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The Police Civilian Oversight Board (PCOB) has completed a comprehensive performance evaluation of interim Independent Police Monitor Aeiramique “Meeka" Glass. While the City's ordinance does not require the Board to evaluate an interim Independent…

The City of Madison Clerk's Office is operating several early in-person absentee voting locations across the city.

Starting on Monday, October 26, Terra Construction will close eastbound traffic along W Dayton Street, between N Charter Street and N Mills Street to conduct work on the UW-Madison chilled water system. Westbound traffic will remain open. This…

On Monday, October 26, starting at 9:00am, Capitol Underground will close County Hwy T in both directions east of the intersection with Felland Road to complete utility work for a private development contract. The closure, part of a Dane County…

Urban Forestry's fall planting season begins today, Monday, October 19, 2026.Crews will be planting approximately 1,000 trees from 35 different species. The trees will be placed in the right of way space along streets throughout the entire City of…

For Immediate ReleaseOctober 16, 2026

Beginning Wednesday, October 21, the southbound South Stoughton Road Service Road will be closed at its intersection with Pflaum Road for approximately two weeks to allow for concrete paving and the necessary curing time before reopening to traffic…

Flu activity is increasing earlier than expected in Dane County, and Public Health is encouraging everyone ages 6 months and older to get their annual flu shot sooner than later.