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Sunday, July 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Madison. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 6th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Natalie Popp, the new Miss Wisconsin Teen, spent the Fourth of July weekend in Milton as she toured Milton House—the only authenticated Underground Railroad station open to the public—and attended the Fourth of July Festival at Schilberg Park. She has focused on honoring veterans after volunteering with 100-year-old WWII veteran Dr. Lew Harned and will visit towns statewide before competing for Miss America Teen in September. WMTV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Tony Evers signed the state's $111 billion budget after a 19-14 Senate vote and a 59-39 Assembly vote that traded tax cuts for more spending on higher education, schools and child care. The deal also added Medicaid dollars, boosted special education and university funds, and set money aside for a future Green Bay prison plan + conservation projects while showing bipartisan compromise. Wisconsin State Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On July 5, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services celebrated the 15th anniversary of the state's smoke-free indoor air law that took effect on July 5, 2010 - state officials said the law lowered adult smoking from 19%-12% and youth smoking from 17%-3% over that time. WKOW
- ➤ Madison Finance Committee created a new project position to fight opioid abuse in Dane County by managing an Overdose Fatality Review Action Plan as part of the Pathways to Recovery Madison and Dane County project funded by a $1.2 million grant. Applicants are under review and interviews will be scheduled with hiring expected by the end of October (an effort to address high opioid death rates and neonatal abstinence syndrome). The Badger Herald
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At Saturday's Madison Mallards game, the first 1,000 fans received a free 'Neverminds' snow globe giveaway from Festival Foods and WKOW 27 News — the globe is styled like Nirvana's 1991 album cover with Maynard G. Mallard inside. Thousands filled the duck pond as the Mallards beat the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters 17-2. WKOW
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Parks Alive at Allied Park
5-7 p.m. — Allied Park — Free entry — Enjoy sports and games while connecting with neighbors and making summer memories.
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La Fête de Marquette
10 a.m. – 10 p.m. — McPike Park — Free entry — Celebrate French culture with vibrant festivities and local community spirit.
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Madison Art Fair on the Square
7 p.m. — Capitol Square — Free admission — Experience one of the Midwest's favorite outdoor art celebrations with music, entertainment, and dining options.
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Madison Brain Tumor 5K
7:30-10:45 a.m. — Warner Park — Registration fees apply — Walk or run to support brain tumor patients and their families in the Wisconsin community.
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Madison Night Mares vs. Minot Honeybees
5:05–6:35 p.m. — Warner Park — Starting at $10 — The Madison Night Mares battle the Minot Honeybees in an exciting matchup.
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Forward Madison FC vs. Charlotte Independence
12-3 p.m. — Breese Stevens Field — Tickets from $52 — Catch a thrilling soccer match between Forward Madison and the Charlotte Independence with guaranteed low prices.
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Wicked
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Overture Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Explore the origins of the Wicked Witch of the West and her relationship with Glinda the Good.
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Live Music with West On 12 at Capital Brewery
6-10 p.m. — Capital Brewery — $5 cover at the door — Enjoy a vibrant night with West On 12 rocking classic hits and modern favorites.
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Jim White Live Performance
6-8 p.m. — Paoli Schoolhouse American Bistro — Check website for details — Enjoy soulful acoustics and thought-provoking lyrics from seasoned singer-songwriter Jim White.
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Great Midwest Pro Rodeo and Bull Riding
2:30-5:30 p.m. — Thresherman's Park — Tickets available — Experience thrilling bull riding and rodeo events featuring champion cowboys and cowgirls.
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