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The City of Madison reminds residents that another significant storm is forecast for this afternoon, continuing into this evening.

More severe weather is likely in our area on Friday, April 17, 2026. In addition to potential wind and hail hazards, the City of Madison is monitoring the expected repeated rounds of heavy rainfall on Friday. A Flood Watch for flash flooding is in…

The recent severe storms in Madison caused considerable damage to many homes and vehicles this week.

The City of Madison is updating its All Ages and Abilities Bike Network Plan. The plan will provide a long-term vision for development of a network of paths and low-stress on-street bikeways for biking and micromobility.

Due to traffic considerations for the Midwest Horse Fair at the Alliant Energy Center, the Streets Division's drop-off site at 1504 Quann-Olin Parkway will temporarily switch its entrance.Where is the Temporary Quann-Olin Drop-off Site Entrance for…

Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway will join Alder Badri Lankella on Thursday, April 23, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM for a virtual session to discuss the city's priorities and answer residents' questions. This session will take place virtually via Zoom.

Possible risks include large hail, flash flooding, damaging winds, and tornadoes.

Due to the severe weather forecast for this evening (4/14/26), the Streets Division drop-off sites will close at 2:30pm today. We apologize for the inconvenience. Drop-off sites will re-open for normal hours on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

The City of Madison will be monitoring the multiple rounds of heavy rain expected to move through the area Tuesday, April 14 and Wednesday, April 15, 2026, which have the potential to cause local urban flash flooding.  Some rivers in…

The Madison Senior Center is excited to ask the community to help name their new mural!

Starting at 8:30 am on Wednesday, April 15, R.G Huston will perform water utility work on University Avenue, between Frances Street and Lake Street.  To access the work site, R.G Huston will need to expand their current construction area and…

Starting at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, April 10, eastbound University Avenue will be reduced to one lane, east of Midvale Boulevard, while Interstate Demolition completes a storm sewer connection for the private development project at 3535 University…

MADISON, Wis. — The Madison Police Department will once again host a summer camp to help foster trust between law enforcement and youth.The Black Youth Academy is designed for middle school students from the Madison area. The free, weeklong camp…

Urban Forestry's annual spring planting season begins on Monday, April 13, 2026.Crews will be planting approximately 1,400 trees along City of Madison streets. There will be 35 different tree species planted. When selecting trees, Urban…

The Madison Arts Commission is looking for the next Artist-in-Residence for the Thurber Park Art Studio. 

MADISON, WI – From April 19-25, Madison Public Library is celebrating National Library Week, an annual celebration that highlights the important role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening communities…

The City of Madison is reviewing materials and preparing for the Municipal Board of Canvass on Friday.

Free food scraps recycling drop-off at farmers' markets will be back once again this year, and with a new weight goal.First Market Opening: Westside Community Market on Saturday, April 11, 2026The first market site to reopen will be the West…

Several streets will be closed for the Dane County Farmers' Market each Saturday, beginning with the first market this Saturday, April 11.The following blocks will be closed to motor vehicle traffic each Saturday from approximately 8:00am until…

MADISON, Wis. – The Madison Police Department is offering a training designed to save lives in an active shooter situation.The next session of the Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) will be held the morning of April 15.