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| |  | Protesters gathered on Madison’s east side after the fatal July 22 police shooting of Corey Ruiz. (Hayley Sperling / City Cast Madison) |
| State Identifies Officer Who Shot Corey Ruiz | | The state Department of Justice has identified Kiel Baitinger-Peterson as the Madison police officer who shot and killed Corey Ruiz on Madison’s east side on July 22. Here’s the latest on the case: | | 🚨 A Multi-Agency Investigation: Baitinger-Peterson and the three other officers involved in the incident are on administrative leave while the department’s Division of Criminal Investigation gathers evidence. DOJ officials say the officers are cooperating with the investigation, which is being assisted by a DCI crime response specialist, the Dane County Sheriff’s Office, the Wisconsin State Patrol, and the Sun Prairie Police Department. [News 3] | | ⚖️ Next Steps: After state investigators determine the facts of the case, they will present them to the Dane County State’s Attorney Ismael Ozanne’s office, which will determine if any charges will be filed against Baitinger-Peterson or the three other officers. | | The city’s independent police monitor, Aeiramique Glass, is also investigating the shooting, although Glass said she has been rebuffed in efforts to subpoena records in the case. Madison Police Chief John Patterson said his department will also conduct an internal affairs investigation once the DOJ investigation is finished. [Wisconsin Examiner, Cap Times] | | ⛪ Madison Faith Leaders Call For Accountability: Faith leaders gathered at the Capitol Square on Saturday night and called for greater accountability in the investigation, as well as unity and healing in the Madison community, which has been rocked by protests since the killing. [WMTV] | | 🎧 Listen to the Latest: On today’s City Cast Madison podcast, executive producer Hayley Sperling talks with Madison365 executive editor Rob Chappell about the latest on the case. They also talk with Kyle Kriegl of the American Red Cross in Wisconsin about the worrying blood shortage in the state, and give you tips on how to make the most out of Black Restaurant Week! [🎧 City Cast Madison, Madison365, WPR, Madison Black Restaurant Week] | |
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| What Madison's Talking About |
|  | Sculptor Gene Delcourt’s new piece of public art, featuring a Ho-Chunk man carving a dugout canoe, is on display in Merrill Spring. (City of Madison) |
| 🎨 Teejop Public Art Project Opens: Seven indigenous artists have created public art projects throughout the city to educate the public on the Teejop (pronounced day-JOPE) community, which translates to “Four Lakes” and is the indigenous community’s name for the Madison area. The artwork, found in the UW Arboretum, Tenney Park, Merrill Spring and more, is the fruition of a 10-year collaboration between a Ho-Chunk community group and the Madison Community Foundation. [Cap Times, City of Madison] | | 💧 New Water Truck Will Make a Splash: Thirsty for knowledge? Madison Water Utility is repurposing a retired utility truck into “Water on Wheels,” an educational vehicle that will teach residents about the city’s drinking water system, the factors affecting water quality, and tips on conserving water. [Cap Times] | | 🚧 Milwaukee Street Closed August 12: Milwaukee Street will be closed between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Wednesday, between Fair Oaks Avenue and Walter Street, for utility installation for a private development. Most traffic will be rerouted on Atwood Avenue, although Metro buses will still have access to Milwaukee Street. | | | 🐶 Final Beagles Leaving Ridglan Farms This Week: The last 155 beagles at the Ridglan Farms animal testing and breeding facility will be transferred to a Florida-based animal rescue organization this week. The controversial facility near Blue Mounds will be closed after that. [🔒WSJ] | | ⛔ Schenk’s Atwood Block Party Canceled: While no reason was given, the Aug. 14 get-together is one of several summer events canceled in the wake of the Corey Ruiz shooting. [Facebook] | | 🐔 Red Heat Chicken Opens at West Towne: The new spot that replaced Gyro Express in the mall food court offers chicken tenders, chicken wings, chicken sandwiches, and salad (with chicken, of course). [Red Heat Chicken] | | 🦁 Did You Lose a Stuffed Lion on Main Street? A Good Samaritan found him Monday and gave him a bath. [Reddit] | | 🍋 The State’s Fair’s Strangest Food Creation? You know you’re in Wisconsin when the State Fair has to spell out that the lemonade is nonalcoholic. (X) | |
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| | | | Meet Valentine! As her name implies, this senior cat is all about love. She loves receiving attention and will purr loudly with happiness. She loves eating treats and being brushed. She loves curling up on your lap, and she’ll love being a member of your family. | | Valentine is looking for a new home to explore and enjoy sunny spots, and a family who will shower her with attention, treats, and lots of love. Since Valentine has been with DCHS for a bit, she’s a member of their Lonely Hearts Club, which means all adoption fees have been waived through Aug. 16! | | |
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📰 Extra! Extra! Madison Black Restaurant Week is here! The Madison Black Chamber of Commerce hosts the event each year to showcase Black-owned restaurants, caterers, and food trucks. Get the full list of participating spots here! 🍽️ |
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