🌱 New City Council Chief Of Staff + Bird Flu Vaccine Update

Madison WI

04 April, 2022

6:58 PM

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Morning, people of Madison! Sean Peek here with a fresh edition of the Madison Daily. First, today's weather: A passing afternoon shower. High: 49 Low: 40. Here are the top three stories in Madison today: The Madison City Council has announced that Karen Kapusta-Pofahl will serve as its second-ever chief of staff. The position supports the 20 council members while managing the Council Office. Kapusta-Pofahl served as a legislative analyst in the office before accepting the chief of staff position. (Madison.com)The Dane County Medical Examiner's Office has identified the man who was killed outside of the Dane County Jail last week. Dwayne Collins Junior, 32, was shot while walking in the 200 block of Carroll Street. Collins was pronounced dead at a local hospital on Mar. 30. An investigation is being conducted by the Madison Police Department. (WMTV – NBC15)Scientists at UW-Madison are reportedly working on bringing a bird flu vaccine to the market. The vaccine will hopefully lower the price of eggs, according to egg producers throughout the state. There have been two bird flu outbreaks in Wisconsin. (WDJT) Today in Madison: Election Day At Sequoya Branch Library (7:00 AM) Preschool Storytime At Middleton Public Library Children's Events (9:30 AM) We Read on the Spot At Sequoya Branch Library (10:00 AM) From my notebook: Ever wonder what the staff does behind the scenes at Madison Children's Museum? They update exhibits, deep clean the building, and brush up on their CPR skills. (Facebook)The Henry Vilas Zoo has is hosting a Virtual Career Chat to answer all of your zoo staff questions. Click to learn more. (Facebook)The Wisconsin Veterans Museum sheds a little light on international relations during the ongoing geopolitical conflict in Europe. Click to read the full historical account. (Instagram) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Women's Cigar Club (April 6) 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 That's it for today! I'll see you around. — 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.