Northwestern Mutual Makes ‘Skyline-Defining’ Bet On Downtown
Insurance company celebrates construction start on $500 million tower overhaul.
Oct 3rd, 2023
N. 24th Street To Be Renamed For Lester Carter
Street name in Amani neighborhood to honor noted Black pharmacist.
Oct 2nd, 2023
Groundbreaking For Coggs Center a History Lesson
Trailblazing legislator's legacy continues at new human services building.
Oct 2nd, 2023
Milwaukee Faces Future Budget Challenges
Act 12 didn't solve all of city's fiscal woes says Wisconsin Policy Forum.
Oct 2nd, 2023
East Side Tower Adds Apartments
New Land plan is now for 24 stories, less parking. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.
Oct 1st, 2023
Washington Heights’ Dandy Expansion
A vintage store, an event venue... and now a home.
Sep 29th, 2023
Milwaukee Could Get $5 Million Citizen-Led Transformation Fund
But council members have plenty of questions about Mayor Cavalier Johnson's proposal.
Sep 29th, 2023
Police Department Botches $15 Million Grant Application
Would have paid for dozens of officers. Administration then chooses not to tell council or public.
Sep 28th, 2023
Global Photography Event Will Include Downtown, East Side Walks
Veteran photographer David Bernacchi will lead downtown walk, open to all ages and abilities.
Sep 28th, 2023
Council, Residents Seek Solutions For Housing Authority Woes
Common Ground's complaints concern city officials, but can they fix problems?
Sep 26th, 2023
Milwaukee’s Last Automotive Plant May Close
Stellantis facility in Bay View could close. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.
Sep 24th, 2023
Dollar General Will Replace CVS At Center And Lisbon
Discount retailer filling vacant store at busy intersection.
Sep 22nd, 2023
Airport Train Station Construction Progressing
Train station continues to operate while second platform built.
Sep 22nd, 2023
WallyPark Poised To Reopen At Milwaukee Airport
Private parking operator closed in 2021 amidst travel slowdown.
Sep 22nd, 2023
Milwaukee Wins $3 Million To Fight Youth Homelessness
Continuum of Care partners will rely on youth input for how funding will be spent.
Sep 21st, 2023
VIA CDC’s Affordable Houses Are Test of New Building Technique
Structure of homes, sold at affordable prices, will be pre-assembled in factory near Teutonia and Hampton.
Sep 21st, 2023
Mayor Announces Reelection Bid, Kicks Off Spring 2024 Races
Cavalier Johnson seeks a full-term. All city officials are on the ballot.
Sep 20th, 2023
New Sensors Quietly Measure How Often Parking Spots Used
City could use information to reset parking meters, charge variable rates.
Sep 19th, 2023
Milwaukee Still Paying $1 Million Per Year For Brewers Stadium
New request for $2.5 million annually comes as city still paying prior costs
Sep 19th, 2023
Mayor Unveils 2024 Budget With New Sales Tax
But a massive deficit still looms for Milwaukee.
Sep 19th, 2023
Third Ward Tavern Saved… For Now
Developer says it won't appeal denial of its demolition request by Historic Preservation Commission.
Sep 18th, 2023
Mayor Johnson Responds To Stadium Funding Deal
Milwaukee wants to see development by Brewers and no taxation without representation.
Sep 18th, 2023
Water Company Moving To Downtown
Plus: Marcus closes its only Milwaukee theater, WHEDA offers new downpayment program and a recap of week's real estate news.
Sep 17th, 2023
Partner Sought To Reopen Milwaukee’s Oldest Bar
And you won't have to pay $5 million after buyer found for other properties.
Sep 15th, 2023
Vel R. Phillips Plaza Takes Shape
New downtown park aims to spur nearby development and create a sense of community.
Sep 15th, 2023
Large Harbor District Development Site Hits The Market
Tender Car property appears to be on a collision course with redevelopment.
Sep 14th, 2023
Get Ready For The Cultures & Communities Festival
From principal Ava Coleman to Charlie Sykes, there is event or film for every taste.
Sep 14th, 2023
Planned Parenthood Restarting Wisconsin Abortion Services
Citing court ruling, abortions will be provided in Milwaukee and Madison.
Sep 14th, 2023
Design Work Could Bring Two-Way Traffic to Farwell, Prospect
Federally-funded rebuild could make streets safer, better for pedestrians, bicyclists.
Sep 13th, 2023
Milwaukee Will Net $300,000 By Selling ‘Virtual Asset’
Specifically its unused IP addresses. Which are what exactly?
Sep 13th, 2023
City Evacuates 27th Street Building Over Safety Concerns
It's expected to be months before residents can move back in.
Sep 12th, 2023
576-Unit Bay View Apartment Complex Wins Key Approval
Bear Development seeks to start construction, but what about environmental remediation?
Sep 12th, 2023
Historic Commission Says No To Wrecking Former Wreck Room Tavern
Common Council will decide fate of building, a survivor of 1892 Third Ward fire.
Sep 11th, 2023
Rite-Hite Affiliate Plans To Raze Reed Street Yards Building
'One of the strongest and heaviest concrete structures in the country' could be demolished.
Sep 11th, 2023
Klement’s Sausage Factory Sells, Redevelopment Coming?
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Sep 10th, 2023
Conference Touts Milwaukee’s Cream City Brick, How To Preserve It
The brick that made Milwaukee famous requires special care when attempting to maintain or restore it.
Sep 8th, 2023
Regal Rexnord Moving HQ To Milwaukee
Beloit company making the move to Milwaukee, but will it bring any jobs with it?
Sep 8th, 2023
Waukesha Celebrates Completing Milwaukee Water Pipeline
$286 million project will provide safe water for suburban community, revenue for Milwaukee.
Sep 7th, 2023
Milwaukee Drastically Changing Street Lighting Plan
Switch to LED lights upgrades because contractor shortage leaves city unable to rush to replace failing circuits.
Sep 7th, 2023
Milwaukee’s Oldest Bar Is For Sale
Landmark 1850 Inn near the airport is on the market. Who will save it?
Sep 7th, 2023
Market-Rate Apartments Planned Near 76th and Brown Deer
Sycamore Place owners hope to fill what they say is a void on Northwest Side.
Sep 6th, 2023
City Seeks ‘Landmark’ Redevelopment of Marcus Center Parking Structure
Hotel, housing and first-floor activation sought to replace aging parking structure.
Sep 6th, 2023
Bank of America Entering Milwaukee At 76th and Good Hope
America's second-largest bank plans to open 5 branches in Milwaukee, 3 in Madison.
Sep 6th, 2023
Protected Bike Lanes Debut On East Side
But some areas will still need improvements as more permanent infrastructure installed.
Sep 5th, 2023
Buses Replace Streetcars While Repair Work Continues
Water main break results in week-long downtown street closure.
Sep 5th, 2023
Mostly Vacant 100 East Tower Sells For $29 Million
Plus: Advertising firm moves to Walker's Point and a recap of the week's real estate news.
Sep 2nd, 2023
Northridge Mall’s Fate Hinges On Appeals Court Ruling, Second Attorney Quits
Plus: Trespassing has returned to vacant property.
Sep 2nd, 2023
Water Main Break Closes Streetcar Indefinitely, Snarls Traffic
Two buildings at intersection of Broadway and Wisconsin are without power. Repairs will take days.
Sep 1st, 2023
Zepnick Enters Race To Replace Borkowski
Three candidates now seeking to replace outgoing alderman.
Aug 31st, 2023
A New Westside Home For Creatives
Washington Park Media Center opens on W. Vliet Street.
Aug 31st, 2023
Horwitz, World-Patterson Elected To Lead Fire & Police Commission
Past chairs resigned in protest of new state law stripping authority.
Aug 30th, 2023
Ald. Mark Borkowski Retiring
Veteran politician won't run for reelection in 2024.
Aug 29th, 2023
Common Ground Expands Campaign Against City Housing Authority
Coalition demands HUD investigation into rent payment issues. HACM defends itself.
Aug 29th, 2023
How Milwaukee Could Have Hosted The 2028 Summer Olympics
New book by veteran radio broadcaster reveals how this dream could have become reality.
Aug 29th, 2023
Symposium Is All About Milwaukee’s Iconic Bricks
Milwaukee Preservation Alliance event aims to preserve Cream City's heritage.
Aug 28th, 2023
Company Moving HQ To Milwaukee
Mayville Engineering is biggest metal fabricating company in U.S. Plus: Bay View school completes addition and our weekly recap.
Aug 27th, 2023
The Fitz Rises On The East Side
New apartment building rises just off Downer Avenue.
Aug 25th, 2023
Former Downer Chancery To Be Renovated For New Tenants
SereniTea would occupy half of space, which will be reconfigured in line with its original design.
Aug 25th, 2023
Mitchell Street Building Will Be Picked Up and Moved
Proposal creates new space for funeral home's plaza. Will it survive move?
Aug 24th, 2023
Doors Open Returning With New Locations, Neighborhood Tours
See what replaced the Grand Avenue food court, or how the art museum saved a historic mansion.
Aug 24th, 2023
Augustine Prep Opens $49 Million Elementary School
New building allows for major growth. And an even bigger project is planned.
Aug 23rd, 2023
Milwaukee Businesses Pitch Republicans
300 businesses at Baird Center seek customers and contacts for 2024 convention.
Aug 23rd, 2023
Ramirez Has Big Plans For Cardinal Stritch Campus
$24 million investment will help create northside Augustine Prep, making a mega-school.
Aug 22nd, 2023
Lakefront Streetcar Extension Opens October 29
New line will operate as a 'preview' until spring 2024, when The Couture's base opens.
Aug 22nd, 2023
No Trump, But Republican Debate Fills Hotels, Creates Buzz
And draws protesters. Wednesday's event is first debate of 2024 GOP presidential race.
Aug 21st, 2023
County Lists Park East Lot For Sale, Again
RFP responses due Oct. 6. County has struggled to find buyer who can secure financing.
Aug 21st, 2023
Developers Seek to Raze Historic Third Ward Tavern
Repairing fire-damaged, sinking structure would only result in 'Disney-like imitation.'
Aug 21st, 2023
Deer District Venue Downsized, But New Hotel Could Join It
Plus: Wine distributor sets up shop on Bradley Rd. and a recap of week's real estate news.
Aug 20th, 2023
Garden Homes Sees New Life Through Perseverance
Long-awaited project rehabilitating dilapidated homes in first-of-its-kind neighborhood.
Aug 18th, 2023
Weekend Blitz of Southside Home Repairs
Revitalize Milwaukee's annual event will include repairs at 18 houses.
Aug 18th, 2023
New Arts Organization Opening On Mitchell Street
With a makerspace, artist-in-residence program, cafe, goal is a hub for creative community.
Aug 17th, 2023
Construction Could Start in 60 Days On Massive Bay View Project
Proposal would add eight buildings, 576 apartments where a vacant factory stands.
Aug 17th, 2023
IKON Hotel Dropped In Favor of ‘Sears Market’ Concept
New proposal to redevelop former Sears department store at Fond du Lac and North.
Aug 17th, 2023
Planet Fitness Planned For Bay View
Gym would fill space recently vacated by Family Dollar.
Aug 16th, 2023
President Sells ‘Bidenomics’ In Visit To Milwaukee
Biden touts green jobs, low unemployment, rebuilding middle class in factory floor speech.
Aug 15th, 2023
Froedtert Awards $4.7 Million For Community Clinic Expansion
Groundbreaking held for Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers expansion.
Aug 15th, 2023
Light The Hoan Adds Dockside Viewing Locations For Thursday’s Event
'Hoanchella' serves as kickoff to light the lake side of bridge.
Aug 15th, 2023
Sixteenth Street Health Centers Demolishing House for Parking
And more tear downs for parking could follow. Is it good policy?
Aug 14th, 2023
City Seeks Buyer For Northside Tavern
Plus: Plumbing equipment company expanding in Menomonee Valley. And a recap of week's real estate news.
Aug 13th, 2023
President Biden To Visit Milwaukee on Tuesday
President will tout "Bidenomics" in advance of GOP debate.
Aug 11th, 2023
Immersive Art and Light Exhibit Will Transform Mitchell Street
Two night event takes place in early September.
Aug 11th, 2023
Associated Closing Southside Branch, Five Others
Closures span Wisconsin and Illinois.
Aug 11th, 2023
Four Milwaukee Buildings Headed To Auction Block
Iron Horse Hotel, downtown office building, 30th Street Corridor redevelopment candidate and Park Place office building on the market.
