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Menomonee Falls Could Get More Milwaukee Water

And Milwaukee will get more cash.

City Receives $400,000 Grant For Lead Screening

Monthly clinics focus on early intervention following MPS lead crisis.

Milwaukee May Reduce Cost of Sprinkler Installation, Will It Matter?

City still seeking ways to save lives, improve safety of older apartment buildings.

Department of Public Works 2026 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Schedule

Department of Public Works 2025-26 New Year Holiday Schedules

Wisconsin Moves to Require Lead Service Lines Replaced By 2037

Some groups hail the move for strengthening protections, but others voice concerns about costs.

Department of Public Works 2025 Thanksgiving Holiday Schedules

Entire Council Overrides Every Budget Veto by Mayor Johnson

Unanimous vote overrides all 7 vetoes, backs all alternations in mayor's budget.

What’s In the 44 Footnotes Added to Milwaukee’s Budget?

Record number of footnotes reveal what council members are thinking. And who's the new prolific author?

Council Marks Up Mayor’s 2026 Budget, Adds Services, Pay Raises

Proposal now subject to Cavalier Johnson's veto pen.

Dimitrijevic’s Revised Budget Boosts Library Hours, Housing, City Wages

Finance committee chair says her amended budget 'invests in neighborhoods.'

A New Solution for City’s Cracked Sidewalks?

Idea proposed by Ald. Coggs would also save property owners money.

Milwaukee Must Replace 100 Lead Laterals Per Week To Meet 2025 Goal

And then it must maintain that pace for next decade.

Explore the East Side’s Newest Murals and Historic Buildings at Doors Open Mural Fest

In Tandem with Doors Open Milwaukee, The East Side BID Invites Visitors to Experience Art, Architecture, and Community

City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works 2025 Labor Day Holiday Schedule

Rate Case Likely To Result In Milwaukee Water Prices Increasing

State review comes as result of Waukesha water deal.

City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works 2025 Independence Day Holiday Schedule

Council Vents Frustration on City Response To Suspected Shooter Incident

'We owe our employees better,' says council president.

Police Descend on City Hall Complex After Reports of Shots Fired

Issue appears to have been an outburst of a terminated employee.

Milwaukee Has Removed 10,000 Lead Laterals

Faster pace hits a 'milestone' for the city. But 65,000 still left to go.

Milwaukee Prepares To Raise Water Prices

One price increase coming this summer, with a potentially larger one to follow.

Milwaukee Water Works Releases 2024 Water Quality Report

Water Quality Continues to Meet or Exceed State and Federal Standards

Can Milwaukee Buy We Energies?

The idea has become a key point in the Third District aldermanic race. Is it feasible?

Milwaukee Sees 250% Surge in Lead Lateral Replacements, But It Needs More

City scaling up to meet 2037 deadline. Will it get there?

Mayor Talks Education, Public Safety in 2025 State of the City

Upbeat speech also discusses Growing MKE plan, elections and safe streets.

Dangerous Levels of Lead Contamination Found At Three MPS Schools

District says it has remediated situation, but its buildings have been source of lead poisoning.

Why Has There Been A Surge in Water Main Breaks?

Milwaukee and some surrounding communities have been plagued by surge in leaks.

White House Rescinds Federal Funding Memo, Yet Says It’s Still Pursuing Freeze

Trump administration continues to cause angst for recipients, questions about legality.

Milwaukee Officials Trying To Understand Impact of Trump’s Federal Aid Freeze

Freeze could have massive impact, causing service cuts, layoffs and shutdowns.

City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works 2025 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Schedule

Prevent Frozen Water Pipes: Tips from Milwaukee Water Works

Department of Public Works 2024-25 New Year Holiday Schedules

Made in Milwaukee

How three Milwaukee water-tech businesses are innovating global sustainability solutions.

Department of Public Works 2024 Christmas Holiday Schedules

Department of Public Works Thanksgiving 2024 Holiday Schedules

Biden Announces New Funds, Deadline For Lead Pipe Replacement

City praised for its effort, but now faces a 2037 deadline, with more aid promised.

