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No Wood Mulch at Warner Park Due to Construction
The Streets Division will not be supplying wood mulch for the public at the Warner Park site for the remainder of the season. "There will be no …
WHO LET THE DOGS OUT?
This Sunday, September 12th, all licensed and vaccinated dogs are invited to bask in the dog days of summer by getting wet at Dog Paddle 2010. The …
9/11 REMEMBRANCE EVENT
This year marks the 9th anniversary of the tragic events of September 11th, 2001. As a measure of remembrance and reflection, the Madison Police …
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY - SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT
On September 8, 2010 the Madison Police Department's Traffic Enforcement Safety Team (T.E.S.T.), in conjunction with grant money provided by the …
Local Initiative Creatively Addresses Breast Cancer Disparities
Public Health Madison and Dane County, with support from Susan G. Komen for the Cure - Madison Affiliate recently launched a new initiative aimed …
Metro Detours/Delays Expected All Day Sunday, Sept. 12 Due to Iron Man Event
Detours and delays can be expected on all Metro routes throughout the day on Sunday, September 12 due to the Iron Man Event.
All routes using …
Metro Detours from Downtown/MLK Blvd. Area Due to Set Up of Iron Man Event
Due to the construction of the Ironman start/finish line, the 200 block of MLK Jr. Blvd. will remain closed after the Wednesday Farmers Market on …
No Injuries in Kipp Incident
City of Madison Firefighters responded to an explosion at Kipp Corporation, 166 S. Fair Oaks in Madison on Tuesday evening.
The call came in at …
Mayor's Capital Budget Supports Neighborhoods, Basic Services, Economic Development
Mayor Dave Cieslewicz today introduces his 2011 Capital Budget. The budget comes in almost $2 million under the original borrowing target for 2011 …
Basement Fire Damages East Side Home
A family of four is safe tonight after a smoky fire in the basement of their home. City of Madison firefighters were called to 2 Rustic Ridge Court …
Closure 1000 Block Packers Avenue Service Road
On Saturday, September 4th, 2010, Badger Sheet Metal LLC will be using a crane in the 1000 block of Packers Avenue Service Road (north of Myrtle …
Wide Variety of September Events
SEPTEMBER NEWS / Madison Senior Center All events held at 330 W. Mifflin Street in the Heart of Downtown Madison.
A Photo Affair Seeks …
Sprinklers Extinguish Apartment Fire
A building sprinkler system extinguished a fire this morning at Public House Apartments, 380 W. Washington Avenue.
Engine 1 responded at 7:55 am …
NORTH DISTRICT CRIME RESPONSE
The Madison Police Department will be deploying more resources in the North District in coming days following a string of robberies that started …
September is Emergency Preparedness Month
During last December's blizzard, while most residents were safe at home waiting for the storm to pass, City managers were in the Emergency …
ADDITIONAL OFFICERS ON DUTY THURSDAY
Throughout 2010, the Madison Police Department will be participating in a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration sponsored alcohol …
Madison Gathers Data On Household Organics Generation
The Streets Division has begun to gather data on Madison resident's generation of organic waste and also checking on how those residents would …
No Refuse or Recycling Collection on Labor Day September 6th
There will be no refuse or recycling collection in the City of Madison on Monday September 6th due to the Labor Day holiday. Residents who have …
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT THIS WEEK
The Madison Police Department's Traffic Enforcement Safety Team (T.E.S.T.), in addition to other enforcement efforts, will be specifically …
SCHOOL ZONE SAFETY
The Madison Police Department would like to welcome students, teachers and parents back to school for the 2010-2011 School Year. As part of this …
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Throughout 2010, the Madison Police Department will be participating in a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration sponsored speed …
MADISON POLICE PARTICIPATES IN FEDERAL OWI GRANT
Throughout 2010, the Madison Police Department will be participating in a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration sponsored alcohol …
Voter Registration is Now Closed
Voter registration has closed for the September Primary. At this point, the only way to register or to update a voter registration is to go to the …
How to Cast a Ballot in a Partisan Primary Election
The election to be held on September 14 is a partisan primary.
