🌱UW-Madison Out-Of-State Tuition Rise + Fire Dep. IDs Fire Cause

Welcome back, Madison! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. Here's everything you need to know today in town.

First, today's weather:

A little snow in the morning. High: 35 Low: 26.

Here are the top stories today in Madison:

1. The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents has approved tuition increases for out-of-state undergraduates and graduate students at seven campuses. Out-of-state undergrads at UW-Madison would have to pay $743 more, which is the biggest dollar increase in the plan. (WMTV - NBC15)
2. The City of Madison Fire Department released the most likely cause of a fire that erupted this June at a business on Madison's near west side. Officials say the blaze was most likely electric-related and involved equipment located above the front entryway of the Qdoba on the 2700 block of University Avenue. (WMTV - NBC15)
3. Madison's police and fire commission is set to meet Monday as the city searches for a new fire chief to replace retiring Chief Steven Davis. The commission will meet at 5 p.m. on Monday to hear from Davis, as well as retired Chief Randy Bruegman and others, as the process to replace Davis moves forward. (Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3)

Today in Madison:

• Take An Interactive Tour Of The Ultimate Smart Home (9:00 PM)
• Paint Pouring Art - Program for All Ages / Everyone (10:00 AM)
• Santa & First Responder Parade - Middleton Chamber of Commerce (1:00 PM)
• Reindeer Live! - Verona Area Chamber of Commerce (2:00 PM)
• Bird & Nature Outing - Owen - City of Madison Parks (2:30 PM)
• Learn to Listen for Owls - City of Madison Parks (4:30 PM)

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