All Quiet on the Budget Front
Board passes 2020 budget with no clashes with Abele and small change in spending.
Nov 13th, 2019
Lipscomb Will Run for County Exec
County Board chair says troubled finances must be focus of next county executive.
Nov 12th, 2019
Thursday Transit Strike Averted
Transit union will vote on contract offer from MCTS.
Nov 7th, 2019
Bus Drivers Ready (Again) To Strike
Transit union leader says negotiations with MCTS going nowhere, threatens strike.
Nov 6th, 2019
Revised Budget Saves More Transit
Board scrapes the barrel for funds to save bus routes, prevent various service cuts.
Nov 1st, 2019
Hemp Proposal Passed By Committee
4-1 vote okays plan for high-end hemp operation in Mitchell Park greenhouse. Next comes full board.
Oct 30th, 2019
Board Adds Domes Funding to Budget
Abele's budget had no funding. Board members embrace consultant's $60 million domes plan
Oct 29th, 2019
Officials Relocating Tent City Residents
"Housing First" approach gets the homeless housing and then helps with other problems.
Oct 28th, 2019
High PFAS Levels Found at Airport
State DNR orders airport to take immediate action to “halt and minimize” PFAS pollution.
Oct 24th, 2019
Could Federal Grant Revive the Jobline?
Supervisors eager to recreate the shuttered bus service push to use federal grant.
Oct 23rd, 2019
Bus Union Threatens Strike By October 25
Demands new contract proposal by then. Transit officials say they will meet the deadline.
Oct 18th, 2019
Chris Abele Won’t Seek Reelection
County executive reverses course in surprise announcement, won't run for reelection.
Oct 16th, 2019
Hemp Could Make Money for County
New report says Mitchell Park greenhouses could grow valuable hemp clones.
Oct 14th, 2019
County Plans to Expand South Shore Beer Garden
County announces plans to spend $50,000 to plan and design beer garden expansion.
Oct 2nd, 2019
Abele’s Budget Sees Cuts, and New Programs
Proposed budget closes two pools and cuts bus routes, but boosts the Sheriff's department
Oct 1st, 2019
Undeclared Candidate for Judge Already Polling Well
Third-party poll promotes the potential candidacy of Zach Whitney.
Sep 27th, 2019
Airport Getting a Commercial ‘Refresh’
Cousins Subs and Starbucks open new locations at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport.
Sep 24th, 2019
Transit Union Stages Rally
Calls for contract to include to backpay and driver security measures, and for the restoration of bus routes.
Sep 22nd, 2019
Transit Cuts Reduced By Abele
After questions raised, his revised 2020 budget finds more revenue for bus system.
Sep 19th, 2019
Public Likes Domes Plan
They want to save the Domes, as does county board. But can officials move quickly enough?
Sep 19th, 2019
Youth Corrections Proposal Sent To State
Unlike Lincoln Hllls, proposed center emphasizes treatment and programming, not punishment.
Sep 11th, 2019
Supervisors Question Couture Project
Staskunas says county should consider other options, doubts 44-story tower will happen.
Sep 11th, 2019
Unique Coalition Seeks Sales Tax Hike
County officials, all 19 municipalities, business leaders back plan to net $160 million per year.
Sep 9th, 2019
Could Federal Grant Have Saved Bus Routes?
Some question how Abele administration used federal grant money.
Sep 6th, 2019
Bus Union Authorizes a Strike
The union votes no on MCTS' final contract offer, gives leadership power to call strike.
Sep 6th, 2019
Bus Union Threatens Strike By Friday
Union leader predicts a strike, but some workers likely to favor contract being offered.
Sep 5th, 2019
Bus Union’s Budget Claims Disputed
Its claim that MCTS has big annual surpluses misrepresents the budget, comptroller says.
Sep 4th, 2019
Evers Tours UWM, Touts Freshwater Goals
The governor lauds freshwater programs, promises state funding for them.
Aug 30th, 2019
Midwest Express, Its Cookies, Are Back
Beloved Milwaukee airline, out of business for nearly a decade, will relaunch within months.
Aug 28th, 2019
Domes Task Force Recommends $66 Million Plan
Plan to radically alter the domes and Mitchell Park demands fast decision making.
Aug 14th, 2019
Transit Negotiations Over, What’s Next?
MCTS makes its best and final offer. Union must accept it or go on strike.
Aug 13th, 2019
MCTS Plans to Cut 16 Bus Routes
Most riders wouldn't be affected by cuts, driven by projected $5.9 million budget deficit.
Aug 13th, 2019
Public Shocked by ‘For Sale’ Signs in County Parks
Parks group uses "For Sale" signs to raise awareness and support for parks funding.
Aug 6th, 2019
Bublr Unveils Adaptive Bikes
It's the first ever adaptive bikeshare in the U.S. that is fully integrated with the system.