Aug 10th, 2023
Downtown Hotel Taken Over By Lender
Transfer in lieu of foreclosure answers question on why hotel mysteriously closed in late April.
Aug 10th, 2023
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?
Aug 9th, 2023
Proposed East Side Tower On Hold
Rising interest rates and increased sales tax rate cited by Goll Mansion site developer.
Aug 7th, 2023
City Will Contribute $9 Million To Huge Bay View Development
Plus: Atid Properties sells portfolio and a recap of week's real estate news.
Aug 6th, 2023
Construction Underway On First Iron District Building
Michigan Street Commons will add new apartments to southwest corner of Downtown.
Aug 4th, 2023
Developer Seeks To Be Part of King Drive Renaissance
Mediterranean-style car dealership presents opportunity.
Aug 4th, 2023
Waukesha Officials Tour Milwaukee Water Plant
Elected officials get up close tour of how their water will get from Lake Michigan to their taps.
Aug 3rd, 2023
New Report Finds Milwaukee’s Criminal Justice System In Peril
Arrests are down, felony charges are down and a court backlog remains
Aug 3rd, 2023
Major Arts Foundation Proposes Walker’s Point Cultural Center
Ruth Foundation aims to redevelop W. Florida Street building.
Aug 2nd, 2023
May “Groundbreaking” Planned For $75 Million Theater Center
Milwaukee Rep will need to move some shows off-site while Associated Bank Theater Center is constructed.
Aug 2nd, 2023
County Selling Land For New Children’s Hospital Clinic
Facility would be built next to Uihlein Soccer Park.
Aug 2nd, 2023
Food Trucks Banned On Portion of W. Silver Spring Drive
Alderman says grills, pop-up shoe sales have occurred on busy street.
Jul 31st, 2023
City Attorney Pumps Brakes On Council’s Lobbying Changes
Decision is on hold until at least after the August recess.
Jul 31st, 2023
After $15-Per-Hour Pledge, Museum Gets Zoning Change
Council members asked for better protections for food service workers.
Jul 31st, 2023
Former M&I Bank Headquarters Being Listed For Sale
Irgens considered many uses for building after developing BMO Tower. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Jul 30th, 2023
Streetcar Ridership Has Climbed For 27 Straight Months Year-Over-Year
But is still below 2019 figures. Extension will open in October.
Jul 28th, 2023
Milwaukee Company Backs Out of Buying Northridge Mall
Phoenix Investors had secured the troubled property, but city opposed its redevelopment plans.
Jul 28th, 2023
Pfister Hotel Receiving $20 Million In Upgrades
Renovation aims to be completed in time for Republican National Convention.
Jul 27th, 2023
Council Members Want Better Pay For Museum Food Service Workers
Zoning vote could hinge on oft-overlooked city policy.
Jul 27th, 2023
How Committed Is City To Tearing Down 794?
Council members question 'weasel language' in Milwaukee plan for Downtown.
Jul 26th, 2023
Mayor’s Political Director Steps Down, Leaves Nation Consulting
Sachin Chheda, who led successful statewide campaigns, leaves political consulting firm.
Jul 26th, 2023
Inside St. Augustine’s Huge Expansion
K4-12 private choice school adding new $49 million school building.
Jul 25th, 2023
Fundraising Campaign Aims To Light Lake Side of Hoan Bridge
Launch party includes ticketed cruise aboard the Miss Wisconsin, fireworks and music.
Jul 25th, 2023
Council Demands Control of Lobbying, Despite Mayoral Pushback
Mayor and council president at impasse, council set to take more control.
Jul 24th, 2023
City Seeks Developer For Land at 16th and Forest Home
Deal will even include part of the street. Plus: recap of the week's real estate news.
Jul 23rd, 2023
Park Being Renamed After Milwaukee Jazz Legend
Cawker Play Area to become Al Jarreau Park.
Jul 21st, 2023
Micro Hospital Takes Shape Near Airport
For-profit company developing small hospital at 20th and Layton.
Jul 21st, 2023
Street Will Receive Honorary Name For Wisconsin’s First Black Sheriff
"Sheriff Richard Artison" will be applied to portion of N. 9th Street near courthouse.
Jul 20th, 2023
After State Law Stripped Authority, Leaders of Milwaukee’s Fire & Police Commission Resign
Chair Edward Fallone and Vice Chair Amanda Avalos resign in protest following "assault on self-government."
Jul 20th, 2023
National Ave Could Get Protected Bike Lanes, Fewer Driving Lanes
But will accommodations be made for bus rapid transit or streetcar service?
Jul 19th, 2023
City Endorses New Lakefront Marathon Course With Hoan Bridge
Approval eliminates issue that doomed the 2022 race.
Jul 19th, 2023
Buskers To Take Over The Riverwalk
'It's Alive on the RiverWalk' series to offer free performers on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Jul 19th, 2023
State Wants Feedback On Plans For I-794
Should elevated freeway between 6th St. and Hoan Bridge become a boulevard? Two public meetings to seek citizen comments.
Jul 18th, 2023
Port Celebrates Biggest Investment In 60 Years
New facility is a partnership of city and state, like 'peanut butter and jelly.'
Jul 18th, 2023
Plan Commission Okays Huge Housing Development
Rejects Ald. Taylor's push to delay proposal for 1,145 units of housing near Northridge.
Jul 18th, 2023
Walker’s Point Apartment Proposal Seeks Zoning Variance
New Land moving forward on 6-story, 65 unit development on 4th and Florida.
Jul 17th, 2023
The Bubbles Have Landed in Milwaukee
The evanescent event in Downtown will last just one week before, poof, it disappears.
Jul 17th, 2023
City Seeks Buyer For Fond du Lac Avenue Building
A former barbershop and Harley dealer. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Jul 16th, 2023
Inside Wellpoint’s Campus Overhaul
1950s orphanage evolves into hub for community and trauma-informed care.
Jul 14th, 2023
Mayor Johnson Signs 2% Sales Tax Into Law
"Something huge, something major, something extraordinary," says Johnson of revenue deal, averting fiscal cliff.
Jul 14th, 2023
Villard Avenue Church Finds New Life
Kingdom Empowered Ministries will buy city-owned property.
Jul 13th, 2023
Police Pledge Transparency Now That They Have Policymaking Power
Deal that gave Milwaukee a 2% sales tax also stripped Fire & Police Commission of much of its authority.
Jul 13th, 2023
Land Trust Unveils Forever Affordable Homes
Four new homes part of effort to create a total of 45 by 2025.
Jul 12th, 2023
UWM Gets Largest Donation In Its History
Zilber Family Foundation giving $20 million to College of Public Health.
Jul 12th, 2023
Northwestern Mutual Names Tower Team
And wins approval for street closure. Second glassy tower to be built by team that helped create signature 2017 tower.
Jul 11th, 2023
Common Council Approves 2% Milwaukee Sales Tax
But members blast policy provisions state is imposing. Mayor says vote was equal to one to create city in 1846.
Jul 11th, 2023
Can Mitchell Street Building Be Moved?
Owner doesn't think so, but Historic Commission wants an engineer's opinion
Jul 10th, 2023
Abbott Elementary Star Will Headline Cultures & Communities Festival
Milwaukee Film's fall festival also adds Salt-N-Pepa DJ.
Jul 10th, 2023
Nova Could Be Downtown Airbnb Hub
Apartments could be temporarily leased as "pop-up hotel." Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.
Jul 9th, 2023
Construction Underway On Harley’s Hub
Wiill be the central element of new Davidson Park. But what does it mean for future of HQ?
Jul 7th, 2023
Northwestern Mutual Contributes $3 Million To Home Ownership Efforts
Insurance company to fund two nonprofits: a land trust and home acquisition fund.
Jul 7th, 2023
Harley-Davidson Is New Streetcar Sponsor
Harley 'Homecoming' streetcar comes with free ticket giveaway.
Jul 7th, 2023
35th and Vliet To Become Milwaukee’s Art Intersection
Derrick Cainion hopes to create sculpture garden, art gallery, artist housing and more.
Jul 6th, 2023
E. North Ave. Apartments Moving Forward
Council committee endorses land sale, zoning change, TIF for long-sought development.
Jul 6th, 2023
Baird Name Will Be Added Atop U.S Bank Center
Financial company extends its lease of nearly half of Wisconsin's tallest building.
Jul 6th, 2023
Council, Mayor At Odds On City Lobbying
Council members feel they were left out of state revenue deal, want more control over city lobbyists.
Jul 6th, 2023
Rusty Bolts Will Cost City $50,000
Plus: City settles lawsuit with McDonald's franchisee and reduces Hal Leonard's property taxes.
Jul 6th, 2023
Independence Day Parades Snake Through Milwaukee
No shortage of smiles, nor candy, as community groups host Fourth of July events.
Jul 4th, 2023
Once Secret Restaurant Closing
Red Light Ramen, a spinoff of Ardent, grew a following on the Lower East Side.
Jul 3rd, 2023
Have A Firefighting Boat? City Needs One for Republican Convention
City seeking all sorts of security products for national convention in July 2024.
Jul 3rd, 2023
New ‘Healing Spaces’ Created In Vacant Lots
Program, championed by Alderwoman Coggs, aims to turn blight to beauty.
Jul 3rd, 2023
Developers Selected For Early Childhood Educator Homes
Aim is to boost childcare and minority homeowners. Plus: recap of week's real estate news.
Jul 2nd, 2023
EIGHTEEN87 Adding Riverfront Affordable Housing
Permit filing indicates new building will soon rise immediately to its west.
Jun 30th, 2023
Milwaukee Wins Grant To Create “Traffic Calming Lending Library”
Want to borrow a temporary traffic circle? DPW's building program to test ideas beyond speed humps.
Jun 30th, 2023
Northwestern Mutual Wins Key Vote To Close Cass Street
But not without derision, and the suggestion to create an open-air passageway for the public.
Jun 29th, 2023
Water Street Could Become Pedestrian Haven in Third Ward
Wider sidewalks, fewer traffic lanes contemplated.
Jun 29th, 2023
Committee Backs 4 Streetcar Extensions
If federal grants received, system could reach Fiserv Forum, East Side, Bronzeville and Walker's Point.
Jun 28th, 2023
Meeting Will Guide Design of Bronzeville Arts Center
Black arts center will occupy key corner of W. North Ave. and N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Jun 28th, 2023
Your Input Sought On How To Get To One Million Residents
Public meetings will seek suggestions on how to grow city and achieve mayor's vision.
Jun 27th, 2023
Milwaukee’s Air Quality Worst Among All Large Cities
Canadian wildfires blamed. Residents advised to limit outdoor activities.
Jun 27th, 2023
Four Options To Transform Brady Street
Business improvement district releases study, seeks feedback. The goal: 'to create one of the world's great streets.'
Jun 27th, 2023
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.
Jun 26th, 2023
Council Committee Endorses 2% Sales Tax
And blasts state policy restrictions while insisting tax is far from a 'Milwaukee bailout.'
Jun 26th, 2023
Airport Train Station Expansion Underway
Its construction will help expand Amtrak Hiawatha. Plus: Recap of the week's real estate news.
Jun 25th, 2023
Milwaukee Wins $14 Million Grant To Rebuild, Reimagine Villard Avenue
Northside main street will receive "Complete Streets" treatment.
Jun 23rd, 2023
Harambee Block Transformed By New Buildings
Six houses and a new apartment building fill formerly vacant land.
Jun 23rd, 2023
See The State’s Design Concepts For Replacing Or Rebuilding Interstate 794
Eight options, two of which call for complete removal. All include extended streets, fewer ramps.
Jun 23rd, 2023
Brew City Match Aims To Boost More Than 20 Businesses
Program is focused on supporting business and property owners in Milwaukee's historic commercial areas.
Jun 22nd, 2023
New Oil Pipeline Planned Through Milwaukee’s South Side
Pipeline ultimately designed to move oil to Green Bay - by barge.
Jun 22nd, 2023
Common Council Plans To Approve Sales Tax
And later sue the state over policy restrictions. They 'will not dampen our creativity.'
Jun 21st, 2023
Northridge Mall Lawsuit Keeps Dragging On
Will it ever be razed? New issues add to legal mess while city awaits appeals court ruling.
Jun 20th, 2023
Sales Tax Timing Is Burning Issue
Will two-thirds of Common Council support 2% sales tax? How tricky is the tax's timing?
Jun 20th, 2023
Brady Street Festival Adds Indoors Stages
And dog yoga! One of Milwaukee's largest street festivals returns July 29.
Jun 20th, 2023
Troubled Apartment Complex Paying Tenants To End Leases
DNR won't let tenants return to Community Within the Corridor for several months.
