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Metro Detours to Capitol Loop on Sunday, March 14; Start of Service through 3:10 PM
Due to the St. Patrick's Day Parade, buses will detour to the Capitol Loop from the start of service through 3:10 PM.
For more information, …
Metro Route 4 & 6 Detour from 500-600 Block of State St. on Sunday, March 14; Start Service through 12 PM
Due to the Shamrock Shuffle Run on Sunday, March 14, Routes 4 and 6 detour from the 500-600 block of State St. (lower State St.) from the start of …
Metro Route 80 Detours from Observatory Dr. on Sunday, March 14; 10 AM - 12 PM
Due to the Shamrock Shuttle Run, Route 80 buses will not be able to serve Observatory Dr. or Park St. from 10 AM - 12 PM on Sunday, March …
City to Hold Public Meeting On Madison's Google Fiber Application
The City of Madison will hold a public meeting on the City's application for Google Fiber on Thursday, March 11 at 7:00p.m. at Olbrich …
Grainger Fire Caused by Discarded Cigarettes
City of Madison Fire Investigators have determined that Monday's fire at Grainger Hall on the UW Campus was caused by discarded smoking materials …
CEREMONY FOR MULTI-SPACE METERS CANCELLED
The ceremony to put the new multi-space parking meters into service that was scheduled for Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at 10 AM at Buckeye Lot has …
CRIME DOWN MORE THAN 4% IN 2009
Statistically speaking, Madison was a slightly safer city in 2009: 4.4 % safer according to Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) data just released by the …
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
The Madison Police Department's Traffic Enforcement Safety Team (T.E.S.T.), in addition to other enforcement efforts, will be specifically …
CREDIT CARD-ENABLED PARKING METERS
There is no longer a need to carry a pocket full of change or risk a parking citation. The City of Madison Parking Utility announced today a …
DATE CHANGE: CLOSURE 700 BLOCK EAST MAIN STREET
RE-ISSUE:
Rather than Friday, February 26th as originally scheduled, Madison Gas & Electric will need to set up a crane for facility maintenance …
Local EMS Agencies Recognized for Flu Vaccination Clinic Efforts
In a ceremony Wednesday afternoon at Dane County Emergency Operations Center, twelve Emergency Medical Services (EMS) departments were recognized …
CLOSURE 700 BLOCK EAST MAIN STREET
On Friday, February 26, 2010, Madison Gas & Electric will need to set up a crane for facility maintenance. This will require the closing of the 700 …
Salud Pública Provee 30,635 Vacunas H1N1
Desde el surgimiento de la pandemia de influenza H1N1 en la primavera del año pasado, Salud Pública de Madison y el condado de Dane …
Public Health Provides 30,635 H1N1 Immunizations
Since the emergence of the H1N1 pandemic flu in the spring of last year, Public Health Madison and Dane County (PHMDC) has been working in an …
SPEED 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 …
Winter Recreation coming to an end
The Madison Parks Division trusts that community members and guests had a wonderful winter recreation season while enjoying cross-country skiing, …
Fire Damages Garage and Contents
Fire damaged an attached garage and its contents at 5430 Greening Lane tonight. The owner was watching TV when he heard a noise in the garage. As …
Datos sobre Meningitis
Los medios de comunicación y el público han enfocado mucho interés en la segunda fatalidad debido a meningitis. Las enfermeras de …
NEW RECRUITS TO BE SWORN IN MONDAY
The Madison Police Department (MPD) will swear in five new recruits Monday, February 22, 2010. All are Wisconsin State Certified Law Enforcement …
The Facts about Meningitis
The second reported death due to meningitis has generated both strong media coverage and public concern. Public Health Madison and Dane County …
Metro Detours to Capitol Loop Starting Friday, Feb. 19 at 6 PM through Sunday, Feb. 21
Due to the Winter Festival, buses follow the Capitol Loop starting at 6 PM on Friday, February 19 through the end of service on Sunday, February …
Metro Detours from MLK Blvd. on Friday, February 19; 12 PM - 6 PM
Due to the Winter Festival, buses detour from Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.on Friday, February 19 from 12 PM through 6 PM.
