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Friday, July 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Madison. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Dane County Fair is celebrating 175 years at the Alliant Energy Center with live music, free tractor rides, carnival rides and fair food from July 17th to 20th. Today, fair-goers can enjoy Kids Day with free activities as gates are open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.—other special events continue on upcoming days. WMTV
- ➤ A six-year-old from Cottage Grove caught a 42-inch northern pike at Lake Waubesa’s pier over the weekend while fishing with his family. He almost lost his footing when the fish tugged his lure and a relative stepped in to help secure the catch — an event captured on video. WKOW
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A serious three-vehicle crash occurred in Lafayette County on Wednesday around 4:11 p.m. when a 30-year-old from Dubuque failed to stop at a sign and hit vehicles driven by a 61-year-old from Shullsburg and a 19-year-old from Dekalb — one child was ejected from the Hyundai and both children were airlifted to hospitals in Madison — with all vehicles towed from the scene. WKOW
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Madison’s secondhand scene is getting a boost with the launch of the Secondhand Summer Passport—a free program that guides shoppers through 15 vintage stores curated by local business owners Sami Head and Elissa Blaeser. The passport offers rewards when participants visit 10 shops and enters them into a grand prize drawing if they complete all stops, and it runs through September 1. WMTV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Madison police said a group of women attacked a woman as she left the bathroom at a downtown Raising Cane's on June 8 at 12:10 a.m. because she took too long, and a bystander who intervened was injured—officers said the group may face charges of substantial battery, battery and disorderly conduct. WISC-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wisconsin will soon launch a revived film incentive program with a reestablished state Film Office and offer up to $5 million in tax credits to support TV and movie projects. Local filmmaker Nathan Deming said the program will help productions by ensuring credits are spent on Wisconsin crew + vendors. Wisconsin Public Radio
- ➤ The Elections Commission said it will work with Madison officials on an order to change ballot procedures so that the 193 absentee ballots lost in the Nov. 5 election are not missed again. City staff must submit their changes by Aug. 7 and the order will be discussed at a public meeting on Aug. 15 (the report also criticized the former city clerk for her lack of urgency). Wisconsin Public Radio
- ➤ Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley has not begun raising funds for a second term in 2026, which has raised doubts about her running again. Meanwhile, liberal candidate Appeals Court Judge Chris Taylor has already raised over $583,000—fueling a competitive race ahead. Wisconsin Public Radio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Public Health Madison & Dane County reported a sharp rise in overdoses between July 13 and July 14 and kept a spike alert in place for the rest of this week. Officials say laced drugs may be partly to blame and urge residents to use free harm reduction test strips available countywide. FOX 47
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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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Madison Diversity Job Fair
10 AM – 12:30 PM — Madison Marriott South — Free entry — Meet face-to-face with top local employers and explore numerous job opportunities.
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