Aug 6th, 2019
Kinn Hotel Plan Gets First Approval
Plan for hotel on North Broadway gets historic preservation approval on third try.
Aug 5th, 2019
County Wins Grant For Electric Buses
$1.7 million federal matching grant will help buy Battery Electric Buses.
Aug 2nd, 2019
Indigenous People’s Park Is Official
Renaming Columbus Park, created in 1956 on land original owned by the Potawatomi tribe.
Aug 1st, 2019
Sup. Alexander Wants More Public Input
County board, less than excited, votes to have the ordinance undergo a review.
Jul 25th, 2019
Domes Proposal Requires Great Speed
Consultant's "Think Big" solution requires fast-paced applications for grants, tax credits.
Jul 24th, 2019
Local Climate Change Task Force Proposed
Common Council okays City-County Joint Task Force on Climate and Economic Equity.
Jul 18th, 2019
WisDOT Plans Increase in Hiawatha Service
With $35 million from new budget, WisDOT seeks federal matching grants for expansion.
Jul 17th, 2019
Bus Rapid Transit Expected by 2021
9-mile line, $54 million project by Milwaukee County mostly funded by federal grant.
Jul 12th, 2019
Abele’s Power Over County Transit Targeted
Proposal gives county supervisors and employees more power over county bus system.
Jul 11th, 2019
County May Have To Sell Parks
Report predicts county's growing structural deficit could mean selling parks to reduce costs.
Jul 2nd, 2019
The County’s Queen of Hemp
Why Supervisor Sylvia Ortiz-Velez is pushing so hard for county to grow hemp.
Jul 1st, 2019
County Jail is Bleeding Safety Officers
Pay low, conditions bad. In 2018 county hired 103 corrections officers and lost 110.
Jun 17th, 2019
County Seeks Allies in Call for State Aid
Unfunded state mandates and a decade of declining state aid driving county's huge deficit.
Jun 14th, 2019
Lake Park Bridge Funding Secured
State funds will help restore Ravine Road Bridge, with some left over for Brown Deer Park.
Jun 12th, 2019
Should Sheriff Provide Security on Buses?
It would cost more and issue divides bus drivers and riders. No action taken on idea.
Jun 6th, 2019
County Looks to Add Electric Buses
County applies for federal grant for electric buses, though head of MCDOT not a fan.
Jun 3rd, 2019
The Couture Gets Financing Extension
Construction starts on Adams Garden Park, wellness center for King Drive.
May 27th, 2019
Joblines Bus Will End After August
Funding for bus to Waukesha County jobs ending and Waukesha doesn't seem to care.
May 22nd, 2019
Convention Center Expansion Inches Forward
Wisconsin Center District hiring Morgan Stanley as banker.
May 20th, 2019
“Think Big!” Domes Task Force Is Told
Consultant hired by county offers bold new vision for the domes and Mitchell Park.
May 15th, 2019
Historic Building to Become Boutique Hotel
Plus: Soldiers Home redevelopment on pause, coworking company buys building on streetcar route
May 13th, 2019
Transit System Plans 10% Service Cut
"Out of local funding options” says MCTS leader. Union pressed for benefit givebacks.
May 8th, 2019
Large Third Ward Building Sold
Plus: Downtown Post Office remains in limbo, King Drive Library deal hits roadblock
May 5th, 2019
City’s Most Impressive Sports Bar Ever?
Bucks give a sneak peak of "The MECCA." Whoa, is it elevated.
May 1st, 2019
City’s New Horse Stables Break Ground
MKE Urban Stables to house police department's mounted patrol, offer equine therapy.
Apr 30th, 2019
Park East Land Back on the Market
Plus: Milwaukee Athletic Club redevelopment advances, Oriental Theatre project hits next phase.
Apr 29th, 2019
Board Condemns We Energies Discharge Permit
DNR could allow small variance in mercury discharged. County board, Sierra Club object.
Apr 26th, 2019
Could The County Clone Hemp Plants?
Report on county growing hemp is not positive. But expert says the study all wrong.
Apr 24th, 2019
Former Carleton School to Become Housing
Plus: Bradley Foundation moving to Hammes Building.
Apr 21st, 2019
Bus Drivers Union Assails MCTS Leaders
"The fight is on," says union leader, as labor negotiations hit wall over health care coverage.
Apr 15th, 2019
Ikon Hotel Deal Gets First Approval
Plus: A Waukesha jail is now an apartment building.
Apr 14th, 2019
Jeffers Buys Walker’s Point Warehouse
Plus: King Drive library project too costly? And Wangard plans riverwalk extension
Apr 7th, 2019
Meet the Deer District
Bucks developing area around Fiserv Forum, and The Avenue gets a new $3 million entrance.
Mar 31st, 2019
County “Creating a Hospital” for Its Jails?