For more information, …
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 …
UW Student Burned in Lab Accident
A University of Wisconsin graduate student in physiology suffered burns to his right hand after a fire in the laboratory where he was conducting an …
MFD To Begin Transport to Sun Prairie
The City of Madison Fire Department is adding a new destination for patient transport. Paramedics now have the option of transporting patients to …
Downtown/Isthmus Streets Scheduled For Towing During Snow Emergency
Vehicles parked illegally on several streets in the Downtown/Isthmus area will be towed during the Snow Emergency. Those streets are:
W. Wilson …
Madison Declares A Snow Emergency
The City of Madison has declared a snow emergency. That means that alternate side parking restrictions will be in effect throughout the entire City …
Mosaic Boxes by Tom Linfield on Display at Pinney Library
On display at the Pinney Branch Library, 204 Cottage Grove Rd., in February and March 2010.
Join us for a reception and artist's talk on …
Rogue's Alphabet by Michael Kress-Russick on Display at Central Library
Rogue's Alphabet celebrates the speed bumps of the English language; from akimbo to zealot. Thousands of words that have earned their keep in our …
Madison Public Library Welcomes Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra Ambassadors
The Madison Public Library is pleased to welcome ensembles from the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras (WYSO) in two performances at Madison …
Children Safe After Van Fills With Smoke
On Tuesday, February 2nd at 5:30 pm, Former Firefighter Paramedic Paul Elvord pulled two young children from a van, after it started to fill with …
Annual Arts Grants
MAC Annual Grant Applications and Guidelines available on the MAC website, on Friday, February 5, 2010
The City of Madison distributes funds to …
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Throughout 2010, the Madison Police Department will be participating in a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration sponsored alcohol …
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 …
DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING
MADISON - Ald. Bridget Maniaci, District 2, and Ald. Mike Verveer, District 4, are holding a neighborhood meeting for residents to learn about and …
Occupants Escape Fire Unharmed
The residents of 13 Cavendish Court are safe after fire caused $50,000 damage to their eastside home this morning. Two people and the family dog …
City of Madison Announces 2010 Public Works Contractor Awards
The City of Madison Department of Civil Rights, in collaboration with the Division of Engineering, announces the "2010 Public Works Contractor …
School Evacuated Due to Light Smoke
Randall Elementary School at 1802 Regent Street was evacuated this afternoon due to a light smoke haze on the second floor. City of Madison …
Discarded Smoking Materials Cause of Winchester St. Fire
City of Madison fire investigators have determined that discarded smoking materials were the cause of Tuesday's fire at 1734 Winchester St. …
NEW OFFICERS SET TO GO "SOLO"
This Friday marks the graduation of the Madison Police Department's (MPD) 51st Pre-Service Academy. Consistent with previous classes, this year's …
One Worker Injured by Chemical
One person was injured this morning at Oscar Mayer Foods when a chemical splashed in his face. Paramedics were called at 7:09 this morning to treat …
Mayor Dave Cieslewicz Statement re State of the State Address
Madison - Mayor Dave Cieslewicz tonight issued the following statement regarding the Governor's State of the State Address.
"Governor Jim Doyle …
Madison Fire Department Memorial Flag
The City of Madison Fire Department is establishing a new tradition with the adoption of a Memorial Flag. The idea came from retired Madison …
House Fire Displaces Family of 4
City of Madison firefighters remain at the scene of a house fire on Madison's northeast side. Firefighters were dispatched to 1734 Winchester St. …
Wheelchair Fire Clears West Side Building
An electric wheelchair in for repairs was destroyed after a fire in a repair shop at Home Health United on the City's west site this afternoon. …
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 …
Art of the Picture Book: Meet Author/Illustrators Kevin Henkes and Laura Dronzek
Award-winning Madison author/illustrator team Kevin Henkes and Laura Dronzek will appear at the Sequoya Branch Library (4340 Tokay Blvd.) on …
Eastside Fire Cause: Unattended Cooking
City of Madison Fire Investigators say last night's duplex fire that displaced five occupants was caused by unattended cooking.
