🌱 MPD Grant Initial Approval + AKC Dog Show At Alliant Center

Madison WI

25 February, 2022

4:10 PM

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Morning, people of Madison! It's me again, Sean Peek, your host of the Madison Daily. First, today's weather: Mostly sunny and breezy. High: 36 Low: 23. Here are the top three stories today in Madison: A federal grant that would allow the Madison Police Department to hire six more officers has been given initial approval from the city's Common Council. However, the disbursal of the $750,000 grant is contingent upon the City of Madison helping fund the positions. According to Police Chief Shon Barnes, the newly-hired officers would focus on non-custodial children's programming, as well as supporting juveniles who are victims of or witnesses to violent crime. (Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3)Madison police reported seizing three guns, a "large amount" of ammunition, drugs, and cash from a home on Madison's west side on Thursday, Feb. 24. The department's SWAT team had carried out a search warrant at the home on Blackwolf Drive in response to reports of shots fired this past Sunday. (Madison Police Department)The American Kennel Club Dog Show is running through this weekend at the Alliant Energy Center. The event offers people of all ages the opportunity to learn more about various dog breeds, as well as purchase items for their own furry friends. The dog show started this Thursday, Feb. 24 and will run through Sunday, Feb. 27. (Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3) Today in Madison: Madison Writing Assistance - South Madison Branch Library (1:30 PM) LEGO Club - Madison Public Library (1:30 PM) 3rd Annual Butterfly Ball - Virtual Event (5:00 PM) World Premiere: Leaders Of Madison's Black Renaissance Documentary - Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce (7:00 PM) From my notebook: With just a few days left in Dane County's indoor mask mandate, COVID cases continue to drop countywide. (Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3)Dane County Parks received a Wisconsin Park and Recreation Association (WPRA) Outstanding Park Design Award for their first solar-powered park and campground at William G. Lunney Lake Farm County Park. (Press Release Desk)Adorable dogs, cats, rats, and rabbits are all available for adoption from Madison shelters. (Madison Patch) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: New Retirement Savings Webinar (February 28) Learn How To Reduce Your Risk For Heart Disease During American Heart Month (February 28) Taxes in Retirement Webinar (March 9) 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 all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow morning for your next 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.