🌱 Zoo Burglar Arrested + Observe Election Machine Testing Today

Madison WI

25 March, 2022

5:00 PM

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Morning, people of Madison! Sean Peek here with a fresh Madison Daily. First, today's weather: Cold with some sun. High: 33 Low: 17. Here are the top 3 stories in Madison today: A burglar accused of stealing cash from a donation box at Henry Vilas Zoo last summer was arrested on Wednesday. Police say 37-year-old Carlos T. Davis was captured on security camera footage entering the zoo's concession stand through a window. According to a criminal complaint filed on Feb. 25, damage to the window and the donation box inside was estimated at $700, while the cash loss was an additional $200 to $300. (Madison.com)The City of Madison is inviting residents to observe the testing of election equipment. Officials say the Clerk's Office tests the DS200 tabulators prior to each election to ensure they will accurately count votes. The public test will take place today, Mar. 26, at 2713 East Washington Avenue between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (WMTV – NBC15)Madison College hosted its second annual EMS-Fire Career Expo this week to help the next generation of emergency responders find employment. The director of Madison College's fire program, Chad Powell, says the job market for these roles has expanded considerably as pre-hospital healthcare has grown. More than 30 organizations attended this year's expo, including EMS agencies and fire departments. (WKOW) Today in Madison: Souper Bowl XXVI At Habitat For Humanity Of Dane County (7:00 AM) Teen Movie Matinee At Lakeview Branch Library (2:30 PM) Ellen Kort Celebration At Arts + Literature Laboratory (6:00 PM) From my notebook: The Spring Flowers Show at Olbrich Botanical Gardens ends tomorrow! On Monday, Mar. 28, from 12:00-4:00 p.m. in the Commons, select flowers and other plants used in this year's show will be on sale to purchase and bring home. (Facebook)"Boxed In"–organized by the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art Teen Forum–opens today in the Henry Street Gallery. The Teen Forum exhibition consists of select objects from MMoCA's Permanent Collection and will be on view through Jul. 17. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Taxes in Retirement Webinar (March 28) Women's Cigar Club (March 30) Clarissa! The Sassy British Soul Singer & Pianist makes her Shaker's Appearance (April 8) 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 Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with 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.