Jun 19th, 2023
Juneteenth Draws Thousands To King Drive
52nd annual parade celebrates Black emancipation.
Jun 19th, 2023
Two Blocks of Brewers Hill Slated For Development
It's 16 parcels of land overlooking Downtown. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.
Jun 18th, 2023
Midtown Vacant Lot To Become Substance Abuse Treatment Center
Serenity Inns plans major expansion, draws praise from alderman.
Jun 17th, 2023
Milwaukee Tool Paints Downtown Red
Company's new Westown office is a beacon of red.
Jun 16th, 2023
City Could Regulate Airbnb, Other Services
Short-term rentals have proliferated beyond Downtown, but no public database of who is participating exists.
Jun 15th, 2023
Riverwest Affordable Housing Development To Get City Subsidy
With plans for late summer groundbreaking.
Jun 15th, 2023
A Plan To Save Third Ward Swing Bridge
Proposal calls for it to become a national model, 'the coolest nightlife spot in the city.'
Jun 14th, 2023
Fall Construction Planned for Downtown Dog Park, Brewery
By 2024 Foxtown Brewing complex and dog park could be the "hot new place" in town.
Jun 14th, 2023
Milwaukee Will Ban Most New Vape Shops
City zoning code change aims to deter teens from using tobacco.
Jun 14th, 2023
Milwaukee Has Very Ambitious Climate and Jobs Plan
Alderwoman Dimitrijevic and ECO director Erick Shambarger seek to transform the city.
Jun 13th, 2023
The New State Will Have New Cafe
Daddy's Soul Food owners will run cafe at redeveloped all-ages rock club at 26th and State.
Jun 13th, 2023
Municipal Court Cancels Alternatives Contract, Sparks Controversy
Opponents say the change could hurt vulnerable defendants, increase incarceration.
Jun 13th, 2023
Police Settlement Will Cost Millions Less Than Expected
Plus: costs grow in claim against Tearman Spencer and a firefighter conspiracy defense.
Jun 12th, 2023
Republicans Cut Funding For Black Arts Center
$5 million for Bronzeville Center for the Arts cut. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.
Jun 11th, 2023
Third Ward Tower Making Its Mark
Building will eventually rise 31 stories, but it's already clearly visible
Jun 9th, 2023
Milwaukee Planning Three Protected Bike Lanes, Trail to Lake
City seeking federal funds from state to advance projects across city.
Jun 9th, 2023
Milwaukee Sales Tax Deal Reached, Referendum Dropped
Deal at Capitol requires Common Council, County Board to pass new taxes with two-thirds votes. Includes substantial policy measures.
Jun 8th, 2023
Are These Houses Historic? Milwaukee Never Got To The Point Of Deciding
Clock runs out on Bay View historic designation debate. A new house is likely coming.
Jun 8th, 2023
Milwaukee Has New Case Of Mpox
Diease formerly known as monkeypox hasn't gone away. Free vaccines are available.
Jun 8th, 2023
Following Fire, Recycling Center May Move
Menomonee Valley riverfront site could be repurposed for private development.
Jun 7th, 2023
Officials, Neighbors Debate Brady Street’s Future
Close the street to cars? Remove parking? All options on the table.
Jun 7th, 2023
Park East Site To Be Relisted For Sale
Proposed $60 million hotel and apartment complex on downtown land never happened..
Jun 6th, 2023
Giannis and Brothers Opening Clothing Store
Second 'Antetokounbros' store (the first is in Athens) planned for Deer District.
Jun 6th, 2023
Marcus Center Names New CEO
Kevin Giglinto will lead organization, replacing Kendra Whitlock Ingram.
Jun 6th, 2023
Committee Picks KG Development Partnership To Build New King Drive Apartments
Affordable development includes three commercial tenants, would replace vacant funeral home.
Jun 5th, 2023
Republicans Approve Gov. Evers’ Allocation of $32.6 Million More To Build Milwaukee Youth Prison
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Jun 4th, 2023
Milwaukee Kicks Off Three-Cruise-Ship Weekend
The two biggest cruise ships on the Great Lakes were both in Milwaukee simultaneously Friday.
Jun 2nd, 2023
Streetcar Rolling Through Rising Couture
Lakefront tower now stands 15 stories tall, while streetcar connection is built out in base.
Jun 2nd, 2023
Public Meetings Upcoming On Redesign Of Two Major Southside Streets
National and Oklahoma will see major changes. Meetings give chance for questions and feedback.
Jun 2nd, 2023
Republicans Block State Funding For Iron District Stadium
Gov. Evers proposed $9.3 million in support for $45 million stadium. Plus: Concert venue downsized.
Jun 2nd, 2023
Milwaukee Now Requires More Notice When Contractors Dig Up Streets
Prior practice was "terrible" says Bay View alderwoman.
Jun 1st, 2023
Rep Releases Updated Theater Designs, Seeks Donations To Start Construction
Donors offer $7.5 million in matching donations for $75 million Associated Bank Theater Center.
Jun 1st, 2023
Milwaukee Reloads Lawsuit Howitzer
City continuing to fight lawsuit claiming it created containment zones for the poor.
Jun 1st, 2023
Milwaukee Loses Its ‘A’ Credit Rating, Costing Millions
City is now only three levels above junk. Costs of borrowing keep increasing.
May 31st, 2023
New Food Truck Restrictions Approved
Time limits, distance minimums, other rules target bad actors, say sponsors Brostoff and Zamarripa.
May 31st, 2023
East Side Tower Gets Final Approval
New Land proposal for 25-story building wins unanimous Common Council vote.
May 31st, 2023
City Seeks ‘Landmark Development’ for Downtown
Milwaukee seeks developer for multiple-building project near 5th and Wisconsin.
May 31st, 2023
Assessment Error Costs Milwaukee $750,000
AT&T building was given improper tax bill after 2021 sale. Whoops.
May 30th, 2023
Gov. Evers Appoints Three New Milwaukee Judges
Amber Raffeet August, Anderson Gansner and Raphael Ramos picked to fill vacancies.
May 30th, 2023
Veterans Complex Will Greatly Expand
Vets Place Central at 33rd and Wells to grow bigger, provide more veterans housing.
May 29th, 2023
Downtown Hampton Inn Mysteriously Closes
Signs point to financial issues. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
May 28th, 2023
Power House Apartments Rise On Hidden River Site
New building is fourth and final phase of River Place Lofts.
May 26th, 2023
East Side Pedestrian Plaza Opens
The crossroads of the East Side are now a little bit easier to traverse.
May 26th, 2023
Common Ground, MPS Celebrate New Washington High School Athletic Complex
New playfield and track have been eight years in the making.
May 26th, 2023
Wisconsin Planning Passenger Trains To Green Bay, Madison
Startup could be funded by $44 billion from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
May 26th, 2023
Milwaukee Wins $5.5 Million To Clean Up Polluted Sites
Part of $315 million federal award. Milwaukee will use much of the award in and around Century City.
May 25th, 2023
Master Lock Closing Milwaukee Manufacturing Plant
Union says 330 jobs being outsourced.
May 25th, 2023
New Body Camera Policy Won’t Apply During RNC
Community advocates decry decision, including lack of public comment.
May 25th, 2023
Massive Bay View Development Plan Has Grown
Bear Development's plan for state's largest private affordable housing complex gets bigger.
May 24th, 2023
See The 2023 Mayor’s Design Awards Winners
20 winners span the city, represent the best of Milwaukee architecture and design.
May 24th, 2023
City Unveils Latest Lead Lateral Plan
With added federal funding, Water Works can now replace more laterals each year, but which ones?
May 24th, 2023
Potato-Focused Restaurant Planned For Historic Schlitz Tavern
Potato Heads will open at 27th and Lisbon.
May 23rd, 2023
25-Story Tower Wins Crucial Endorsement
High-end, 318-unit apartment complex would replace parking lot on N. Farwell Ave.
May 23rd, 2023
Popular Summerfest Kid’s Park Now Open
But check the schedule. Northwestern Mutual Community Park is free, but often closed due to festival calendar.
May 23rd, 2023
The Ins and Outs of Milwaukee’s Financial Future
Republican legislators can't agree on how many strings to attach to funding proposal.
May 22nd, 2023
Massive Bubbles Coming To Downtown In July
Promoter promises 'the most Instagrammable moment of the summer.'
May 22nd, 2023
Pabst Theater Group Opening New Venue, Closing Colectivo Back Room
Pabst will buy Farwell Avenue building once targeted for event venue.
May 22nd, 2023
City Tours Company Plans Headquarters in Walker’s Point
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
May 21st, 2023
Construction Underway On Greenest Library in Milwaukee
New Martin Luther King Library will be a community hub, and provide housing for 93 households.
May 19th, 2023
Milwaukee Hiring New Police Officers
Milwaukee planning for three recruiting classes in 2024, starting pay is $64,000.
May 19th, 2023
$200 Million Kia-Hyundai Settlement Would Pay Vehicle Owners, City’s Lawsuit Ongoing
Theft epidemic caused by company's negligence, plaintiffs argued.
May 19th, 2023
Ted Kellner Named New CEO of Republican National Convention
Steve King steps down to spend more time with family.
May 18th, 2023
Inside The Trade Hotel
Deer District hotel hopes to win lots of business, including from NBA teams.
May 18th, 2023
Pabst Theater Lights Up New Sign
27-foot-tall blade sign lights up key downtown intersection.
May 17th, 2023
MLK Library Closes, Construction Starts On Replacement
Old library at 3rd and Locust closing, new mixed-use facility being constructed.
May 17th, 2023
Habitat Building 9 Homes On 1 City Block
Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff will help, part of larger effort to build 80 houses in Harambee neighborhood.
May 17th, 2023
50 New Homes For Early-Childhood Educators
LISC, CDA partnering with five centers to develop nearby, owner-occupied houses.
May 16th, 2023
Food Trucks Face New Restrictions
Proposal includes downtown time limit and ban on operating within 50 feet of a restaurant.
May 16th, 2023
Two Competing Apartment Buildings Proposed For King Drive
City-owned property would become multi-story building with some 65 apartments.
May 15th, 2023
Another Company Bucks Trend, Expands Downtown Office
HNTB expands downtown office. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
May 14th, 2023
Midtown Center Sold To Atlanta Investor
Shopping center hit the auction block earlier this year.
May 12th, 2023
Marquette’s New “Mansions”
Three new duplexes fill a long-vacant lot just north of university campus.
May 12th, 2023
W. Vine St. Gains Honorary Name For Pastor Elbridge Lock
Plus: N. 33rd St. gains honorary named for bishop Kevin Carter.
May 12th, 2023
New Proposal Would Regulate When, Where And How Food Trucks Operate
Food trucks could return to Water Street, but with new requirements for how they operate.
May 11th, 2023
MPD Can Tow New Group of Repeat Reckless Drivers
City enacting its part of state law change. But how big of a loophole does the policy have?
May 11th, 2023
Baird Center Reaches Highest Point
Topping-off ceremony for $456 million Wisconsin Center expansion draws dignitaries a year before completion.
May 11th, 2023
Milwaukee Film Announces Award Winners
And 58% hike in attendance. The next festival will take place April 11-25, 2024.
May 10th, 2023
Near West Side, Prism Have New Leaders
Lindsey St. Arnold Bell and Brenda J. Bowers taking over at two influential nonprofits.
May 10th, 2023
Spanish Company Will Make EV Chargers In Milwaukee
Ingeteam will add product lines to its wind turbine plant in Menomonee Valley.
May 10th, 2023
What’s That Orange Barrier in the Milwaukee River?
We Energies' project to dredge river bottom is part of much larger cleanup effort.
May 9th, 2023
Dr. T Confirmed As Health Commissioner
Michael Totoraitis is the new leader of city health department.
May 9th, 2023
See The Future of Bay View
New neighborhood plan attempts to chart shared future for neighborhood.
May 8th, 2023
New Emergency Housing For Those With Lead Poisoning
Community Advocates expanding its portfolio of temporary housing.
May 8th, 2023
Regal Ware Moving HQ From Kewaskum To Milwaukee
Plus: Beradda buys and Hendricks sells buildings. And recap of week's real estate news.
May 7th, 2023
New Plan For Bay View’s Zillman Park
Based on feedback, city changes course on now long-awaited refresh.
May 5th, 2023
Piles Being Driven For New Third Ward Apartments
Steel piles will form foundation for five-story apartment complex.
May 5th, 2023
City Has New Historic Preservation Leader
Emelia Rudd takes the helm of Milwaukee Preservation Alliance.
