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Saturday, July 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Madison. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Officers from Amigos en Azul assisted over 30 families at a car seat clinic in Madison this week—inspecting 45 car seats, ensuring proper installation, and providing free seats when needed. The event also offered more than 15 resource tables, free food, and kid-friendly activities with support from local law enforcement and community partners. City of Madison
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Three masked teens were arrested early Wednesday for beating a man on North Lake Street and University Ave after he refused to give up his bag of food—officers reported that two of the teens tried to flee but were quickly detained. WISC-TV
- ➤ One year ago, 62-year-old Madison man Paul H. Ferrall (5'11" and 165 lbs) was seen on foot near Larry Lane in the Town of Burke while wearing blue jeans and a multi-colored sweater, and authorities continue to seek new leads in his disappearance. WKOW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Overture Hall in Madison will host an added matinee of Wicked on Thursday, July 24 at 1 p.m. running through Sunday, July 27 — the extra show comes after a water outage cancelled Tuesday's performance and ticket-holders have been automatically transferred or may request changes if needed. WKOW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Madison and UW-Madison Applied Population Lab updated the Neighborhood Indicators Project and released new data on housing, health and community safety. The 2024 update shows over 5,000 new dwelling units, a nearly $33,000 rise in owner-occupied home values and median rents of $1,464 per month while the Planning Division is offering free workshops for local groups. City of Madison
- ➤ The City of Madison has launched Phase 2 of the 20 is Plenty program to lower residential speed limits from 25 mph to 20 mph on neighborhood streets and install new signs by August—this effort is part of the Vision Zero plan to improve safety. Mayor Rhodes-Conway will hold a press conference on July 21 at 9:00 a.m. at Hammersley Park, and free yard signs in four languages will be available for those wishing to show support. City of Madison
- ➤ Starting next fall, states must pay 75% of SNAP admin costs under a new federal law that shifts more costs onto them — and from fall 2027, some states will also share benefit costs based on error rates. In Wisconsin, where 700,000 people get FoodShare help, state officials say higher costs may lead to stricter rules and less food access. Wisconsin Public Radio
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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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North Central Reining Horse Futurity & Derby Show
Time TBA — New Holland Pavilions — Check website for ticket info — Exciting reining horse competitions in Madison await enthusiasts of all ages.
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