🌱 Middleton High Lockdown + Cows Block US 151 Traffic

Rise and shine, Madison! Let's get you started this Tuesday with everything you need to know going on today in Madison.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and frigid. High: 6 Low: -16.

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Here are the top stories in Madison today:

1. Police in neighboring town Middleton are investigating a situation near Middleton High School regarding reports that there was a student on campus with a gun in their backpack. Middleton High School, Clark Street Community School, and Kromrey Middle School were all placed under lockdown Monday morning following the report. The Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District announced later Monday afternoon that all lockdowns had been lifted and the high school had resumed classes under "building secure" status. (Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3)
2. A group of cattle blocked traffic on US 151 for about half an hour on Monday. Three of the adventurous animals wandered onto the road; police were able to corral the cattle and clear the road. No injuries to humans or cows were reported. (Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3)
3. Several Dane County snowmobile trails opened for the season on Sunday. Conditions are reported as marginal and users are reminded to watch for groomers. A State Snowmobile Trail Pass is required to ride on the snowmobile trail system.(HNGnews.com)

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Today in Madison:

• Meaningful Employment At Greater Madison Chamber Of Commerce (12:00 AM)
• USPS Job Fair At Meadowridge Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• Zoom Storytime At Middleton Public Library (Virtual) (10:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The City of Madison warned residents to be prepared for a very difficult and slippery commute throughout Madison all week long. If you must be on the roads this morning or in the coming days, be slow, patient, and alert. (Facebook)
• Join Arts Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Arts Board for a series of "check-in" sessions with Wisconsin's creative sector in February. These informal, participatory sessions will share updates, connections, and learning within and across sectors of the art world after almost two years of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Facebook)
• The Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts, and Letters shared key takeaways from last week's first Climate and Energy Talk of 2022, featuring former Academy Director Jane Elder. (Facebook)

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— 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.