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Madison
Monday, December 16th, 2024
Good morning, Madison. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Empty Stocking Club distributed roughly 8,000 toys to 2,550 families, bringing holiday cheer to the greater Madison area with the help of volunteers and donations. Wisconsin State Journal
- ➤ Dane County Humane Society offers a one-day volunteer service to educate families on daily shelter operations and provide enrichment activities for animals. WKOW
- ➤ The Madison Black Chamber of Commerce's second annual Holiday Black Bazaar showcased over 40 Black-owned businesses, celebrating entrepreneurship and community spirit. WMTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at Rock County and Edgewood College have completed construction for a collaborative nursing program, featuring state-of-the-art facilities to help address the nursing shortage in southeastern Wisconsin. WISC-TV
- ➤ Over 2,000 students graduated from UW-Madison during the 2024 Winter Commencement, with keynote speaker Dan Jacobs emphasizing the life lessons learned from working in the restaurant industry. WKOW
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wisconsin experienced a record-breaking weather year in 2024, including its hottest winter, historic February tornadoes, significant drought conditions, and a rare comet sighting. WISC-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Isabella Dickman, a UW-Madison graduate diagnosed with two autoimmune diseases at age five, has dedicated her life to finding a cure, founding a nonprofit that raised over $40,000 for research and advocating for better treatment options. WMTV
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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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Comedy Show with Johnny Beehner
Experience an evening of laughter at Comedy on State featuring comedian Johnny Beehner.
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Nate Craig Live at Majestic Theatre
Nate Craig will perform live at the Majestic Theatre in Madison.
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Stand-Up Comedy Night with Johnny Beehner
Catch stand-up comedian Johnny Beehner performing live at Comedy on State in Madison.
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Mosaic Lamp DIY Workshop
Participate in a hands-on workshop at Starkweather Brewing Company to design and create your own unique mosaic lamp while enjoying a complimentary drink.
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Sarah Akawa Concert with DJ Tanner
Experience a live performance by Sarah Akawa and DJ Tanner at The Sylvee in Madison.
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Joey's Song + Know-It-All Boyfriends Concert in Madison
This charity concert at Majestic Theatre features live performances aimed at raising money and awareness for medical research.
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~ Franklin D. Roosevelt
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