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Tuesday, September 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Madison. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 40th annual Koats for Kids campaign kicked off Monday, September 8th with a 'Pack the Truck' event—marking the beginning of this community collection effort. WISC-TV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Madison Fire Department and Madison Gas and Electric responded to a natural gas leak from an older stove lacking pilot safety features at a near west side residence on the 3200 block of Stevens Street Saturday afternoon — firefighters used an air monitor to confirm gas levels and notified the landlord that the unsafe stove must be replaced — with no further leaks reported. WISC-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Madison’s new Youth Poet Laureate Octavia Ikard will hold her inaugural reading on Tuesday, September 16 at 5:30 p.m. in room 201 at the Madison Municipal Building. The event will also feature readings by poet laureate Steven Espada Dawson, Youth Arts Ambassador Dawry Ruiz and outgoing laureate Justin Festge Russell—Ikard will open the Common Council meeting. City of Madison
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and Water Utility General Manager Krishna Kumar reopened Well 15 on Madison’s northeast side after a new PFAS treatment facility was installed that now removes all measurable contaminants from the water— the $5.9M project was funded by Wisconsin’s Safe Drinking Water Loan Program and PFAS settlements. City of Madison
- ➤ Next month, the city will start work on John Nolen Drive by replacing six bridges, adding three new ones and repaving roads, bike and walking paths while reducing the road to one lane each direction—this project will delay commutes until July and advance plans tied to the Madison LakeWay Project. WMTV
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Weird Al Yankovic Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Breese Stevens Field — Ticket prices from $109 — Enjoy a night of comedy and music with the iconic Weird Al Yankovic.
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30th Annual Java Jive
Java Jive is RCC’s signature annual fundraiser, bringing the community together for coffee, music, treats, and fun in support of survivors. All proceeds directly fund RCC’s survivor services and violence prevention education in Dane County.
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30th Annual Java Jive
Java Jive is RCC’s signature annual fundraiser, bringing the community together for coffee, music, treats, and fun in support of survivors. All proceeds directly fund RCC’s survivor services and violence prevention education in Dane County.
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Craig Robinson Stand-Up Comedy
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Comedy on State — Sold out — Enjoy an evening of laughter with Craig Robinson, known for his roles in ‘The Office’ and ‘Dolemite Is My Name!’
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Trampled By Turtles Concert
6:00 – 7:30 p.m. — Breese Stevens Field — Ticket prices vary — Experience the energetic sound of Trampled By Turtles live in Madison.
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DJ Diesel Live Performance
7-9:30 p.m. — The Sylvee — Tickets available — Experience an electrifying set from NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal as DJ Diesel shakes the stage.
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Big Wild Concert
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Sylvee — Ticket info not specified — Experience the captivating sounds of Jackson Stell's Big Wild project inspired by nature's beauty.
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Lindsey Stirling and Halestorm: nEVEREST DUALITY Tour
4:30-7:30 p.m. — Breese Stevens Field — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of electrifying performances from Lindsey Stirling, Halestorm, and special guest Apocalyptica.
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Jon Batiste Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The Orpheum Theater — Tickets required — Experience the soulful sounds of Grammy and Oscar winner Jon Batiste in an unforgettable live performance.
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Jon Batiste Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The Orpheum Theater — Tickets available — Experience the soulful sounds of Grammy-winning artist Jon Batiste.
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