🌱 Winter Carnivals Return + Hammersley Road Shooting

Up and at 'em, Madison! Let's get you all caught up to start this Monday, January 31 off on an informed note. Here's everything going on today in Madison.

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First, today's weather:

Clouds and breaks of sun. High: 30 Low: 27.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Madison today:

1. A fire at a Madison home was sparked from used coals and ashes from a recently-used fireplace. Madison Fire Department responded to the fire at the 1300 block of Woodvale Drive where neighbors had already extinguished the flames using snow and fire extinguishers. The Madison Fire Department reminds the community that they need to wait 72 hours before disposing of coals and ashes to let them cool. (97 Seven Country WGLR)
2. The Madison Police Department is currently investigating a confrontation that resulted in a man getting shot at. The shooting occurred on Hammersley Road and thankfully nobody was injured. The male suspect, according to Madison Police, shot into the victim's car and hit the front passenger door. (Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3)
3. The Wisconsin Union's annual Winter Carnival and the Wisconsin Alumni Association's Winter Carnival Family Fun return to in-person celebrations this year. Events will be held from Feb. 7 through Feb. 12 at Alumni Park and the Memorial Union. All guests must follow UW-Madison health protocols requiring masks while indoors. (WMTV - NBC15)

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Today in Madison:

• Virtual Storytime At The Fitchburg Public Library Kids Events (9:00 AM)
• We Read Storytime Stations At The Lakeview Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• Mini Maker Monday At The Hawthorne Branch Library (2:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Madison Scouts shares photos of the organization's new beanies. Click to order yours. (Facebook)
• Madison Audubon shares how birds are part of nature's patchwork quilt. (Facebook)
• Madison Museum of Contemporary Art celebrates Ariana Vaeth's work in its upcoming Wisconsin Triennial. (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.