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Media is asked to meet at the Kwik Trip on Buckeye Road. Press update on school shooting will happen at 12:15.

MPD investigated a traffic incident on Highway 12 near Fish Hatchery Road where a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle. The subject was pronounced deceased at the scene. The investigation is continuing at this time, and traffic is open in all directions.

Highway 12 is closed from Fish Hatchery Road to Todd Drive for a traffic incident.

A holiday message from Chief Barnes....

Happy Thanksgiving! City offices are closed for the holiday.

Sycamore Avenue is now open. Thank you.

Madison Police Officers are assisting with traffic control in the area of Sycamore Avenue near Walsh Road for a water main issue with a compromise of the roadway. Traffic will be impacted, so please avoid this area.

Have you seen the new red "Bus Only" painted lanes along the new Metro Rapid Route A bus route and wonder how to navigate them? See the video below for info, or read the full press release here: https://t.co/iKrsD7ixi5 https://t.co/vtN1VgiqTY

The need for blood is at critical levels in our community right now. Join the MPD and MFD's annual 9/11 Memorial Blood Drive remembering & honoring the lives lost on Sept 11, 2001. Wed 9/11/24 7am - 1pm, Garver Feed Mill, 3241 Garver Green Register at https://t.co/vnPSN4OUqa

Highway 30 is now open. MG&E will be working in the area and may restrict traffic at points along N Thompson near Golden Leaf and Mesta. Some traffic lights may remain inoperable while awaiting repairs, so please proceed in this area with caution.

Commerical Avenue is now open. MG&E still working on power line removal and power restoration in certain areas, so eastbound Highway 30 to Stoughton Road and roads adjacent off of N. Thompson still restricted at this time. Updates to follow.

MPD is working a traffic incident in the area of Stoughton Rd and Hwy 30. There are power lines down, traffic signals inoperable, and closures. Please use alternate routes, such as Fair Oaks, to navigate around the incident. An update will be posted when traffic is open.

Our measurements may be off, but you get the picture. 🤣 Simone Biles is the GOAT and can easily jump higher than one of our K-9s or horses. And she could almost clear one of our squad cars. Good luck to Biles as she competes in the women’s all-around final today! 🥇🥇🥇

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Madison Police Department staff and other community leaders are hosting a Public Safety Summit. Event Details: Tuesday, July 23 5-8 p.m. Warner Park Community Center Learn more here:

There will be temporary street closures on the north side of Madison during the Presidential visit today, so please plan accordingly. Thank you for your patience.

Madison’s isthmus is vulnerable to flooding during current and upcoming rainstorms. Two areas are especially at risk: Regions centered around E Mifflin and N Livingston and E Johnson and N Third. Avoid these intersections during storms and never drive through standing water.

Moorland Road is now opened in all directions.

The Madison Police Department remains a national leader when it comes to hiring and retaining women. Currently, women make up 28 percent of officers at our department. Nationally, women make up 12 percent of sworn officers.