Saturday, December 7th, 2024

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Good morning, Madison. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Arbor Good Neighbor House in Madison, Wisconsin, is hosting a benefit concert featuring Common Chord to support local families with essential supplies. WISC-TV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ One person perished in a three-car collision on WIS 30 in Madison, prompting an ongoing investigation and road closure suggestions for morning commuters. WKOW
- ➤ One person died and others were injured in a two-vehicle collision early Friday, leading to significant traffic delays on Highway 51 northbound at Highway 30. Wisconsin State Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A few dozen pro-Palestine protesters were forcibly removed for disrupting a UW Board of Regents meeting. Wisconsin State Journal
- ➤ The University of Wisconsin-Madison Law School's decision to hire Skylar Croy and Daniel Lennington from the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty to teach a course on the Reconstruction Amendments has sparked criticism from some students, amidst broader discussions on diversity programs. The Daily Cardinal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ In Madison, 50 police complaints were investigated with only one leading to discipline in 6 months, amid discussions on the new Police Civilian Oversight Board's role and effectiveness. Isthmus
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Research underscores the dual benefits of volunteering, highlighting its positive impact on mental and physical health for both the volunteer and the community. Isthmus
SHOP NEWS
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Seth Glier Live Concert at The Bur Oak
Experience a live performance by singer-songwriter Seth Glier in an intimate venue setting.
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Rend Collective Concert in Madison
Rend Collective will perform live at the Barrymore Theatre in Madison, providing an evening of uplifting music.
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Share Your Holidays Phone-A-Thon from Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin
For one day only, on December 11 you can double your donation and help end hunger! Call (608) 204-8000 or visit https://secondharvestsw.org/SYH2024 and all donations made that day will be matched up to $400,000!
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Edvard Grieg Chorus Christmas Concert
The Edvard Grieg Chorus performs a Christmas concert featuring Norwegian and English carols, with sing-a-long opportunities and refreshments following the performance.
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The Last Revel with Two Runner Concert
Enjoy an evening of live music featuring The Last Revel alongside Two Runner at the Majestic Theatre in Madison.
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Madison Ballet's The Nutcracker Performance
Experience the timeless holiday classic, The Nutcracker, performed by Madison Ballet at the Overture Center for the Arts.
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Cool Front - Live Music Performance
Cool Front is a rock, blues, and funk trio based in Madison, Wisconsin, performing covers of well-known artists at the Red Rooster venue.
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Wisconsin Badgers Women's Basketball vs. UAlbany Great Danes
The Wisconsin Badgers women's basketball team will face the UAlbany Great Danes at Kohl Center, seeking to avenge a past defeat.
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Mickey and Minnie's Christmas Breakfast
Enjoy a festive morning with breakfast favorites, a viewing of 'Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas', and appearances by Mickey and Minnie.
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Jay Bragg Live Performance
Jay Bragg will be performing at The Bur Oak, featuring tickets for Lost Lakes.
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Annual Red Cross Holiday Blood Drive
The Annual Holiday Blood Drive invites community members to donate blood in a safe environment at the Exhibition Hall of the Alliant Energy Center.
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