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Tuesday, August 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Madison. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Streets Division is providing extra daily trash, recycling, and large item collections in the downtown move out area since August 4 and will continue until August 22—residents are asked to follow the rules for carts, electronics recycling, and donation of usable items to manage the roughly one million pounds of annual move out trash. City of Madison
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ UWPD officers responded at 10 a.m. after a passerby reported a suspicious grenade-like object on the UW Arboretum boardwalk on Monday—bomb squad confirmed it was a training device and the area was secured with Arboretum Drive reopening by 11:30 a.m. WISC-TV
- ➤ Andrea Whitaker, accused in a poisoning plot targeting southern Wisconsin women, had her bond set at $15 million during a virtual court appearance in Rock County on Monday—she faces conditions including no contact with victims and surrender of her passport as she is charged with attempted homicide and related crimes. WMTV
- ➤ Madison, Wis. — A Dane County Court Commissioner set a signature bond Monday for Brandi Grayson, founder and CEO of non-profit Urban Triage, who turned herself in after a July 9 alleged break-in at her ex-partner's home and now faces charges of disorderly conduct with domestic abuse assessments and criminal damage to property ahead of a pre-trial conference set for Sept. 19. WISC-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dane County Executive Melissa Agard announced on Monday that August is Black Business Month to celebrate Black entrepreneurs and support local programs that help with funding, mentoring, and technical help. The county’s move follows a 30% increase in Black-owned businesses from 2017 to 2022—showing a strong push for a fairer business environment. WMTV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Wisconsin Department of Health Services said on Monday that 86.4% of students met the minimum vaccination requirements for the 2024-25 school year, a drop from last year. It noted that unfamiliarity with a new meningitis shot rule for grades 7 to 12 may be causing the decline as about 89.3% met the meningitis requirement, and a CDC report found that kindergarteners remain behind in vaccine protection. FOX 47
- ➤ American Family Children's Hospital supports breastfeeding mothers during World Breastfeeding Week by providing lactation services for neonatal intensive care patients in Madison. The hospital's program has achieved human milk feeding rates at discharge between 75 and 88% over the past five years. WISC-TV
- ➤ Public Health Madison and Dane County warned that measles poses a high risk after nine cases were confirmed in Wisconsin—officials say the cases were linked to travel outside the area. The agency urged residents to get the MMR vaccine—its best protection against severe complications such as pneumonia and seizures. WMTV
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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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The Bridges of Madison County
August 15-23 — 800 Langdon St, Madison, WI — Tickets required — A touching, fiercely romantic story of love and choices unfolds over four days on an Iowa farm.
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Agora Art Fair
10 a.m.-5 p.m. — Agora at Fitchburg Center — Free entry — Experience the vibrant 17th Annual Agora Art Fair featuring over 100 local artists and a celebration of Latin culture.
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Parks Alive at Sandburg Park
5-7 p.m. — Sandburg Park — Free entry — Enjoy fun family activities, free food, and music in your local park this summer.
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Live @ Lake Vista: Mark Croft Duo
4:30-6:00 p.m. — Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center — Free entry — Experience a delightful evening of live Roots, Rock & Americana music with Mark Croft and Jon Vriesacker.
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Devon Walker Live
7-8:30 p.m. — Comedy on State — Ticket required — Enjoy a night of laughs with stand-up comedian and SNL cast member Devon Walker.
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