May 5th, 2023
Cruise Season Kicks Off in Milwaukee
Milwaukee could set another record as Viking adds second ship to Great Lakes roster. But when will new dock be ready?
May 4th, 2023
Construction Starts on Century City Park Expansion
Revamped Melvina Park at 29th and Melvina will nearly quadruple in size.
May 3rd, 2023
5 Milwaukee Projects Get Affordable Housing Funding
Across Wisconsin, WHEDA awards funding for 23 proposed apartment buildings.
May 3rd, 2023
Meet Milwaukee’s Newest Historic Building
1883 Walker's Point building on S. 5th St. will be protected.
May 3rd, 2023
MATC Will Use Vacant Lot For Training Program
Partnership with city and We Energies will help train electrical line mechanics.
May 2nd, 2023
Historic Commission Creates Reprieve For Illegally Modified Homes
Unsuspecting buyers may purchase illegally modified historically protected buildings.
May 2nd, 2023
Top Picks For Milwaukee Film Fest’s Final Week
A packed week of screenings closes the 2023 festival.
May 1st, 2023
Commission Okays Plan To Save Pabst Mansion Pavilion
Key part of a 10-year plan to restore mansion to blue-ribbon status.
May 1st, 2023
Wellpoint Overhauling Capitol Drive Campus
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Apr 30th, 2023
Milwaukee’s Million Dollar Pipeline
An aviation fuel pipeline will pay rent for the first time in 50 years.
Apr 28th, 2023
MSOE’s New Building Will Be ‘Kendall Breunig Center’
Real estate developer donated building, and $2 million, to university.
Apr 28th, 2023
New Health Commissioner Wins Key Approval
Michael Totoraitis says he's commited to providing long-term, strategic leadership.
Apr 27th, 2023
Potholes Are A Hot Problem in Milwaukee
Council members frustrated as complaints mount.
Apr 26th, 2023
7 Catalytic Projects For Downtown Milwaukee
New downtown plan calls for streetcar expansion, protected bike network, rethinking 794 and improved public spaces.
Apr 26th, 2023
City May Close Libraries, Cut 25% of Police and Fire Departments
Milwaukee faces $156 million fiscal cliff without state help.
Apr 25th, 2023
Pérez Shakes Up Council Committees
Changes after new members added: Ald. Scott Spiker gets his first gavel, Zamarripa loses hers.
Apr 25th, 2023
City Seeks Restaurant or Cafe For Downtown Park
Its plan for Vel R. Phillips Plaza is to create new gathering spot for Westown.
Apr 25th, 2023
25-Story Farwell Tower Wins First Approval
High-end building would include pool and preserve two historic buildings.
Apr 24th, 2023
5 Films To See At Milwaukee Film Festival
Of 250 choices in entire festival here are five picks for every day this week.
Apr 24th, 2023
New Harvard Design School Leader a Longtime Local Architect
Grace La's enduring impact on Milwaukee includes Marsupial Bridge and Kilbourn Tower.
Apr 24th, 2023
Trust Company Expanding In Walker’s Point
Milwaukee's urban core a post-pandemic winner. Plus: Recap of week's real estate news.
Apr 23rd, 2023
Milwaukee Police Must Release Crime Footage Within 15 Days
Police union sues over change.
Apr 21st, 2023
New, “More Friendly” Milwaukee Night Parking Permits Available
New permit structure is easier in three key ways.
Apr 20th, 2023
Shorewood Spitter Found Guilty For 2020 Protest Confrontation
Stephanie Rapkin spit in face of Black teenager protesting for racial equity.
Apr 20th, 2023
RNC Looking For Businesses To Partner With
Host committee launches vendor website, promises lasting impact.
Apr 20th, 2023
Work Starts on Redeveloping 150 Vacant Homes
Homes MKE aims to create new homeowners, improve neighborhoods.
Apr 19th, 2023
Mayor Names New Health Commissioner
Michael Totoraitis will lead department, subject to council confirmation.
Apr 19th, 2023
Council Bans Food Trucks Along Four Blocks of Water Street
Unanimous vote for stretch north of bar district may be precursor to citywide regulations.
Apr 18th, 2023
11-Story East Side Hotel Approved
Council unanimously endorses new hotel for Brady Street.
Apr 18th, 2023
New Council Members Sworn In To Great Applause
Andrea Pratt, Lamont Westmoreland and Larresa Taylor join first full council in 17 months.
Apr 18th, 2023
Inside Rite-Hite’s New HQ
Ccmpany's campus is designed to attract the workforce, and customers, of the future.
Apr 18th, 2023
Milwaukee Could Ban TikTok
Security-driven decision could end free advertising medium for public library and other uses by city.
Apr 17th, 2023
Court Approves Sale Of 100 East Building
Ruling clears way for redevelopment. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Apr 16th, 2023
NBA Approves Haslam’s Acquisition of Milwaukee Bucks
Cleveland Browns' owner buying Marc Lasry's interest in team.
Apr 14th, 2023
Wisconsin Center Pauses Art Removal
CEO says he thought matter was resolved with grant, only for conflict to emerge.
Apr 14th, 2023
Court Could Effectively Block Northridge Sale To Phoenix Investors
Judge indicates he could transfer title to city after appeals court ruling. Chinese owners reveal their original intent for property.
Apr 14th, 2023
New Land Plans New Building For Walker’s Point
Apartment building would rise at S. 4th St. and W. Florida St.
Apr 13th, 2023
Mayor Cavalier Johnson Selected For National Pedestrian Safety Initiative
Milwaukee is one of nine cities in new program.
Apr 13th, 2023
Bowen Won’t Seek Recount, Pratt Is New Alderwoman
Andrea Pratt wins race to replace Ashanti Hamilton by 17 votes.
Apr 13th, 2023
Committee Recommends $16 Million For New Downtown Park
To be called Vel R. Phillips Plaza. Plus $6 million for other projects.
Apr 12th, 2023
Registration Is Open For ‘No Mow May’
And if you act fast, you can get a free sign.
Apr 12th, 2023
Neu-Life Plans Development at 12th and Cherry
A 6-story, mixed-use building with 36 apartments, a gym, offices and culinary training.
Apr 12th, 2023
Froedtert To Merge With Fox Valley’s ThedaCare
Merger would create larger competitor in consolidation-driven health care space.
Apr 11th, 2023
Brady Street Hotel Design Approved
The 11-story building would be only hotel between Downtown and Glendale.
Apr 11th, 2023
New Downtown Hotel Approved
Historic commission endorses revisions to proposed Tempo by Hilton.
Apr 10th, 2023
Iron District Gains More Apartments
Four floors of apartments planned atop existing building. Plus: Recap of the week's real estate news.
Apr 9th, 2023
Nova Nears Completion
New apartment complex at Juneau and Van Buren will welcome first residents this summer.
Apr 7th, 2023
Pratt, Westmoreland and Taylor Win Council Seats
Andrea Pratt defeats David Bowen by very slim margin.
Apr 5th, 2023
Gena Defeats Lena For Municipal Court Judge
Molly Gena trumps Sen. Lena Taylor in race to replace Derek Mosley.
Apr 4th, 2023
State Could Prosecute Community Within Corridor Developers
But questions remain about the timeline. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Apr 2nd, 2023
School Board Candidates
Three contested races, including a citywide race.
Mar 31st, 2023
Site Prep Work Underway For Park East Apartments
The fourth time's the charm for vacant lot.
Mar 31st, 2023
Legal Sports Betting Begins in Milwaukee
Mayor Cavalier Johnson puts $20 down for first bet.
Mar 31st, 2023
City Constructing 50 Traffic Calming Projects in 2023
From full reconstruction to rapid implementation test projects, DPW say it's time to build.
Mar 30th, 2023
Chase Tower Receiving New Amenities
Group RMC, Colliers working to boost occupancy rate at downtown office building.
Mar 30th, 2023
Common Ground Bashes City’s Housing Authority
Citing 'slumlord behavior,' launches Tenants United campaign, demands changes.
Mar 29th, 2023
Three Northside Aldermanic Races
Six candidates running to fill three open seats on the Milwaukee Common Council.
Mar 29th, 2023
New Milwaukee Apartment Building Closed For Health Emergency
Community Within The Corridor has high levels of dangerous chemical, many residents forced to leave.
Mar 28th, 2023
City Seeks To Redevelop Marcus Center Garage
RFP to redevelop 700-space parking structure is expected to be issued 'soon.'
Mar 28th, 2023
Sculpture Milwaukee Adding Spring Exhibit Inside The Avenue
Exhibit by area colleges in downtown complex will complement main sculpture event.
Mar 28th, 2023
Race For Municipal Judge Gets Little Attention
Attorney Molly Gena and Senator Lena Taylor vying for open seat on city court.
Mar 27th, 2023
West Side Freeway-to-Boulevard Study Advances
City has first-of-its-kind formal role in study of 1.5-mile Highway 175.
Mar 27th, 2023
Garbage Truck Crashes Into Streetcar
The Hop hops its tracks in collision that sent one person to hospital. How did the crash happen?
Mar 27th, 2023
Plunging Value of 100 East Building Will Impact City Taxes
$30 million will be wiped from tax rolls. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Mar 26th, 2023
Marquette’s New Nursing Building Quickly Taking Shape
Former business school getting several-million-dollar overhaul.
Mar 24th, 2023
Pabst Mansion Wants To Deconstruct 1893 World’s Fair Addition
Nonprofit plans to salvage some elements for future reconstruction.
Mar 24th, 2023
Participating In “No Mow May” Will Require Registration
Ald. Dimitrijevic leads Milwaukee in adopting bee-friendly program.
Mar 23rd, 2023
Summerfest Unveils 2023 Schedule
Here's an easy-to-read schedule, grouped by date and stage.
Mar 23rd, 2023
Bar Licensing Issues Causes Council Floor Fight
Milwaukee's recent court losses on tavern suspensions causing mounting frustratiion.
Mar 22nd, 2023
Early Voting Underway for Spring Election
Through April 1, Milwaukee voters can cast their ballots at any of 7 city polling sites.
Mar 22nd, 2023
Milwaukee Hopes To Be Bellwether In Kia/Hyundai Suit
Could be central player in multi-city lawsuit, perhaps increasing size of any settlement.
Mar 22nd, 2023
City Will Sue Kia, Hyundai Over Repeated Thefts
City looking for 'payback' stemming from 'destruction' wrought by theft epidemic.
Mar 21st, 2023
Northwestern Mutual’s Glassy Second Tower Is A Go
Council unanimously approves $30 million commitment to $500 million project.
Mar 21st, 2023
Proposal Requires All-EV or Hybrid City Fleet
Ald. Dimitrijevic and ECO office want to move toward only low or zero-emission vehicles.
Mar 20th, 2023
AG Kaul, 21 Other States Demand Kia, Hyundai Address Thefts
Could be precursor to multi-state lawsuit over autos' defect that makes thefts easy.
Mar 20th, 2023
Largest Remaining Menomonee Valley Site Will Be Developed
City gained federal funds for 15-acre site. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.
Mar 19th, 2023
Third Ward Tower Starts Its Rise
Tower crane only hints at future height of 31-story apartment building.
Mar 17th, 2023
Deconstruction Ordinance Again Suspended
But DNS still pursuing a deconstruction contractor.
Mar 17th, 2023
Local Firm Wants To Buy Northridge From Chinese Owners
But is it just a stall tactic? City thinks so.
Mar 17th, 2023
New Design For Vel R. Phillips Plaza Revealed
Redevelopment Authority endorses $16.5 million financing plan.
Mar 16th, 2023
Milwaukee Losing One Of Its Movable Bridges
16th Street Bridge will be rebuilt as stationary structure.
Mar 16th, 2023
City Seeks Bids To Demolish Portion of Northridge Mall
Move comes in advance of hearing to acquire and demolish the entire complex.
Mar 15th, 2023
MSOE Agrees To Voluntary Tax Payments On New Knapp St. Building
It will be home to construction management, civil and architectural engineering programs.
Mar 15th, 2023
City Faces Problems With 911 Call Center?
Millions spent, repeated delays and hours of closed door meetings suggest a problem launching system.
Mar 15th, 2023
Marcus Scraps Downtown Tower and Movie Theaters
Riverfront site now for sale, as Marcus Corp. seeks new plans for its headquarters.
Mar 14th, 2023
Council Strongly Supports Northwestern Mutual Deal
City would provide $30 million subsidy for $500 million tower redevelopment.
Mar 14th, 2023
Street Light Outages Vex City Officials
Even after passing street lighting fee the city struggles to hire electricians.
