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In today's newsletter:
- How are Madison neighbors really coping with today's housing prices?
- Why this UW–Madison student chose her mom's old apartment
- What Madison police say they found in a 13-year stalking case
Also on today's calendar: Josh Ammann and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 82 and low of 69 degrees.
- Monday: A stray morning thunderstorm, temps: high: 88, low: 70. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 88 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. What 14 Madison residents said about buying a house, cost of living (captimes.com) — Madison residents describe how soaring home values and rents are reshaping their ability to buy, stay, or even plan families in the city. With average single-family homes now topping $500,000 and wages lagging, locals share candid stories of delayed homeownership, tight budgets, and anxiety about the future cost of living here. 
2. Mom's hunch delivers soft landing (madison.com) — A UW–Madison sophomore is moving into the same West Johnson Street apartment her mom rented as a student, highlighting how quickly Madison's student rental market now moves. Their story captures both the nostalgia and pressure students feel finding housing so early in the academic year.
3. Man accused of stalking ex for 13 years had human skulls, John Wayne Gacy brain in a jar, authorities say (azfamily.com) — Madison police are investigating a 13-year stalking case in which a woman says her former date repeatedly contacted her and even drove to her Madison home while armed with a machete. A later search of the suspect's residence uncovered human skulls, a jar labeled as containing part of John Wayne Gacy's brain, and items allegedly taken from outside the victim's house.
4. Oregon boys soccer downs defending state champions Madison West in showcase matchup (wmtv15news.com) — Madison soccer fans just saw defending state champion Madison West fall 1–0 to Oregon in the Madison College Boys Soccer Showcase. Oregon senior keeper Liam D'Amelio-Will delivered multiple clutch saves before a late free kick slipped through to decide the match.
5. Wisconsin budget surplus projection grows to $3 billion (wbay.com) — Madison-based state officials now project Wisconsin's budget surplus at $3 billion, intensifying debate over how to use the windfall. With the governor's race underway, candidates are pitching competing plans, from long-term investments to sending most of the money directly back to taxpayers.
📸 Around Madison
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Madison
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- Staff Voluntary Day
Madison Metropolitan SD Madison, WI 53703 - One-on-One Computer Assistance
Madison Public Library Central Library - Study Room 211
12:00 pm - Free Mending
Lakeview Branch Library Lakeview Library - Community Room - Table Side
12:00 pm - Personal Archiving Lab: Drop-In Tutorials
Madison Public Library 201 West Mifflin Street, Madison, WI 53703
2:00 pm - 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 - Josh Ammann →
Minocqua Brewing Company | Madison Taproom, 2927 E Washington Ave, Madison
7:00 pm - Black Star Drum Line & Forward! Marching Band at Madison Children's Museum →
Madison Children's Museum, 100 N Hamilton St, Madison
5:00 pm - BYOB: Bring Your Own Baby Comedy Show →
Madison Children's Museum, 100 N Hamilton St, Madison
5:00 pm - Oktoberfest 2026 at Working Draft Beer Company →
Working Draft Beer Company, 1129 E Wilson St, Madison - Black Earth Children's Museum Country View Vet Clinic Visit →
Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth
10:00 am - Uncle Marmot →
Minocqua Brewing Company | Madison Taproom, 2927 E Washington Ave, Madison
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Meet Biscuit — A Loyal Blue Heeler Looking for His Next Adventure
Breed: Blue Heeler (Australian Cattle Dog) Sex: Male Age: 5 (turns 6 on September 29) Location: Madison, WI area About Biscuit Biscuit is a… (Nextdoor Lake Edge) - EDIT: So far Nino's and Corby's leads the answers….
i don't remember either name, but I do remember eating there! Not Feiler's. Wrong location. Ok Madison long timers…..I'm trying to come up with… (Nextdoor Orchard Ridge)
- YMCA of Dane County posted a job opening for FT Custodian in Madison. Apply here.
- University of Wisconsin posted a job opening for Assistant, Associate or full Professor of Law (Health and Aging) in Madison. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Madison here.
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 hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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