Board begins work on costly inmate medical program for county jail, House of Correction.
Mar 25th, 2019
Senior Housing for Lower East Side
Plus: Two city apartment complexes sold. Irgens plans 25-acre project in Wauwatosa.
Mar 24th, 2019
Rumors of Domes’ Demise Exaggerated
Despite report recommending their death, county board members want to save domes.
Mar 18th, 2019
Youth Correctional Center Planned for North Side
State facility at 6600 N. Teutonia would replace troubled Lincoln Hills center.
Mar 18th, 2019
Public Favors Transit System’s Redesign
Plan means faster, more frequent buses, slightly fewer stops in Milwaukee County.
Mar 11th, 2019
The Couture Gets Financing Extension
State office building slated for near west side, Grand Ave might get $9 million.
Mar 10th, 2019
Bus Drivers’ Union Fights New Contract
Transit system cites $6 million deficit, wants workers to pay more for health care.
Mar 7th, 2019
New Space for African-American Entrepreneurs
What impact would changing TIF law have?
Mar 3rd, 2019
Milwaukee Real Estate Draws National Interest
Out-of-state investors have poured millions into city properties.
Feb 24th, 2019
100 More Jobs Coming to Downtown
But what's happening at the Foxconn office building?
Feb 17th, 2019
MMSD Plans $1.4 Billion of Improvements
Sewerage district has ambitious six-year plan for 411-square-mile regions it serves.
Feb 15th, 2019
Say Goodbye to Columbus Park?
County Sup. Felesia Martin pushing for new name: Indigenous People's Park.
Feb 11th, 2019
Schlitz Park Sold
Plus: the Giuffre brothers divide their property. And The Urbanite temporarily closes.
Feb 10th, 2019
Private Contract for Jail Health Care Okayed
But committee also calls for county to take over for private contractor in two years.
Feb 5th, 2019
Mandel Seeks High-Rise Subsidy
Developer wants city's help to close financing gap for Prospect Ave. apartment tower.
Feb 3rd, 2019
Just One Proposal for Soldiers Home
VA attracts only one bidder to redevelop three historic buildings.
Jan 27th, 2019
County May Study Security Officers for Buses
County committee unanimously approves study, will next go to full board.
Jan 24th, 2019
Journal Sentinel Building To Be Purchased
Plus: Jeffers buys two Walker's Point buildings. And Post Office building lawsuit stalled.
Jan 20th, 2019
7 Goals of County Fair Deal Group
Abele and Lipscomb's group releases seven recommendations for state legislative action.
Jan 18th, 2019
New Downtown Apartment Building
Is the second time the charm for a long vacant downtown site?
Jan 13th, 2019
City Starts Over on Deconstruction
It's back to demolishing old buildings, while trying to start small deconstruction program.
Jan 9th, 2019
13 Affordable Housing Projects Seek Credits
Plus: Downtown's Bank Mutual sold. And old Garfield Theater could become branch library.
Jan 6th, 2019
County Officials Review Revenue Options
Abele and Lipscomb's Fair Deal group considers ways to relieve dire financial situation.
Jan 5th, 2019
Big Condo Project Coming
City's first major condo project since Great Recession planned for Lower East Side.
Dec 30th, 2018
Schlitz Park, River House Sold to Out-of-State Investors
Plus: Masonic Hotel construction planned for 2019.
Dec 23rd, 2018
County Transit Changes Coming in 2019
Some bus lines ended or merged. Goal is faster, more efficient service for customers.
Dec 19th, 2018
Could Marquette Build Its Own Arena?
Plus: A planned boutique hotel gets the ax and ACTS housing helps its 2,500th family.
Dec 16th, 2018
Board Rejects Outsourced Inmate Care
Unanimous vote rejects private company, calls for county staff to handle health services in jails.
Dec 13th, 2018
Can Public-Private Deals Help County?
Experts discuss potential of public-private partnerships for county and city.
Dec 12th, 2018
A Revamped Marcus Center
Ambitious plan unveiled to reshape performing arts center.
Dec 9th, 2018
Fight for Sanctuary Woods Continues
Wauwatosa officials seem to favor saving woods, but county officials have failed to act.
Dec 6th, 2018
County Committee Mollified on Couture
Delay on 44-floor lakefront tower had been issue, but key supervisors now happy.
Dec 4th, 2018
New Land Pursuing Glendale Development
See the apartment building and town homes proposed for suburban community.
Dec 2nd, 2018
County Bus System Plans Complete Redesign
All routes will be reconsidered to achieve maximum frequency, public input sought.
Nov 29th, 2018
A ‘Maptacular’ Idea to Fund Parks
New fund for parks from merchandise sold, including unique maps of parks.
Nov 27th, 2018
Amazon Coming to Oak Creek
New logistics hub will be one million square feet larger than Kenosha warehouse.
