Tuesday, October 15th, 2024

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Good morning, Madison. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 6th annual Inspiring Hope Walk, organized by Czar’s Promise in Madison, rallied the community to support pets with cancer, highlighting the non-profit's commitment to aid in treatment and research. WISC-TV
- ➤ The Spoopy Garden, created by Billdozer Grimm in Madison's Eken Park neighborhood as a pandemic project, has become a beloved local art display thriving on community donations and engaging children and residents with whimsical yet slightly spooky decorations. Wisconsin State Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Teejop & Beyond program, organized by Madison Public Library and Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison, celebrates Indigenous cultures with events on traditional and contemporary practices throughout October and November. City of Madison
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A lobbyist group for landlords aimed to delay UW-Madison's plans for a new $293 million, 2,000-bed residence hall to address student housing shortages, despite a study highlighting rental affordability issues. Wisconsin State Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is reinstating burn permit requirements in 13 counties due to persistent dry conditions and elevated fire danger. WMTV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Qualified voters in Madison's nursing homes and assisted living facilities can now cast absentee ballots with the assistance of Special Voting Deputies. City of Madison
- ➤ This guide offers step-by-step instructions for Wisconsin voters on correctly filling out and returning their absentee ballots, emphasizing the need for a witness and options for ballot return. WISC-TV
- ➤ Melissa Agard and Dana Pellebon, both emphasizing housing affordability, compete in the Nov. 5 Dane County executive election, succeeding Joe Parisi. The Daily Cardinal
- ➤ Key issues facing Wisconsin's legislative candidates include funding for public education, state budget surplus management, marijuana legalization, PFAs contamination cleanup, local government spending limits, State Elections Administrator controversy, 'red flag' gun laws, University of Wisconsin System campus closures, and state prison system reforms. Isthmus
- ➤ First Lady Jill Biden will visit Madison to support the Harris-Walz campaign, emphasizing health care freedoms and democracy, and encourage voting during her nationwide tour. WMTV
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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
Experience the hilarious and engaging performance of 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid - The Musical' at Madison Youth Arts.
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Women’s Volleyball Match Against Madison College
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Mickey Guyton Live with Denitia at Majestic Theatre
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Krizz Kaliko Live Concert
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Cold War Kids Tour with Hovvdy and Joe P
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Armchair Boogie Concert featuring Henhouse Prowlers and Wurk
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