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Monday, August 19th, 2024
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Good morning, Madison. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Wounded veterans and first responders will conclude the Project Hero 2024 Great Lakes Challenge, a 400+ mile bike ride, in Madison on Aug. 23, showcasing patriotism and rehabilitation. WISC-TV
- ➤ A Dane County Board supervisor objects to Henry Vilas Zoo's sponsorship of a pride festival featuring drag performances, sparking discussions on community support and inclusivity. WMTV
- ➤ Nearly 40 vendors participated in the Black Restaurant Week Food Taste Jamboree at Olin Park to showcase dishes from local Black-owned restaurants, supporting small businesses with needed visibility. WKOW
- ➤ JP Hair Design, Inc. is offering free haircuts and immunizations for K-12 students in Madison on Aug. 25, including music and free books, with profits supporting barber/cosmetology scholarships. WISC-TV
- ➤ The Wisconsin Veterans Museum is hosting a puppy parade and author event in Madison to honor Brownie, a WWII sentry dog who became a hometown hero. WISC-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Over 100 people in Madison gather to hear U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg speak, emphasizing the importance of voting and campaigning for Democratic candidates ahead of a pivotal election, with a historic turnout noted. WMTV
- ➤ Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos advocates for pursuing more constitutional amendments, regardless of recent rejections by voters, including a proposal for a 14-week abortion ban. The Capital Times
- ➤ Wisconsin's plan to replace the Veterans Museum with a new facility is in jeopardy as property owners, citing a late rent payment, refuse to sell and instead propose their own redevelopment including apartments. Wisconsin State Journal
- ➤ Pete Buttigieg and other Democrats campaign in Wisconsin for the Harris-Walz ticket, aiming to contrast their platform with Trump's policies ahead of the 2024 presidential election. WKOW
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