Nov 25th, 2018
West Allis Hotel Proposal Could Get Subsidy
$133 million project with hotel, offices, could get $21.5 million subsidy.
Nov 18th, 2018
Affordable Housing for Walker’s Point
Ohio-based developer eyeing Milwaukee project.
Nov 11th, 2018
Big Week of Real Estate News
The Couture, Michels and streetcar headline a busy week.
Nov 4th, 2018
Last Minute Amendment Saves Job Line
County board will pay to extend bus line to jobs in Waukesha, Washington counties.
Oct 31st, 2018
County Will Push for More State Funding
Resolution creates "Fair Deal" work group backed by Abele and board to address county fiscal crisis.
Oct 31st, 2018
Post Office, Company Fight Over Downtown Property
Plus: Where should Public Museum move? And what's an Opportunity Zone?
Oct 28th, 2018
Lipscomb Wants Electric Buses Sooner
Budget amendment would purchase four electric buses this year for MCTS.
Oct 27th, 2018
A Giant Step for Bader Philanthropies
Politicians, residents celebrate Bader foundation's move to near North Side.
Oct 24th, 2018
The Couture Still in Limbo
Plus: Plans to convert two schools to apartments advance, more affordable housing in Walker's Point
Oct 21st, 2018
Does Wangard Have Harbor District Plans?
Also: Chicago-based R2 Companies continues to make noise in Milwaukee.
Oct 14th, 2018
Local Leaders Demand Big Store Tax Reform
18 municipal leaders say big box tax loopholes costly, push legislators to change law.
Oct 9th, 2018
More Apartments in Walker’s Point
A big week of real estate news as a bunch of projects move forward.
Oct 7th, 2018
Former Target Store To Become Warehouse
And what's going to happen to the current P&H site?
Sep 30th, 2018
City Announces Green Infrastructure Plan
Big changes to adapt to climate change and increase in damaging rainstorms.
Sep 27th, 2018
An East Side High Rise in 2019?
Mandel announces plans to break ground on Prospect Ave. tower
Sep 23rd, 2018
Should County Go Into Hemp Business?
Facing huge budget problems, supervisors push for county to grow and sell hemp.
Sep 17th, 2018
County Officials Suggest Taking Back Couture Site
Supervisors cite lack of progress on county-owned lakefront land.
Sep 16th, 2018
Should County Move South Shore Beach?
County officials have funded design options to improve the often polluted beach.
Sep 12th, 2018
More Downtown Projects Moving Forward
Progress happening on activation of Sentinel Building, redevelopment of Bradley Center and creation of S Block.
Sep 9th, 2018
City Financing Proposed for Michels’ Massive Development
Proposal to bring hundreds of jobs to Harbor District to get financing help.
Sep 2nd, 2018
Brady Street Project Cancelled
City marketing vacant lot on Lower East Side main street for $105,000.
Aug 26th, 2018
Bring On the Dockless Bicycles!
City officials announce they will accept proposals for dockless bikeshare.
Aug 24th, 2018
More Development In Menomonee Valley
Two businesses grab last two lots in Menomonee Valley Industrial Center.
Aug 23rd, 2018
SSP America Rejects Workers Call for Union
Company that serves Mitchell Airport claims most workers don’t want union, suggests NLRB oversight.
Aug 22nd, 2018
The Harambee Neighborhood’s Future?
Community oriented charrette process proposes designs for development to improve area.
Aug 21st, 2018
Another Suburban Business Comes to City
FIS leasing building on northwest side. Plus: A streetcar backup plan if Couture delayed.
Aug 19th, 2018
Union Serve Notice on SSP America
Workers at company that serves airport demand a union, give company till Monday to officially respond.
Aug 17th, 2018
Harbor District Emerges
All the sudden the sleepy harbor is the place for hundreds of million in development.
Aug 12th, 2018
Labor Battle Looms at Airport
Service and hospitality workers for SSP America demand union vote, may call for picketing or a strike.
Jul 30th, 2018
The Public Museum’s Big Plans
Plus: Froedtert is practicing good urbanism and Good City is good for the city.
Jul 29th, 2018
Mandel’s $130 Million Harbor Development
Plus: more manufacturing in West Allis.
Jul 22nd, 2018
More Good News for Downtown
New hotel, new office tenants and possibly a new office building.
Jul 15th, 2018
Talks May Start on Bus to Foxconn
Lipscomb offers road map for bus connecting workers from Milwaukee at press conference.
Jul 12th, 2018
Bay View’s BID Goes Bye Bye
Also: Downtown hotel sold, new luxury apartment tower opens
Jul 8th, 2018
The Problems with Deconstruction
New city program is promising, but also faces obstacles.
Jul 5th, 2018
More Development in Harbor District
San Diego investor sees the potential of Milwaukee’s harbor area.
