🌱 MPD Hate Crime Enhancer + Urban League Of Greater Madison

Up and at 'em, Madison! Let's get you started this Wednesday with everything you need to know going on today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Cloudy and breezy. High: 51 Low: 33.

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Here are the top stories in Madison today:

1. Madison police are considering a potential hate crime enhancer for a man who allegedly yelled racial slurs at another man during a fight downtown. Police were dispatched to the 400 block of West Gilman Street around 12:15 a.m. on Sunday. Witnesses in the area reportedly told officers that two men were fighting before one of them and a woman walked away. (97 Seven Country WGLR)
2. The founder of the American Girl brand has given $1 million to the Urban League of Greater Madison in support of its Black Business Hub project on the city's South Side, which is the largest single private donation in the league's history. (Madison.com)
3. City of Madison leaders are looking to cut red tape by changing zoning requirements so that accessory dwelling units are easier for Madison residents to build. (Wortfm)
4. Gov. Tony Evers announced on Tuesday that Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner Mark Afable is stepping down next month. (Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3)
5. Madison and Dane County have extended the local emergency order requiring face masks until Jan. 3. (Daily Cardinal)

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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.