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Common Ground To Mayor – ‘Why Are You Protecting Willie Hines?’
Organization ramps up call to oust head of beleaguered Housing Authority.
Aug 1st, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneRNC Poised To Use Loophole To Force Protest Zone Relocation
Pere Marquette Park would become part of RNC "hard zone" instead of just outside of it.
Jun 14th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneShould MCTS Take Over Operation of The Hop, Other Transit Systems?
MCTS officials are considering bidding to operate the systems as a move to create a regional transit authority and financial security.
Jun 7th, 2024 by Graham KilmerACLU, Coalition Sue City Over RNC Protest Rules
Group promises to march right to Fiserv Forum, alleges city is denying its 1st Amendment rights.
Jun 6th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneSecret Service, City Find Themselves Targeted By Protesters, Republicans
Republicans want alternative to Pere Marquette Park. ACLU announces lawsuit.
Jun 6th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneDoes ShotSpotter Reduce Crime?
Milwaukee is one of 150 cities that use it. But is there any hard evidence that it works?
Feb 28th, 2024 by Bruce MurphyNo, I-794 Won’t Be Eliminated
Many seem to think state proposal will tear down Hoan Bridge. Nope. Will that change the views of detractors?
Jan 31st, 2024 by Bruce MurphyMilwaukee’s Chief Building Inspector Takes New Job
Erica Roberts swaps building code for computer code.
Nov 15th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneJusticePoint Continues Jail Alternatives Program for Municipal Court
Nonprofit group suing city after municipal judges sought to cancel its services contract.
Nov 13th, 2023 by Jonmaesha BeltranGOP, RNC Leader Questioned Over No-Bid Contracts From Milwaukee Public Schools
Gerard Randall’s nonprofit received nearly $1.3 million from the district over the past decade. Leaders say he listed them as board officers without their knowledge.
Nov 9th, 2023 by Corri HessMilwaukee’s Three Streetcar Extensions Need Mayoral Direction
Extensions to Fiserv Forum, East Side, Walker's Point and Bronzeville need local funding source.
Nov 8th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneMayor Johnson Backs Pay Hikes For Elected Officials, Including Him
Raises for 81 employees defended by mayor's chief of staff in exclusive interview.
Oct 9th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Company Backs Out of Buying Northridge Mall
Phoenix Investors had secured the troubled property, but city opposed its redevelopment plans.
Jul 28th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneWill Common Council Approve Sales Tax?
State deal requires two-thirds vote of council. Seven of 15 members have expressed concerns.
Jun 13th, 2023 by Evan CaseyMLB Commissioner Expresses Confidence In Brewers Subsidy Agreement
Comments come as fight over funding American Family Field repairs and upgrades heats up.
May 26th, 2023 by Evan CaseyWill Armed Police at MPS Hurt Schools?
Opponents of proposal for 25 armed officers say it will hurt teacher recruitment, target students of color.
May 10th, 2023 by Corri HessWill Police Officers Return to MPS Schools?
Activist groups oppose proposal, reportedly being discussed by MPD and school district.
Feb 24th, 2023 by Isiah HolmesIllegal Ballot Requests Came From Deputy Milwaukee Election Director
Kimberly Zapata was terminated Wednesday after revealing action.
Nov 3rd, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneBrady Street Shootings Raise Concerns
Third major shooting in area in three months worries some in the neighborhood.
Sep 15th, 2022 by Evan CaseyWhy Was Key City Leader Fired?
Some in community question ousting of Office of Violence Prevention director Arnitta Holliman.
Aug 14th, 2022 by Edgar MendezCity Says 10,000 Homes Goal On Track
But advocates say the issue is more complicated than simply building the homes.
May 27th, 2022 by PrincessSafiya ByersMeet Milwaukee’s New Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Johnson, first elected Black mayor in Milwaukee history, promises to focus on crime, jobs, neighborhoods and relationship with state.
Apr 5th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Delays Adding Bree Spencer To Fire & Police Commission
Appointed by acting mayor, but some council members want time to meet with her.
Mar 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneJohnson Ceremonially Sworn In As Mayor
Milwaukee's acting mayor hosts a ceremony of pomp and circumstance to tell his story.
Dec 23rd, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneMayor Tom Barrett Resigns
Cavalier Johnson will become acting mayor. Special election planned for April.
Dec 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneDo 3,000 Homes in City Lack Plumbing?
City officials, others dispute study finding “plumbing poverty” affecting mostly minorities in Milwaukee.
Dec 14th, 2021 by Corri HessAre Unvaccinated Police Endangering Community?
No one knows what percentage of Milwaukee officers has been vaccinated.
Oct 26th, 2021 by Bruce MurphyElection Probe Testimony Postponed
Testimony from public officials for the GOP-investigation was to begin Friday, Oct. 15.