Jul 1st, 2018
First Buildings Deconstructed Under New Law
But Ald. Bauman fears high bids from companies may make law impractical.
Jun 29th, 2018
St. James Saved By Tax Credits
Jeffers credits tax credits for saving historic downtown parish hall.
Jun 24th, 2018
About That New Convention Center Plan
Renderings for expansion look beautiful, but where’s the money?
Jun 17th, 2018
Foxconn’s North American Headquarters Opening Downtown
Local officials celebrate at press conference, but will unemployed residents win jobs?
Jun 15th, 2018
Ballet Breaks Ground on New Center
52,000 square-foot Baumgartner Center for Dance will contain rehearsal and school space.
Jun 6th, 2018
Catalytic Development for North Avenue?
Robert Schmidt sells two East Side properties. And a really old grocery store will become high-end apartments.
Jun 3rd, 2018
More Apartments for North Avenue
Plus: Big Bay View project and the Streetcar’s future.
May 28th, 2018
8 Options for Domes Presented
Public input sought on options offered by task force, but costs of each unknown.
May 25th, 2018
Who Will Build Next Downtown Tower?
Choice parcel of land now on the market. Who will buy and build there?
May 20th, 2018
Gorman Building Affordable Housing for Veterans
Another project by developer that mixes good business and social impact.
May 13th, 2018
Committee Okays Referendum on Legalizing Pot
Unanimous vote in favor of November referendum asking to legalize and tax marijuana.
May 10th, 2018
Bay View Businesses Rebel Against BID
In a city with many BIDs, should others worry about such challenges?
May 6th, 2018
New Development in Menomonee Valley?
A new road and design solutions could attract development and 800 new jobs.
Apr 29th, 2018
The Bad News About Bon-Ton
And the good news about the harbor, and The North End.
Apr 22nd, 2018
$3 Million Grant for Bay View Wetland
City will work with Harbor District and BID to create unique amenity.
Apr 17th, 2018
Downtown’s Hot But Cooling Off?
And bad news for city on mortgage foreclosures.
Apr 15th, 2018
New Oasis in West Side Food Desert
Mo’s Food Market opens on 24th and Clybourn, offering fresh produce and Asian specialties.
Apr 13th, 2018
More Good News for the Sherman Phoenix
New project in Sherman Park gains another grant. Abele predicts success.
Apr 10th, 2018
State Office Building Moving to Waukesha?
Plus: Housing to replace billboards on Water Street.
Apr 8th, 2018
The Expanding Empire of Josh Jeffers
And why the curious contractor switcheroo for The Couture?
Apr 1st, 2018
Riverwest Bike Boulevard Gets Thumbs Up
Most attending public meeting support slowing traffic on N. Fratney and E. Wright streets.
Mar 30th, 2018
New Hotel on Van Buren?
Plus: New apartments near Bucks arena and new MU development.
Mar 25th, 2018
Money for Amazon for Startups?
Milwaukee 7 leader Jim Paetsch floated the idea. Plus: more apartment projects.
Mar 18th, 2018
Bill Targets Milwaukee’s Segregation
Landlords would be nudged to accept federal housing vouchers. Many testified against bill.
Mar 13th, 2018
Is the Downtown Apartment Boom Over?
Wangard hesitates over river-side apartment complex, while other projects push ahead.
Mar 11th, 2018
Proposed Riverwest Project Gets Reviewed
Scott Genke would develop two apartment buildings on Humboldt with green features.
Mar 8th, 2018
Bus Line to Foxconn Could Transport Workers
Lipscomb proposal could transport thousands, promote regional transportation.
Mar 7th, 2018
Huge Historic Redo for North Avenue
Redeveloping 20,000-square-foot buildings that housed G. Daddy’s and Hotel Foster.
Mar 4th, 2018
The Hubbub in Walker’s Point
It's all happening in Walker's Point, a bevy of busy reporters agree.
Feb 26th, 2018
Local Technology Could Be Revolutionary
How a new water contamination sensor was developed at the Global Water Center.
Feb 19th, 2018
A Hostel for Riverwest
And $79 million in New Markets Tax Credits to three community development entities.
Feb 18th, 2018
Residents Jeer Pay-to-Park Plan
Abele sympathizes but says county must get revenue from somewhere.
Feb 7th, 2018
Bring Us Your Green Projects, Says MMSD
District offers $1.5 million matching funds for projects to reduce urban runoff, taxpayers costs.
Jan 22nd, 2018
Donovan Says City Terrorized by Villains
“I am not fabricating, falsifying,” he says, decrying current approaches to crime.
Jan 9th, 2018
Company Helps You Take Working Vacation
Startup called Venture with Impact lets you visit exotic places while also working.
Jan 9th, 2018
Study Shows Rivers’ Quality Declined
River Keepers give a “D plus” rating to water quality of Milwaukee’s estuary.