The purpose of a partisan primary is to decide who will represent each political …
Metro Follows Holiday Schedules on Monday, Sept. 6 (Labor Day)
On Monday, September 6, the following routes operate holiday schedules:
2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 13, 16, 18, 20, 21, 22, 30, 32, 36, 40, 50, 51, 59, …
Metro Paratransit Standing Rides Cancelled on Monday, Sept. 6 (Labor Day)
All standing and long term assignment paratransit rides will be canceled on Monday, September 6. Paratransit passengers must schedule casual rides …
Metro Detours from Downtown Area; Ride the Drive on Sunday, August 29
Metro will detour from the Ride the Drive event in the downtown area from the start of service on Sunday, August 29 through 5 PM.
Detours of the …
ADDITIONAL OFFICERS ON DUTY THURSDAY
Throughout 2010, the Madison Police Department will be participating in a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration sponsored speed …
MFD Joins United Way Day of Caring for Smoke Alarm Installation
The City of Madison Fire Department will once again participate in the United Way Day of Caring on Tuesday, August 24 to continue its program of …
Successful Aging Class Offered
Take a closer look at the process of aging. What can we expect in the next stage? This course is an examination of the psychological and …
Metro Transit Service Updates: Sunday, August 22
Metro riders are encouraged to check their trip times starting Sunday, August 22.
Schedule adjustments have been made to Routes 2, 3, 4, 6, 10, …
Absentee Ballots Available for September Primary
Absentee ballots are now available for the September 14 Primary Election.
City of Madison voters are now able to check the status of their …
CLOSURE 200 BLOCK S. BROOKS STREET
On Wednesday, August 18, 2010, Ideal Crane Rental will be erecting a mobile crane on the 200 block of S. Brooks Street (between Mound Street and …
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT THIS WEEK
The Madison Police Department's Traffic Enforcement Safety Team (T.E.S.T.), in addition to other enforcement efforts, will be specifically …
CLOSURE COMMONWEALTH AVENUE AT FOX AVENUE
To facilitate the replacement of the sanitary sewer, Commonwealth Avenue at Fox Avenue will be reduced to one lane with flagging operations on …
GANG MEMBERS DETAINED
The Madison Police Department (MPD) teamed up with several federal agencies (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Marshals Service, …
City of Madison Secures Federal Funds to Keep Families in Homes
Mayor Dave Cieslewicz and Madison's Community Development Authority (CDA) announced today that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development …
Mayor, Congresswoman Baldwin Celebrate Delivery of New Hybrid Buses
Mayor Dave Cieslewicz joined Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin and Madison Metro Officials today to celebrate the delivery of 14 new hybrid buses, thanks …
East Side Fire Causes $250,000 Damage
Shortly before midnight on Friday, August 6th, a fire broke out at a 4-unit apartment complex causing $250,000 in damage, displacing eighteen …
Closure of N. Thompson Drive, Lien Road & Zeier Road Intersection, starting 8/9/10
Portions of N. Thompson, Lien Road, and Zeier Road will be closed beginning Monday, August 9th, through approximately Wednesday, August 18th, for …
Its Moving Time Again
It is time for the annual downtown move out and there are a lot of things for movers and others to consider. Activity is expected to begin this …
Vondron Road Rail Crossing Replacement, Closure 08/09-8/11/10
Beginning Monday August 9th, Wisconsin Southern Railroad will begin replacement of the rail crossing on Vondron Road. This will require the closure …
City Invites Public Input on Central Library Design
Mayor Dave Cieslewicz and the architectural firm hired for the Central Library today announced the schedule of public meetings for the design of …
Mayor Invites Public Input on City Budget
Mayor Dave Cieslewicz today announced his three public meetings on the City of Madison budget for 2011. All three meetings will take place in …
Route 30 Detour from Lien Rd. Has Ended
Regular Route 30 service has returned to North Thompson Dr. and Lien Rd.
UPDATE: Closure Winnebago Street, between Riverside Drive & Merry Street, Sat. & Sun.
