Archived News Releases

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!

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

Starting at 9:00am on Monday, September 8, City of Madison Forestry will begin trimming terrace trees at 2838 Milwaukee Street for routine maintenance.  This work is expected to take 3 hours.  Details:

The Streets Division’s final curbside brush collection will soon get underway.The last date when you should set out brush for pickup varies by neighborhood.For some, the last set-out date for brush for the year is Sunday, September 7, 2025. …

Several roads, in and around Madison's downtown, will be closed for the annual Ironman 70.3 Triathlon on Saturday, September 6 and full Ironman Sunday, September 7th. ClosuresThe race will begin at 7:00am both days with the Ironman 70.3…

The City of Madison’s 2026 Capital Budget and five-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) detail how we meet the basic needs of our residents and prepare for the future.

The City of Madison and the Madison Arts Commission is looking for applicants for a public art project at the new State Street Campus Garage at 415 N. Lake Street.

The Common Council invites residents to a casual meet-and-greet event to engage and network with Madison’s Westside Alders! The event, titled “Faces of Our Westside Districts: Meet and Greet Edition 2025,” will provide both alders and residents the…

On Tuesday, September 2nd, starting at 7:00am, R.G. Huston Co. will close parts of E Main Street and S Hancock Street in order to replace underground utilities and reconstruct the roadway.

The Madison Arts Commission is inviting the community to attend a public meet-and-greet with mosaic artist Laurel True of True Mosaics Studio, who will be designing the public art for the new purpose-built men's shelter on Bartillon Drive.

Multiple streets will have parking temporarily removed for the annual Rockin’ Brews Marathon on Saturday, August 30th. The Full Marathon, Half Marathon, and 13.1 Mile Walk all begin at 8am while the 5K Run starts at 9am. Equipment will be…

Multiple streets around the Capitol Square will be closed over Labor Day weekend for the annual Taste of Madison event. Plan on extra travel time when traveling in the area.

RoundTrip—a free public program in Dane County—is inviting residents to take part in the Smart Trips Challenge, which rewards participants for choosing sustainable transportation options like biking, walking/rolling, carpooling, and riding the bus.

As the summer break comes to an end, the City of Madison Crossing Guard Program is urging all drivers to be extra cautious as schools reopen in the coming weeks. On Tuesday, September 2nd, Madison Metropolitan School District kicks off the new…

The Wisconsin Badgers kick off the season this Thursday, August 28 at 8:00pm. Please be advised of the following street closures, parking restrictions, and transit adjustments around historic Camp Randall Stadium:

These outdoor, climate controlled, weatherproof, freestanding towers are strategically placed in densely populated areas and house an automated external defibrillator.

Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway is appointing Jamie Acton as the next General Manager for Metro Transit.

Metro Transit’s Youth Fast Fare offers half-price fares for eligible youth, providing a convenient pay-as-you-go option for students as they head back to school.

The Streets Division will not perform trash, recycling, brush, or large item collection on Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.The drop-off sites will also be closed.Trash & Recycling CollectionIf your trash and…

Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway has appointed Lydia A. McComas to be the City of Madison’s next Clerk.