Dec 28th, 2017
Task Force Considers Future of Domes
The options are “overwhelming” and the future far from certain.
Dec 14th, 2017
Franklin Wants Milwaukee’s Water
But Bauman doubts suburb can meet city rules for transportation and affordable housing.
Dec 11th, 2017
City’s Housing Fund Has Big Impact
$7 million invested over 11 years has leveraged an additional $176 million in spending.
Dec 7th, 2017
How Rockwell Became More Female Friendly
Company offered classes to all employees on white male "bias and privilege."
Nov 30th, 2017
Foxconn Signing Is a Love Fest
Walker rhapsodizes about the deal, and welcomes workers from Illinois.
Nov 13th, 2017
Bucks’ Health Clinic Will Soon Open
Downtown clinic is partnership with Froedtert MCW to serve Bucks, local residents.
Nov 9th, 2017
How to Grow the Restaurant Scene
Two entrepreneurs from Pittsburgh explain how they’ve helped incubate new restaurants.
Nov 8th, 2017
School Will Become Apartment Complex
Former 37th Street School will be turned into 50 senior apartments, 10 townhomes.
Nov 1st, 2017
Proposal Would Grow Central City Farms
Two Milwaukee legislators envision urban farms rising in 30th St. Corridor.
Oct 31st, 2017
Program Funds “Pop-Up Shops” in Central City
LISC works with city, JP Morgan Chase to jump start businesses in three neighborhoods.
Oct 18th, 2017
Discovery World Breaks Ground on Major Addition
New 10,000 square foot pavilion, and remodeling of existing building planned.
Oct 10th, 2017
Milwaukee Grows Its Green Program
Environmental program saving millions in taxes, winning private sector participants.
Oct 10th, 2017
New Library Embraces the Future
Mitchell Street branch is the city’s most technologically advanced.
Oct 9th, 2017
Miller Compromises on Gettelman Brewery
MillerCoors only wants to demolish half of historic complex after community push back.
Sep 21st, 2017
New Bay View Park Denied, For Now
“It looks like Mayor Barrett won,” says Ald. Zielinski.
Sep 21st, 2017
Can Bauman and Kovac Create Jobs?
Their legislation would require pre-1930 homes to be deconstructed, not demolished
Sep 20th, 2017
Tiny Homes Could Change Lives
Unique program will build 36 homes for young people aging out of foster care.
Sep 14th, 2017
U.S Oil Won’t Ship Oil From Port
Signs written agreement and city gives it additional land at no charge.
Sep 13th, 2017
It’s Bay View vs. City Hall!
So says Ald. Zielinski, as he seeks supporters for a Bay View Park.
Sep 8th, 2017
Bay View Wetland Will Be Restored
One of city’s last wetlands, near Barnacle Bud’s, will be naturalized, may allow public access.
Sep 5th, 2017
RICH Program Dedicates Its First Home
First of 20 homes is redeveloped for new owners in Washington Park area.
Sep 2nd, 2017
The Quin Breaks Ground in Walker’s Point
5-story, 70-unit, $12 million complex on 2nd St. is selling the neighborhood.
Aug 29th, 2017
Bawdy House Begone! Aldermen Declare
Donovan, Perez announce effort to target prostitution, landlords on South Side.
Aug 24th, 2017
Bay View Park Proposal Rejected
Zielinski wants to create park next to another park. But Plan Commission denies zoning changes.
Aug 15th, 2017
Weise Building Gets Temporary Historic Designation
Developers may save facades of century-old Eschweiler-designed building on Farwell.
Aug 9th, 2017
Rescue Plan for Juneau Park Statues
$150,000 in private dollars sought to restore Juneau and Leif Erickson statues.
Aug 3rd, 2017
Sherman Park Redevelopment Launched
City to assist in financing $2.5 million redevelopment of former BMO Harris Bank branch.
Aug 2nd, 2017
Sargento Builds Homes in Milwaukee
Wisconsin-based cheese producer has been building homes in Milwaukee for 25 years.
Aug 2nd, 2017
Touring The New Bucks Arena
The arena is halfway to completion. Our photos capture the progress.
Aug 1st, 2017
Bay View Debate Gets Complicated
Objections to huge gateway project could raise rental rates and eliminate green space.
Jul 27th, 2017
New Deal for Wangard on City Hiring
Company had violated residents preference program, will count employees at other projects.
Jul 26th, 2017
The Return of Talgo
Returns to central city plant here, will service and repairs trains for U.S. customers.
Jul 17th, 2017
Help Offered for South Side Prostitutes
Police, county partner with Benedict Center to combat growing prostitution problem.
Jul 17th, 2017
Council Approves More Parking for Bikes
Minimum standards for bike parking, bike racks for new and redeveloped buildings.
