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Friday, June 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Madison. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A new affordable housing development broke ground on Madison's south side on Juneteenth to support young adults aging out of foster care and households earning at most 60% of Dane County's median income; local developer Julian Walters, a Madison native who experienced foster care, leads the 44-unit Park Lofts project with partners Lutheran Social Services and JustDane. The building will open in 2026 and is set to meet green standards with a green roof—designed to offer stable community support. WMTV
- ➤ Rev. Dr. Alex Gee announced that the Center for Black Excellence and Culture reached a $31 million funding goal and will open its 37,000 square-foot building debt-free later this year—this new space on West Badger Road in Madison’s south side will include performance areas, a youth meeting room, and a women's center. FOX 47
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday in downtown Madison, a crash between a semi truck and a transit bus at University Ave & Lake Street led to a minor hazardous materials incident after 20 quarts of oil and coolant leaked and two bus passengers received minor injuries while fire crews and a private spill team cleaned up the scene, with the Department of Natural Resources being notified. WISC-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Rock County prosecutors charged Madison residents Paul Van Duyne, 43, and Andrea Whitaker, 41, on Thursday for allegedly trying to poison his ex-girlfriends with cyanide-tainted water bottles+ their warrants were issued after reports linked them to earlier break-ins and tampered beverages. WISC-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wisconsin county fairs will continue to require a negative avian flu test for dairy cows before shows, following a mandate from last June. Local fair officials say the measure will keep events safe and help restore robust cow classes—despite a decline observed last season. Wisconsin Public Radio
- ➤ The Wisconsin Department of Transportation warned drivers Thursday about pavement buckling this weekend as high temperatures may push heat indices above 100°F. Officials advised motorists to slow down—buckle up and watch for work zones while checking for updates before beginning their trips. WISC-TV
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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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I Think It Could Work
8:00 p.m. — Madison Circus Space — General Admission: $25 — Experience a vibrant, improvised circus show where no two performances are the same.
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