r/madisonwi 3d ago

What's going on this week? What's for sale? Jobs, Housing, Personals, and more! July 19, 2026 - July 25, 2026

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r/madisonwi 2h ago

Megathread Police Shooting on Willy Str

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As has been reported here and from various news sources, there has been a police shooting on the corner of Willy Str and Blair Baldwin right near the Crystal Corner.

There are videos posted of the event online. You may link to the videos in this thread, but we're not allowing stand alone threads of the video or more pictures. The videos are graphic. Take care whether you watch them or not.

The other posts made before this one will be allowed to stand but additional posts will be redirected to this thread to keep all the info in one spot.

Edit to add: Update: The Madison Police Department will be holding a media briefing on this shooting around 3:45 p.m. near Madison Fire Station 3.

https://www.cityofmadison.com/police/incident-reports/2026-07-22/madison-police-respond-to-shooting-on-near-east-side


r/madisonwi 7h ago

Exciting times on State Street Saturday night! Cop pepper sprayed himself

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So for whatever reason there was a lot of underage kids on State Street on Saturday night. And at two different times a platoon of cops were chasing these underage kids all around State Street. It was kind of weird kind of funny and kind of ridiculous. Just a bunch of cops and a bunch of underage kids all just racing around a crowded State Street

They had like 3 or 4 cop cars triangulating trying to get this one girl who looked like she was maybe 15 years old. Some cop tried to pepper spray her and wound up pepper spraying himself in the face! Hilarious stuff. And then after all this they get her, arrest her, put her in the car, then literally 45 minutes later she's walking around the street again. What the fuck?

Also watching an overweight cop with a bunch of cop equipment on trying to catch a 15 year old girl on foot was pretty hilarious


r/madisonwi 4h ago

Megathread Gunshots near Willy street???

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Heard a bunch of emergency sirens, 3 gunshots, then more sirens. Anybody know anything??? We’re near the Baldwin stoplight


r/madisonwi 16m ago

Man dies after being shot by Madison Police Department officer

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r/madisonwi 4h ago

Where do stolen bikes end up?

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Edit 2: As my first edit says, I did find my bike. The guy who took it was shot by MPD a few minutes later, and I have no idea why.


Edit: Lol, saw the guy riding around just a minute after I posted and went back to the car to follow him. Didn't find him again, but I did drive past my bike abandoned on the curb, so that's taken care of.

Should I follow up with police at all? Post pics here? Just in hunting for ours, we spoke to a few neighbors who've also had bikes stolen recently. Don't want it to happen to anyone else, but obviously, I don't know if it's the same guy and at this point in American history I don't relish the thought of siccing law enforcement on a Black man.


Just had a guy ride my daughter's bike out of our backyard. We weren't home, but caught him on camera, so I went out in the car and, incredibly, saw him a couple of minutes later. I had to go around the block to park but found her bike lying in a backyard. So that's a huge relief.

Unfortunately, my bike is also missing. I'm operating on the assumption it was the same guy, but I was out of town and it could have been taken any time in the last week. I don't see it for sale on Facebook or Craigslist. Anyone have any idea where I might search? Thanks.


r/madisonwi 4h ago

Confetti From ACDC Madison Show

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Hey - Just wondering if anyone has some of the confetti that was shot near the end of Sunday's ACDC Madison show that they could spare? Our seating (and event security) prevented us from being able to get any after the show. If we could get a couple pieces to throw in the old scrapbook, we sure would appreciate it. Rock on!


r/madisonwi 8h ago

The Forge Sports Center - new place for soccer(futsal), volleyball and pickleball

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r/madisonwi 10m ago

I randomly happened upon a piece of AC-DC Confetti on Madison St. That one person asking for some to put in a scrap book...you want it??

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Hopefully someone else didn't lose theirs lol. But I figure before it inevitably becomes trash, if someone wants it, I should post it here. Not asking for money. I like AC-DC too, but someone who went to the concert should have it lol.


r/madisonwi 1h ago

Always Craving A Brat

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Where can I go get a hot, fresh one right now? I’ll go anywhere


r/madisonwi 10h ago

Men's shelter on Bartillon Drive to open on Sept. 1

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r/madisonwi 1h ago

Free food fridges?