Jul 12th, 2017
Riverwest Will Get First Bike Boulevards
Two miles of streets where bikes get priority over cars.
Jul 12th, 2017
Good City Goes Big
The still new craft brewery has expanded and all should be ready by tomorrow.
Jun 30th, 2017
More Parking for Bikes
City ordinance would set new standards for bike parking in new and redeveloped buildings.
Jun 29th, 2017
The Great Bay View Debate
$25 million, six-floor “gateway” project fuels debate over future of Bay View.
Jun 27th, 2017
Sanders Project and Legacy Celebrated
Welford Sanders Lofts on near North Side bears the name of economic development icon.
Jun 21st, 2017
Huge Project Proposed for Bay View
Six-floor, $25 million project with 144 apartments and 15,000 square feet of retail.
Jun 3rd, 2017
Road Map to an Aerotropolis
New plan released for municipalities near airport. Will they seize the future?
May 30th, 2017
City Seeks Rescue for Several Buildings
Gorman will redevelop McKinley school. Old Esperanza auto repair shop needs savior.
May 25th, 2017
A School for Construction Skills
Business owner's job training center will employ inner city workers.
May 24th, 2017
Ethanol Shipping Fuels Worries
U.S. Oil could also ship crude oil across local waters.
May 18th, 2017
WHEDA to Help Restore Soldiers Home
$1.4 million in low-income housing tax credits for 1860s “Old Main” building.
May 16th, 2017
City Panel Okays Brewers’ Hill Project
Four buildings, 30 family-style apartments approved by Plan Commission.
May 16th, 2017
Rent-To-Own Company Helps Home Buyers
Milwaukee business helps them improve their credit and gain mortgages.
May 11th, 2017
Milwaukee To Be Built With U.S. Steel?
Zielinski's ordinance requires this for developers getting city funds.
May 8th, 2017
Finally, Greenwich Park Apartments Opens
The six-story apartment building has a mix of affordable and market rate units.
May 4th, 2017
City Will Terminate Manpower Agreement
Grunau and Schiltz Park will sell Manpower building and repay city loans they owe.
May 2nd, 2017
A Protest for Pedestrians
They demand more tickets for drivers who fail to yield to pedestrians.
Apr 28th, 2017
The Crazy Growth of Good City Brewing
Still new business already expanding operations and production.
Apr 24th, 2017
City Panel Rejects Sherman Park Station
Design criticized. Would replace gas station destroyed during summer riot.
Apr 12th, 2017
Wangard Still Can’t Meet City Rules
Subsidized Freshwater Plaza project flunks Residents Preference Program.
Apr 11th, 2017
Changes Made to Couture’s Design
Design tweaks address concerns of neighboring 833 East developer.
Apr 10th, 2017
Officials Celebrate Garfield Development
Groundbreaking for $17 million development and reopened Black Holocaust Museum.
Apr 5th, 2017
City Proposal Protects Students
Protections target for-profit colleges that leave students with huge debts.
Mar 27th, 2017
Developers Meet Local Hiring Goals
Bucks arena, Northwestern Mutual tower meet city's residents preference goals.
Mar 22nd, 2017
6-Floor East Side “Contour” Plan Approved
Architecture Review Board okays revised plan for 88-unit apartment.
Mar 21st, 2017
Will South Korea Partner With City?
Daegu, South Korea wants to be a water tech sister city. City panel says yes.
Mar 9th, 2017
City Approves Schlitz Park Upgrades
$875,000 in new TIF spending for safety measures and better RiverWalk access.
Mar 2nd, 2017
Eat Ramen In a Parklet? Yes!
East Side Ramen restaurant will create parklet, extends ambience to the street.
Mar 1st, 2017
Good Hope Library Moves Forward
New library, 65-unit apartment complex, green space and parking lots
Feb 23rd, 2017
City Could Sell Homes to Felons
Committee overturns current ban on sales but proposal needs full council approval.
Feb 22nd, 2017
City Spends Big On Housing The Poor
Housing Trust Fund has spent $6.5 million since 2006 on low-income housing.
Feb 21st, 2017
Three Great New Libraries Coming
Three new neighborhood libraries all use new approach of mixed-used development.
Feb 16th, 2017
Fighting the “Dark Store Loophole”
Big box stores like Walgreens and Menards claim tax loophole. Cities oppose it.
Feb 13th, 2017
Rebuilding The State’s Largest Housing Complex
Phase 2 of Westlawn Public Housing project is huge undertaking with complex financing.
Feb 10th, 2017
About Those Parapets, Mr. Renner
Peter Renner is a no-show, Third Ward board tut tuts his 10 tentative townhouses.
Feb 9th, 2017
City Panel Okays Big Westown Upgrades
Re-doing Grand Theatre for MSO, new Bon Ton contract, major street upgrades.
