding.
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Senie Hunt Live Performance
7-9 p.m. — Red Rooster — Tickets available for purchase — Experience eclectic and powerful music from the unique artist Senie Hunt.
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Colin Jost Live
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Comedy on State — Online tickets only — Experience an evening of laughter with Colin Jost, renowned SNL writer and performer.
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Sports Photography Workshop with Steve Apps
6-8 p.m. — The Camera Company — Limited spots available — Enhance your photography skills with hands-on training and expert feedback from an award-winning sports photographer.
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Mobile Vaccination Clinic at Southside Elementary School
9-11 a.m. — Southside Elementary School — Free vaccines for eligible individuals — Offering essential immunizations to help keep our community healthy.
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Nashville on the Roof
6-8 p.m. — Graduate by Hilton Madison — Limited tickets available — Enjoy an evening of live music with Brittany Moore, Aaron Clafton, and John Stanislawski.
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