🌱 High Wind And Fire Advisory + Young Madison Woman Helps Neighbor

Happy Friday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and chilly. High: 44 Low: 25.

Here are the top 3 stories in Madison today:

1. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources urges residents to avoid burning this week due to a high wind advisory. This warning comes shortly after the DNR warned residents in western and southwestern Wisconsin of a very high fire risk this week. High winds are able to carry embers and spread fires more easily. So, if you have debris to clean up this Easter weekend, save burning it for another time. (97 Seven Country WGLR)
2. An 18-year-old woman stepped in to help her neighbor after hearing screaming outside around midnight on Tuesday. Jade Petrowski-Busse heard a woman screaming and ran outside to help without thinking twice. She attempted to pull a man off of her neighbor and the man then reportedly battered and struck Petrowski-Busse. But her actions saved both herself and her neighbor as the man then fled. Police have yet to make an arrest in this case. (NBC 15)
3. On Thursday, Madison College announced a fund for domestic abuse survivors. The scholarship is a memorial fund for Ismael Sanchez, an advocate for those in the Madison community who experienced sexual assault or domestic violence. The hope is that this fund will provide the necessary financial support for survivors to start over. (Channel 3000)

Today in Madison:

• Friends of Lakeview Library Donation Drive At Lakeview Library (10:00 AM)
• Easter Bunny Hop At Hilldale Shopping Center (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The University of Wisconsin-Madison congratulates its 2022 Academic Staff Excellence Award winners! These 11 staff members excel in leadership, public service, research, and teaching, and bring the university’s mission to life. (Facebook)
• Need a great excuse to join Downtown Madison for the Spring Wine Walk? Attendees get a chance at winning some pretty great prizes! Included in the Grand Prize is a basket of awesome wine-themed goodies from The Soap Opera! Inside: their rosé all-day candle, their special cheese soap, and wine lip gloss! (Facebook)
• Are you looking for a unique venue to host a party? The Majestic Theater is hosting free tours on Monday, April 18, for those interested in booking events, or for those who have already booked an event and want to start planning early. Advanced sign-up is encouraged. (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up 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.