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NEW: Ayman Soliman is locally renowned for helping the families of dying kids.

Now, friends say he’s been "tortured" in isolation as the Trump administration tries to deport him.

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Video: La Fête de Marquette 2025 La Fête de Marquette is an annual fundraiser that brings French-themed fun to Madison’s McPike Park. Here are scenes from Saturday evening’s entertainment.

This was an absolute blast and I am so glad I went. Here’s my video from La Fête de Marquette in #Madison on Saturday.

Enjoy!

Rare but stubborn: How Madison handles blighted, unsafe properties Under Wisconsin law, blight typically refers to properties that are “substandard” or “deteriorated” and pose a threat to public health or safety.

Blighted and burned-out buildings may be common in some cities, but in Madison, they are more rare than routine. Still, they can become a serious headache for neighbors, city inspectors and property owners alike.

Tenney lock reopening, just in time for the holiday weekend The lock, a vital passage on Madison’s Near East Side, had been closed since Tuesday due to problems with the gate system.

Boaters will be happy to hear that Tenney lock is reopening, just in time for the July 4th holiday weekend in #Madison

Catalent’s $45M expansion brings 200 new jobs to Madison Catalent’s decision to expand in Madison was influenced by Wisconsin’s growing reputation as a biohealth hub.

Catalent’s latest expansion in Madison is bringing a boost to Wisconsin’s growing biohealth sector, with a $45 million investment that has already created about 200 new jobs.

Tenney lock closure casts doubt on July 4th boating plans in Madison The Tenney Park Lock and Dam, a key passage between Lakes Mendota and Monona in Madison, is currently closed due to maintenance issues with the lock gate system.

Tenney lock closure casts doubt on July 4th boating plans in #Madison. Dane County officials say the problem with the lock and dam is software-related.

Clogged roof drains to blame for partial roof collapse at Woodman's Market on East Side The debris-filled drains caused water to pool on the roof, eventually sending a cataract of water into the middle of the store.

Clogged roof drains to blame for partial roof collapse at Woodman's Market on East Side

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Dane County event helps residents rid their housing deeds of racial covenants The event at the Alliant Energy Center aims to educate homeowners about the history of the now-unenforceable covenants and guide them through the process of formally removing them.

Dane County event helps residents rid their housing deeds of racial covenants

Capitol City Band to host free Juneteenth concert at Rennebohm Park The band is back for its 57th season under new conductor Dave Pedracine. Longtime conductor Jim Latimer is retiring but still involved.

Capitol City Band to host free Juneteenth concert at Rennebohm Park in #Madison on Thursday

Madison voters to try out electronic poll books during special election Tuesday Madison will be using new technology during Tuesday’s special election to sopped up voter check-in, registration and absentee ballot recording using Badger Books which reduce the risk of human entry

Badger Books tech will be used at tomorrow’s special election in #Madison — speeding up check-ins and helping keep voter identification information secure and accurate

Man suspected of shooting 2 Minnesota lawmakers caught, AP sources says The man suspected of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers, killing one of them, has been taken into custody, two law enforcement officials said.

Suspect in custody in Minnesota shootings, AP reports

Trump attacks Walz as ‘grossly incompetent,’ says he ‘may’ call him after Minnesota shootings President Donald Trump had not called Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz by Sunday afternoon in the aftermath of the assassination of House DFL Leader Melissa Hortman.

“Well, it’s a terrible thing. I think he’s a terrible governor,” ABC News reported Trump said. “I think he’s a grossly incompetent person. But I may, I may call him, I may call other people too.”

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Thousands rally against Trump at Wisconsin Capitol in Downtown Madison Protesters criticized the administration's actions, including its crackdown on immigration, and condemned the fatal shooting of a Democratic Minnesota lawmaker earlier Saturday.

Between 15,000 and 18,000 people marched down State Street to the Wisconsin Capitol Saturday in part of the No Kings and Kick out the Clowns events in the city Saturday.