Biden-Harris Administration Issues Final Rule Requiring Replacement of Lead Pipes Within 10 Years, Announces Funding to Provide Clean Water to Schools and Homes

EPA announces new final regulations and $2.6 Billion under the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda for clean drinking water

Ahead of Biden Visit, Council, DPW Officials Question Efficacy of Replacing Lead Pipes

Data suggests that tackling paint, not water, might reduce lead poisoning faster.

Department of Public Works 2024 Labor Day Schedule

Department of Public Works 2024 Juneteenth Holiday Schedule

Biden Announces Milwaukee As New “Workforce Hub” For Lead Pipe Removal

Contractor capacity has long been issue limiting ability to remove lead pipes.

How Salt Is Polluting State’s Waters

Rising levels of sodium and chloride can harm all species, and threaten humans. Part 2 of a series.

Cavalier Johnson Is All In On Growing Milwaukee

Annual State of the City speech places growth plan front and center.

IRS Rules that Homeowners Won’t Have to Pay Additional Taxes for Subsidized Replacement of Lead Pipes

New Solar Arrays Will Help Milwaukee Hit 25% Renewable Energy Goal

Arrays near airport help city meet 2025 goal, but alders want tougher rules for We Energies.

Milwaukee Water Works Releases Comment on EPA’s Proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements

Controversial Water Insurance Company Walks Away From Milwaukee

Mayor had vetoed proposal, some council members were openly critical.

Avoid Property Damage and Repairs to Frozen Pipes

Department of Public Works 2023-24 New Year Holiday Schedules

Department of Public Works 2023 Christmas Holiday Schedules

Milwaukee Makes It Far Easier To Replace Your Lead Service Line

Opt-in program part of citywide plan to replace all lead service lines in 20 years.

Mayor Vetoes Controversial Insurance Partnership

Council narrowly endorsed idea, only for Mayor Cavalier Johnson to kill initiative.

Tax Bill Mixup Will Result In Approximately 600 Bills Being Reissued

City of Milwaukee forgot to include unpaid fees for hundreds of properties.

Is Milwaukee Being Sold An Insurance Scam?

Or is exclusive contract with company offering water and sewer line warranties a good deal?

New Third-Party Study Suggests How Milwaukee Could Save Millions

But will ideas like selling buildings or changing police overtime rules work?

Wisconsin Cities Accelerating Lead Service Line Replacement

An influx of funding will help, but the pace was already increasing finds new WPF report.

BREW 2.0 Post-Accelerator Opens for 2024 Applications

Program offers valuable knowledge & connections to start-ups

The City of Milwaukee Health Department Promotes Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: What We Can all do to keep our Homes and Families Lead Safe

Lead – a toxic metal that can be found in various sources, especially in homes built before 1978 – can have severe health consequences, particularly for young children and pregnant people. The effects of lead poisoning can be long-lasting and may include developmental delays, learning difficulties, and a range of other health and behavioral effects.

City Seeks 20% Cut in Energy Costs for 106 Buildings

And 45% emissions reduction. Seeking contractor, federal funding to meet climate goals.

Mequon Water Utility Expands to River Hills

Mequon now serves three other suburbs, including two in Milwaukee County.

Waukesha Celebrates Completing Milwaukee Water Pipeline

$286 million project will provide safe water for suburban community, revenue for Milwaukee.

Buses Replace Streetcars While Repair Work Continues

Water main break results in week-long downtown street closure.

Water Main Break Closes Streetcar Indefinitely, Snarls Traffic

Two buildings at intersection of Broadway and Wisconsin are without power. Repairs will take days.

Department of Public Works Schedules and Services for the 2023 Labor Day Holiday Weekend

Water Works Urges Public to Not Open Fire Hydrants During Extreme Heat

City Seeks Firm To Manage Its Accelerating Lead Pipe Replacements

New funding would allow program to double in size by 2025. Will council change plan?

Waukesha Officials Tour Milwaukee Water Plant

Elected officials get up close tour of how their water will get from Lake Michigan to their taps.

Rusty Bolts Will Cost City $50,000

Plus: City settles lawsuit with McDonald's franchisee and reduces Hal Leonard's property taxes.