Mar 14th, 2023
Bucks, Froedtert Plan Massive Health Equity Initiative
20-year, up-to-$100 million effort aims to be a data-driven eliminator of health disparities.
Mar 13th, 2023
City Seeks Developers To Build Net-Zero-Energy Homes
Two test homes would be built as part of strategy to develop a housing factory.
Mar 13th, 2023
Rite-Hite Completes Move to City
Moving from Brown Deer to Walker's Point. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Mar 12th, 2023
City Has $16 Million Plan For Downtown Plaza
Vel R. Phillips Plaza would honor civil rights pioneer, anchor W. Wisconsin Ave. Will it serve streetcar?
Mar 10th, 2023
Should Milwaukee Pay A Tire Bounty?
Idea is designed to combat illegal dumping, but at what price?
Mar 10th, 2023
Expanded Convention Center Will Be Named For Financial Firm Baird
Robert W. Baird and Co. is the Wisconsin Center naming rights partner.
Mar 10th, 2023
See Inside The Couture’s Rise
Floors being poured on 5th level, while building core reaches 11th floor, 25% of final height.
Mar 9th, 2023
Extended Parking Meter Hours Sparks City Hall Debate, Possible Repeal
But committee holds off for now, citing delayed implementation.
Mar 9th, 2023
Milwaukee Launching New Community Plaza Program
Effort would allow underused streets to be turned into temporary parks.
Mar 9th, 2023
100 East Tower Could Become Apartments
Office building is now mostly vacant, in foreclosure.
Mar 9th, 2023
‘Living Breakwater’ Would Protect Harbor
Harbor District, partnering with city, wins grant to design wetland habitat structure.
Mar 8th, 2023
Proposed Downtown Hotel Design Revised
8-story hotel planned for MLK and Kilbourn must comply with historic design guidelines.
Mar 8th, 2023
Pro-Ballpark Funding Coalition Launched
Home Crew Coalition backing $290 million state subsidy for Milwaukee Brewers stadium.
Mar 8th, 2023
Milwaukee Film Announces Initial Festival Movies
Also releases the new artwork for annual festival, which returns April 20.
Mar 7th, 2023
GoGeddit Marketing Moves To Walker’s Point
Firm getting new name and enhanced focus on podcasts to go with new home.
Mar 7th, 2023
Brady Street Hotel Gains First City Approval
Alderman hopes it is a boon for daytime businesses and catalyst for more change.
Mar 6th, 2023
HUB640 Owner Buys Parking Structure For Fiserv
$6.3 million purchase will assure parking for Fiserv headquarters move to Downtown.
Mar 6th, 2023
BMO Tower Lands Major Accounting Firm
Lease with Baker Tilly pushes tower to 85% full. Plus: Airport hotel sold and a recap of week's real estate news.
Mar 5th, 2023
Milwaukee Sales Tax Expected As Separate Legislation, Outside of Budget
Republicans expected to strip Gov. Evers' proposal from budget, but might not kill proposal.
Mar 4th, 2023
UWM’s New Chemistry Building Topped Off
Four-story building will be gateway to STEM programs.
Mar 3rd, 2023
Midtown Center Final Bid Tops $24 Million
Undisclosed buyer exceeds assessed value and $7 million opening bid.
Mar 3rd, 2023
New Milwaukee Office Building Would Be Public-Private Partnership
State pivots from original plan to build its own facility at 27th and Wisconsin.
Mar 2nd, 2023
MSOE Buys Homeland Security Building
University will use 22-year-old office building for unspecified academic use.
Mar 2nd, 2023
Milwaukee Extends Downtown Parking Meters To 9 P.M., Adds Saturdays
Change intended to make it easier to park, but will also grow city's revenue.
Mar 2nd, 2023
City Overhauling Night Parking Permits
New process is "more friendly" says Alderman Brostoff. Adds options, flexibility.
Mar 1st, 2023
Wisconsin Loses Out on Stadium Freeway Grant
City-county-state effort sought $2 million grant to study converting it to a boulevard.
Mar 1st, 2023
Milwaukee Youth Prison Costs Grow 71%
Gov. Evers proposes additional $33 million for Lincoln Hills replacement.
Mar 1st, 2023
Milwaukee Gets $2.5 Million In JUUL Settlement
E-cigarette maker was sued more than 5,000 times for its youth-focused marketing.
Mar 1st, 2023
Donovan’s Assembly Bills Hike Reckless Driving Fees, Allow Impounding Vehicles
Former alder's first bills, with city officials' support, are being fast-tracked at Capitol.
Mar 1st, 2023
Evers Proposes $9.3 Million For Iron District Stadium
Funding would advance $45 million soccer stadium.
Feb 28th, 2023
What’s Actually In Brewers’ Ballpark Plan?
New seats, lots of new roofs and the end of kegs.
Feb 28th, 2023
Milwaukee Night Market Returns June 14
Fiserv is the new presenting sponsor of annual downtown event series.
Feb 27th, 2023
Train Car Bar Being Demolished
No more good times at 76th and Hampton
Feb 27th, 2023
Bucks 2nd Most Valuable NBA Team Following Lasry’s Sale
Lasry selling 25% stake to Browns owner Jimmy Haslam at $3.5 billion team valuation.
Feb 27th, 2023
Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce Buys West Side Building
Plus: Warrior Wash coming to 60th and Main. And a recap of week's real estate news.
Feb 26th, 2023
We Energies Readies New Steam HQ At Valley Power Plant
Utility relocating its operations team from Merrill Park neighborhood.
Feb 24th, 2023
MPD Needs To Add 11 Officers Says Staffing Study
But police department also needs to create 116 new civilian positions, reallocate officers.
Feb 24th, 2023
Two Milwaukee Police Officers Charged With Felonies For In-Custody Death
Charges of abuse of a resident, felony misconduct in public office.
Feb 24th, 2023
First GOP Presidential Debate Will Be In Milwaukee In August
Party confirms Milwaukee will play host to major Republican event nearly a year before RNC.
Feb 23rd, 2023
New Port Director Shatters Glass Ceiling, Breaks Color Barrier
Jackie Q. Carter is new director of Port Milwaukee.
Feb 23rd, 2023
New Helicopter Tours Spark Frustration, New Flight Path
Ald. Scott Spiker negotiates new flight path. Company offers unique way to see city.
Feb 23rd, 2023
Milwaukee Faces Complicated Question On What Lead Pipes To Replace Next
Milwaukee Water Works hopes to grow replacements by almost 50% in 2024.
Feb 23rd, 2023
New Vape Shop Will Beat City’s Ban
Temporary moratorium on new shops will begin Feb. 25. New shop on Ogden coming.
Feb 22nd, 2023
Juneau Village Adding Amenity Building
Project will overhaul pool, replace courtyard with new building boasting modern tenant features.
Feb 22nd, 2023
Three Highly-Competitive Aldermanic Races On April Ballot
Pratt vs Bowen, Westmoreland vs Jackson and Ball vs Taylor.
Feb 21st, 2023
Court Strikes Down City’s Towing Policy
No more public filing of towing costs required of companies. But ruling allows drop fees.
Feb 21st, 2023
Gas Station Porn Video Spurs Revamp of City’s Licensing Process
It's a strange tale, with three suits against the city forcing council to change its process.
Feb 21st, 2023
Park East Apartment Building Progressing
Chicago group would build $46 million complex with 197 apartments and outdoor pool.
Feb 20th, 2023
Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidates
Plus: Three aldermanic races and a north shore state senate race.
Feb 20th, 2023
Another Former Assistant City Attorney Files Discrimination Claim
Four former employees of City Attorney Tearman Spencer pursuing legal action against city.
Feb 20th, 2023
Bucks Pursuing NBA All-Star Game
Hoping for 2025 or 2026. Weekend-long event would bring thousands of visitors to Milwaukee.
Feb 20th, 2023
Former Atkinson Ave. Church for Sale
Building was launch pad for two highly-regarded actors. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.
Feb 19th, 2023
Downtown Ramada Being Deconstructed, Recycled
Recyclean is taking the building apart. Will the Iron District rise in its place?
Feb 17th, 2023
Developer Buys Site For East Side Tower
New Land Enterprises affiliate purchases Renaissance Place.
Feb 17th, 2023
City Will Rebuild Sherman Boulevard, Plans Traffic Calming Improvements
Four-lane road, site of many crashes, could be narrowed or reconfigured.
Feb 17th, 2023
City Board Endorses $30 Million For NM’s $500 Million Tower Project
Subsidy also includes $10 million for bike, park and street improvements.
Feb 16th, 2023
Cargo Hub Planned For Milwaukee Airport
Former Air Force base along College Avenue would be redeveloped.
Feb 16th, 2023
Software Update Could End ‘The Kia Boyz’
Free software fix by auto manufacturers could help end epidemic of auto theft in Milwaukee.
Feb 15th, 2023
Shoreline Acquires The Cudahy Tower
Historic downtown apartment building sold by Cudahy family.
Feb 15th, 2023
Third Ward Tavern Would Be Replaced By 2-Story Building
1884 building, one of ward's oldest, has no options for preservation say developers.
Feb 15th, 2023
Ambassador Now A Wyndham Trademark Hotel
Westside hotel, celebrating its 95th anniversary, will now be marketed through Wyndham.
Feb 15th, 2023
Federal Sweep Nets 114 Fugitives in Milwaukee
30-day U.S. Marshals operation clears 213 warrants, including 11 for homicide.
Feb 15th, 2023
City Will Pay 2020 George Floyd Protester $270,000
Cameron Murdoch a 'victim of violent police,' suit claims, at 6th and McKinley fracas.
Feb 14th, 2023
Early Childhood Educators Getting $500 Bonuses
City allocated $7 million towards effort, designed to improve and expand childcare.
Feb 14th, 2023
Gov. Evers Proposes $290 Million For American Family Field Upgrades
Proposal would keep Milwaukee Brewers in stadium through 2043, 13 more years.
Feb 14th, 2023
City Reverses Course, Approves Northridge Menards Self Storage
Multiple city committees balked at proposal in 2022. Why the reversal?
Feb 13th, 2023
Historic Third Ward Building Could Be Razed
Developers want to tear down 1884 building, a longtime tavern vacant since 2013.
Feb 13th, 2023
New Apartments For 1st and National
Plus: A rundown of affordable housing projects seeking financing and a recap of the week's real estate news.
Feb 12th, 2023
Cleveland Browns Owner Could Buy Major Share of Milwaukee Bucks
Jimmy Haslam would buy out Marc Lasry's share of team.
Feb 10th, 2023
$175,000 Settlement For Violent 2018 Arrest
Demetrious Lowe alleges police beat him after knocking him to the ground during mental health episode.
Feb 10th, 2023
Revitalize Milwaukee Plots Major Expansion
Home-repair organization adding lead abatement, energy efficiency improvements and more.
Feb 10th, 2023
State Approves Its Half of Fiserv Subsidy
Company will get up to $7 million from state, $7 million from city TIF distrct
Feb 9th, 2023
City Approves Funding For $37.2 Million Library Redevelopment
New MLK Library designed as community hub.
Feb 9th, 2023
Comptroller Launches “Open Checkbook,” Highlighting Whom City Is Paying
New website shows what businesses are receiving payments from city.
Feb 9th, 2023
Walmart Shuttering Silver Spring Drive Store
Timmerman Plaza store will close by March 10.
Feb 8th, 2023
Early Voting Underway For Spring Primary
Through Feb. 18, Milwaukee voters can cast their ballots at any of 7 city polling sites.
Feb 8th, 2023
Evers’ Budget Will Include More Shared Revenue, Sales Tax
Proposal could solve Milwaukee's fiscal woes. But Republicans may scrap Ever's budget.
Feb 8th, 2023
Milwaukee Police Officer Killed While Chasing Suspect
Officer Peter Jerving shot and killed near S. 14th St. and W. Cleveland Ave.
Feb 8th, 2023
Preston Cole Will Lead Department of Administration
Former DNR Secretary and City Hall veteran returning to city government.
Feb 7th, 2023
Sixteenth Street Health Centers Adding a Pharmacy
The $8 million building project will expand clinic on Cesar E. Chavez Dr.
Feb 7th, 2023
Council Approves Vape Shop Moratorium
No new e-cigarette stores until August. City must now craft a regulatory framework.
Feb 7th, 2023
Milwaukee Police Officer Killed While Chasing Suspect
Officer Peter Jerving shot and killed near S. 14th St. and W. Cleveland Ave.
Feb 7th, 2023
New Mass Timber Building Could Be Tallest in U.S.
Plan for The Edison is 28 stories, taller than Ascent, but shorter than Australian tower.
