Madison Declares a Snow Emergency
     The City of Madison has declared a snow emergency.  That means that alternate side parking restrictions will be in effect throughout the entire City of Madison including the downtown/isthmus snow emergency zone.        Madison …

One Person Injured at Apartment Fire
One person was transported to the hospital with serious injuries following an apartment fire at 3209 Ridgeway Avenue early Sunday morning.  A second person was rescued from a second floor balcony without injury. City of Madison …

Public Input Meeting for Everglade Park Improvements
The City of Madison Parks Division will have a public input meeting to discuss the proposed playground improvements at Everglade Park. At this meeting, City staff will discuss the project and seek input on the playground …

Central Park Skatepark Public Input Meeting
Central Park Skatepark Design The City of Madison Parks Division will have a public input meeting to discuss the proposed skatepark improvements at Central Park. At this meeting, City staff will discuss the project and seek input on the …

Closure - 600 Block N. Henry Street, 12.07.13
From 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Saturday, December 7th, Stevens Construction Corporation and their sub-contractors will be setting up equipment to repair a tower crane. This will require closing through-traffic on the 600 block of North Henry …

Make sure your pipes are prepared for frigid temps
As temperatures plummet into the single digits tonight, Madison Water Utility is reminding customers to make sure pipes are protected. There are a few simple steps you can take right now to help keep your pipes from …

Synthetic Marijuana Concerns
Downtown officers have become increasingly concerned about recent synthetic marijuana use among some who congregate in the upper end of State St. Wednesday afternoon, two were arrested near a bus shelter for dealing or using hazardous …

Dane County - We´ve got a Problem - with STIs
Many people in Dane County might find it surprising that every year, we have over 2000 reported cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs or STDs).   According to the CDC, a large number of cases are not counted because most people …

Search For New Police Chief Begins
The Police Department of the City of Madison, Wisconsin, is an organization with a long tradition of excellence in problem oriented and community policing. It is now searching for its next leader after the retirement of Chief Noble Wray, …

Recycling Your Cooking Oil and Holiday Lights
It’s holiday recycling time.  Madison residents have the chance to recycle cooking oil from their Thanksgiving feast and non working Holiday lights and extension cords at the Streets Division’s drop off sites. “We know that there are …