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Upcoming Opportunities for Public Engagement about the Odana Hills Golf Course Improvements and the Proposed Changes to Odana Road

The public open house at the Odana Hills Golf Course clubhouse on September 24th kicked off a series of public engagement opportunities this fall, allowing residents to weigh in on the proposed ...
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Draft Data Center Regulation Framework Public Meeting Scheduled for October 27

The Department of Planning and Community and Economic Development will hold a public information meeting on October 27, 2026, to update community members on a draft framework for proposed zoning ...
City of Madison, WI

Highland Avenue Railroad Crossing Closure Begins October 9

Highland Avenue will close at the railroad tracks between Campus Drive and the VA driveway beginning at 5 a.m. Friday, ...
City of Madison, WI

Don't Leave Leaves in the Street, Two Big Ribbon Cuttings, and More

Hi Everyone,It's that time of year when we're to be reminded to keep leaves out of our streets. Doing so protects the health of our lakes. Click here for all the information you need, including when ...
City of Madison, WI

2026 Fall Leaf & Yard Waste Collection Begins; First Set Out Date for Some Neighborhoods Is 10/4/26

Honey locust leaves are falling; backyard gardens are being harvested. It's time to start the fall leaf and yard waste pickup season!The first set out date for some - not all - neighborhoods is Sunday ...
City of Madison, WI

Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of October 5, 2026

District 19 items of interest, updates, notices, City meetings, public information meetings, announcements, news releases, and events for October 5 to 11 ...
City of Madison, WI

City Meetings and Updates Week of October 5

This week's post includes information about three City meetings, brush collection extended into fall, Metro Transit seeking feedback about paratransit services, and events.
City of Madison, WI

Week of October 5, 2026

9th Annual Picnic in the Park, Saturday, October 10: Celebrate with the Madison Parks Foundation at this year's Picnic in the Park on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Warner Park Community Recreation ...
City of Madison, WI

Samantha Jane Mullen Named Next Thurber Park Artist-in-Residence

The Madison Arts Commission is pleased to announce sculptor Samantha Jane Mullen will be the next Thurber Park ...
City of Madison, WI

New Oil Drop-Off Site Now Open

Madison residents have a new option for dropping off motor oil in the City.  A new location is now open at 1504 Quann-Olin ...
City of Madison, WI

Data Center Input Opportunities

Hi everyone, data centers are an increasing concern for our neighbors here in Madison and Dane County. As the temporary Moratorium comes to a close, we're asking for you input to see how you would ...
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MPD investigating after teen arrived at hospital with gunshot wound

Officers responded to a local hospital Thursday night after a 16-year-old male arrived with a gunshot wound. The shooting happened along the 5900 block of Milwaukee Street. An 18-year-old woman was ...