Feb 6th, 2023
Evers Appoints Kirsten Johnson Head of Wisconsin Health Department
Outgoing Milwaukee health commissioner quickly finds new job.
Feb 6th, 2023
Potawatomi Launches Real Estate Development Arm
And EV unit, aiming to diversify its revenue. Plus: Recap of week's real estate news.
Feb 5th, 2023
Riverfront Warehouse Being Demolished For Timber Tower
It would be Milwaukee's second mass-timber high-rise building.
Feb 3rd, 2023
Katz Acquires Portfolio of 784 Apartments
One of Milwaukee's largest landlords expands portfolio with $84 million purchase.
Feb 3rd, 2023
Family Foundation Gifts The Rep $5 Million For Theater Project
Herzfeld Foundation awards biggest grant in its history.
Feb 2nd, 2023
Milwaukee Will Host GOP Presidential Debate In Lead Up To RNC
Host committee working to secure delegate hotels within 60 miles of city.
Feb 2nd, 2023
Northwestern Mutual To Create Second Glassy Tower With $500 Million Investment
Company will completely overhaul existing building, create pedestrian street and relocate Franklin employees to Downtown.
Feb 2nd, 2023
Milwaukee Wins $4.4 Million For Pedestrian Safety Improvements
Federal grant will fund improvements along city's High-Injury Network of dangerous streets.
Feb 1st, 2023
East Side Tower Designs Released
Public meeting Feb. 2 to discuss New Land's proposed 25-story apartment complex for Farwell Ave.
Feb 1st, 2023
City Seeks To Limit New Vape Shops
But questions abound on the legality and strategy of any bans or limits.
Feb 1st, 2023
MSOE Will Open Music Conservatory In Historic Duplex
University repurposing 118-year-old, Juneau Ave. house at northern edge of its campus.
Feb 1st, 2023
Group Will Audit City’s Bike and Pedestrian Infrastructure
City Thread awards Milwaukee grant, which includes audit and action plan.
Feb 1st, 2023
Mass Timber Vertical Farm Proposed
Beyond Organic now envisions 5-story, mass timber, solar-powered structure on near South Side.
Jan 31st, 2023
Master Electrician Will Redevelop Building at 58th and Burleigh
Baron Hentz and BKH Electric have big plans for vacant, city-owned building.
Jan 31st, 2023
Veterans Housing Complex Plans Expansion
Vets Place Central on 35th and Wisconsin would expand space for homeless veterans.
Jan 30th, 2023
Milwaukee Faces Construction Worker Shortage?
$3 billion in major projects planned or underway could face shortage, report says.
Jan 30th, 2023
Downtown Apartments Plan Goes Kaput
Plan to convert old Sentinel Building in limbo. Plus: recap of the week's real estate news.
Jan 29th, 2023
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.
Jan 27th, 2023
Can Milwaukee Circuit Court Clear Backlog By 2024?
Chief judge expresses doubt, but progress is being made and hope remains.
Jan 26th, 2023
Five-Story Farming Complex Proposed For South Side
Led by organization with connections to urban farming pioneer Will Allen.
Jan 26th, 2023
Interstate 794 Named Freeway Without A Future
Congress for the New Urbanism report will include downtown Milwaukee highway.
Jan 25th, 2023
How Can U.S. Marshals Help Milwaukee?
Safe surrender program, sustained community engagement are on the wish list.
Jan 25th, 2023
Milwaukee Marathon Could Return, Sort Of
New course, no full marathon race and opposition from at least one council member.
Jan 25th, 2023
After Years of Delay New King Library Coming
Spring groundbreaking planned for complicated project with new library, 93 apartments.
Jan 24th, 2023
Design Team Chosen For Bronzeville Arts Center
Partnership of M&E and HGA will design "world-class art and cultural center" on King Drive.
Jan 24th, 2023
City Asks Judge To Seize Northridge Mall From Chinese Owners
City of Milwaukee says it has identified funding sources to demolish mall.
Jan 24th, 2023
BMO Tower Lands Another Tenant
Irgens Development attracts Fiduciary Management, which will relocate its offices.
Jan 23rd, 2023
Wauwatosa, Milwaukee Collaborate on Fire Station
Deal on fire station near cities' border enables Milwaukee to reactivate central city station.
Jan 23rd, 2023
Wisconsin Center Will Keep Living The High Life
Molson Coors renews WCD sponsorship for three years. Plus: District is giving away a gala.
Jan 23rd, 2023
Taylor’s Plans Two-Story Restaurant Overlooking Cathedral Square
New restaurant will replace Flannery. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Jan 21st, 2023
Massive Port Project Nears Completion
Ethanol byproduct will soon start flowing through facility, and onward to other continents.
Jan 21st, 2023
Milwaukee Joins People-Focused National Transportation Group
NACTO membership gives city support in its push for safe streets.
Jan 20th, 2023
Prospect Avenue Luxury Apartment Tower Approved
But like 2017, will it be built?
Jan 20th, 2023
Rice N Roll Owner Building Bay View Complex
Unusual design for mystery restaurant. Now under construction.
Jan 19th, 2023
CBRE Moving Office To BMO Tower
Company and its predecessor have spent nearly 50 years in US Bank Center
Jan 19th, 2023
Midtown Center Being Auctioned Off
New York ownership group offering shopping center for sale, with opening bid of $7 million.
Jan 18th, 2023
City, GMC Kick Off Study of City Operations
Study will have price tag in the hundreds of thousands, but who is the mystery firm doing it?
Jan 18th, 2023
Burlington Store Will Replace Piggy Wiggly On Capitol Dr.
No more shopping the pig, but there will be coats and a Frank Lloyd Wright connection.
Jan 18th, 2023
Third Ward Building Could Gain Apartments
Wimmer Communities plans 5-apartment project with balconies overlooking the river.
Jan 17th, 2023
Two-Block Brady Street Pedestrian Zone Proposed
Business district will do formal study with goal of a trial as early as this summer.
Jan 17th, 2023
Council Approves New Youth Prison in Milwaukee
Replacement for troubled Lincoln HIlls facility doesn't come without objections.
Jan 17th, 2023
Mitchell Street Redevelopment Must First Show Financing
Contingency by city must be met by developer or no permit to raze historic building.
Jan 17th, 2023
Mass Timber Building Planned for Haymarket
7-story office building just north of Downtown to be anchored by Sid Grinker Restoration.
Jan 16th, 2023
Three Contested Milwaukee School Board Seats On April Ballot
Plus: two uncontested races. Meet the candidates.
Jan 16th, 2023
New Apartment Complex For Displaced LGBTQ+ Young Adults
Courage MKE will be located on South Side. Plus: Recap of week's real estate news.
Jan 15th, 2023
Jackie Q. Carter Named New Port Director
Carter would set many firsts if confirmed by council.
Jan 13th, 2023
St. Augustine’s New Elementary School Quickly Rising
St. Augustine will be the largest single-campus school in Milwaukee when building is completed this fall.
Jan 13th, 2023
Bernadette Karanja Named Milwaukee’s Chief Equity Officer
Longtime city workforce leader is new CEO of improving racial and equity outcomes.
Jan 12th, 2023
Oil Tank Lawsuits Could Cost Milwaukee More Than $8 Million
Citgo, U.S. Venture suing city over tank farm assessments. City will fight case in court.
Jan 12th, 2023
25-Story Prospect Ave. Tower Headed For Approval
No opposition to revised design. Groundbreaking, construction could start this year.
Jan 11th, 2023
City, County Will Study Merging Services
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos pushing for this as prerequisite for more shared revenue for Milwaukee.
Jan 11th, 2023
Designs Released For East Side Hotel
Community meeting on 11-story hotel project scheduled for Jan. 23 in advance of zoning hearings.
Jan 11th, 2023
Harley-Davidson Creating Major Community Park
Company hires acclaimed designer to help transform its headquarters.
Jan 11th, 2023
New Youth Prison Wins Key Endorsement
Despite objections from neighbors, zoning committee supports new facility on northwest side.
Jan 10th, 2023
City Committee Overrules Historic Commission On Mitchell Street Project
Will full council allow demolition of 1895 building for new affordable housing project?
Jan 10th, 2023
New Land Plans 25-Story Apartment Tower
The potential development would rise at corner of N. Farwell Ave. and E. Curtis Pl.
Jan 10th, 2023
Milwaukee Health Commissioner Resigns
Kirsten Johnson resigns after two years on job. New commissioner will be sixth in six years.
Jan 10th, 2023
Administration Director Sharon Robinson Retiring
Former staffer for congressman and then Mayor Barrett ran city department for 18 years.
Jan 10th, 2023
Developer Will Refine Downtown Hotel
Historic Commission staff pushes for less 'squat' design, more 'grandeur' in eight-story proposed hotel.
Jan 10th, 2023
11-Story Hotel Proposed for Brady and Farwell
New building would be only hotel on the city's East Side.
Jan 9th, 2023
Zapata Resigns City Job Before Disciplinary Decision
Former deputy election director faces felony and misdemeanor charges for voter fraud.
Jan 9th, 2023
Bucks May Do Housing Development on Sydney HiH Block
Exploring workforce housing. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Jan 8th, 2023
Pattee Buys Historic Church, Two Neighboring Houses
1887 church will be renovated says developer.
Jan 6th, 2023
I-94 Expansion Public Comment Deadline Extended
State allowing public comment until Jan. 31. Opponents favor "Fix at Six" option.
Jan 6th, 2023
MU Mansions Rise at 17th and State
New housing targeted at Marquette students being built on former city-owned lot.
Jan 6th, 2023
More Than 15 Candidates Running For Three Council Seats
North side voters will find packed primaries on Feb. 21.
Jan 5th, 2023
Should Milwaukee Traffic Lights Flash Red Overnight?
Idea intended to prevent red-light runners from crashing into innocent drivers.
Jan 5th, 2023
Land Purchased For Downtown Brewery and Dog Park
Foxtown Brewery takes major step forward on Downtown project.
Jan 4th, 2023
Shuttered Midtown Walmart Could Gain Businesses, Dog Park
Affordable Family Storage may redevelop area around its planned self-storage complex.
Jan 4th, 2023
Family Dollar, Gimbel Beat City In Court
Area alderman and nonprofit pushed to close store, citing shoplifting, loitering and fighting.
Jan 4th, 2023
City Selling Former Teutonia Ave. Grocery
Mixed-use building occupies well-traveled segment of northside main street.
Jan 3rd, 2023
Associated Bank, Quarles Write Their Names on Skyline
Associated's new signage costs more than $100,000, the Quarles signs cost $250,000.
Jan 3rd, 2023
Most Popular Real Estate Articles of 2022
Urban Milwaukee readers are interested in far more than just downtown development.
Jan 2nd, 2023
City Selling Former Schlitz Tavern at 27th and Lisbon
Built in 1907 as a tied-house tavern. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news
Jan 1st, 2023
Inside Wisconsin’s Largest Private Affordable Housing Complex
Former factory in 30th Street Corridor finds new life as The Community Within The Corridor.
Dec 30th, 2022
From Classroom To Reality at 25th and North
Bria Grant creating home for nonprofit, space for restaurant and saving vacant building.
Dec 30th, 2022
New Owners Hope To Salvage Former Layton Park Auto Body
From tax-delinquent brownfield to contracting hub.
Dec 29th, 2022
What To Look For On Your Property Tax Bill
You'll want to make sure this credit appears on your bill. It's worth nearly $250.
Dec 29th, 2022
Three Charged In Killing of Milwaukee Postal Worker
Kevin McCaa and Charles Ducksworth Jr. face life in prison. Missing package, likely of drugs, appears to be motive.
Dec 29th, 2022
New Owners Renovating Trinity Village On Far Northwest Side
But neighbors express concern about incoming young residents, need for communication.
Dec 29th, 2022
Boutique Law Firm Buys Downtown Building
Leaders of OVB Law & Consulting acquire six-story Bartels Building.
Dec 28th, 2022
Construction Starts On Marquette’s New Nursing School
Straz Hall, former business school, gets significant expansion and renovation.
Dec 28th, 2022
Portion of Highland Ave. Will Honor Civil Rights Activist
Juanita Adams was non-violent protest leader in 1960s.
Dec 28th, 2022
Dive Into Newly-Released 1950 Census Records
Family secrets or your house's history await. But it helps if you can read cursive.
Dec 27th, 2022
Bike Racing Series Announces 2023 Milwaukee Dates
Professional cycling returns to Bay View and Downer Avenue in June.
Dec 27th, 2022
Developer Pays $6 Million For Third Ward Site
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Dec 25th, 2022
City of Milwaukee’s Credit Rating Cut Again
Downgrades will cost millions over time. Long-term fiscal plan needed.
