🌱 POC Library Internship Program + Body Camera Pilot Program Cut

Madison WI

14 January, 2022

4:04 PM

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Happy Saturday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. Here's what's happening today in Madison. First, today's weather: Partly sunny and cold. High: 18 Low: 5. Here are the top 3 stories today in Madison: Dane County's Library Service department will launch a new internship program for youth of color this fall. The Ripple Intern Program is meant to give students in their late teens and early twenties hands-on library experience at sites around the county through paid internships. The program is funded by an endowment plus a $20,000 grant, which was awarded last month by the Madison Community Foundation. (WMTV - NBC15)The city of Madison's Public Safety Review Committee voted Wednesday night to put a police body camera program on hold. The city had originally budgeted $83,000 to buy 48 cameras for officers on the north side to pilot the program. During Wednesday's meeting, Alderman Brian Benford said the money would be better spent on helping communities of color. Police Chief Shon Barnes hopes to hold a public hearing on the pilot program later this year. (Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3)Madison's Beer and Cheese Fest will return next weekend after being canceled last year due to the pandemic. Organizers are imposing safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and all attendees, brewers, vendors, and volunteers must be fully vaccinated. 2,200 tickets have already been sold for the event, and more than 100 breweries are expected to attend. (Isthmus) Today in Madison: Cooking With Chef Lily At Lakeview Branch Library (1:30 PM) Candlelit Snowshoe Hike At City of Madison Parks (4:30 PM) From my notebook: The City of Madison Government is making vaccines accessible to everyone. In addition to regular vaccine clinics at South Madison, East Washington, and the Alliant Energy Center, the city has once again launched mobile vaccination clinics. (Facebook) Congratulations to YWCA Madison's courageous and dedicated leader, Vanessa McDowell, for being honored with the City-County Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award! (Facebook) The City of Madison is hiring for an Elevator Code Enforcement Officer 1 or Trainee. The deadline to apply for the permanent, full-time position is Feb. 1. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Taxes In Retirement Webinar (January 24) Add your event Loving the Madison Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update! — 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.