🌱 2 Hurt In West Side Car Crash + Dane County Phone Scam Warning

Good day, people of Madison! It's me again, Sean Peek, your host of the Madison Daily.

First, today's weather:

Warmer; breezy in the p.m.. High: 62 Low: 52.

Here are the top three stories in Madison today:

1. Two adults were taken to the hospital after crashing into a tree on Madison's west side. The crash happened around 2:15 a.m. on Thursday morning. Both were taken to the hospital, with one adult sustaining "serious injuries." While police investigated the crash around 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, the area around South Whitney Way and Endeavor Lane was closed. (WKOW)
2. The Dane County Sheriff's Office advises Dane County residents to be wary of a recent sophisticated phone scam. During the call, the scammers claim to represent the Sheriff's Office and leave a message asking people to call (608) 401-2540. The sheriff's office does not ask for money over the phone and residents should never give out any personal or financial information over the phone. If you've received a scam phone call, the sheriff's office asks residents to report the incident by calling the non-emergency dispatch number at (608) 255-2345. (Press Release Desk)
3. WedPlan Madison will host a wedding show next week. Yesterday morning on Wake Up Wisconsin, Dana Gee from WedPlan Madison talked about some of the trends this season — like boho vibes and large cakes — and advertised the company's upcoming event. WedPlan Madison's Spring Wedding Show will take place Sunday, May 1 at the Madison Marriot West and focuses on helping brides plan their big day. (WKOW)

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Today in Madison:

• All Ages Read & Play (5 And Under) At Pinney Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• Madison Writing Assistance At Sequoya Library (4:30 PM)
• Peace Walk For Ukraine And The World At Yahara Place Park (6:30 PM)
• Afrique En Cirque At Overture Center for the Arts (7:30 PM)
• Ron White At The Orpheum Theater (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• What's happening in Madison this weekend? Check out the details about Be Earnest, Marquette-Atwood Art Walk, and more on Isthmus. (Isthmus)
• Two UW–Madison professors have been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Congratulations to science communication expert Dietram Scheufele and chemist Shannon Stahl! (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
• The 40th annual Brat Fest will officially be held in person this Memorial Day weekend after a two-year pandemic hiatus! To celebrate the return, some local craft breweries will have a commemorative "Brat Fest" beer hitting stores today. (WMTV – NBC15)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow 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.