Mitchell Field

Milwaukee’s Oldest Bar Is For Sale

Landmark 1850 Inn near the airport is on the market. Who will save it?

Senator Tammy Baldwin Votes for National Defense Authorization Act to Support Wisconsin’s Service Members, Veterans, and Economy

Foxconn: A Good Idea or a Bill of Goods?

Welcome to Milwaukee, Mr. Walker

Governor who warned voters about evils of this city will now live here.

South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center Announces 2018-2019 Performing Arts Series

Season subscriptions for the Performing Arts Series are on sale now.

Renegotiate the Foxconn Deal

Need firm guarantees on number of jobs and range of wages.

Milwaukee Connects to Mexico

Mitchell Field now has directs flights to and from Guadalajara. And no wall will stop it.

A Millionaire’s Neoclassical Mansion

$1.7 million East Side mansion where Fred Miller grew up is architectural gem.

South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center Presents Dana Leong Trio Saturday, February 13, 7:30 PM

Dana’s music spans across multiple genres.

Proposal to Lift Taxicab Permit Caps Approved by Committee

Free Market Competition in Taxi Industry On Its Way to GMIA

Yes, We Have an International Airport

Few people know it, but Mitchell offers direct flights to Toronto, Jamaica, Dominican Republic and four Mexican destinations.

Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic to Address Sustainability Summit

March 4-6 Summit to Focus on Climate, Energy, Water, Food and Health at Wisconsin Center

County Executive Abele Announces New Airport Director for MKE

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele is happy to announce Terry Slaybaugh as the new airport director for Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Supervisor Weishan Says Transit Committee Took Correct Action on Taxis

Says Approval of 10 New Airport Taxi Permits Benefits Riders, Free Market

Streetcar Backers Say They Have the Votes

Aldermen Witkowski and Perez now favor it, and touted plan to extend the line into their south-side districts.

The Gateway to Milwaukee’s Position on the Milwaukee Streetcar

The following statement was sent to Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Alderman Terry Witkowski on behalf of the Board of Directors of the Airport Gateway Business Association on January 20, 2015.

Does Milwaukee Need an Aerotropolis?

Many cities have embraced concept of airport centered growth. Is Milwaukee falling behind?

Milwaukee’s “Stay, Park, Play” Campaign Receives 2nd Year Tourism Grant

Deputy Secretary presents $39,550 check to local tourism officials

Governor Walker approves improvement project at General Mitchell International Airport

Governor Scott Walker today announced a $290,000 project to install new perimeter fencing at General Mitchell International Airport.

Supervisor Haas Congratulates “ACE” Program Interns

Students Participating in work at Mitchell International Airport

The Growth in Air Travelers Arriving by Bike

They laughed when a bike rack was installed at Mitchell Airport, but on some days it's nearly full.

Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic Proposes First Steps to New Solar Power Project

Creating Renewable Energy, Saving on Energy Costs, and Creating “Green” Jobs for Milwaukee County

Aerotropolis Milwaukee Communities to Sign Cooperative Agreement

Statement from the Gateway of Milwaukee

County Board Will Continue With Scheduled Meetings Following Courthouse Fire

Public invited to meetings that will take place in alternate locations

Mitchell Airport Fares Among Lowest in the Nation

MKE Airfares Among Lowest in the Nation

The Airport Story

How Milwaukee welcomes -- and doesn’t welcome -- visitors to the city. Part I of four-part series.

Building an Aerotropolis in Milwaukee

What would an aerotropolis bring to Milwaukee? What does Milwaukee need to do to get there? Better yet, what is an aerotropolis? I recently completed reading Aerotropolis: The Way We'll Live Next by Greg Lindsay and John Kasarda, and couldn't help but continually think about how the idea of an aerotropolis fits with Milwaukee.

The Future of Milwaukee’s Airport

For General Mitchell International Airport and the citizens of the Milwaukee-area, 2009 will certainly be a year to remember.

It’s the End of Midwest Airlines as We Know It

It has been fun, it has been a great flight, but this is the end of Midwest Airlines as we know it. The Republic Airways' buyout of Midwest Airlines certainly will accelerate their slow transition from a luxury first class airline, to an inexpensive low cost carrier. Sure, the name might stick around for awhile, but for starters our hometown, local airline, isn't local anymore.

An Insider Perspective On What’s Wrong In The Airline Industry

So how did the airline industry end up stuck with a massive number of old, less efficient planes flying regular service? According to an anonymous insider, it all goes back to the dot com boom (and bust).

Committee Approves Minor Modification to Downer Avenue Redevelopment Plan

Just a couple of quick items of note from today’s ZND meeting. File number 070873 was a report on the redevelopment of the 440th Airlift Wing’s land. The consulting firm, RKG Associates, provided three proposed alternatives noting that they all include the airport’s plan of building a new runway in the future. Basically the plans break down as aviation re-use for entire site, split aviation with commercial, and non-airport use. Comments allude to the fact that the most likely outcome will be the aviation re-use for the entire site. File number 070964 was approved and authorized a “minor” modification to the DPD known as the Downer Avenue Redevelopment. Unfortunately this file isn’t truly minor as it is response to a lawsuit brought against the city claiming the city shouldn’t of issued a building permit and that the city didn’t take the state’s historic recommendations into consideration. Oddly, the changes to the DPD came about in attempt to further “appease” the neighbors. And I believe Alderman Willie Wade summed it up by saying “basically we are in this position because we were trying to be accommodating.” File number 070844 was approved and authorized the sale of a city owned vacant lot at 530 West Florida St to Rider Hotel, LLC. It will be sold for $1 as it has environmental challenges and will be capped to create a parking lot for the $23 million Iron Horse Hotel. File number 070935 was approved and authorizes the Land Disposition Report which basically allows HSI Development Partners, LLC. to acquire the land and construct a building for Derse, Inc. Derse, Inc. was founded in Milwaukee and originally made signs for Miller, Schlitz, and Pabst. They now specializes in tradeshow exhibits and have expanded throughout the U.S. and internationally. Mike D’Amato commented saying, “Now that you’ve expanded everywhere else let’s talk about Milwaukee,” and he’s right on point as this project bring 125 jobs back into the city.

Guide To Milwaukee Transit Dining

Milwaukee Intermodal Station Originally uploaded by compujeramey OnMilwaukee.com has published a guide to eating at General Mitchell International Airport, the newly redesigned Milwaukee Intermodal Station, or at the Badger Bus Depot. If you have a minute to kill read it. If you don’t, you’re not missing anything.

Scott Walker and the Milwaukee Curse

Milwaukee has not been the home of many of Wisconsin’s governors.