🌱 Bowl-A-Vard Lanes Altercation + MMSD Offers Free Student Meals

Morning, neighbors! It's me again, Sean Peek, your host of the Madison Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 29 Low: 15.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Madison:

1. Madison police are searching for a man who allegedly grabbed another man during an argument at a bowling alley on Monday. Police said the incident happened at Bowl-A-Vard Lanes just after midnight. The suspect left the bowling alley after the incident and later called the bar while officers were on the scene but refused to share his location. Officers are looking to arrest the suspect for misdemeanor disorderly conduct. (Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3)
2. The Madison Metropolitan School District is offering free meals for all students until Jan. 6. The meals are being made available in response to the district's decision to move to virtual learning. All students can pick up a meal box, which holds enough food for five breakfasts and five lunches, between Monday and Friday of this week. (97 Seven Country WGLR)
3. The man who was selected to be Madison's first independent police monitor has decided not to take the job. Byron Bishop confirmed Monday that he has withdrawn from consideration to lead the new office, which is intended to act as a check on the city's police department. Bishop said his choice not to pursue the post was a "family decision." (Madison.com)

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Today in Madison:

• All-Ages Knitting Circle At Meadowridge Branch Library (3:00 PM)
• Sequoya All Ages Chess Club At Sequoya Branch Library (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Universal Letter Writing Week begins today at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum, reminding visitors that in a time of emails and text messages there is something special about writing or receiving a handwritten letter. (Instagram)
• In a special broadcast, PBS Wisconsin celebrates the life and work of the legendary actress Betty White, who died Dec. 31 at age 99. (Instagram)
• Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway announced plans for continuing the project of providing safe, affordable housing in the City of Madison in the new year. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Tuesday! See you tomorrow morning for another update.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.