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Join Alder Will Ochowicz of District 2 for an in-person discussion about traffic safety in the downtown area. This meeting will take place on Tuesday, August 25, in Room 215 of the Madison Municipal Building, from 6 to 8 PM. 

Beginning Monday, August 17, motorists traveling on Fish Hatchery Road can expect lane closures as construction begins on the Cannonball Path extension project.

The set out dates for the fall 2026 leaf and yard waste schedule are now available on the Streets Division website.Each neighborhood has three assigned dates to set out leaves and yard waste.The exact dates when you should set out your leaves will…

Thank you to everyone who participated in yesterday's election.

Polling places are open from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 

I continue to check in with the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) daily.On Monday, DCI publicly identified the officer involved during last month's incident on Madison's near east side.

Polling places will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The first-ever Mooveapalooza will be this Friday, August 14, 2026, from 8:00am to 2:00pm at the Alliant Energy Center.At this event, you will be able to donate items for free to St. Vincent de Paul and Habitat for Humanity.And, you will be able to…

Eastbound North Shore Drive to John Nolen Drive and the southbound right turn from John Nolen Drive to westbound North Shore Drive will reopen by 4:00 pm on Tuesday, August 11, as the contractor completes work on North Shore Drive.

Seven Indigenous artists were commissioned to develop art installations that honor and illuminate the rich cultural history of Madison as part of the area known as Teejop, which means Four Lakes.

I continue to check in with the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) daily. As of Friday night, there was no new information to share. I will keep doing these daily check-ins and share anything I am able with our…

On Tuesday, August 11th at 7:00am, Zenith Tech will close a lane on W Badger Road in order to conduct repairs on the roadway bridge over the railroad. Two-way traffic will be maintained at all times on W Badger Road with the use of a temporary…

Beginning at 5:00 am on Monday, August 17, Wisconsin and Southern Railroad will close N Sherman Avenue just north of Oxford Place to replace the railroad crossing.The closure is expected to last approximately 14 days, with the roadway scheduled to…

I continue to check in with the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) daily. As of Thursday night, there is no new information to share. I will keep doing these daily check-ins and share anything I am able with our…

On Monday, August 10 and Wednesday, August 12, between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm, Milwaukee Street between Fair Oaks Avenue and Walter Street will be closed to through traffic by Integrity Grading and Excavation for utility installation for a private…

Starting on Monday, August 10 at 6:00 pm, Parisi Construction will close a section of Pleasant View Road overnight, from Mansion Hill Drive to Junction Road, to continue progress on the Hill Valley project. This closure is expected to last 12 hours…

Multiple streets will be affected on Saturday, August 8 from 7:00am - noon. The annual Madison Mini Marathon event will host two races, a half marathon as well as a 5k race. 

The City of Madison has also published a FAQ page to address common inquiries that have been received from the public.

Those wishing to retrieve personal belongings that were collected at Williamson and Baldwin Streets can do so at the parking lot of Demetral Park.

For Immediate Release August 4, 2026