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Good morning, Madison. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Nearly 300 Madison high school students walked out and marched to the state Capitol demanding stronger gun control laws and increased mental health resources, following a school shooting.  Wisconsin State Journal

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A fire in Madison resulted in five people being displaced and a dog being resuscitated and saved by firefighters.  WKOW

CRIME NEWS

  • A man was arrested in Madison for firing a gun inside a residence and facing multiple charges including recklessly endangering safety and possession of cocaine, with no injuries reported.  Wisconsin State Journal

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Private schools face challenges securing funding for school resource officers and other security measures, influencing how they protect students, as shown by recent incidents and legislative actions.  WISC-TV

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Gov. Tony Evers extends the half-staff flag order through Monday to honor the victims of the Abundant Life Christian School shooting, including teacher Erin West and student Rubi Vergara.  WKOW
  • Three finalists have been announced to lead Dane County's Department of Human Services, with a public town hall scheduled for January 7 to evaluate them.  Wisconsin State Journal
  • Hundreds of Madison high school students marched to the state Capitol demanding stricter gun control and better mental health resources after a recent shooting at Abundant Life Christian School.  The Capital Times

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Jay Bragg Live Performance

    Jay Bragg will be performing at The Bur Oak, featuring tickets for Lost Lakes.

    Sun, 12/22/24

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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.

    Tue, 12/24/24

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  • Comedy Show with Johnny Beehner

    Experience an evening of laughter at Comedy on State featuring comedian Johnny Beehner.

    Thu, 12/26/24

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  • Nate Craig Live at Majestic Theatre

    Nate Craig will perform live at the Majestic Theatre in Madison.

    Fri, 12/27/24

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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.

    Sat, 12/28/24

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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.

    Sun, 12/29/24

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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.

    Tue, 12/31/24

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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.

    Wed, 1/8/25

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  • Letters to Cleo with The Nielsen Trust

    The event features performances by Letters to Cleo and The Nielsen Trust as part of the Joey's Song festival, aimed at raising awareness and funds for epilepsy through music.

    Thu, 1/9/25

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  • Madison Home Expo 2025

    The Madison Home Expo is a three-day event showcasing home improvement opportunities and connecting homeowners with contractors in a prestigious venue.

    Fri, 1/10/25

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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