Feb 1st, 2017
New Bike Route Would Cross State
You could ride from here to Minnesota and then up the Mississippi River Trail.
Jan 26th, 2017
New Development For Villard Avenue
City zoning change will allow four-story, 33-unit apartment complex on 37th and Villard.
Jan 11th, 2017
City Panel Approves Bucks Plaza Design
Plaza would be created by closing off 4th St., could include ice rink and farmers market.
Jan 5th, 2017
Three Plans for New City Library
MLK library the latest to have private development that includes a new library.
Dec 19th, 2016
Witkowiak Plans Major Expansion on Mitchell Street
Funeral home will add banquet hall, open-air plaza and floral shop.
Dec 14th, 2016
Wangard Violates Residents Preference Program
Council members blast the company for failure, call for tougher requirements.
Dec 7th, 2016
Will Problem Intersection Be Fixed?
City hopes to fix North and Lisbon and issues spotlighted by Urban Milwaukee.
Dec 2nd, 2016
Council Okays Garfield Development
City TID will help finance Bronzeville development including Black Holocaust Museum.
Nov 23rd, 2016
Greenwich Park Targets Low-Income Residents
New East Side complex mixes subsidized and market rate apartments.
Nov 21st, 2016
Historic Designation Coming for S. 2nd Street?
City committee approves it for classic old section of 2nd street, despite some objections.
Oct 26th, 2016
Sex and Death and Scheherazade
Kathryn Posin’s childhood fantasies -- and adult politics -- led to this exotic dance for the Milwaukee Ballet.
Oct 17th, 2016
Schools Challenged by Declining State Aid
State aid to schools declined by $1.1 billion under Walker; choice funding rose by 77%.
Jan 4th, 2016
King Courteen Is a Musical Explorer
The singer and wood worker had a strong religious upbringing and explores that in songs.
Dec 28th, 2015
Digital Iris Is a Labor of Love
The small Milwaukee company creates cutting-edge technology for the video game industry.
Dec 14th, 2015
Thistledown Thunders Play Modern Bluegrass
Their lyrics are all about drinking and death. And love, sometimes.
Dec 14th, 2015
The Old Prospectors, the Newest Band?
Just two months ago the psych-funk rock band arose from the ashes of Blind Tarzan.
Dec 7th, 2015
Taylor Proposes Reforming County Redistricting
Aim is to "take politics out of it" and restore confidence in county board.
Dec 3rd, 2015
The Tritonics Play Reggae, Have Fun
The music's pretty mellow. Not too loud. But you can dance.
Nov 28th, 2015
Buy Local at Annual Gift Fair
Local First Milwaukee holds annual gift fair Sunday at the Domes, with more than 80 local vendors.
Nov 25th, 2015
The Belle Weather
The band strives to make big, beautiful music, with thoughtful lyrics.
Nov 20th, 2015
Abele vs. Clarke, Once Again
Abele cuts sheriff's budget and blasts him as rascist; Clarke and Weishan beat up on Abele.
Nov 18th, 2015
Milwaukee Art Museum Unveils New Addition
Glassy new addition to museum also creates more exhibition space. Here's a tour.
Nov 16th, 2015
Piles Plays Rock With Skateboard Sensibility
Yet they cite Neil Diamond as a key influence. Go figure.
Nov 13th, 2015
Pay The Devil is Not a Metal Band
Says the band. In fact they are a local band that delivers their own take on traditional old time music.
Oct 30th, 2015
Klassik Loves Music of All Kinds
Including Milwaukee artists. "The local scene won’t just be local for much longer," he predicts.
Oct 23rd, 2015
NO/NO Is Like a Wussy Pop Band
So say its members. Or are they kidding?
Oct 12th, 2015
How Bliffert Lumber Got Into Hardware
The lumber company, which goes back to the 1870s, now has a popular hardware store in Riverwest.
Oct 9th, 2015
Kesslers Diamonds Opens Downtown
Its mini-store in George Watts building creates a trinity of wedding-related stores.
Oct 6th, 2015
The Remarkable Rise of Rishi Tea
The Milwaukee company sells in all 50 states with exports to 100 countries. And it's still growing.
Oct 5th, 2015
Kristi Luzar
The new director of UEDA wants to make an impact on Milwaukee. Just how is not so easy to describe.
Sep 30th, 2015
County Free Bus-Ride Program Faces Shortfall
Free rides for seniors and disabled could cost $4 million, causing service cuts or fare hikes.
Sep 28th, 2015
Von Alexander
Milwaukee hip-hop artist is angling for the national stage.
Sep 25th, 2015
Tammy Baldwin Tours Milwaukee Harbor
Senator Baldwin was promoting legislation to help communities develop revitalization plans for waterfronts.
Sep 22nd, 2015
Most City Services Closed Labor Day
No parking enforcement! But better pick up that towed car before the lot closes.
Sep 4th, 2015
