🌱 Meteor Flies Over Madison + Armed Carjacking At Thierer Road

Good morning, Madison! It's Friday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on in Madison today.

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First, today's weather:

Sunny and bitterly cold. High: 16 Low: 9.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Madison today:

1. A meteor was spotted in the sky over Madison early Thursday morning. Witnesses say they saw a "sudden brightness" around 6:48 a.m. Video from the rooftop of UW-Madison's Space Science and Engineering Center and Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences department confirms that it was in fact a meteor. (WKOW)
2. The Madison Police Department is investigating an armed carjacking along the 1700 block of Thierer Road. Officers say a woman was entering her car at a sandwich shop around 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday when someone stole her car at gunpoint. There are no reports of injuries. (WMTV - NBC15)
3. A teen-run retail spot will open this weekend at the Culture Collectives, located at 444 State Street. Teen Store Managers will be selling their imPACTful Creations kits, designed for children ages 8-14, which contain tools they need to create and launch their own business for social good. The store will be open on Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. and Sundays, noon-2 p.m. (madison365.com)

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Today in Madison:

• Friday Fun To Go At Fitchburg Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Library Inside The Park At Middleton Public Library (1:00 PM)
• Groove & Glide At City Of Madison Parks (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Shelter From The Storm shared their wishlist for Noriko. Noriko may be new at the shelter, but he knows how important it is to have fun. Enrichment items and cheese whiz would bring Noriko and his shelter friends more fun during these cold months. (Facebook)
• Governor Tony Evers held a press conference to support efforts to repeal Wisconsin's criminal abortion ban. He was joined by Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul and Democratic members of the Wisconsin State Legislature. (Facebook)
• Milwaukee has lacked a high-profile cultural center showcasing Black visual artists, but that's changing with a new Bronzeville development. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with 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.