Archived News Releases

These news releases are archived and might not be accurate anymore.

  • Madison Fire Announces Firefighter/EMT Recruitment Open Houses

    posted by Fire

    MFD will be accepting applications for Firefighter/EMT soon. In anticipation, the department will host a variety of recruitment open houses to help interested candidates prepare for the process. YOU can be a Madison firefighter/EMT!

  • Make Sure Your Home is Winter Ready!

    posted by Public Works and Water Utility

    A reminder for home and business owners to make sure your water pipes are protected from freezing or bursting this winter.

  • Celebrate Native Nations with the Teejop & Beyond Program at Madison Public Library Beginning October 20

    posted by Madison Public Library

  • Public Information Meeting: Perry Street Connection Study

    posted by Transportation

    The City of Madison invites community members to attend the first public information meeting for the Perry Street Connection Study.Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025Time: 6:00 p.m.Location: Virtual meeting hosted on Zoom – Register Here

  • Road Closure for Tree Planting

    posted by Streets & Urban Forestry, Traffic Engineering, and Transportation

    Starting at 9am on October 15, City of Madison Forestry will begin grinding tree stumps and planting new trees at 2903 Packers Ave. This work is expected to take 3 hours. 

  • SafeGrowth Initiative Brings New Public Art to Historic Downtown Corridor

    posted by Department of Planning & Community & Economic Development and Planning

    West Gilman Street is being transformed by three distinctive public art projects, breathing new creative energy into the historic corridor.

  • October is Pedestrian Safety Month

    posted by Traffic Engineering and Transportation

    As the days grow shorter and more kids walk to and from school, fall is a great time for everyone in Madison to

  • Next Phase of Public Meetings for Southwest and Southeast Area Plans Scheduled

    posted by Department of Planning & Community & Economic Development, PCED Office of the Director, and Planning

    Residents, community organizations, businesses, and others are invited to join in the second phase of the planning for the Southwest and Southeast Area Plans with a series of public meetings in the coming weeks.

  • Street Closures for UW Madison Homecoming Parade

    posted by Traffic Engineering and Transportation

    Multiple street segments around Langdon Street will be closed on Friday, October 10th for the UW Madison Homecoming Parade.The parade is scheduled to start at 6:00pm.

  • Jeffrey Clay Erlanger Civility in Public Discourse Award

    posted by Common Council and Mayor's Office

    The City of Madison invites you to submit nominations for its annual Jeffrey Clay Erlanger Civility in Public Discourse Award.

  • Common Council adopts latest changes to encourage more housing opportunities

    posted by Mayor's Office, Department of Planning & Community & Economic Development, and Planning

    City of Madison Alders unanimously approved the latest set of Housing Forward proposals designed to make it easier to build more housing of all types across Madison.

  • Mayor Releases 2026 Executive Operating Budget

    posted by Finance and Mayor's Office

    The 2026 Executive Operating Budget proposal funds the services, programs, and staff needed for a well-run and thriving city.

  • Swearing-In Ceremony for Madison’s New Chief of Police John Patterson

    posted by Police

    The City of Madison and the Madison Police Department invite community members and the media to attend the official swearing-in ceremony for John Patterson as our new Chief of Police.Chief Patterson is a 27-year veteran of the MPD, having served in…

  • John Nolen Drive Reconstruction Begins Monday, October 13

    posted by Engineering, Traffic Engineering, and Transportation

    Reconstruction of John Nolen Drive will begin on Monday, October 13. During construction, traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction between Lakeside Street and Broom Street. North Shore Drive and Broom Street will also be reduced to one…

  • Update - Nakoma Road Sidewalk Project

    posted by Engineering, Traffic Engineering, and Transportation

    The Nakoma Road Sidewalk Project, which began August 27, is progressing as anticipated. The closure of the impacted intersection of Cherokee Drive at Nakoma Road will continue until the week of October 27th as the culvert installation concludes,…

  • Announcement from the Office of the Independent Monitor

    posted by Independent Police Monitor

    Robin Copley has informed the Police Civilian Oversight Board that she is resigning her position as Independent Police Monitor.

  • Art Installations Begin at Madison Public Market

    posted by Department of Planning & Community & Economic Development, Economic Development, and Planning

    Work is now underway to begin installing some of the first pieces of art at the Madison Public Market.

  • Brush Collection Over for 2025; All Brush Set-out Dates Have Passed

    posted by Public Works and Streets & Urban Forestry

    All brush collection set out dates for City of Madison residents have passed.Do not set out brush for pickup after your set out date.There are no more guaranteed brush collection opportunities this year.Guaranteed curbside brush pickup from the…

  • Dane County Transportation Challenge Shows Big Impact

    posted by Greater Madison Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)

    Hundreds of Dane County residents took part in a free transportation challenge this September—collectively saving more than $12,000 and avoiding more than 17 tons of carbon dioxide emissions.

  • Meet the Finalists Selected for Public Art at the Imagination Center at Reindahl Park

    posted by

    The City of Madison has invited four finalists to propose designs for the public art planned for the Imagination Center at Reindahl Park, and you have a chance to meet them.

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