Oct 14th, 2021 by Laurel WhiteCity Proposes Study of Streetcar to Walker’s Point
Proposed extension would run from Third Ward south to 6th and National.
Jul 8th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneCity Groups Receive Coastal Grants
More than $113,000 in grants for a canoe-kayak trail map app, river cleanup and bicycle trail study.
Jun 30th, 2021 by Michael HorneCurfew Tickets During Protests Look Biased
Black residents hit by 64% of curfew violations during Milwaukee’s Spring 2020 protests.
Apr 25th, 2021 by Clara Neupert and Jim MalewitzFired Deputy Health Commissioner Questions Her Ouster
Dr. Griselle Torres was one of two department leaders fired when Commissioner Kirsten Johnson took over.
Mar 26th, 2021 by Matt MartinezCouncil Wants Ann Wilson Off Fire & Police Commission
9-6 vote against her reappointment. But they lack the authority to remove her.
Mar 24th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneCity Expands Vaccine Eligibility
With more vaccine available, health department expands range of people who can get treated at the Wisconsin Center.
Mar 10th, 2021 by Graham KilmerHintz Doubts Foxconn Electric Car Project
Foxconn's partnership with Fisker Inc. the latest in long list of failures.
Mar 2nd, 2021 by Corri HessTrump Rally Becomes Confrontation
Crowd resists Health Department rules, Serb Hall hit with city citations, its manager in fracas with crowd.
Nov 15th, 2020 by Ethan DuranInside Milwaukee’s Vote Counting Operation
Over 200 workers sort, count and process thousands of ballots in a downtown office building.
Apr 10th, 2020 by Jeramey JannenePort Milwaukee Traffic Up In 2020
Less ice on Great Lakes allows port to keep working through winter.
Mar 27th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneViking Cruises Adds Milwaukee as Port
But not all news from the port is good, it's recovering from nearly $1 million in storm damage.
Jan 16th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneSee The Canstruction of Local Landmarks
Plus: Associated gives Milwaukee Center new name & upgrades, mass timber building tops off.
Dec 15th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneStill No Deal For The Couture. Yet
Sorry, Mark Belling, deal still isn't quite done, says developer.
Dec 11th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneCity Tops in TIF Money for Streetcar
State tax system forced Milwaukee’s dependence on TIF, WPF report finds.
Sep 13th, 2019 by Corri HessMystery Company Bringing 250 Jobs
And even better, in Century City, as part of city's effort to redevelop Tower Automotive site.
Sep 3rd, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneSouth Side Church Battles Over Controversial Sign
Residents contend sign features church leader charged of serious crimes.
Jul 19th, 2019 by Edgar MendezPort Milwaukee Sees Overseas Growth
Last year, port had 43 international visits, up 25 percent from 2017.
Mar 26th, 2019 by Corri HessHuge Michels Deal Gets No Direct Subsidy
Company and 250 jobs moving to city, in new 8-floor complex. City helps finance riverwalk.
Dec 18th, 2018 by Jeramey JanneneMichels Deal Gets Bigger, Subsidy Smaller
$100 million Harbor District project gets even bigger, but lower subsidy has a down side for workers.
Dec 12th, 2018 by Jeramey JannenePost Office, Company Fight Over Downtown Property
Plus: Where should Public Museum move? And what's an Opportunity Zone?
Oct 28th, 2018 by Graham KilmerMilwaukee’s Second Harbor Fest
Fest featured a boat parade, sturgeons on display, and local food, drinks and music.
Sep 10th, 2018 by Jack FennimoreGlobal Season Opens for Port Milwaukee
Importing as much as 179,000 tons of steel, exporting grain and manufactured products.
Apr 26th, 2018 by Jack FennimoreCity to Host National Conference
Officials want to show off solutions to urban blight at Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference.
Apr 24th, 2018 by Jeramey JanneneNew Hotel on Van Buren?
Plus: New apartments near Bucks arena and new MU development.
Mar 25th, 2018 by Graham KilmerPort Unloads 5,000 Tons of Steel
Yep, Port Milwaukee is very busy, as our photos attest.
Dec 5th, 2017 by Jack FennimoreIt’s Bay View vs. City Hall!
So says Ald. Zielinski, as he seeks supporters for a Bay View Park.
Sep 8th, 2017 by Graham KilmerCouncil Okays Couture Sewer Subsidy
But this won't be a precedent for future deals, a city official says.
May 31st, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneWhy Strip Club Deal Fell Apart
Deal would have ended suits against city if council okayed new club.
Apr 19th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneCity’s $1 Home Program a Great Idea
But you’d never know it, given how some of the media covered it.
Jan 12th, 2017 by Bruce MurphyCity’s $1 House Program Criticized
Residents question why only developers can buy foreclosed homes for a dollar.
