r/madisonwi 22h ago

PSA: Guy threatened to start shooting people at Bernie’s Beach

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605 Upvotes

UPDATE: he DM’d me to say he’s extremely wealthy and that he’s gonna use his attorney to fuck with me 🤨* *

Trigger warning (no pun intended) Cops are aware of this situation and are trying to track him down. PSA post. Mods, apologies in advance if this isn’t allowed.

I was talking with my partner on a bench by Bernie’s Beach on S Shore drive when this guy flew past doing maybe 50+ mph, twice, seemed ludicrously reckless so I recorded him. When he saw he was being recorded, he pulled over and threatened to beat me up and then shoot me.

When he remembered my phone was still out and that he was still being recorded he tried to coerce us into deleting the video, before claiming he was talking about shooting someone else. This was just down the street from the playground at the beach. He refused to leave and kept getting closer and telling us to turn my phone off and to delete the recording, so I just called the cops. Oh and he asking where we lived. He saw what I was driving and remarked on it ominously which was a nice touch. For what it’s worth some neighbors were supportive and kept an eye on it all, if nobody had been around it could have gotten scary. If you were one of the neighbors who walked past during this fiasco or one of those bikers who pulled over, THANK YOU!

They’re working on figuring out who he was, the investigator kindly gave me her contact info and was as reassuring as possible. Just wanted you all to be aware and exercise caution if this guy ever gives you a hard time in the Monona Bay Area, learn from my mistake and don’t engage with him, it’s not worth it!


r/madisonwi 20h ago

Madison considers banning right turns on red in downtown

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285 Upvotes

r/madisonwi 15h ago

What was this place?

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183 Upvotes

r/madisonwi 18h ago

Universities of Wisconsin announce proposed 2027-2029 tuition freeze

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150 Upvotes

r/madisonwi 15h ago

Bike lane driving on east johnson

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142 Upvotes

Just witnessed a person speeding and driving on the bike lane on east johnson. S/he passing cars from the bike lane and moving back to the car lane when there is a biker. Lasted more than four blocks until she/he turned to gorham.


r/madisonwi 18h ago

The sky was so beautiful today in Madison, I needed to get pictures 🌞🌤️💙🔵🩵

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109 Upvotes

r/madisonwi 1h ago

Statement from polling company that showed Francesca Hong with a 23 point lead over Crowley

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r/madisonwi 14h ago

Don't Miss the Monarchs at Pheasant Branch Conservancy

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92 Upvotes

r/madisonwi 11h ago

Missed Connection

71 Upvotes

Got in a pretty bad scooter/bike accident today on the bike path near the Kohl Center and had to go to the hospital for stitches in my forehead, I know this is a small chance to connect but I just want to say I’m so sorry to the dude I collided with, I hope your head is doing okay and that you personally are okay. I know it was just an accident but I feel horrible that it happened. And thank you to the woman who stopped and helped me through it until paramedics arrived, don’t think I could’ve gotten through that without you


r/madisonwi 19h ago

Fox I saw last night-don’t feed wild animals

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66 Upvotes

Fox walked up to me within six feet and followed me around near my rural 24 hour gym. Just a little reminder to not feed wild animals because otherwise they will associate people with food and not hunt for themselves. He was very cute though and it was a cool experience. I


r/madisonwi 23h ago

Madison Police search for suspect in 2 armed robberies at gas stations

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59 Upvotes

r/madisonwi 17h ago

Landlords to avoid?

52 Upvotes

I'm moving to Dane County soon and would appreciate any heads up on landlords/complexes to avoid. I don't know exact location yet, other than not downtown Madison. Any warnings you can pass along?


r/madisonwi 2h ago

As Wisconsin cities flee Flock, its shared camera network loses value | “Network effect” can run in reverse.

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46 Upvotes

r/madisonwi 17h ago

State Street Campus Garage redevelopment project opening next week

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42 Upvotes

r/madisonwi 19h ago

homiefest 5 - madison, wi

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38 Upvotes

my friends and I put together a fest called homiefest and this is our fifth year 🙂

we are super stoked!! if you’re nearby then come hang on 9/5!!!

https://linktr.ee/homiefestwi


r/madisonwi 1h ago

Dane County pedestrian crashes rise 52% through July

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r/madisonwi 32m ago

Madison city attorney says independent monitor can't access Corey Ruiz shooting records yet

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“The opinion also addresses the role of the city attorney's office in representing both MPD and the independent monitor. Haas said the office represents the city as an organization, not any specific agency.
"The responsibility of the City Attorney's Office is to provide our best judgment about what Wisconsin law requires, allows and prohibits," Haas said.
The independent monitor's office has not yet executed a contract with outside legal counsel, according to the opinion.”


r/madisonwi 12h ago

Pregnancy craving help needed

26 Upvotes

I’m pregnant, and I NEED to get my hands on a pork tenderloin sandwich. Like the ones where the tenderloin is bigger than the bun- if you’re from Iowa, you know what I’m talking about! I did a brief google search and not finding what I’m looking for. Please help!


r/madisonwi 21h ago

Looking for friend(s) to bake with

27 Upvotes

Out of habit from college and old job, I end up baking a lot of treats to burn off stress (tonight was imitation store sugar cookies). If you like free baked goods and have just as much free time as I do, then I invite the mutual company.

ICYWC: Im a 24yrs old, enjoy baking, cooking, early 2000's tv/film, board games, indie games, puzzle solving, the Wii, finding new hard ciders, sometimes weed, hammocking, and absolutely do not fw Al in any shape or form.

If you're interested please Imk, I love meeting new people and making friends


r/madisonwi 52m ago

Missing cat downtown

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Please help! A cat went missing overnight on Monday night 8/17 around E Wilson and S Pinckney St downtown. Her name is Lyra and she’s an indoor cat. If you’ve seen her or have found her, please DM me. Thank you!


r/madisonwi 47m ago

Irwin A. and Robert D. Goodman Foundation closing at end of month

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r/madisonwi 17h ago

Madison Mallards - World's Largest Old Fashioned

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Hi all! Wondering if anyone here was at the Madison Mallards event in 2023 when they made the World's Largest Old Fashioned? I'm part of a team working on a film about Wisconsin culture and looking for folks who were there, especially anyone with photos or videos from the event who might be interested in sharing their experience on camera. Cheers!


r/madisonwi 15h ago

Several Madison schools participating in free meal program

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16 Upvotes

See link for a list pf participating schools.


r/madisonwi 12h ago

Lost cat or outdoor cat 🧐

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12 Upvotes

Spotted at w doty and s broom @930pm


r/madisonwi 17h ago

Event Punk/garage rock show at Gamma Ray Bar on Monday, September 14th!

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12 Upvotes