🌱 Patch AM: Why a Fond du Lac stalking case mentions Madison by name

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In today's newsletter:

• Why a Fond du Lac stalking case mentions Madison by name
• How Madison became the epicenter of open mapping's AI future.
• How could this new federal law reshape Madison's housing options?

Also on today's calendar: Josh Ammann and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: A t-storm around in the a.m., with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Tuesday: A thunderstorm in spots, temps: high: 88, low: 68.
• Wednesday: Sunny, very warm and humid, with a high of 89 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Police: Accused stalker's home contained serial killer memorabilia, skeletal remains (local12.com) — A woman who once lived in Madison says a Wisconsin man has stalked her for years, even mentioning wandering around her former city hoping to encounter her. When investigators searched his Fond du Lac home, they reported finding serial killer memorabilia, human remains, and disturbing writings about "hunting" her. The man is now charged with felony stalking and released on bond.
   

• The Agent Drafts, a Human Approves: Inside State of the Map US 2026 (hackernoon.com) — For three days in June, downtown Madison hosted State of the Map US 2026, drawing geospatial engineers and mappers from across the country to the Capitol Square. The piece explains how talks in Madison showcased AI-drafted map data, serverless map infrastructure, and a strong commitment to keeping humans in charge of approving edits.
   

• New affordable housing law has something for 'everybody,' expert says (captimes.com) — Madison residents could see more affordable homes and rehabbed properties thanks to a sweeping new federal housing law that loosens rules on key funding streams cities use. Local experts and Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway say provisions for Community Development Block Grants, manufactured housing, and zoning incentives may especially help Madison, while rural-focused measures aim to stabilize low-income housing across Wisconsin.
   

📸 Around Madison

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Madison

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Tuesday September 1
• EHS 9th Grade First Day
  East Hi Madison, WI 53704
• School Starts for Grades 4K, K, 6, 9 and Early Childhood (EC); Beginning of 1st Quarter/1st Semester
  Badger Rock Mid Memorial-Memorial Calendar, Lowell-Lowell Calendar, Sennett-Sennett Calendar, Mendota-Mendota Calendar, Stephens-Stephens Calendar, Randall-Calendar, Chavez-Chavez Calendar, Southside-Southside Calend
• Carnival of Clubs
  West Hi Madison, WI 53726
• First Day of School for 4K & 5K
  Lowell El Madison, WI 53704
• 1st Day of School: New Students Only
  Shabazz-City Hi Madison, WI 53704
• 4K & K First Day of School
  Gompers El Madison, WI 53704
Thursday September 3
• Josh Ammann →
  Minocqua Brewing Company | Madison Taproom, 2927 E Washington Ave, Madison
  7:00 pm
Friday September 4
• Black Star Drum Line & Forward! Marching Band at Madison Children's Museum →
  Madison Children's Museum, 100 N Hamilton St, Madison
  5:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• BYOB: Bring Your Own Baby Comedy Show →
  Madison Children's Museum, 100 N Hamilton St, Madison
  5:00 pm
Friday September 11
• Oktoberfest 2026 at Working Draft Beer Company →
  Working Draft Beer Company, 1129 E Wilson St, Madison
Saturday September 12
• Black Earth Children's Museum Country View Vet Clinic Visit →
  Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth
  10:00 am
Sunday September 13
• Uncle Marmot →
  Minocqua Brewing Company | Madison Taproom, 2927 E Washington Ave, Madison
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• There is a black kitty sleeping under my deck right now.
  I don't want to disturb it as it's found a comfy space to feel safe. Is anyone missing an all black cat? I'm off East Pass/Cross Country. (Nextdoor Glacier Ridge)
• Did someone lose a cat?
  I believe she's a female calico. See the pictures below! She is super sweet even with kids Near elver park Raymond and Frisch (Nextdoor Prairie Hills)

• University of Wisconsin Health posted a job opening for Security Officer - First, Second, Third Shifts in Madison. Apply here.
• Packaging Coordinators, Inc. posted a job opening for Manager, Quality Control in Madison. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Madison here.

🗞 Nearby News

Monona

• Football: Edgewood surges past Lakeside, 48-14 (gazettextra.com)

Middleton

• Fans swarm Lambeau Field for first tailgate of Packers season (wearegreenbay.com)

Fitchburg

• Two men accused of assaulting transgender woman near Union Terrace (madison.com)
• Photo of the day: Shades of red (madison.com)
• Kewaunee Scientific Posts Record $282M Revenue, Maps Fiscal 2027 Growth Investments (nasdaq.com)

Ok Madison! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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