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Madison residents face a continuing street closure, bus diversions and event disruptions as the state investigates a fatal police shooting and a body-camera plan awaits council action.
Madison, WI faces highs near 88°F, smoke at night, and air-quality guidance to go indoors if you see, smell, or taste smoke.
Madison, WI—Madsewer says Lower Badger Mill Creek Interceptor phases 5 & 6 reach Final Completion July 1, 2026. Here’s what changes for west-side wastewater.
Madison’s Board of Health meets Friday, July 17 (hybrid) to review a 2027 budget proposal, a UW fellowship sole-source deal, and grant-related approvals.
Madison-area: Dane County signed an 18-month pause on hyperscale data center zoning permits for unincorporated towns through Dec. 2027.
After April storms, Madison told residents to watch for scam repair offers while cleanup continued and another round of severe weather was possible.
Madison WI – Voters are choosing even-numbered Common Council seats on April 7, with ballots, polling places and some local races changing by address.
Madison, WI – April 3, 2026 – City housing data shows easing rents while election debates, small-business tax relief, and park closures draw attention.
Madison, WI – April 2, 2026 – City leaders weigh transit funding, housing data trends, and a spring parks plan as budget talks ramp up.
Madison, WI – April 1, 2026 – Voters head to spring primary polls as police make arrests in teen crash and UW case, and a city dog park stays closed.
Madison, WI – March 31, 2026 – Utility work closes State Street as housing policy and public health meetings shape the city’s week.
Madison, WI – March 30, 2026 – Housing equity talks, transportation funding debates and a major economic development conference shape the week.
Madison, WI – March 29, 2026 – Economic development leaders and real estate experts gather in Madison as housing and growth remain top priorities.
Madison, WI – March 28, 2026 – City leaders weigh housing and transit funding as police, public health and park updates shape a busy week.
Madison, WI – March 27, 2026 – City leaders move ahead on a new south side health clinic, transit oversight, and capital budget planning.
Madison, WI – March 26, 2026 – City leaders advance 2026 budget limits, housing investments and major transportation projects shaping growth.
Madison, WI – March 25, 2026 – The Common Council met Tuesday, a new dance series launches tonight, and development reviews continue this week.
Madison, WI – March 22, 2026 – An arrest in a fatal teen crash, a UW dorm investigation, and another round of spring storms lead local headlines.
Madison, WI – March 21, 2026 – An arrest in a deadly crash, a UW dorm recording case and a dog park closure top this week’s local headlines.
Madison, WI – March 17, 2026 – An arrest in a deadly crash, today’s spring primary, and a dog park closure top local headlines.
Madison, WI – March 16, 2026 – An arrest in a deadly teen crash, a UW dorm recording case, and storms moving in lead local headlines.
Madison, WI – March 13, 2026 – Arrest in fatal South Park crash, UW dorm recording case, and Warner dog park closure lead local headlines.