Winnebago Street will be closed to traffic on Saturday, August 7th and Sunday, August 8th, between Riverside Drive and Merry Street. This closure …
Fire Sprinklers Save Children's Museum
Automatic fire sprinklers extinguished a fire at the Madison Children's Museum early this morning. The sprinklers are credited with saving the …
Apartments Damaged By Fire
Fire caused approximately $500,000 damage to an eight-unit apartment building and displaced eleven people on Madison's east side early Tuesday …
Metro Honors Employees: Names Of Employee Children Added to Buses
As part of a new internal program aimed at fostering positive labor relations and heightened employee morale, Metro recently added the names of …
2010 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
The dynamic of Madison's downtown has changed significantly in recent years as condo developments have lured many to put down roots in a center …
AUGUST Events at the Madison Senior Center
All Events held at the Madison Senior Center
330 W. Mifflin Street
Madison, WI 53703
Mah Jongg Want to learn a new game? Mah Jongg is a …
One Dead in Overnight Fire Caused by Unattended Cooking
City of Madison Fire Department investigators believe unattended cooking was the cause of a fire that killed a northside woman this …
Homeowner Phase of Smoke Alarm Ordinance in Effect August 15
The City's smoke alarm ordinance enters its second phase on August 15, when homeowners will need to replace old smoke alarms with units that meet …
Baby on Board at Firehouse #5
Firefighters are used to responding to emergencies throughout the City and at all hours of the night. This evening the emergency came to …
Madison Parks Carnival at the Goodman Pool
Madison Parks Carnival at the Goodman Pool
Saturday, July 31, 12:30-3:30pm, Goodman Pool Area
Bring your family and friends to Goodman Pool on …
Meet Bucky Badger at Madison Parks Goodman Pool
Hey Kids - Meet Bucky Badger at Goodman Pool, 325 Olin Ave. on Friday, July 30 between 12:30-2:30p.m. Madison Parks and the UW Athletic Department …
Kids to Kids Garage Sale hosted by Madison Parks and Madison Mallards
Kids to Kids Garage Sale hosted by Madison Parks and Madison Mallards
Saturday, August 7, 9am-noon, 100 block of MLK, Jr. Blvd, Madison, …
Propagación de Tos Ferina Continua
Según un reporte de la red MSNBC, emitido el 28 de julio, "Brotes crecientes de tos ferina, incluyendo la epidemia en California durante la …
Whooping Cough Continues Spread Nationally
According to a report posted by MSNBC on Wednesday July 28th "Growing outbreaks of whooping cough - including a California epidemic that has killed …
Wood Mulch Will Be Available Friday July 30th
The Streets Division is again able to supply free wood mulch for residents. "We have fixed the equipment problems that prevented us from supply …
TRAFFICKING OF A CHILD CASE
The Madison Police Department is seeking citizen help reference the recent arrest of Paul Marshall Ketring, age 39, Verona. Mr. Ketring has been …
Innovative Project to Engage the Community for East Madison Water Supply Planning
Madison-Madison Water Utility has kicked off a major water supply planning project that will pair professional and scientific expertise with …
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT THIS WEEK
On Friday evening, July 30, through early Saturday morning, the Madison Police Department will conduct a traffic initiative aimed at identifying …
Closure John Nolen Drive, Sunday, August 1, 2010
On Sunday, August 1, 2010, John Nolen Drive will be closed from Olin Avenue to Williamson Street, from 7 AM to 3 PM for the U.S. Transplant Games. …
RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY
It was not red ribbon, but yellow crime scene tape that was cut outside of the new Madison Police Department (MPD) Training Center, 5702 Femrite …
A PHOTO AFFAIR SEEKS PHOTOGRAPHERS
All Dane County photographers 55 years and older are invited to submit photographs for display during the Madison Senior Center's A Photo Affair …
Water Main Break in High Point Road Area
Water Utility crews have been working most of the night on a water main break at about 1100 South High Point Road, on Madison's far southwest side. …
SHOOT TO GET HOT; SHOOT TO STAY HOT
Current and former UW-Madison basketball players will team up with the MPD and Mentoring Positives at the Warner Park Community Recreation Center, …
UPDATE: Closure Winnebago Street, between Riverside Drive & Merry Street
Winnebago Street will be closed to traffic on Saturday, July 24th and Sunday, July 25th between Riverside Drive and Merry Street. This closure is …
Soft Skills Employment Readiness and Advancement Class Series Begins July 20
Join Madison Public Library and the Urban League of Greater Madison for a FREE four-week class series which provides an introduction to the "soft …
MFD Offers Tips for Safety in Heavy Rain, Possible Flooding
It looks to be a wet day in Southern Wisconsin, enough that drivers may experience trouble on roads. The area is currently under a flash flood …
No Wood Mulch Until August
Due to problems with the Streets Division's brush processing equipment, the City will not be able to supply wood mulch until August 2, 2010.
