Friday, October 11th, 2024

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Good morning, Madison. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Milio's Sandwiches in Madison is allocating a part of its proceeds to the Empty Stocking Club, which offers toys and books to children during Christmas, embodying the company's long-standing tradition of community support. Wisconsin State Journal
- ➤ W Washington Avenue will be closed to traffic between Broom Street and Fairchild Street from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on October 16th for paving after reconstruction. City of Madison
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Madison police cited 131 individuals for underage drinking at a Regent Street bar during a routine inspection, also seizing numerous fake IDs. Wisconsin State Journal
- ➤ Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes states that Brooke Strattan's death is under investigation as a homicide, awaiting a final determination from the medical examiner. WKOW
- ➤ Caleb DiMaggio was sentenced to 18 years in prison for second-degree intentional homicide in the 2023 shooting death of Jason Pritchard at Badger Tavern. WISC-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Election officials advise voters on distinguishing legitimate voting information from misleading mailers as Election Day approaches, stressing the importance of verifying sources. WISC-TV
- ➤ The City Clerk’s Office enhances ballot security through a 'ballot buddy' system involving two workers in every step of handling and processing absentee ballots. City of Madison
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Public health officials promote updated COVID-19 and flu vaccinations to enhance community safety. City of Madison
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Madison 3-Cushion Billiards Club, founded by 97-year-old Bob Keller, hosts a global tournament featuring top players like Dick Jaspers, attracting international talent to Wisconsin. Wisconsin State Journal
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SuGAR Symposium 2024: Investigating Galactic Cosmic Rays
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Madison's Monthly .NET Geek Lunch
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Bob Schneider Live at High Noon Saloon
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Geoffrey Asmus: Stand-Up Comedy Night
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Norman Sann at The Sylvee
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid - The Musical
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Women’s Volleyball Match Against Madison College
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