A Spate of Shootings, Tops Marks for Pedestrian Safety, & New Historical Markers

The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Host Bianca Martin and producer Phil Surkis recap three separate tragic shooting incidents that occurred this past weekend and how Madison was named 2nd safest U.S. city for pedestrians. Plus, Dane County is seeking nominations for its own Underrepresented Communities Historical Markers Program!

Mentioned on the show:

‘A very violent weekend’: Three Madison shootings in three days [The Cap Times]

MPD chief details plans to reduce gun violence in Madison [Channel 3000]

Madison Ranked #2 in Country in Pedestrian Safety [City of Madison]

Dane County seeks nominations for Underrepresented Communities Historical Markers Program [Channel 3000]

MPD is asking anyone who has any information or video related to last weekend’s shootings to contact their department. Information can also be sent to Madison Area Crime Stoppers online or call 608-266-6014.

Submit a location for nomination for Dane County Historic Markers program.

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