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Aumento de casos de la Enfermedad Lyme da motivo de Preocupación
Según un análisis de datos reciente de Salud Pública de Madison y el Condado de Dane (PHMDC por sus siglas en inglés), hubo una …
June Jump in Lyme Cases Raises Concern
Recent data analysis by Public Health Madison and Dane County (PHMDC) shows a marked increase in cases of Lyme disease in Dane County between April …
Madison Parks Open House, July 21, 10a.m. - 1p.m.
Madison Parks Open House
Wednesday, July 21, 10a.m. - 1p.m.
100 block of MLK
The Madison Parks Division is celebrating Parks and Recreation …
Enlaces entre la Comunidad Allied y el Gobierno probados en un Ejercicio de Preparación para Emergencias
¿Qué pasaría si un tornado tocaría a un barrio creando daños significativos? ¿Habría un sistema operando en la …
NEIGHBORHOOD- GOVERNMENT TIES TESTED IN ALLIED EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS EXERCISE
What would happen if a tornado touched down in a neighborhood creating substantial damage? Would there be a neighborhood-wide system in place for …
Madison City Channel ONCE AGAIN Finalists in National Competition
Madison has yet more national recognition to celebrate! Madison City Channel, the City's local government television station and website …
Closure Winnebago Street, between Riverside Drive and Merry Street
Winnebago Street will be closed to traffic on Saturday, July 17th and Sunday, July 18th between Riverside Drive and Merry Street. Winnebago Street …
Kids to Kids Garage Sale hosted by Madison Parks
Kids to Kids Garage Sale hosted by Madison Parks
Saturday, August 7, 9am-noon
http://www.cityofmadison.com/parks/KidsGarageSale.html
You are …
Closure 100 Block S. Pinckney Street, 07/16/10
On Friday, July 16th, 2010, J.H. Findorff & Son Inc will be erecting a mobile crane in the 100 block of S. Pinckney Street (between W. Doty Street …
Plastic Bottle/Jug Lids Can Now Be Recycled
City of Madison residents will now be able to recycle the lids and caps from their plastic bottles. The lids/caps must put back on the bottle to be …
Safety Town Begins 7th Year at Firehouse #7
The City of Madison Fire Department is hosting the 7th year of Safety Town at Station # 7, 1810 McKenna Blvd. The first session began Monday, July …
Metro Detours from Downtown Area Friday through Sunday due to Maxwell St. Days
Due to Maxwell St. Days, buses detour from State St. and Lake St. starting Friday, July 16 through Sunday, July 18. Buses use Johnson, Gorham and …
KELLY NOLAN INVESTIGATION
The body of Kelly Nolan, age 22, was found in a wooded area in the Town of Dunn three years ago on July 9, 2007. The Madison Police Department …
La Ley Estatal sobre el Tabaco en Madison y el Condado de Dane
La ley estatal de Wisconsin que prohíbe fumar en sitios públicos (101.123) se puso en vigor el 5 de julio de 2010. La ley prohíbe …
Equipment Problems Cut Off Supply of Free Wood Mulch
The Streets Division is experiencing problems with its wood processing equipment. Those problems have forced the Division to stop supplying free …
Madison Arts Commission ArtSpace Exhibition
Madison Municipal Building
July 8 - August 31, 2010
Exhibition hours M-F 7:00-5:00, S 8:00-12:00, closed Sunday
How does an artist introduce …
Epidemia de Tos Ferina en California Anima Atención Local
Es una experiencia horrorosa viendo a su niño cuando tose hasta que se ponga morado. Pero ahora mismo, esta es la experiencia de muchos padres …