Occupants …
Grant Opportunity for Neighborhood Improvements
On Thursday January 21, the Department of Planning and Community & Economic Development, Planning Division, will host the 2010 Neighborhood Grant …
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY EMPHASIZED
On January 19, 2010 the Madison Police Department's Traffic Enforcement Safety Team (T.E.S.T.), in conjunction with grant money provided by the …
Amenaza Invisible a su Salud en su Casa Requiere Atención
En este mes de enero, es típico pasar mucho tiempo en casa y con las temperaturas súper-frías que hemos sufrido en las semanas …
Invisible Health Threat May be Present in Your Home
January is a month where most of us spend a lot of time indoors, and with the severe cold we have experienced in the past weeks, we have had plenty …
Firehouse #12 Goes Platinum
Mayor Dave Cieslewicz and Chief Debra Amesqua announced today that City of Madison Fire Station #12 has become the second fire station in the …
House Fire Displaces Three and Causes $150,000 Damage
A fire caused $150,000 damage to a home at 2609 Dunwoody Drive this morning. Three people were displaced by the fire and are being assisted by the …
MPD ANNOUNCES FRIDAY CRACKDOWN
In 2010, the Madison Police Department will be participating in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration sponsored speed enforcement …
Salud Pública Sigue sus Esfuerzos para Prevenir la Gripe H1N1
Con la disponibilidad amplia de vacunas contra la H1N1, se les recomienda a los residentes del condado de Dane que se vacunen para adquirir …
No Refuse or Recycling Collection on Monday January 18th
There will be no refuse or recycling collection on Monday January 18th because of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Residents who normally have …
PHMDC Continues H1N1 Prevention Efforts
Dane County residents are encouraged to take advantage of the wide availability of H1N1 vaccine and get immunized. "H1N1 influenza does not come …
SAFETY BELT ENFORCEMENT
As part of a statewide effort to reduce the number of preventable traffic deaths to "Zero In Wisconsin," the Madison Police Department will …
Small Fire Extinguished at Sherman Middle School
School staff extinguished a small fire in a science room at Sherman Middle School this afternoon. The Madison Fire Department responded to the …
City Releases Results of Second Resident Satisfaction Survey
Results of the second annual city of Madison customer satisfaction survey show continued high approval of city services and quality of life in …
Mayor Nominates Rob Phillips as City Engineer
Madison - Mayor Dave Cieslewicz announced today that he has named Rob Phillips as City Engineer. Phillips is currently the City's Interim City …
Mayor Nominates Paul Kronberger as Information Technology Director
Madison - Mayor Dave Cieslewicz has named Paul Kronberger as the City's Information Technology Director. Kronberger is currently a Senior Account …
Standing Metro Paratransit Rides Cancelled on Monday, January 18 (MLK Holiday)
Due to reduced ridership on the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, all standing and long-term paratrasit rides are cancelled on Monday, January …
Metro Follows Saturday Schedules on Monday, January 18 (MLK Holiday)
Due to reduced ridership on the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, Metro buses will follow SATURDAY schedules on Monday, January 18.
Routes 2, 4, …
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 …
Freon Leak Sends Two Employees to Hospital
A Freon leak at a local factory resulted in two people being treated and transported to the hospital this morning. Madison Fire Department units …
Downtown/Isthmus Streets Scheduled For Towing During Snow Emergency
Vehicles parked illegally on several streets in the Downtown/Isthmus area will be towed during the Snow Emergency. Those streets are;
" W. …
Ice Safety Reminders
Yesterday's simultaneous ice rescue calls are timely reminders of the dangers people face when venturing onto ice-covered bodies of water. Many …
Madison Declares A Snow Emergency
The City of Madison has declared a snow emergency. That means that alternate side parking restrictions will be in effect throughout the entire City …
Rescuers Handle Two Lake Rescue Calls
The Madison Fire Department Lake Rescue Team was called to Lake Mendota near Picnic Point this afternoon to rescue a person who had fallen through …
Salud Pública anuncia Clínicas de Vacunas contra la H1N1 con Cita Previa
Salud Pública de Madison y el condado de Dane llevará a cabo clínicas de vacunas contra la H1N1 en dos sitios en Madison. Dichas …
Public Health Holds Free Appointment Only H1N1 Vaccination Clinics
Public Health-Madison and Dane County will be providing appointment only H1N1 immunizations at two locations in Madison. The clinics will be held …
Mayor, Alder Schumacher Announce Purchase of Cherokee Park
Mayor Dave Cieslewicz joined Alder Michael Schumacher, Madison Parks Superintendant Kevin Briski, Dennis Tiziani and Bill White to announce an …
UW Men's Hockey Team to practice at Elver Park
UW Men's Hockey Team to practice at Elver Park
January 5 | noon - 1:00p.m.