Mayor Johnson Touts “One Milwaukee” Vision In State of City Speech

Public safety, an end to reckless driving, more bike lanes, lead lateral replacement and a city government back from the brink.

Public Meetings Upcoming On Redesign Of Two Major Southside Streets

National and Oklahoma will see major changes. Meetings give chance for questions and feedback.

City Unveils Latest Lead Lateral Plan

With added federal funding, Water Works can now replace more laterals each year, but which ones?

Milwaukee Faces Complicated Question On What Lead Pipes To Replace Next

Milwaukee Water Works hopes to grow replacements by almost 50% in 2024.

Three Highly-Competitive Aldermanic Races On April Ballot

Pratt vs Bowen, Westmoreland vs Jackson and Ball vs Taylor.

Mayor Speaks At White House Lead Summit, City Joins New Partnership

Wisconsin is part of new program aiming to increase pace of lead pipe replacement.

Department of Public Works Schedules for the 2022-23 New Year Holiday

Lena Taylor Is Running for Municipal Court

Veteran state senator will again pursue local office, hoping to replace Derek Mosley.

Supply Chain Slows Lead Service Lines Replacement

Due to shortage of parts, city may complete only 900 of 1,100 planned 2022 replacements.

Port Director Leaving For Job in Biden Administration

Adam Tindall-Schlicht spent four years atop Port Milwaukee, making major improvements.

State Surplus Could Fund Water Upgrades

Today is 'Imagine A Day Without Water' day. Without the right investment that day could arrive.

Committee Endorses New Public Works Leaders

Council likes mayor's picks for DPW commissioner and city engineer.

Mayor Taps Jerrel Kruschke To Lead Department of Public Works

Kruschke, current interim commissioner and city engineer, has risen quickly through the ranks.

‘One Water’ Career Fair Aims to Recruit Fresh Talent to Jobs in the Milwaukee Water Sector

DNR Wants Water Utilities Notifying Customers of PFAS

DNR urges notice after EPA releases much stronger PFAS standards.

Patrick Pauly Appointed Head of Milwaukee Water Works

Civil engineer has worked at city-owned utility since 1991.

Biden’s Infrastructure Czar Visits City, Touts Lead Lateral Funding

City has replaced 524 laterals this year, but Biden administration says that will greatly increase with federal funding.

Who Wants To Be Milwaukee’s Public Works Czar?

Mayor Cavalier Johnson seeking new Public Works Commissioner.

Help For Taxpayers Paying City Water Fee

Little known programs help you pay water and street lighting fee or even your mortgage.

$2 Million Grant Will Train Minorities, Help Replace Lead Laterals

Federal infrastructure funds help Milwaukee Water Works expand, diversify workforce.

Lena Taylor Could Sue City Over Flooding

State senator alleges rental property damaged by city contractor work. City Attorney's Office denies claim.

Who Will Lead Public Works Department?

Proposal would give Mayor Johnson ability to pick non-engineer to lead key department.

Milwaukee Water Works Releases Annual Water Quality Report

Water Quality Meets or Exceeds all State and Federal Standards

Karen Dettmer Leaving City For Federal Job

Interim Public Works Commissioner, former Water Works leader will join federal EPA.

Sen. Baldwin Secures Millions of Dollars for Safe Drinking Water Improvements in Wisconsin

Federal Government Steps in Where State Lawmakers Fall Short on PFAS

Workers Seeking Raises Find Open Ears, Empty Pockets

Pension cliff and stagnant wages are pushing city toward a 'tipping point.'

Baldwin Works to Secure More Than $187 Million for Wisconsin in Omnibus Appropriations Legislation

Federal funding delivers support to local projects in Wisconsin championed by Senator Baldwin during the Congressional appropriations process

Water Sector Employers Join Together to Recruit and Train the Workforce of Tomorrow

City To Pay $50,000 For Church Crushed By Collapsed Building

City owned foreclosed building. Near north-side church submitted $1.1 million claim.

City Needs Act of Congress Because of Couture-Streetcar Delay

City officials admit project is behind schedule.