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Madison News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

Madison News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

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  • Madison: Local childcare centers brace for state funding cuts, risking closures. | June 22

    Madison: Local childcare centers brace for state funding cuts, risking closures. | June 22
    Jun 22 2026
    Madison — A new study warns state funding cuts could force dozens of local childcare centers to close, leaving families scrambling for affordable options, while the city’s cultural scene heats up with the “From Field to Frock” festival and Sun Prairie’s Mural Fest. Weather looks clear with highs near 75°F and a 4% chance of rain.
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    1 min
  • Madison: Rain returns for Father's Day as Madison honors a beloved community leader | June 21

    Madison: Rain returns for Father's Day as Madison honors a beloved community leader | June 21
    Jun 21 2026
    Madison residents should prepare for rain showers and slick driving conditions as the city observes Father's Day. The community honors Michael Johnson, a key leader at the Boys & Girls Clubs, while also remembering recent local deaths including Michael Baumgartner of Cottage Grove.
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    2 mins
  • Madison: Madison’s new sports center boosts futsal growth, community mourns two leader... | June 20

    Madison: Madison’s new sports center boosts futsal growth, community mourns two leader... | June 20
    Jun 20 2026
    Madison's new Forge Sports Center near the University of Wisconsin is boosting the city's futsal growth, while the community mourns the deaths of Nancy Stanek and Michael Johnson. The Weekend Digest also highlights the East Madison street fair and Riverfront Park music festival.
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    1 min
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