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My wife just left me again after coming home to try and work on things after cheating on me. Last night I bought her a bunch of cold food that I now want out of my house. Want to donate to local free little pantries with fridges for the community. Any ideas?


r/madisonwi 4h ago

Threatening messages left on car

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Dear friends and community members: I keep getting threatening messages left on my car in the Tenney Lapham area. Am I being targeted or does anyone else experience this? First it was a piece of paper, next it was a sticky note.


r/madisonwi 5h ago

Restaurants for a first date

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I'm not from the area but will be meeting a woman for a first date this weekend. Any suggestions for a dinner that's not too casual but not overwhelmigly fancy where we'll have space to chat? Trying to avoid super busy restaurants with super cramped seating. Thanks so much in advance


r/madisonwi 58m ago

Where to park downtown for the next couple days?

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I have a residential parking permit for Zone 1, since my place doesn’t have any parking of its own. With all the construction going on, all of S Franklin, S Hancock, and E Main will be no parking this Thursday-Monday, 7a-7p. Are my only options a city ramp or parking in a different zone and moving my car every 2 hours?


r/madisonwi 7h ago

Library Mall Food Carts/Trucks

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I haven't been down the hill in a year or more. What food truck options are on Library Mall these days for lunch on a weekday? What's your favorite one and/or your favorite thing to order? Thanks y'all.


r/madisonwi 21h ago

Current Situation @ Woodmans all systems down…

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All systems are down at Woodmans East. No communication from management. This pic is one of the belts. Cash only, convenient as they are now charging atm fees. Do better Phil.


r/madisonwi 13h ago

Our Hero, Balthazar Screening in Madison!

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Hello Madison!

I work for the distributor behind a dark comedy indie film called Our Hero, Balthazar starring Jaeden Martell, Asa Butterfield, and Noah Centineo. We will be screening our film at the Flix Brewhouse Madison located in Madison and will be playing tomorrow 7/23 at 7:45pm.

Hope you guys enjoy it and feel free to ask any questions after watching!

Tickets: https://flixbrewhouse.com/showtimes/1000033535-our-hero-balthazar/?date=2026-07-23
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjmkWI96YLY


r/madisonwi 10h ago

Calling all sewing gals!

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Hi!

I am looking to get an Etsy pattern printed on one sheet of paper rather than spending 2 hours taping together 30 pages and then cutting it out.

Does anyone know where I can go for that here in Madison or the surrounding areas?

TIA 🩷


r/madisonwi 8h ago

Crema Cafe Breakfast Sandwich recipe? 🙏🏼

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I moved away from Madison five years ago to go to school in Oregon (the state). I miss Crema Cafe's Breakfast Sandwich every single day of my life hahaha. Hands down best breakfast sandwich in Madison, and I lived there for nearly 20 years. Does anyone know how they make it taste so good? I think it's the cream cheese. But also, I think it's the dressing they put on the salad. I miss Madison. If anyone who used to work there knows the recipe and would be willing to share it, I promise I'll only use it for personal purposes 🙏🏼


r/madisonwi 3m ago

Apartment hunting

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What's the best app or site to use for apartments around here?


r/madisonwi 7h ago

Event WI-JPA Hosted Puzzle Social @ Fitchburg Public Library

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Come join WI-JPA for a fun filled puzzle night. We will be at the Fitchburg Public Library tonight from 6pm-8pm (7/22). Free and open to all! Puzzles will be provided.


r/madisonwi 1d ago

Solid parking at Walmart on the west side

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For those wondering, yes that is the cart corral they are parked in front of.


r/madisonwi 9h ago

Fun dessert for a casual dinner party tonight

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I would usually go to Bloom but they close at 3:00 pm and I'm not in town until 4:00 pm. What are your go-to dessert options for a small gathering? UPDATE: Made it to Bloom with 5 min to spare and they still had a great selection. Thanks for all the tips-- I would NEVER, in particular, have thought of going to Kwik Trip or Costco, but those are such great ideas for last minute situations.