🌱 Toddler Dies On West Side + UW-Madison Ranked 27th Globally

Morning, neighbors! It's me again, Sean Peek, your host of the Madison Daily.

First, today's weather:

Cold with sun and some clouds. High: 47 Low: 26.

Here are the top three stories in Madison today:

1. The Madison Police Department is investigating the death of a toddler on the city's west side. Officers responded to the 5600 block of Schroeder Road on Monday morning to find the toddler critically injured. The child was pronounced dead at a local hospital. The medical examiner is set to determine how the toddler died but the initial investigation points to homicide. (Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3)
2. Three Dane County Starbucks locations have filed with the United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 1473. The Tiverton Pike Drive location, the Monona Drive location, and the University Avenue location have all been filed. The three stores join numerous other Starbucks stores that have been unionizing since the beginning of the year. (Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3)
3. University of Wisconsin – Madison once again scores highly in the Center for World University Rankings. The university was given the 27th rank globally and the 20th rank nationally. The university was evaluated on education, employability, faculty, and research. (University of Wisconsin-Madison)

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Today in Madison:

• Preschool Storytime At Middleton Public Library Children's Events (9:30 AM)
• Dane Core 2.0 Rental Assistance At Lakeview Branch Library (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Badger Band has returned! The band took a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Facebook)
• The Madison Police Department shared the Chief's Blog. Click here to read some of the calls that officers recently responded to. (Facebook)
• The Dane County Humane County thanked the local businesses that provided yummy treats to its volunteers during Volunteer Appreciation Week. They made the volunteers feel extra special. (Facebook)

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— 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.