Madison Parks is proud to partner with the University of Wisconsin …
Madison Water Utility Announces Expansion of Toilet Rebates to Apartment Buildings
The Madison Water Utility has expanded its popular toilet rebate program to include apartment buildings in the City. A year ago, the utility began …
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 …
Winter Recreation for New Year's Holiday
12-31 Elver, Tenney, Vilas, Olbrich and Westmorland skating rinks are open today. Elver, Vilas and Tenney Park have skate rental today from …
Free Metro Transit Rides Start at 7 PM
Starting at 7 PM, MillerCoors Brewing Company and Metro Transit will offer free extended WEEKDAY service until approximately 3:30 AM. For help …
Winter Recreation Dec. 30
12-30 Elver, Tenney, Vilas (hockey & figure skating rinks), Olbrich and Westmorland skating rinks are open today. Elver and Tenney Park both have …
Every Other Week Large Item Collection Starts Monday
Beginning Monday January 4, 2010 the Streets Division large item collection will switch from a weekly service to one offered every other week. The …
Metro Follows Capitol Loop Detour Starting at 5:30 PM on Thursday, Dec. 31
Due to the U.S. Bank Eve event, Metro detours to the Capitol Loop starting at 5:30 PM on Thursday, December 31. Buses return to the Capitol Square …
Free Metro Rides Starting at 7 PM on New Year's Eve
Starting at 7 PM, MillerCoors Brewing Company and Metro Transit will offer free extended WEEKDAY service until approximately 3:30 AM. For help …
Metro Follows Holiday Schedules on December 31 (New Year's Day)
Metro Routes 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 13, 16, 18, 20, 21, 22, 30, 32, 36, 40, 50, 51, 59, 63, 67 and 68 operate Holiday Schedules on Friday, January 1. …
Free extended Metro Paratransit Service Available Starting at 7 PM on New Year's Eve
Free Metro paratransit service will be available starting at 7 PM until approximately 3:30 AM on Thursday, December 31. Service depends on Metro …
Metro Standing Paratransit Rides Cancelled on January 1 (New Year's Day)
All standing and long term assignment paratransit rides will be canceled on Friday, January 1.
Paratransit passengers must schedule casual rides …
Closure 4600 Block Frey Street, 12/29/09
On December 29th, 2009, Dawes Crane will be setting a crane on the 4600 block of Frey Street (between N. Segoe Road and Sawyer Terrace). This will …
City Releases Report on Snow Policies
Mayor Dave Cieslewicz today released a report on the City's snow policies. The mayor ordered the analysis after the conditions on Madison's …
Christmas Tree Collection Starts Monday January 4th
Starting Monday January 4, 2010 the Streets Division will begin collecting Christmas trees. All trees will be processed at the curb with on-street …
Winter Recreation Dec. 27
Skating Rinks - Elver Park, Tenney Park and Westmorland Park are open for skating today. Elver and Tenney both have skate rentals and will be open …
Winter Recreation Update Dec. 25
Due to the rainy weather, all of the winter skating rinks and ski trails are closed.