State Smoking Law in Madison and Dane County
The State of Wisconsin Smoking Law 101.123 went into effect July 5, 2010. The law eliminates smoking in all public places and workplaces. In …
Whooping Cough Epidemic in California Triggers Local Concern
Watching your child cough until she turns blue is a horrifying experience. Yet many parents in California are now having that awful experience …
Oscar Mayer Is Official Hot Dog Of Goodman Pool
Madison Parks and Goodman Pool are proud to announce that Oscar Mayer is the official hot dog of Goodman Pool. As the summer swimming season kicks …
Garage and Minivan Lost to Fire
A two-car garage and a minivan parked inside of it were destroyed by fire tonight at 1820 Baird Street. Firefighters were dispatched at 5:19 PM and …
JULY Events at the Madison Senior Center
All Events held at the Madison Senior Center
330 W. Mifflin Street
Madison, WI 53703
Five Wishes Presentation
Join Barb Kaker, Director of …
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Throughout 2010, the Madison Police Department will be participating in a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration sponsored speed …
Focus on Fireworks
According to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) research, there are far more U.S. fires reported on a typical Independence Day than on any …
Brote de Algas Azules Verdes Provoca Aviso al Público
Las temperaturas altas recientes han promovido un brote de algas azules-verdes nocivas en la superficie de Lago Kegonsa, impulsando al Departamento …
Blue-Green Algae Blooms Trigger Health Reminder
Recent warm weather has fueled the growth of noxious blue-green algae on Lake Kegonsa and this has prompted the Department of Natural Resources and …
Lake Rescue Team Searches for Missing Boater
The Madison Fire Department Lake Rescue Team was called to Lake Mendota at 5:10 PM this evening to search for a missing boater. The team's rescue …
Metro Fixed-Route Service on July 3 - Day of Rhythm and Booms
Metro will operate regular fixed-route service to Warner Park during the day on Saturday, July 3 until approximately 4 PM.
Service to the park …
Planifique ahora para Vacunar a sus Niños antes del Comienzo del Año Escolar
Aunque la época de verano apenas ha comenzado, ahora es el momento para hacer planes para el comienzo del año escolar incluyendo planes …
ELVER PARK FIREWORKS
The Madison Police Department (MPD) is hoping those attending Friday's Elver Park fireworks will follow a few basic rules in order to keep the …
RHYTHM AND BOOMS FIREWORKS (SATURDAY, JULY 3)-EXIT TRAFFIC PLAN
A special traffic plan will again be put into effect to handle traffic exiting the Warner Park area after the Rhythm and Booms fireworks display on …
Metro Follows Sunday Schedules on Sunday, July 4 and Holiday Schedules on Monday, July 5
REGULAR SUNDAY SERVICE
Sunday, July 4
Metro offers regular Sunday service on both fixed-route and paratransit vehicles on Sunday, July 4. The …
Metro Standing Paratransit Rides Cancelled on Monday, July 5
Metro offers regular Sunday service on both fixed-route and paratransit vehicles on Sunday, July 4. The Fourth of July holiday will be observed on …
No Refuse, Recycling or Large Item Collection on Monday July 5th
There will be no refuse or recycling collection in the City of Madison on Monday July 5th due to the Independence Day holiday. Residents who have …
Madison Children's Museum at Goodman Pool
Madison Children's Museum at Goodman Pool
Tuesday, June 29 12:30-2:30p.m.
