Wednesday, July 30th, 2025

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Good morning, Madison. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ City of Madison officials celebrated the completion of six new town homes in Theresa Terrace that replaced older duplexes and offer three bedrooms each. Officials said the cost-effective project will keep the homes permanently affordable for households earning up to 60% of the median income + it aims to promote mixed, accessible communities. WMTV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A three-vehicle crash on State Highway 19 near Marshall occurred overnight in Medina, leaving one person dead and two seriously injured and causing the highway to be closed for six hours—officials are investigating the incident. WISC-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Madison Police said a man has been held in custody since Tuesday’s shooting on the 2100 block of Schlimgen Avenue for breaking parole and now faces charges of first-degree intentional homicide and firearm possession by a felon after Lee Scott III died from his injuries on July 24. WMTV
- ➤ Madison police arrested Joshua T. Dean for first-degree intentional homicide and possession of firearm by a felon after a targeted shooting on July 22 outside an apartment on Schlimgen Avenue that fatally wounded 30-year-old Lee F. Scott III on July 24—an investigation is ongoing. WKOW
- ➤ A man named Ramiro N. Rueben Rodrique threatened a woman with a pocketknife on W. Mifflin Street early Saturday and a good Samaritan stepped in before officers later found him near Capitol Square and arrested him for second-degree recklessly endangering safety. WKOW
- ➤ Madison police are investigating hidden cameras found in a bathroom at a short-term rental on Ashworth Dr after a renter discovered one on July 20—detectives are asking former guests to come forward with details from their stays. WKOW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Parisi Construction will close McKenna Blvd from Pilgrim Rd to Putnam Rd at 7:00 a.m. Monday, August 4 as part of the 2025 Resurfacing Program — the company will replace the storm sewer and water laterals and plans to reopen the road by 5:00 p.m. Monday, August 5 while drivers follow the detour on Homestead Rd. City of Madison
- ➤ On Tuesday, the EPA released a draft rule in Indiana that would repeal a 2009 finding declaring greenhouse gases a threat to health and welfare — a key basis for current pollution limits. Gov. Tony Evers and climate experts said the move abandons established science — a change that could lead to legal challenges and weaken environmental protections. Wisconsin Public Radio
- ➤ Madison Fire Assistant Chief Chris Hammes said the CARES program helped 10,000 people with non-violent mental health emergencies by sending a paramedic and a crisis worker in a two-person team. The program is funded by Dane County and the City of Madison — a pilot in Sun Prairie will test if the service can expand to other communities. FOX 47
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ University of Wisconsin Hospitals were ranked first on the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list for the 14th year in a row after more than 4,000 hospitals were evaluated, and they also earned top 50 national rankings in several specialties (including ear, nose, throat and diabetes care). WMTV
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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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Sugar Maple Music Festival 2025
5-9 p.m. — William G. Lunney Lake Farm County Park — Family-friendly event — Celebrate American roots music with performances, workshops, and jam sessions in a beautiful outdoor setting.
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Nate Bargatze: Big Dumb Eyes World Tour
3-7 p.m. — Veterans Memorial Coliseum — Ticket pricing varies — Experience a night of laughter with Grammy-nominated comedian Nate Bargatze on his world tour.
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Aaron Lewis Live
7:00 – 9:30 PM — The Sylvee — Ticket prices vary — Experience the powerful sounds of Aaron Lewis, transitioning from hard rock to country with heartfelt storytelling.
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Fitz and The Tantrums Live
7-9:30 p.m. — The Sylvee — Tickets available — Experience electrifying live performances from multi-platinum artists Fitz and The Tantrums.
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Live @ Lake Vista: Louka
4:30-6 p.m. — Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center — Free entry — Enjoy a relaxing evening of acoustic tunes with veteran musician Louka, complemented by delicious café fare.
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Wave To Earth Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The Sylvee — Ticket info TBA — Enjoy the indie pop sounds of Seoul's 'Wave to Earth' featuring Daniel Kim, Dong Kyu Shin, and John Cha.
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Great Taste of the Midwest
1-6 p.m. — Olin Park — Ticketed event — Indulge in over 1400 unique craft beers from approximately 200 breweries in a scenic lakeside setting.
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Paa Kow - Ghanaian Drummer
7-10 p.m. — The North Street Cabaret — Check online for ticket prices — Experience a fusion of Ghanaian rhythms and American influences with the artistic drumming of Paa Kow.
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The Flaming Lips & Modest Mouse Concert
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Breese Stevens Field — Cost TBA — Experience an indie rock night with co-headliners The Flaming Lips and Modest Mouse.
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