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City of Columbia Utilities will host two events to teach members of the public about water conservation measures as the City of Columbia participates in the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Fix-a-Leak Week.

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The City of Boston Licensing Board yesterday approved new liquor licenses across Boston.

On Saturday, March 7, at 8:14 a.m., Columbia Fire Department (CFD) companies were dispatched to a residential structure fire in the 1500 block of Vandiver Drive.

CFD arrived within six minutes to find heavy smoke coming

The 7 Creeks Recreation Area Partners are hosting the fifth annual 7 Creeks Fest on March 7, 2026, at the 7 Creeks Recreation Area in North Jacksonville. This free, family-friendly event is a chance for everyone to celebrate and explore the 7 Creeks Recre

River City Readers Initiative Celebrates Excellence in Literacy Across Jacksonville

Looking at a drafting document, you see black lines, perfect measurements, important proportions and a lot of detail for a new project or space. What you don't see is the person doing the drawing, or the journey to become the person in charge of...

March 6, 2026 Ahead of the April 7 election, Dane County municipal clerks will have access to absentee ballots more than a week earlier than last year's Spring election. This is positive news for voters because it allows more time for an absentee ballot..

The City of Madison Parks Division is excited to announce a new partnership with Michael and Jocelyn Keiser and the Madison Parks Foundation. Through the Keisers' philanthropic vision and generous donation, we have an opportunity to reimagine, redesign...

The City of Madison is monitoring the incoming rain systems expected to arrive in the greater Madison area on Friday and Friday night. Heavy rain could be possible at times and severe storms are possible Friday afternoon into evening. The chances of...

While most of typical construction is about to-do lists from planning before and completing a punch list post build, the most important part on City of Madison Principal Transportation Planner Liz Callin's list is living. "The human element, the people...

Starting on the evening of Sunday, March 8, 2026, the Streets Division will begin overnight sweeping operations in addition to the normal daytime street sweeping work. One shift of operators will be sweeping from 10pm to 6am when the weather allows. A...

The Madison Fire Department is hiring the next class of Firefighter/EMTs this spring! All who are interested in learning more about a career with MFD are invited to attend a recruitment open house. A variety of dates, times, and ways of attending are...

Observing for the minimum, may be required for Chapter 27 of the Madison General Ordinances when deciding if a building is safe enough to occupy, but if you've ever met City of Madison Building Inspection Code Enforcement Officer Karime Grajales-Patton...

"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great." While Coach Jimmy Dugan in the movie "A Leage of Their Own," had a point, Parks Division Leadworker Shelley Johnson may also add, the "hard" is also..