Daily
Madison
Monday, September 29th, 2025
Good morning, Madison. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 29th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents from the Arboretum Neighborhood Association painted a new mural on Martin Street and held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark its completion—neighbors and children joined in to decorate a small pump building near Fish Hatchery Road. Local artist Hannah Jilk designed the project, and residents voted on the final design. WKOW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Community members gathered on Sunday during the inaugural Forward March fundraiser to back the new $5 million Leckrone Arts Fund — a partnership of Mike Leckrone, his family, and COPA designed to keep the arts accessible. The fund will help develop a state-of-the-art practice and performance center at the Fitchburg facility. WKOW
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Runners and walkers gathered Sunday at Henry Vilas Zoo for the Run Wild event that raised funds for the zoo and its partner Ol Jogi Wildlife Rangers, which manages a 58,000-acre wildlife conservancy in Laikipia, Kenya. The event also celebrated inclusivity—the group Ainsley’s Angels of America participated with help from local partner Fleet Feet providing specialized racing chairs. WKOW
- ➤ Today, people gathered at the Capitol steps after marching up State Street to demand stronger climate action, cleaner energy jobs and environmental justice. Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul and former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes said investments in renewable energy—like solar, wind and geothermal—could spur local job growth and protect the environment. WKOW
- ➤ The Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District stopped sending treated wastewater to Badger Mill Creek a year ago—cutting the creek’s water by about one-third and putting its trout habitat at risk. Verona filed a lawsuit against the district and the state while officials said that adding treatment would have cost $24 million. Wisconsin State Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ In April, employees at Blain’s Farm & Fleet in Baraboo saved 73-year-old Reedsburg man Jim Krueger—who suffered a severe heart attack while picking up mulch—by performing CPR and using an AED, and he later returned to the store to thank his lifesavers and urge every business to keep an AED on hand. WMTV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday afternoon in Iowa City, Wisconsin volleyball beat Iowa in straight sets, earning coach Kelly Sheffield his 600th win and marking the Badgers’ second sweep of the weekend—boosting their conference play record to 2-0. Key players like Kristen Simon and Mimi Colyer drove the win with strong plays. WISC-TV
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Michael Minelli Live
6:30-8:30 p.m. — The Red Zone Madison — Entry cost unknown — Experience the unique soul and energy of Michael Minelli as he headlines his own tour.
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Research-Driven Storytelling for Brand Building
4-5:30 p.m. — Goodman Community Center - Iron Works — Registration required — Explore how insights and storytelling intertwine to create impactful brand strategies.
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Taylor Tomlinson Live
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Overture Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of laughter with comedian Taylor Tomlinson at the Overture Center in Madison.
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Vaccination Clinic at Holtzman Learning Center
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Holtzman Learning Center — Free vaccines available — Get vaccinated at this community clinic supported by local health organizations.
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Becky Robinson Live
7-8:30 p.m. — The Orpheum Theater — Tickets from $69 — Enjoy an evening of laughter with comedian Becky Robinson at this historic venue.
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