Staff will reopen the facilities once conditions are safe …
Winter Recreation update for Dec. 24
12-24 Only Tenney Park ice rink is open today. However, due to the weather, the conditions are deteriorating. The rink is scheduled to be open from …
"Diversify Your Approach to Employment" with Madison Public Library and the Dane County Job Center
This spring, Madison Public Library and the Dane County Job Center are partnering to offer job seekers the tools and resources needed to make 2010 …
Winter Recreation Update Dec. 23
Ski Trails - All of the Madison Parks cross country ski trails are now open: Odana Hills, Monona Golf Course, Owen Conservation Park, Elver Park, …
Lake Rescue Team Assists Rescue Effort
The Madison Fire Department Lake Rescue Team was called to Lake Monona this afternoon to rescue a person who had fallen through the ice. The call …
Apartment Fire Caused by Careless Smoking
A fire scene investigation revealed that Sunday's fire at 444 Hawthorne Court was caused by carelessly discarded smoking materials. The fire caused …
Fresh Snow = Fresh Reminder to Dig Out Hydrants
City of Madison firefighters continue to encounter buried hydrants throughout the City. Not only do buried hydrants hamper firefighting operations, …
No Refuse and recycling Collection on Christmas or New Year's Day
There will be no refuse or recycling collection in the City of Madison on Friday December 25th or Friday January 1st because of the Christmas and …
WE'VE GOTCHA' COVERED
Madison Police officers are looking forward to spreading the warmth again this winter as the MPD kicks off its fourth annual "We've Gotcha Covered" …
Fire Damages Downtown Apartment
Fire damaged a downtown apartment and displaced one student this morning at 444 Hawthorne Court. The small, second floor apartment was heavily …
Plastic Bag Recycling Program Kicks Off
The Streets Division announced the start up of the plastic bag recycling program. The drop off program will start with nine sites with at least …
Winter Recreation Update Dec 18
Ski Trails - All of the Madison Parks cross country ski trails are now open: Odana Hills, Monona Golf Course, Owen Conservation Park, Elver Park, …
Mayor Announces Dramatic Decline in Freakfest Costs
Mayor Dave Cieslewicz today announced a dramatic reduction in the City's cost for Freakfest in 2009. The city's net cost for the annual event is …
Metro Service Ends at 6 PM on December 24 (Christmas Eve); Buses Follow WEEKDAY Schedules
Buses follow regular WEEKDAY service on Thursday, December 24. Service will end early. Last trips of the day will be between 5:30 and 6:30 PM. …
Holiday Gifts and Stocking Stuffers at Madison Parks
Holiday Gifts and Stocking Stuffers at Madison Parks
Madison Park has the perfect gift for everyone on your list. For the golfer on your list …
Metro Follows Holiday Schedules on December 25 (Christmas Day)
Metro Routes 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 13, 16, 18, 20, 21, 22, 30, 32, 36, 40, 50, 51, 59, 63, 67 and 68 follow Holiday schedules on Friday, December …
Metro Paratransit Service Ends Early on December 24
Metro service ends between 5:30 and 6:30 PM on Thursday, December 24.
Paratransit standing rides after these times will be cancelled. If …
Metro Standing Paratransit Rides Cancelled on December 25
All standing and long term assignment Metro paratransit rides will be canceled on Friday, December 25 due to the holiday.
Paratransit passengers …
Nan Fey Named Recipient of Jeff Erlanger Award
Mayor Dave Cieslewicz announced today that Nan Fey has been selected as the recipient of the third annual Jeffrey Clay Erlanger Civility in Public …
Local Impact of Pediatric H1N1 Vaccine Recall
Today, vaccine manufacturer Sanofi-Pasteur and the Centers for Disease Control announced a recall of 800,000 doses of pediatric H1N1 vaccine …
Current Conditions in Madison Parks for ski, skate, sled
Ski Trails - Several cross country ski trails are now open: Odana Hills, Monona Golf Course, Owen Conservation Park, Elver Park. Madison Parks …
City Of Madison Property Tax Bills-New for 2009
Property owners in the City of Madison should have received their property tax bill by now, and the city treasurer wants to announce an innovation …
SPEED 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 …
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