Dec 23rd, 2022
Nova Rises Over Van Buren
New apartment building replaces surface parking lot on busy downtown street.
Dec 23rd, 2022
Vincent Lyles Will Lead Milwaukee Succeeds Initiative
Former Boys & Girls CEO and current Aurora VP will lead Greater Milwaukee Foundation education effort.
Dec 22nd, 2022
More Funding Needed To Defend Against Police-Related Lawsuit
Sam Hadaway was wrongfully imprisoned, city now spending repeatedly on outside attorney to defend against $7.5 million claim.
Dec 22nd, 2022
Dodd Takes Job At Charter School, Six Running To Replace Her
Former alderwoman's mystery job revealed.
Dec 22nd, 2022
Harley Divides HQ Campus Lots For Future Development
Parking lots become marketable properties on paper, with no immediate change to actual use. But what’s to come?
Dec 22nd, 2022
City Doesn’t Have Money To Raze Northridge Mall
It could cost $15 million. And Chinese investment group won't demolish it.
Dec 21st, 2022
Republicans Announce Dates for 2024 Milwaukee Convention
The Grand Old Party will take over Milwaukee in the middle of July.
Dec 21st, 2022
Historic Commission Will Review New Downtown Hotel
Plans proceeding for eight-story Tempo by Hilton across from Pere Marquette Park.
Dec 20th, 2022
Milwaukee Believes Census Didn’t Count 15,800 Residents
City submitting formal challenge with more than $21 million in federal aid on the line.
Dec 20th, 2022
State Clearing 27th and Wisconsin Site For New Building
But there isn't any funding for the proposed state office building.
Dec 19th, 2022
City, MATC Still Seek To Train Students in Rehabbing Homes
Progress has been slow. Ezekiel CDC steps in as new private partner.
Dec 19th, 2022
Buffalo Wild Wings TIF Could Fund Road Repairs
Repairs and speed bumps for 8 southside streets. Plus: a recap of week's real estate news.
Dec 18th, 2022
New Hotel Rises on City’s Edge
Hotel will be Wisconsin's first WoodSpring Suites.
Dec 16th, 2022
City Providing Cleanup Loan To Redevelop Edison School
City doing everything it can to see former Custer High School redeveloped into affordable housing.
Dec 16th, 2022
City Approves Funding For Pedestrian Plaza, Protected Bike Lane
Tax revenue from three apartment buildings will be tied to East Side pedestrian and bicycle improvements.
Dec 16th, 2022
City Selling 90 Lots To Advance Affordable Housing Effort
Community Development Alliance looking to build 120 new houses in area around King Park.
Dec 15th, 2022
Light the Hoan Hires First Executive Director
Erika Smith's responsibilities include expanding partnerships, STEAM programming and lighting second side of bridge.
Dec 15th, 2022
Snow Plowing Could Take Longer This Winter
City faces staff shortage, changing strategies to improve service on residential side streets.
Dec 14th, 2022
Former Pan Am Motel Could Be Redeveloped
TEAM and Wisconsin Redevelopment plan affordable housing on W. Wisconsin Ave.
Dec 14th, 2022
Council Approves Fiserv’s Suburb-to-City Move
Global company will fill former Boston Store, be joined by new downtown Kohl's.
Dec 13th, 2022
Deal On Affordable Housing Adds Bay View, Edison School Projects
Housing fund will back 14 projects, including Martin Luther King Library redevelopment.
Dec 13th, 2022
New Youth Prison Gains Plan Commission Approval
But some nearby residents oppose project, cite lack of area council member.
Dec 12th, 2022
Amazon Billionaire Gives $6.5 Million To Milwaukee Schools
MacKenzie Scott funds Hmong American Peace Academy and Carmen Schools.
Dec 12th, 2022
Lena Taylor Is Running for Municipal Court
Veteran state senator will again pursue local office, hoping to replace Derek Mosley.
Dec 12th, 2022
Residential Treatment Center Opens Downtown
48-bed eating disorder facility in a 7-story building. Plus: All the week's real estate news.
Dec 11th, 2022
DHS Leader Karen Timberlake Leaving Gov. Evers Administration
Timberlake has led Department of Health Services since January 2021.
Dec 9th, 2022
New Gym Rises at 76th and Good Hope
Planet Fitness will open in retail complex.
Dec 9th, 2022
Zapata Pleads Not Guilty To Felony Charge Related To Voter Fraud
Milwaukee's former number two election official represented by conservative law firm, poised to fight case.
Dec 9th, 2022
Investment Advisor Group Leasing Space At BMO Tower
Silvercrest Asset Management Group leasing space on 22nd floor.
Dec 9th, 2022
City Advancing New Harbor District Apartments With Brandon Rule
Focus on affordability leads to city support for Rule's proposal.
Dec 8th, 2022
First “Affordable Forever” House Available From Community Land Trust
Buyer sought for new-to-Milwaukee strategy designed to create affordable housing, community wealth.
Dec 8th, 2022
Kaufmann Won’t Build In Historic District
Developer sought to build new house, but found Historic Commission, neighbors too hard to work with.
Dec 7th, 2022
Historic Commission Rejects Mitchell Street Demolition
Five-story, 55-unit building sought. Developer could win appeal to Common Council.
Dec 7th, 2022
Council Members, DCD and Citizens Panel At Odds Over Affordable Housing
Confusion, disagreements over how to spend federal pandemic funds on housing projects.
Dec 7th, 2022
New Designs For Key Downtown Sites Revealed
Open-house meeting on 2040 Downtown Plan being held Wednesday night.
Dec 7th, 2022
A New Plan To Save Schlitz Tied House
Historic Preservation Commission loves proposal to redevelop 1890 Riverwest property into food park.
Dec 6th, 2022
Fiserv’s Move Downtown Is About Attracting ‘Young, Diverse’ Workers
Council committee endorses complicated subsidy for Brookfield company's relocation.
Dec 6th, 2022
Plan Commission Endorses 25-Story Lakefront Tower
'More slender, more elegant' plan gets unanimous approval.
Dec 6th, 2022
Harbor District Building Could House Startups
And possibly a brewery. Charlie Hutchinson has big plans.
Dec 5th, 2022
City Creates Bronzeville Development Zone
To spur development, limit chain businesses. Plus: a recap of week's real estate news.
Dec 4th, 2022
Nick DeSiato Is New Chief of Staff For Mayor Johnson
Jim Bohl will lead city's lobbying team, Kimberly Montgomery is retiring.
Dec 2nd, 2022
Groundbreaking For New Third Ward Tower
Hines praises Milwaukee, and contractor says pile driving will be done at start of 2023.
Dec 2nd, 2022
Former Milwaukee Election Official Pleads Not Guilty On Election Fraud Charges
Kimberly Zapata is now represented by conservative law firm connected to election decertification.
Dec 2nd, 2022
Should Tent Encampment At MacArthur Square Have Bathrooms?
It's become a hotly-debated issue at City Hall as number of tents grows.
Dec 1st, 2022
City To Fund 12 Affordable Housing Projects
Using federal funds for everything from new apartments to blocking predatory landlords.
Nov 30th, 2022
American Family Cancels Downtown Office Plan
Insurance company selling building, saying move to remove work is driving decision.
Nov 30th, 2022
Vacant Building Could Be Hub for Entrepreneurs
Foreclosed office building at 76th and Capitol would see new life.
Nov 29th, 2022
Special Elections Called For 3 Council Seats
Northside races called to replace Chantia Lewis, Ashanti Hamilton and Nikiya Dodd.
Nov 29th, 2022
Milwaukee Sues Second Reckless Driver
LaShawn Thomas has received 37 traffic citations in five years
Nov 29th, 2022
Milwaukee Rep Reveals Details, Designs of $75 Million Theater Overhaul
Multi-year project promises improvement to every space in three-theater complex.
Nov 29th, 2022
Perez Gives New Committee Assignments
Newly-elected alders get their first assignments. But others still doing double duty.
Nov 28th, 2022
Walker’s Point Tech Hub Draws 10 Tenants
'Innovations hub' has egalitarian mission. Plus: Recap of week's real estate news.
Nov 27th, 2022
Downtown’s $456 Million Construction Project
Steel structure for expanded convention exhibition hall being assembled.
Nov 25th, 2022
City Funds Three Affordable Apartment Buildings
Effort to get construction started on MLK Library, Edison School and Five Points Lofts.
Nov 25th, 2022
See Inside Historic “Red Castle” Mansion, Now For Sale
18-room Schuster Mansion in Concordia neighborhood is on auction block.
Nov 24th, 2022
City Will Pay $237,480 For New Settlements, Lawsuits
One payout just the tip of the iceberg for incident that's cost taxpayers $518,000.
Nov 23rd, 2022
Council Renames 5th Street After William Finlayson
To honor doctor, civil rights pioneer, a renamed street through Bronzeville, North Side.
Nov 23rd, 2022
Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd Resigns
But questions remain on where she's going and where she's been.
Nov 22nd, 2022
Council Overrides Mayor Johnson’s First Vetoes
Actions finalize 2023 budget with no cuts to libraries or fire department.
Nov 22nd, 2022
Why You Should Be An Urban Milwaukee Member
News outlets are dying; you can help build the future.
Nov 22nd, 2022
Milwaukee Sets New Homicide Record
For the third straight year city has a new record high and it's only November.
Nov 21st, 2022
Police Department Hiring 50 New Officers
MPD hopes recruiting classes will grow to be 30% women by 2030.
Nov 21st, 2022
New East Side Pedestrian Plaza Planned
Tax revenue from new apartment buildings would pay for Ivanhoe Pl. plaza and area safety improvements
Nov 21st, 2022
Construction Starts on Bronzeville High School
Plus: Will eastside school get redeveloped? And a recap of week's real estate news.
Nov 20th, 2022
RC’s, Buddha Lounge, Warehouse Being Demolished
A 56-unit apartment building will rise in their place.
Nov 18th, 2022
Complicated Fiserv Subsidy Earns First Approval
Complicated deal includes $7 million for financial company, $4.6 million for neighborhood improvements.
Nov 17th, 2022
Good City Looking For Good Neighbor At Century City
Affiliate of brewery still planning to build new industrial building.
Nov 17th, 2022
Supply Chain Slows Lead Service Lines Replacement
Due to shortage of parts, city may complete only 900 of 1,100 planned 2022 replacements.
Nov 17th, 2022
Chambers, Brostoff Sworn In As Aldermen
New council members welcomed by colleagues, face budget veto override vote next week.
Nov 16th, 2022
Foxtown Landing Wins First Approval
Architectural review board endorses proposed brewery, restaurant and adjacent dog park along Milwaukee River.
Nov 16th, 2022
Committee Approves $50,000 Settlement For Child Left In Towed Vehicle
2018 incident involving intoxicated mother mishandled by police and city sued.
Nov 16th, 2022
Conference Touts Mayor’s 1,000,000 Milwaukeeans Goal
Urban Spaceship speakers offer ideas from scrapping I-794 to eliminating zoning code.
Nov 15th, 2022
Inside the Newly Opened Journal Commons
Former newspaper headquarters now a 141-unit apartment building.
Nov 15th, 2022
Committee Okays Carleton School Project
Despite complaints from neighbors, $18 million conversion of long-vacant school into 30 apartments approved.
Nov 15th, 2022
Former City Attorneys File Discrimination Claims
City will spend up $40,000 for outside counsel and could face future settlements.
Nov 14th, 2022
Milwaukee Port Director To Lead St. Lawrence Seaway
Tindall-Schlicht to oversee U.S. portion of seaway linking Great Lakes and Atlantic Ocean.
Nov 14th, 2022
Marcus Center Unveils New Grounds
Kiley-grove replacement designed to provide more access, host more events.
Nov 14th, 2022
Lakefront Tower Is Now Slimmer, Shorter
Proposed tower at 1550 N. Prospect now 25 stories, 'better in every way,' says developer.
Nov 14th, 2022
The Encore Apartments Planned for Mitchell Street
A 5-story, 55-unit complex at 11th and Mitchell. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.
Nov 13th, 2022
Judge Rules Northridge Demolition Should Proceed, Despite Appeal
But will it? Mall remains unsecured and derelict.
Nov 11th, 2022
Mayor Vetoes Library, Fire Service Cut Restorations in 2023 Milwaukee Budget
In making first veto, Johnson offers compromise to Common Council.
Nov 11th, 2022
State Picks I-94 Expansion Over ‘Fix at Six’ Proposal
But smaller Stadium Interchange proposed. Public meetings planned on final design for $1.2 billion project.
