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Thursday, July 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Madison. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Badger Prairie Needs Network Food Pantry helps up to 700 Dane County households each week by providing fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable groceries as rising rents and food costs make meals harder to afford. The volunteer-run pantry is open on select weekdays and Saturday—welcoming any Dane County resident with a valid ID and relying on donations and volunteers to meet local needs. WISC-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Gregory P. Robinson, a Madison man, was found guilty in federal court of selling cocaine, heroin and fentanyl after evidence from undercover sales and a June 25, 2024 hotel search, and he will be sentenced on October 2. WMTV
- ➤ A federal appeals court sided with a woman who accused former Badger football star Quintez Cephus of sexual assault by overturning a lower court’s dismissal of her 2019 lawsuit against UW-Madison—sending the case back for trial. Wisconsin Public Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Madison City Council voted 17—3 to let the first phase of the Madison LakeWay project along Lake Monona proceed without a citywide referendum after nearly three hours of public comment. The measure exempts only this phase, and a virtual meeting is set for July 21 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss design plans while construction bids are expected in fall with work slated to begin the following year. Isthmus
- ➤ Gov. Tony Evers raised about $760,000 from January through June—far below the nearly $5.3 million he raised during his last campaign—and he reported having about $2 million in the bank while he has yet to confirm if he will run again after finishing work on the state budget. Meanwhile, GOP candidate Bill Berrien launched his bid on July 9 with a $1 million boost from the Winklevoss twins—while Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann reported raising $424,144 since May—with both parties showing nearly equal overall fundraising totals this year. Wisconsin Public Radio
- ➤ The Madison Common Council unanimously approved three housing proposals on Tuesday to boost homeownership by streamlining downtown zoning rules—allowing property owners to split deep residential lots for backyard housing and permitting two housing units on any residential lot for duplex creation. Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway said the changes will simplify permitting for small and mid-sized downtown buildings and expand housing options. WISC-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Special Olympics Wisconsin joined an international effort called the Rosemary Collaboratory to improve health care access for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities & held a call with policy makers on Tuesday to discuss plans to boost medical training, Medicaid rates and social services for roughly 42,000 state residents. The group is one of 11 chapters worldwide and one of only three in the U.S. serving as a health system assessment site. Wisconsin Public Radio
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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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Concert in the Park: SP Area Community Band & The Handphibians
5-8 p.m. — Wetmore Park — Food truck offerings available — Enjoy live music and family-friendly activities at this summer night event.
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Wicked
7:30-9 p.m. — Overture Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Explore the untold story of the Wicked Witch and Glinda in this captivating musical.
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Gold Dust Women Tribute Concert
7-9 p.m. — Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center — FREE ticket required — Experience electrifying performances of Fleetwood Mac and Heart hits with stunning rooftop views.
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Sparrow Blue Performance
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Annex — No refunds — Enjoy an evening of music with Sparrow Blue presented by Midwest Mix-Up.
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AtwoodFest
12 PM - 7 PM — Sugar Maple Stage — Free entry — Enjoy a 75-minute set by Paige and band at Madison's vibrant AtwoodFest.
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Monroe Street Farmer's Market
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Edgewood High School Parking Lot — Free entry — Shop local produce and crafts while enjoying live vocal music from Deliberate Vibration.
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125th Annual U.S. Chess Open Championship
July 28 - August 3 — Madison Marriott West — Entry Fee $155 early bird — Compete for $60,000 in prizes at this prestigious national chess event.
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