Jan 11th, 2017 by Jabril FarajMayor’s Design Awards
The 2016 Mayor's Design Awards recognized projects from every corner of the city.
May 26th, 2016 by Michael HornePort Of Milwaukee Has Flurry of Final Traffic
Great Lakes traffic up as ships rush to finish before St. Lawrence Seaway closes for winter.
Dec 21st, 2015 by Laura ThompsonThe City’s $30 Million Design Project
National competition for lakefront bridge could have huge impact, but city’s process raises questions.
Aug 5th, 2015 by Tom BambergerThe Boom in Walker’s Point
A new project on South Water St. continues the pace of development.
Apr 6th, 2015 by Dave ReidDeveloper plans riverside housing in Walker’s Point
Apr 2nd, 2015 - The Milwaukee Business Journal - Sean RyanBay View Boos Building
Some pan the design of proposed Bay View "gateway" project. Meanwhile, the Dover Street School project hits a snag.
Feb 23rd, 2015 by Dave ReidPlan Calls for Upscale Apartments at International Building on National Ave.
Jan 30th, 2015 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Tom DaykinBicycle Shop Invests in Lincoln Avenue
Ben's Cycle owner also bought an old movie theater, and next will redevelop former bakery into mixed-use building.
Dec 13th, 2014 by Raina J. JohnsonHuge Turnout for East Library Opening
It was a truly an East Side event, and a crowd with tons of notables celebrated history in the making.
Nov 24th, 2014 by Michael HorneNext Stops For The Streetcar
The devil is in the details of tax incremental financing and various meetings and approvals needed before construction begins.
Nov 24th, 2014 by Michael HorneOffice building near convention center to be converted to hotel
Jun 26th, 2014 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Tom DaykinNominations Sought for Mayor’s Design Awards
Great Milwaukee Buildings, Improvements, and Spaces Will Be Honored
Mar 7th, 2014 by City of MilwaukeeWhy Didn’t Chisholm Go After Democrats?
Republicans say the John Doe probe proves bias. So does the federal suit against DA. Are they right?
Mar 6th, 2014 by Bruce MurphyMilwaukee Wins an Invitation to the Community Progress Leadership Institute
Prestigious Training Effort will Help Milwaukee Address Foreclosures and Vacant Homes
Feb 19th, 2014 by City of MilwaukeeMilwaukee Awarded $25,000 Cities of Service Impact Volunteering Fund Grant to Implement Artistic Board-up Initiative
Grant Funds, Provided by Bloomberg Philanthropies, Will Support a New “Impact Volunteering” Initiative to Address Vacant Foreclosed Houses in Milwaukee’s Amani Neighborhood
Dec 16th, 2013 by Jeff FlemingGround Breaking Day in the Park East
A flock of public officials turned out to celebrate the Avenir, a $20.7 million, 104-unit mixed-use building that begins construction.
Nov 10th, 2013 by Dave ReidMayor Barrett Calls for Delay in Wisconsin BadgerCare Changes
Health Insurance for 92,000 at Stake with Ongoing Health Insurance Marketplace Problems
Nov 1st, 2013 by Mayor Tom BarrettNew development project would host an International Baccalaureate Middle Years school and community uses under plans detailed by MPS, city, developers
A public-private partnership allows for the uses desired by the community including housing.
Oct 31st, 2013 by Milwaukee Public SchoolsDid U.S. Bank Discriminate Against City Neighborhoods?
Federal complaint includes evidence of bias in how bank handled homes in black and Latino neighborhoods.
Oct 17th, 2013 by Brendan O’BrienThe Mayor’s Plan for Foreclosures
$11.6 million plan hopes to turn abandoned houses over to stable homeowners.
Oct 4th, 2013 by Scottie Lee MeyersResidents Reject Freshwater Name
Contest to rename Pittsburgh Ave. to honor water institute didn't convince street's residents, who nixed Freshwater Way.
Jun 20th, 2013 by Michael HorneAld. Witkowski, City Negotiate Concessions from WallyPark;
Restaurant/Retail/Hotel In Plans for Property at Howell and Layton
Jun 11th, 2013 by City of MilwaukeeMayor Barrett Bikes to Work!
Mayor Barrett kicked off Bike to Work Week with his annual bike ride, and announced new city funding for bike-sharing.
May 13th, 2013 by Dave ReidWhere my loyalties rest
I feel compelled to respond today to the comments about me that came from Jeff Fleming on behalf of the Barrett administration.
Aug 17th, 2012 by State Rep. Bob DonovanNew Home for Lord?
Lord has been looking at the old Lou Fritzel building with owner Peter J. Kondos.
Mar 7th, 2005 by Michael HorneWhy Gov. McCallum’s Spending Priorities Were Wrong
As the legislature wrestles with the state budget deficit, there has been talk of cutting every level of government except the schools.
Mar 14th, 2002 by Bruce Murphy