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Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Car crashes through Madison bedroom wall, injuring sleeping resident (wxow.com) — Emergency crews in Madison responded Sunday night after a vehicle crashed through a bedroom wall on Kottke Drive, injuring a sleeping resident and damaging two condos. The Madison Fire Department and paramedics assessed both the resident and driver, secured the building, and advised occupants to avoid the damaged areas while structural integrity was evaluated.
2. Program boosts participation in no-cost school meals (madison.com) — Families in the Madison Metropolitan School District should know that many local schools will offer free breakfast and lunch to all students in 2026–27 through the federal Community Eligibility Provision program. No household application is needed at participating schools, helping Madison students start the day ready to learn while expanding access to nutritious meals without additional local tax dollars.
3. How well does ex-Badger Jake Ferguson know his wife, Haley Cavinder? (jsonline.com) — Madison gets a fun shout-out as former Badger tight end Jake Ferguson, a Madison native, and influencer Haley Cavinder are profiled through a playful "newlywed game" video shared by the Dallas Cowboys. The piece highlights their wedding timeline, social-media-fueled relationship, and a bridal shower held at downtown restaurant Cento, tying their national sports-celebrity story back to local roots.
4. City of Fitchburg unveils Brewers-inspired mural (nbc15.com) — A new Milwaukee Brewers-themed mural, "Seventh Inning Stretch," is brightening McKee Farms Park in nearby Fitchburg, created by Madison native and artist Emily Balsley. Her design celebrates the shared joy and community spirit of baseball games, adding another high-profile piece to her portfolio of murals already seen in Madison and across Wisconsin.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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