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If you are a City of Madison resident, your personal electronics and batteries are accepted for free at the Streets Division drop-off sites.  Free electronics and battery recycling is not just for the August moving days. This is true…

As of Wednesday night, there is no new information to share.  I remain in daily contact with the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI).  I will continue to speak with DCI every day and share anything that…

Starting Thursday, August 6, Capitol Underground will close a section of Felland Road at Blissful Avenue. The full closure of the intersection is part of a Veridian private development project that includes underground sewer work, electrical work,…

Due to heightened security concerns, the August 4 Common Council and Common Council Executive Committee (CCEC) meetings will be held in virtual format to ensure the safety of community members, City staff, and elected officials. The Common Council…

If you live in the move out area,  the Streets Division large item work order rules will be different from August 3, 2026 until August 21, 2026.If you don't know if you live in the move out area, check our website to see the move out…

As of Tuesday night, there is no new information to share.  I remain in daily contact with the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI).  I will continue to speak with DCI every day and share anything that I…

We also continue to hear from residents in the Marquette neighborhood about the traumatic impact of another life lost, the desire for actionable and sustainable ways of remembering Corey Ruiz, and a way forward.

Starting at 6:30 a.m. on Monday August 3, 2026, residents in the moving days area can place trash and recycling collection carts out for emptying each workday. Daily cart emptying in the move out area will end on Friday, August 21,…

Beginning at 5:00 am on Monday, August 3, North Shore Drive will close at the railroad crossing on the curve where North Shore Drive transitions to Proudfit Street. The closure is necessary to allow Wisconsin & Southern Railroad to replace the…

As of Monday night, there is no new information to pass along.  I remain in daily contact with the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) as the investigation progresses.  It remains an open and active…

We know many are hurting right now. Our immediate concern right is the well-being of the community.

The annual August Moving Days for downtown Madison begins soon. The Streets Division will be providing more information in the coming days about our operations for the annual move out and what residents in the move out area…

The shooting of Corey Ruiz by the Madison Police Department has caused immense pain throughout our community. My thoughts remain with Mr. Ruiz's family and loved ones. 

As of Sunday evening, there is no new information to pass along.  I remain in daily contact with the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) as the investigation progresses.  It remains an open and active…

I remain in close contact with the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) as the investigation progresses.  As of Saturday evening, there is no new information to pass along.  It remains an open and active…

Our department has asked for a full, transparent and independent investigation, which is being done by the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) in accordance with Wisconsin law. I continue to be in close contact…

To ensure community safety, the closure of Williamson Street and South Baldwin Street will remain in place due to the ongoing public gathering within the intersection. The closure will remain in effect until further notice. Please see the attached…

Starting on Tuesday, July 28, and continuing until approximately Friday, August 21, RG Huston will be conducting sanitary sewer installation for the private development project at 306 N Brooks St. The work will occur in lane on W Johnson Street…

To ensure the safety of the public, the current closure of Williamson Street, from S Dickinson Street to S Few Street, will remain until future determinations can be made.  We are asking the public to use other routes and remain cautious…

For Immediate ReleaseJuly 23, 2026Since learning there is a vigil tonight at 5 p.m., Council President Sabrina Madison has decided to postpone the Community Listening Session in order to attend. There will be an update when a new date and time is…