TextMyGov services are a convenient way for residents to receive important information.

You can sign up to receive text message notifications such as Impending Severe Weather, Electrical Outages, Burn Bans, Road Closures, and other important information.

Sign Up to receive Lake County and City of Madison alerts from Lake County 9-1-1 Communications and Lake County Emergency Management.


All Lake County residents should sign up for Lake County alerts - text LCDISPATCHCOUNTY to the number 80946 to enroll.

Para hispanohablantes, envíe un mensaje de texto con LCDISPATCHCOUNTYSP al 80946.


All City of Madison residents should sign up for City of Madison alerts from Lake County 9-1-1 – text LCDISPATCHCITY to the number 80946 to enroll.

Para hispanohablantes, envíe un mensaje de texto con LCDISPATCHCITYSP al 80946.


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Contact Information

ALL EMERGENCIES 9-1-1

Non-emergency Dispatch:
605-256-7620

Non-emergency Police:
605-256-7531

Non-emergency Sheriff:
605-256-7615

9-1-1 Director:
605-256-7621

Announcements

Veteran Services
Wednesday, May 13, 2026

The Veteran Services office will be closed from May 25th - June 1st.

May - License Plate Renewal H/I/O
Friday, May 1, 2026

Vehicle License plate renewal for vehicle owners with the FIRST letter in their LAST NAME that begins with H or I or O.

Absentee Voting
Monday, April 27, 2026

June 2026 Primary Election Ballots are now available! Absentee Voting is open from 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday.

CUP/Variance Deadline 4/27/2026
Sunday, March 15, 2026

CUP/Variance Applications due for consideration for the May 19th meeting

Drivers Exam closed
Monday, February 23, 2026

Due to staffing, the drivers exam, located at the 4-H grounds, is closed until further notice

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