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Thursday, October 17th, 2024
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Good morning, Madison. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Wisconsin business donates LifeVac anti-choking devices to school buses, expanding a community safety initiative initially intended as employee gifts. WMTV
- ➤ The Latino Professionals Association and the Office of the Common Council will host a Virtual Fireside Chat with Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole to enhance civic engagement among Madison's Latinx community on October 22. City of Madison
- ➤ George Choles, founder of George’s Flowers, and his wife Nia Choles, passed away within days of each other, marking the end of their 69-year marriage. Wisconsin State Journal
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire was safely extinguished in a Madison home's dryer with no injuries reported, after occupants tried to sanitize pillows on high heat. Wisconsin State Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Brandon Thompson intends to plead guilty to three violent felonies, including first-degree sexual assault, against a UW-Madison student. WKOW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Wisconsin Historical Society showcases a diverse collection of political campaign memorabilia, ranging from Abraham Lincoln's 1860 campaign banner to a foam cheesehead from the Milwaukee RNC convention. Wisconsin State Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Madison School District's property tax increase for homeowners will be significantly lower than initially projected due to an unexpected rise in state funding. Wisconsin State Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Main Street Agenda project in Wisconsin engages residents in monthly town halls and surveys to identify critical issues like gun violence, inflation, healthcare, and crime, fostering political discourse across different ideologies. Wisconsin Public Radio
- ➤ Former President Barack Obama will visit Madison, Wisconsin, to support Kamala Harris's presidential campaign alongside Gov. Tim Walz, coinciding with the start of early voting. Wisconsin State Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Madison Metropolitan School District is offering free vaccination clinics on Oct. 19 and 21, 2024, providing a range of vaccines to the community through a partnership with local health organizations. WKOW
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