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Back to EpisodesMadison Ice Arenas Stay Open, Evers Addresses Gun Violence, and Edgewood College Changes Name
Description
It’s Friday, so the City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Host Bianca Martin sits down with Newsletter Editor Rob Thomas and Producer Jade Iseri-Ramos to chat about the big stories in Madison. Jade gives the update on the city’s decision to forgive $1.6 million to save the two Madison indoor ice rinks, under specific conditions. Bianca explains Governor Evers’ executive order to create a new statewide Office of Violence Prevention following the deadly shooting at Abundant Life Christian School. And Rob lays out the reasons Edgewood College is changing its name to match its mission.
Mentioned on the show:
City of Madison reaches agreement to keep ice arenas open under non-profit ownership [City of Madison]
Gov. Tony Evers orders creation of new state Office of Violence Prevention [WMTV 15 News]
Edgewood College Becomes Edgewood University in 2025 [Edgewood College]
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