Madison Parks and Goodman Pool are excited to join with the Madison …
Tiempos Lluviosos traen más Mosquitos
La época de los mosquitos comenzó aquí en el Condado de Dane en mayo, y hasta ahora, el número de mosquitos ha estado …
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT THIS WEEK
The Madison Police Department's Traffic Enforcement Safety Team (T.E.S.T.), in addition to other enforcement efforts, will be specifically …
INCREASED POLICE PATROLS FRIDAY
Throughout 2010, the Madison Police Department will be participating in a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration sponsored speed …
Fire Damages Apartment and Displaces Six
Six people were displaced by a fire on Madison's eastside Sunday morning. Damage, estimated at $50,000, included fire, smoke, and water damage to a …
Wet Weather Means More Mosquitoes
The mosquito season in Dane County started this past May but mosquito activity has been relatively low until now. Recent rainfall has spurred the …
Statement from Mayor Dave Cieslewicz regarding Overture Debt Resolution Agreement
Mayor Dave Cieslewicz released the following statement today regarding the agreement to resolve the Overture Center's debt.
"This agreement …
West Side Home Heavily Damaged by Fire
City of Madison firefighters were called to a working fire at 4157 Mandan Crescent at 2:36 AM this morning. Engine 9 arrived within four minutes …
Fire Damages Local Feed Business
A local feed business suffered major fire and smoke damage on Madison's east side tonight. T C Products Company, located at 1040 Lumbermans Trail, …
TRAINING EXERCISE - TACTICAL SCENARIO
On Tuesday June 22nd, 2010, from 8:00 a.m until 4:00 p.m., The Madison Police Department will be conducting a joint tactical exercise at LaFollette …
Meet Lake Rescue Team at Goodman Pool June 22
Goodman Pool Family Fun Days
Tuesday, June 22, 1:30-2:30p.m.
Meet the Lake Rescue Team at Goodman Pool
Bring the kids to meet the Madison …
TRAFFIC UNIT PRESS RELEASE (June 21st, 2010)
Throughout 2010, the Madison Police Department will be participating in a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration sponsored speed …
TRAFFIC UNIT PRESS RELEASE (June 21st, 2010)
The Madison Police Department's Traffic Enforcement Safety Team (T.E.S.T.), in addition to other enforcement efforts, will be specifically …
Plan Now for Your Child's Back to School Immunizations
Although summer has barely begun, it is time for parents to begin planning for the new school year by getting their child(ren) immunized for fall …
Fire Destroys Home on Madison's East Side
Fire caused heavy damage to a two story house at 6913 Stockbridge Drive this afternoon. Two occupants, who were home at the time of the fire, …
City to Make Intersection Repairs, Traffic Upgrades-Intersection of Regent-Monroe Streets and the Southwest Bike Path
The City is proposing to make traffic repairs and upgrades to the intersection of Monroe Street, Regent Street, and the Southwest Bike Path as part …
Metro Route 5 Detours Saturday from Juneteenth Event
Metro Route 5 detours from Fisher St. and the Juneteenth event in Penn Park from 8 AM until 9 PM on Saturday, June 19. Southbound buses remain on …
Jon Lancaster Toyota Toy Drive at Goodman Pool
Now Through June 30!!! Madison Parks and Goodman Pool are proud to announce an exciting partnership with Jon Lancaster Toyota. The first 500 kids …
Construction Worker Injured in Fall
City of Madison firefighters and paramedics responded to a construction site at 750 University Ave. this morning shortly before 7:00 a.m. after a …
State of the City
Mayor Dave Cieslewicz presents his State of the City address for 2010 today. He will give remarks at today's Downtown Madison Rotary meeting. Full …
TRAFFIC UNIT PRESS RELEASE (June 15th, 2010)
On Friday, June 11th, members of the Madison Police Department and the Madison Police Department's Traffic Enforcement Safety Team, in conjunction …
Chip Seal Street Maintenance Starts Soon
The Streets Division has begun the preparatory work for its annual chip seal street maintenance program. The chip seal program is a street …
Madison Mallards Day at Goodman Pool on Olin Ave., June 16
Madison Mallards Day at Goodman Pool on Olin Ave.
Wednesday, June 16, 1:00p.m. - 2:00p.m.
Join the Madison Mallards and Madison Parks on …
Two Patients Transported to Hospital After 3-Vehicle Crash
City of Madison firefighters including the Department's Hazardous Materials team responded to a 3-vehicle crash westbound on the Beltline this …
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