🌱 Madison Patch: Everything Going On Today (Wed, Jan 25)

Hello all. It's me, Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel, your host of the Madison Patch newsletter — here to impart all the most important things happening locally. In today's issue, you'll find news about...

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But first, today's weather:

A little snow at times. High: 33 Low: 31.

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Here are the top stories in Madison today:

1. AARP Wisconsin now accepting 2023 Community Challenge grant applications (Waushara Argus)
2. County justice council sets January 31 online pretrial conversation (HNGnews.com)
3. City of Madison looks to grow workforce with infrastructure program (Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3)
4. RSVP for United Way of Dane County Centennial Celebration (Isthmus)
5. UW Health Interview with Dr. Nicholas Kuehnel, 1/25 (WGBA NBC 26 in Green Bay)
6. Wellness Wednesday: NAMI Wisconsin sees more mental health needs post-pandemic (WXOW.com)
7. Meriter's Love is Love event to benefit LGBTQ+ youth returns in February (WKOW)
8. Eight projects awarded Staff Innovation Grants - School of Education (UW-Madison)
9. Social Security offices can't keep up with disability benefits claims (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
10. Behind-the-scenes look of Amazon’s new sustainable delivery fleet in Madison (WMTV – NBC15)
11. Psychiatric beds nearly tripling in Madison area over just a few years (Madison.com)
12. 1-year prison sentence ends 3-county odyssey with murdered man's body in car (Madison.com)
13. In the 608: Bandit Tacos bringing new twist to flavor for Winter Restaurant Week (Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3)
14. Human trafficking in Dane County: How one detective is working to curb its prevalence (Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3)
15. Wisconsin's emergency rental assistance program set to end (WMSN Fox 47 Madison)
16. Former Wisconsin receiver Randle El found guilty in double murder (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
17. Adam Clausen to moderate panel on allyship at the Men's Leadership Summit (madison365.com)
18. 01242023 2023 State of the State SKM 2.JPG (Madison.com)
19. 'Hadestown' opening at the Overture Center | News (WKOW)
20. Dane County Board delays Jail Consolidation Project again, resident vote dropped (The Badger Herald)
21. The Ins and Outs of the UW Zoological Museum - WORT-FM 89.9 (Wortfm)
22. Oregon man arrested after fleeing Fitchburg hit-and-run crash (WKOW)
23. Accumulating snow southeast of Madison Wednesday; much colder next week - Gary (Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3)
24. New South Madison TIF District would provide $115 million in financial support (madison365.com)
25. US Marshals join search for man wanted in deadly north Madison shooting (Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3)
26. Wisconsin judge mulls what constitutes an address for voting (Lake Geneva Regional News)
27. UW–Madison's Hillman gets national media attention for student loan expertise (UW-Madison)
28. Madison startup invests in new offices while keeping in-person work optional: Slideshow (The Business Journals)
29. University of Wisconsin System to 'restrict' TikTok use (WKOW)
30. Newly listed homes for sale in the Southern Wisconsin area (Madison.com)

Today in Madison:

From my notebook:

• Fiserv Forum: "Fiserv Forum announced today they have joined the Safe Place initiative alongside the Milwaukee Police Department which marks Fiserv Forum as a safe space for underrepresented members of our community, including the LGBTQIA+ community to..." (Fiserv Forum via Instagram)
• Wisconsin Farm Bureau: "In early December, Farm Bureau members gathered at the Kalahari in Wisconsin Dells for the WFBF Annual Meeting and YFA Conference. Enjoy some of the highlights members shared with us and be sure to join us at the 2023 event. Thank you, ..." (Wisconsin Farm Bureau via Instagram)
• Clean Wisconsin: "New analysis reveals #solar farms produce 100 times more energy per acre than #ethanol. Wisconsin currently devotes one *million* acres of land to grow corn for ethanol. We have about 3,500 acres of solar." (Clean Wisconsin via Facebook)
• Waupun Area Animal Shelter: "Our Wish List for Tuesday: BeechNut Beef & Beef Broth Baby Food (helps the small kittens) Hefty 30-gallon Drawstring Trash Bags Toilet Paper Kleenex Anti-Fungal Shampoo for Cats & Dogs Post It Notes (3x3 inches) Staplers Dry Erase Marker..." (Waupun Area Animal Shelter via Facebook)
• Madison Opera: "Our final mini-interview is with Kanopy Dance company member Alex Trofka! Q: What is your hometown? A: I grew up in Oshkosh, WI and I currently live here in Madison. Q: If you had to choose a different career, what would it be? A: I woul..." (Madison Opera via Facebook)
• PBS Wisconsin: "Crossing borders and celebrating cultures through food 🥘 . On this week's all-new Wisconsin Foodie, Luke Zahm visits Minnesota to meet up with Wisconsin native, Chef Yia Vang. . @wisconsinfoodie @yiavang70 @unionhmongkitchen @vinaimn #..." (PBS Wisconsin via Instagram)
• Museum of Wisconsin Art: "Congratulations to the Members' Show 2022 People's Choice winners! While all the artwork showed the fantastic creativity of MOWA members, these three pieces received the most votes over the length of the exhibition. 1️⃣ Cynthia Torroll,..." (Museum of Wisconsin Art via Instagram)
• Madison Museum of Contemporary Art: "Take a virtual stroll through "Faisal Abdu'Allah: DARK MATTER." Anytime, anywhere! Abdu'Allah, who is from London and is now based in Madison, explores cultural representation and self-determination in the exhibition. A tour through “DAR..." (Madison Museum of Contemporary Art via Facebook)
• Museum of Wisconsin Art: "REMINDER—MOWA is CLOSED this week! Take a behind-the-scenes look at what's happening at MOWA this week. Existing art is being taken down, new art is going up, walls are being painted, and other updates are being made. MOWA is transitio..." (Museum of Wisconsin Art via Instagram)
• YWCA Madison: "Transit Drivers - Part Time YWCA Madison is looking for highly-dependable and motivated individuals to work part-time (between 15 to 19 hours per week) as drivers for the YW Transit Program. Shifts vary from 2-7 hours in length, and are ..." (YWCA Madison via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, West Towne: "Has anyone else at High Point Woods gotten an obscene rent increase? - Our rent went from $1,400 to $1,645. It’s never increased this much and we’re wondering if it’s similar for other tenants." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Orchard Ridge: "Coyote sighting this morning at 7:30am. - 1/24/2023. Pretty big, healthy, and beautiful; 50+ lbs. Circled our house a few times looking for a route to safety (I assume). With ease, it jumped over my neighbor’s 4’ fence. Really fascin..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Park Ridge: "I have only lived in this area for a year and a half. - Since living here my Hyundai has been stolen once with smashed windows and other damages, has been attempted to be stolen a second time with more smashed windows, and now that same ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, SASY: "A new acquisition for the gallery, a limited edition set of signed and numbered serigraphs by well known Chicago artist Robert Flischer. - Big and beautiful. Great if you are looking for a piece of art to fill a large space. Gallery 2118..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Hill Farms - University: "ANOTHER PLAN. - There is a new effort by the city to develop another regional/neighborhood plan. You can get more information here. https://www.cityofmadison.com/dpced/planning/page.cfm?id=3896 There is also an interactive comment map ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Hill Farms - University: "Do you recognize either of these cats? - We have two different cats (lost, stray, or feral, we are not sure) showing up in our yard this winter. The black and white one comes more regularly. Neither have collars. Both look healthy an..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Elvehjem: "THANKS FOR ALL THE CAT FEEDBACK! - What great cat folk you are🙂 Lot's of helpful information and ideas! I found a soft carrier with a top opening at Mad Cat as well as Feliway. My cat is already playing in it so I am confident in the we..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Elvehjem: "Former Madison Mayor Dave Cieslewicz proclaims in his blog that a candidate for Mayor needs to have at least "a quarter million dollars to run a successful campaign"! - He appraises all the spring campaigns by looking at the amount of mo..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Mendota Hills: "Hello! - We just purchased a home on the northside. We are looking for recommendations for someone who can: remove carpeting and padding in living room, vinyl plank flooring in dining room to uncover original hardwood floors. This person..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Lake Edge: "Wondering if anyone has a queen bed (frame and mattress) available for very cheap. - Trying to help out a young man who was homeless and found a room to rent now. Thanks!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Lake Edge: "Pantoja Tiling LLC here for all your tiling needs. - Big or small projects. Backsplashes, Fireplaces, Bathrooms, Floors just give us a call to schedule an estimate." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Glendale: "Just heard two rounds of gunshots. - Anyone know what’s going on?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Stone Crest Estates: "Looking for some one to build me a wheel chair ramp from inside of garage leading into my house. - If interested send me an e-mail along with your phone number. West side of Madison. Thanks Bill" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Oakbridge Manor: "We have been patients of Dental Health Associates for over 40 years. - Always competent, good service." (Nextdoor)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday! See you all tomorrow for your next update.

— Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel

About me: The original Pirate Queen and QA engineer for Patch. Did you know that this week I have worked at least two fourteen hour days? This sprint has been nuts and the engineering team has been keeping me hopping non-stop. I'm exhausted and very close to needing a vacation.

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