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John Nolen Drive will fully close along the causeway overnight Thursday, November 19, into Friday, November 20. Closure setup will begin Thursday at 7:00 pm, with the roadway scheduled to reopen by 6:00 am Friday.This closure is one of several…

Several streets in and around downtown will be closed for the Madison Marathon races this weekend.Saturday, November 14The 100 and 200 blocks of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard will close at 8:00am to begin setup.Additionally, once the Dane County…

The Madison Common Council has approved a capital and operating budget for 2027.

Statement from PCOB Chair Devon SnyderThe Madison Police Civilian Oversight Board (PCOB) is reaffirming its authority and moving forward with the provisional appointment of Rebecca Kemble as Interim Independent Police Monitor. This action reflects…

The City of Madison's Vision Zero initiative will recognize the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims during the week of remembrance, November 9 – 15. Madison will join many communities around the world in honoring those who have lost…

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

John Nolen Drive will be fully closed along the causeway overnight Wednesday, November 4, into Thursday, November 5. Closure setup will begin Wednesday at 7:00pm in the southbound direction and 7:30pm in the northbound direction, with the roadway…

Polling places are open from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 

The City of Madison is looking for nominations for this year's Jeffrey Clay Erlanger Civility in Public Discourse Award.

In an effort to be responsive to community concerns regarding police use of force, the Madison Police Department has asked for an independent review of our use of force practices.Professors Ian Adams and Scott Mourtgos, both with the University of…

It's pumpkin time, Madison! Spice up your curbside leaf piles with this season's jack-o-lanterns. Streets Division crews will collect pumpkins, gourds, hay, corn stalks, and other compostable plant decorations along with your leaves and other…

The City of Madison Engineering Division is proud to announce the Men's Shelter Facility has achieved LEED© Gold certification from the U.S.

Public engagement for the North and Near West Area Plans ramps up in November, with both Area Plans offering two virtual kickoff meetings in addition to in-person open houses.

City of Madison staff updated community members on a draft framework for proposed zoning regulations regarding data centers.

Public Health Madison & Dane County is issuing a public health alert due to an increase, or spike, in drug overdoses in our community.

The City of Madison Police Civilian Oversight Board (PCOB) invites community members to participate in an upcoming listening session to share their thoughts on what they want to see in Madison's next Independent Police Monitor (IPM). The session is…

Qwantése Dourese Winters is the 2026 Naturalist-in-Residence this winter with the theme "The Tender Season". This program will take place from November 5 to December 21.

#FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE#Contact: Alder John Guequierre 608-571-3530 October 23, 2026                          …

After much reflection, I have decided not to seek reelection in April. It has been a tremendous honor to be your Mayor.