#Wisconsin

Madison police plan for numerous protests, events Downtown Saturday Police are preparing for multiple Saturday protests, rallies, graduations, the farmers market, Safety Saturday and a bike event around the Lake which will converge Downtown, bringing thousands of peop...

The biggest event at the state Capitol Saturday is expected to be the “No Kings” protest, march and rally in opposition to President Donald Trump’s administration while across Capitol Square the annual March for Life Wisconsin, hosted by Pro-Life Wisconsin is happening at the same time.

Madison residents near airport denied additional aid to fortify homes against F-35 noise "Residents have reported consistent and significant concerns with the noise levels to my office," U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan said.

"Residents have reported consistent and significant concerns with the noise levels to my office," U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan said.

Madison protesters to march against Trump on Saturday Demonstrators will march and rally at the Capitol in Downtown Madison on Saturday afternoon to protest the Trump administration.

The event is part of the ‘No Kings’ national day of action happening Saturday in more than 1,500 U.S. locations.

#Madison

Dane County's $36M 'sustainability campus' reimagines how we dispose of waste The project aims to divert waste to extend the landfill’s life or even potentially “eliminate the need” for landfilling altogether.

Dane County's 30-acre sustainability campus on the Southeast Side is on track to break ground in the spring of 2026, with a new Waste Education Center serving as the cornerstone of the project and the next county landfill planned at the site.

Red Rooster’s liquor license not renewed after fatal crash The Red Rooster bar on the Far East Side is stripped of its liquor license after its manager was charged with causing a fatal 2025 crash after he was seen

The Red Rooster bar on the Far East Side is stripped of its liquor license after its manager was charged with causing a fatal 2025 crash after he was seen

Hackers stole data on 40,000 people during Lee Enterprises cyberattack The Iowa-based media company that owns the Wisconsin State Journal said the data breach included first and last names, as well as Social Security numbers.

The Iowa-based media company that owns the Wisconsin State Journal said the data breach included first and last names, as well as Social Security numbers.

Dane County launches food compost drop-off program, free for residents The drop-off sites will be accessible 24 hours per day for Dane County residents who sign up to use them. The compost program can accept up to 600 tons of food waste per year.

Basically you take food scraps to these big public bins in Dane County which composts the stuff for free. It keeps food waste out of landfills. These are open 24/7 too, btw

Meriter Hospital, striking nurses to resume contract talks The talks are aimed at ending a strike that began Tuesday.

The talks are aimed at ending a strike that began Tuesday.

UnityPoint Health-Meriter vows continued care after hundreds of nurses begin week-long strike “Our visiting nurses arrived at the hospital safely early this morning and have transitioned smoothly into patient care," the hospital said.

“Our visiting nurses arrived at the hospital safely early this morning and have transitioned smoothly into patient care," the hospital said.

No resolution between Meriter, nurses union; strike to begin Tuesday UnityPoint Health-Meriter nurses plan to strike next week after failed contract negotiations; hospital to remain open during strike with picketing expected.

Strike begins Tuesday

18 Soldiers Are Suspended After Blanks Were Fired at a Crowded Florida Beach

Eighteen U.S. Army Rangers have been suspended after one or more of them fired blanks into the air at a crowded beach and boating area along Florida’s Emerald Coast, the authorities said. They were in the area for an annual pirate-themed festival.

Texas Legislature on verge of completely banning THC products after key House vote The House approved the ban after previously considering proposals to preserve the industry by tightening regulations.

Texans, flee the nanny state and come up north to enjoy the land of the free.

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Dane County plans listening session next month on $31M budget shortfall Dane County will hold a budget listening session to hear from area residents about the county budget on June 4. The county faces a $31 million shortfall heading into its 2026 budget.

Dane County faces a $31 million shortfall heading into the next budget, according to Dane County Executive Melissa Agard.

Anthem patients keep access to UW Health under new agreement UW Health and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Wisconsin have signed a new multi-year contract.

UW Health and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Wisconsin have signed a new multi-year contract promising uninterrupted health care access for Anthem members at UW Health locations.