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The City of Madison Arts Commission is proud to announce the installation of Preserve, a temporary environmental art installation, which is now on display at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum.

Parks and open spaces are essential to community health, wellness, and vitality. The Park and Open Space Plan (POSP) guides policies, planning, and resource allocations that support decision-makers, staff, and residents. It informs park development…

Madison voters at the June 17th special election for District 1 Dane County Board of Supervisors will use electronic poll books instead of signing a paper poll book.

Starting Friday, June 13th at 7:30pm, Krupp General Contractors will close West Washington Avenue, between the Proudfit/Regent/West Washington intersection to the Vilas/South Park/West Washington intersection, to deconstruct the existing…

The public is invited to observe the City of Madison public test of election equipment this Monday, June 9.

Starting at 7:00 am on Friday, June 13th, R.G Huston’s paving contractor will begin final surface paving operations with a full closure on Wilson Street, from S. Franklin Street to S. Pinckney Street.  Local access will be maintained to this…

Multiple streets will be closed Friday, June 6th through Sunday, June 8th for the American Family Insurance Championship.

Public Health Madison & Dane County, City and County leaders, and the Madison Police Department are joining a nationwide call to end gun violence with a series of “Wear Orange Weekend” awareness events.

MADISON, Wis. — The Madison Police Department is launching a new data-driven traffic safety plan to help reduce dangerous driving.The proactive safety program runs now through September 1, 2025.Department leadership will review crash data and…

Enjoy permit-free days to explore Madison and Dane County parks on Saturday and Sunday, June 7 and 8, 2025. No permit is required to try out a disc golf course, bring your dog to a park or access the lakes. Disc Golf A daily or annual…

AEDs save lives! That's why the Madison Fire Department is making them easier to access through their AED Library checkout program.

In-person absentee voting for the June 17 Special Election starts today.

If you plan to return your absentee ballot through the mail, the Clerk’s Office strongly encourages you to do so today.

The Madison Arts Commission (MAC) is seeking artists to create temporary outdoor public art installations for the Teejop Community History Public Art Project (TCHPAP) during the Summer and Fall of 2026.

Monona Terrace invites the community to celebrate summer with the return of its popular Concerts on the Rooftop series, beginning this Thursday. Guests can enjoy free live music against the stunning backdrop of Lake Monona and downtown Madison.

The City of Madison’s secure ballot drop box at Fire Station 1 at 316 W Dayton St. is now open for the June 17 Special Election.

MADISON, Wis. —The Madison Police Department welcomed its 71st academy class this week.There are 35 recruits in this year’s class, including three accelerated academy officers. On Tuesday, they took an oath to serve and protect the people of Madison.

This week, Public Health Madison & Dane County kicked off its beach monitoring efforts in Dane County.

Teams of local business and local leaders will take part in a walking tour of the Southeast and Southwest Madison business community on Tuesday, June 3rd, from 9:00am – 12:00pm.