🌱 3 Non-Residential Burglaries + Students Make Leah Chase Gumbo

Madison WI

12 November, 2021

7:09 PM

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Happy Saturday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know going on in Madison today. First, today's weather: Considerable cloudiness. High: 38 Low: 33. Here are the top stories in Madison today: The Madison Police Department launched an investigation Friday into three non-residential burglaries on the city's west side. According to an incident report, all three incidents took place early Thursday morning. One took place at 7410 Mineral Point Road, the second at 901 South Gammon Road, and the third at 6614 Odana Road. (WKOW) After a week of learning about the late Chef Leah Chase and the impact her New Orleans restaurant, Dooky Chase, had on the civil rights movement in the 1960s, culinary students at Madison East High School made their own Leah Chase gumbo. The class invited district leaders to lunch with them and take part in conversations about issues within the school. Dr. Carlton Jenkins, the Madison Metropolitan School District Superintendent, says sharing a meal is always a way to start a tough conversation. (WMTV - NBC15)Two candidates make it as finalists for the Chief Information Security Officer position at the University of Wisconsin. The candidates will participate in on-campus interviews from 1-2 p.m. at De Luca Forum at Discovery Building on Nov. 11 and Nov. 15. (UW Badger Herald)Renowned Cellist Thomas Mesa will be joining the Madison Symphony Orchestra this weekend. (WMTV - NBC15) Today in Madison: [censored]-Chunk Veterans "I See" Storytime - Native American Storyteller-in-Residence (10:00 AM) DIY Candles - Program for All Ages / Everyone (1:00 PM) Bird & Nature Outing - Owen - City of Madison Parks (2:30 PM) Book Launch for "Tales From the Liminal" (5:00 PM) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Take 10% Off Your L.L.Bean Order — Online And In Stores (November 15) Add your event Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with another update! If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — 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.