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We need our whole community to be part of the solution by educating ourselves and each other about the dangers of speeding and reckless driving.

Michael's generosity and inspiring work have made Madison a better place.

Starting at 9:00am on Friday, June 12, Payne and Dolan will begin resurfacing Midvale Boulevard, from Mineral Point Road to University Avenue. 

Multiple rounds of showers and storms are expected today. This afternoon there is potential for locally heavy rainfall and flash flooding.   City of Madison Engineering crews are clearing priority storm drains and grates around the…

The trip is funded entirely by individual members of the delegation; no tax dollars are being spent.

Starting on Monday, June 15, Parisi Construction will close a section of Valley View Road, from Tall Pines Way to White Sky Pass, to continue progress on the 1000 Oaks project. This full excavation closure is expected to seven weeks, with roads…

Every young person living in Madison, entering 6th graders through graduating high school students, is eligible for a free pass.

MADISON, Wis. — In an effort to reduce speeding and dangerous driving, the Madison Police Department is once again launching a summer traffic safety initiative.The proactive safety program will run now until Sept. 1, 2026. As in past years, officers…

The City of Madison and the Madison LakeWay Partners are inviting four finalists to propose designs for public art for the Madison LakeWay SkyLine.

A Madison man accused of killing his wife and fleeing the country in 2023 is now in custody at the Dane County Jail.Jose de Jesus Duenas-Quinonez, 40, was booked into the Dane County Jail on first-degree intentional homicide charges on Tuesday. He…

The City of Madison Parks and Dane County Parks are offering permit-free days on Saturday and Sunday, June 6 and 7, 2026. No permit is required to try out a disc golf course, bring your dog to a park or access the lakes.Disc Golf A daily or…

Multiple streets will be impacted the week of June 1st for the American Family Insurance Championship.

In honor of Juneteenth, Common Council President Sabrina Madison is highlighting youth leaders during the Common Council's annual Juneteenth recognition. It's a great opportunity to celebrate five young leaders and two adult leaders from Madison for…

Wear Orange Day returns to call for an end to gun violence on Saturday, June 6.

The North Shore Drive path will be closed between Bedford Street and John Nolen Drive during this closure (details below).  Path users will be re-routed to the newly built path on the northwest side of John Nolen Drive. 

The Greater Madison MPO is asking people who live and work in the Greater Madison area for input as work begins on Pathways to 2050—a long-range regional transportation plan update.

Free food scraps recycling drop-off begins at all three Streets Division drop-off sites starting on June 1, 2026.When at a Streets Division drop-off site, look for the orange food scraps carts. Place your coffee grounds, eggshells, and appropriate…

South Broom Street is scheduled to reopen by 4:00pm on Tuesday, June 2. Following the reopening, North Shore Drive will close beginning at 5:00am on Wednesday, June 3.

This summer, Public Health Madison & Dane County and Clean Lakes Alliance are teaming up on a new pilot study to better understand what causes E.coli levels to increase across the Yahara chain of lakes.

The Wisconsin-born-and-raised artist will create a two-sided interactive sculpture that represents the connection between recreation and learning.