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Madison
Wednesday, September 24th, 2025
Good morning, Madison. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Nora the polar bear will soon move from the Oregon Zoo to Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison — where she will join Berit and later meet a male bear to help raise cubs. Her move is part of a conservation plan by zoo partners to save polar bears from shrinking habitats due to climate change. FOX 47
- ➤ City officials announced that over 20 residents at the Dairy Drive homeless campground on Madison’s eastside will be forced to leave by Friday as demolition moves forward this fall at an estimated cost of $220,000. Residents plan to meet today at 6 p.m. to share concerns—some fear the project will cut their access to local services. WMTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Madison Area Technical College unveiled its new $3M student dental lab — designed to ease the state’s dental care shortage and give students real-world experience in dental treatment. Wisconsin State Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Madison’s mayor called for millions to finish a homeless shelter project yesterday — he urged local officials to provide the funds needed to complete the construction and help homeless residents. WISC-TV
- ➤ Madison Metro celebrated its one-year anniversary on Monday as its Bus Rapid Transit system with red lanes and electric buses resolved early route issues—Chief Development Officer Mick Rusch said door malfunctions were fixed and ridership increased by 18%. A north-south route is scheduled to begin service in 2028. FOX 47
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ During Child Passenger Safety Week, UW Health advises parents to keep children buckled properly by using the right car seat for each age group since car crashes remain a leading cause of death among kids. In 2023, the report showed that over 1,000 children died in crashes—64% were not buckled correctly. WMTV
- ➤ A Madison middle school teacher unexpectedly delivered her baby girl on the bathroom floor of her Far East Side home — with her toddler acting as a coach during the labor. Wisconsin State Journal
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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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True North Music + Food Festival
4-10 p.m. — Warner Park — Cost info not provided — Celebrate great food and local music at Madison’s vibrant festival.
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THE ORCHESTRA Featuring Former ELO Members
8-9:30 PM — The Orpheum Theater — Ticket info not specified — Experience a night of symphonic rock with classic hits and dazzling performances.
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