Nov 11th, 2022
N. 5th St. Will Be Renamed for Dr. William Finlayson
Black OBGYN doctor was trailblazer in Milwaukee.
Nov 10th, 2022
Public Museum Will Host Town Hall About Proposed New Home
Virtual event design to share survey results, solicit additional feedback.
Nov 9th, 2022
New Leader for Downer Avenue Business District
Janet Henning, head of Shorewood BID, will add Upper East Side business district to her responsibilities.
Nov 9th, 2022
Evers Defeats Michels, Wins Second Term
Democrats score key win, maintain roadblock on Republican policies.
Nov 9th, 2022
Mark Chambers, Jr. Wins Aldermanic Seat Last Held By Cavalier Johnson
State Rep. Jonathan Brostoff also wins seat on Common Council.
Nov 9th, 2022
New House Hits Snag With Historic Commission
Home owners must come before commission a third time with revised plan in December.
Nov 8th, 2022
Mayor’s Office Adds ‘Vision Zero’ Czar
Newly-created position will coordinate citywide effort to eliminate traffic deaths.
Nov 8th, 2022
Group Providing Free Rides To Polls
Souls to the Polls will offer on-demand rides for Milwaukee residents. 'We can't sit this one out.'
Nov 7th, 2022
Milwaukee Building New Cruise Ship Dock
Funding secured, dock to be completed by 2024, to help maintain, grow city's cruise ship business.
Nov 7th, 2022
Keith Stanley Leaving Near West Side Partners
Group seeks new leader, Stanley moving to Charlotte to replicate nonprofit model.
Nov 7th, 2022
When Will Nikiya Dodd Resign?
Alderwoman returns after six-week absence, declines to answer any questions from press.
Nov 7th, 2022
Saz’s Plans Outdoor Event Venue
Walker's Point "eyesore" would become large, two-story venue. Plus: Our recap of week's real estate news.
Nov 6th, 2022
Council Reverses Cuts, Raises Fees In Adopting 2023 Milwaukee Budget
But police will still see service reduction and drastic cuts will come in future years without changes at state level.
Nov 4th, 2022
Milwaukee Deputy Election Director Charged With Felony, Motive Revealed
Kimberly Zapata was fired Wednesday, now charged for improperly requesting absentee ballots.
Nov 4th, 2022
City’s Fiserv Subsidy Includes Vel Phillips Plaza Funding, Michigan Street Upgrades
Relocation job target is 780 jobs within four years. Includes rules around work from home policies, bonuses for city residents.
Nov 3rd, 2022
Rite-Hite Affiliate Buys Global Water Center
Company expands its presence in Walker's Point by acquiring office building.
Nov 3rd, 2022
Illegal Ballot Requests Came From Deputy Milwaukee Election Director
Kimberly Zapata was terminated Wednesday after revealing action.
Nov 3rd, 2022
Johnson Names Former Deputy City Attorney To Fire & Police Commission
Miriam Horwitz would be commission's ninth member, fulfilling mayor's campaign pledge.
Nov 2nd, 2022
Downtown Dog Park Will Include Riverfront Brewery
Foxtown Landing will include Foxtown Brewery and Fromm-sponsored dog park.
Nov 2nd, 2022
Discrimination Lawsuit Will Cost City $400,000
Council grumbles but okays settlement. 'A very bitter pill to swallow,' says Ald. Murphy.
Nov 1st, 2022
Judge Derek Mosley Resigning For Marquette Job
Popular judge will now lead Lubar Center at Marquette Law School.
Nov 1st, 2022
Council Unanimously Approves Deer District Concert Venues
Live Nation cleared to enter Milwaukee market, partner with Milwaukee Bucks.
Nov 1st, 2022
Where Is Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd?
Alderwoman is expected to resign, has missed last two council meetings.
Nov 1st, 2022
Northridge Owner Appeals, Blocks Demolition Order
2019 court case continues to drag on. Mall has been closed since 2003.
Oct 31st, 2022
Police Will Replace All Pistols After Misfiring Incidents
Sig Sauer guns fired several times without ever leaving holsters. Change will cost $500,000.
Oct 31st, 2022
10 Ways to Make City More Sustainable
Climate change task force plan offers 'big ideas' to make Milwaukee more sustainable and equitable.
Oct 31st, 2022
Zoning Board Approves 5th Street Apartments
A six-story, 87 unit complex in Walker's Point. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.
Oct 30th, 2022
Deer District Hotel Takes Shape
The Trade rises nine stories, with plenty of homages to Milwaukee and the Bucks embedded within.
Oct 28th, 2022
Council Beefing Up Negotiation Team In Advance of Public Safety Contract Talks
Funding comes from City Attorney's Office.
Oct 28th, 2022
Mayor, Council At Odds Over How To Prepare For Fiscal Cliff
But there is unanimous agreement that city faces a looming crisis.
Oct 27th, 2022
Fiserv Moving Headquarters, More Than 750 Employees Downtown
Brookfield-based financial technology company with 44,000 employees moving HQ to former Boston Store building.
Oct 27th, 2022
Committee Okays Sale of Former Movie Theater
Father-daughter team would rehabilitate building into art studio and office.
Oct 26th, 2022
Community Health Center Tops Off $17 Million Expansion
Project unifies Outreach's operations under one roof, improving health care programs.
Oct 26th, 2022
Downtown Tower Attracts Federal Agency
Bureau of Land Management will occupy 8,797 square feet of 20-story Two Fifty building.
Oct 25th, 2022
Deer District Concert Halls Okayed Again
Zoning committee endorses project. Not our call to decide who is or isn't a monopoly, note Bauman, DCD.
Oct 25th, 2022
City Selects Harbor District Developer
Rule Enterprises, an affordable housing developer will develop a key, two-acre, vacant site on Greenfield Ave.
Oct 25th, 2022
Proposed Budget Amendments Reverse Library, Fire Department Cuts
Majority of council supports $4.7 million amendment.
Oct 24th, 2022
Teens Grow Greens Plans Big Expansion
Nonprofit will tear down Webers Greenhouse to develop 'The Green Acre,' a $7 million complex with several greenhouses.
Oct 24th, 2022
Whither Harley-Davidson’s Headquarters?
Motorcycle manufacturer will repurpose complex - but how?- amidst growing trend of remote workers.
Oct 24th, 2022
Bucks Guard Sells Brewers Hill Property
Pat Connaughton's company gets cold feet. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Oct 23rd, 2022
Plan To Convert Carleton School To Housing Revived
2019 apartment project for 41st and Silver Spring revised. But some neighbors still object.
Oct 21st, 2022
Construction Starts on Elevation 1659 Apartments
But design for project on Water and Jackson is modified since initial 2019 approval.
Oct 21st, 2022
Vacant Lot Near Bay View Cottages For Sale
Your modern dream home near the lake adjacent to 1860s workers cottages?
Oct 21st, 2022
Bucks Building Street Through Bradley Center Site
But only conditionally. Proposal hinges on approval of new concert venue.
Oct 20th, 2022
Port Director Leaving For Job in Biden Administration
Adam Tindall-Schlicht spent four years atop Port Milwaukee, making major improvements.
Oct 20th, 2022
A New Design For Prospect Avenue Tower
Revised design for tower that neighbors opposed would be shorter and set back further.
Oct 20th, 2022
Proposed Iron District Soccer Team Would Start Play in 2025
Naming contest underway. Team would compete in USL Championship League.
Oct 19th, 2022
Reserve on The River Inches Towards Groundbreaking
Second half of River House development would fill gap in riverwalk, add 222 apartments to Lower East Side.
Oct 19th, 2022
Immersive Beyond Monet Experience Opens Thursday
Learn the story behind the exhibit and how to best experience it.
Oct 19th, 2022
Tim Michels Promises to Fix Milwaukee
But how? He made his case Tuesday at Rotary luncheon.
Oct 18th, 2022
Deal Struck To Allow Pabst To Operate Historic Mansion as Venue
Attorney Mike Maistelman works with PTG, Alderman Robert Bauman and neighbors to craft agreement. Alderman otherwise fears demolition.
Oct 18th, 2022
Church Mutual Opens Milwaukee Office With Support From Former Packers
Portion of new downtown office named for linebacker George Koonce.
Oct 18th, 2022
City Can’t Figure Out What To Do With Northridge Menards Proposal
Retailer wants to add self-storage units to parking lot next to building. City concerned about unintended consequences, future development.
Oct 17th, 2022
Milwaukee Spending $1.5 Million On Lawsuits, Including Two Police Conduct Cases
And another $1.5 million in settlements is pending.
Oct 17th, 2022
Group Unveils Plans To Replace 794 With Boulevard
Rethink 794 thinks replacing elevated freeway with boulevard could lead to $1.5 billion in development, better city.
Oct 17th, 2022
Former East Side Abortion Clinic For Sale
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news
Oct 16th, 2022
New Beerline Trail Connector Building
Building will be a hub, with new cafe, on expanded trail.
Oct 14th, 2022
Library Poised To Cut Services At 5 Branches In 2023
Council debates what libraries and if service could be restored.
Oct 14th, 2022
City Wins Grant To Reconstruct Cherry Street Bridge
Bridge, which connects Downtown to Brewers Hill, was built in 1940.
Oct 13th, 2022
Cream City Brick House Proposed For East Side
Developer Juli Kaufmann would build new residence with reclaimed brick.
Oct 12th, 2022
Construction Underway on Traffic Calming Projects
New curb bump-outs and other interventions aim to reduce reckless driving.
Oct 12th, 2022
2023 Milwaukee Budget Includes $500,000 Protected Bike Lane Fund
But will council approve it?
Oct 12th, 2022
Renovated Green Bay Playfield Opens
MPS-owned park located near Interstate 43 and Capitol Drive
Oct 11th, 2022
Evers Says Fixing Financial Relationship Between State, Milwaukee and Other Cities Is Top Priority
But his proposal leaves Milwaukee far short of the revenue it needs to avoid substantial cuts.
Oct 11th, 2022
Council Delays Decision On Whether To Allow Pabst Wedding Venue
PTG bought Villa Filomena earlier this year, but downtown mansion has long drawn complaints from neighbors.
Oct 11th, 2022
After UWM Lawsuit Loss, City Could Rewrite Historic Preservation Ordinance
Change would be a safeguard on state-owned buildings.
Oct 10th, 2022
Neighbors Give Up, Historic Commission Rules Summit Homes Not Historic
But proposed apartment building still needs zoning change.
Oct 10th, 2022
Milwaukee Police Have Towed More Than 100 Vehicles Since May For Reckless Driving
New policy targets worst offenders, and it has found a number.
Oct 10th, 2022
Ahead of Council Votes, FPC Announces Labor Agreements for Concert Venues
All jobs at proposed Live Nation-affiliated venues will be performed by union members.
Oct 10th, 2022
Former Bay View MCFI Facility For Sale
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Oct 9th, 2022
Steel Rises on Wisconsin Center Expansion
$456 million development is largest project underway in Milwaukee
Oct 7th, 2022
Chantia Lewis Ordered To Pay More Than $27,000
Former alderwoman currently serving 30 days in custody for campaign finance violations.
Oct 7th, 2022
What Two Fire Stations Will Milwaukee Fire Department Cut?
Or will an influx of Medicaid money stave off cut?
Oct 7th, 2022
Signicast Opens New Plant in Menomonee Valley
Hartford company opening plant in city to combat labor shortage.
Oct 6th, 2022
City Loses Again In Bid To Prevent Columbia Hospital Demolition
All of the windows now gone from the building while city seeks appeals court ruling.
Oct 6th, 2022
Zizzo Opens New HQ In Historic Building
Marketing firm sits on the dividing line between Third Ward and Walker's Point with space that mixes fun with work.
Oct 6th, 2022
Inside Marquette’s New Business School
University has hit the home stretch on O'Brien Hall at 16th and Wisconsin.
Oct 5th, 2022
Froedtert Planning New Southside Clinic
North Shore Bank will also open branch
Oct 5th, 2022
Business Incubator Planned for 52nd and Center
Entrepreneur-contractor-nurse would breathe new life into vacant building.
Oct 4th, 2022
Treasurer Coggs Rejects Budget Cuts
Mayor's proposed budget eliminates temporary workers, could begin eliminating practice of paying taxes in person.
Oct 4th, 2022
Sen. Ron Johnson Attacks Milwaukee Elections
While calling for an end to "division and anger," Johnson levies attack on Milwaukee's vote counting
Oct 4th, 2022
Council Members Blast $500 Fix To Hyundai Theft Problem
Manufacturer selling kit to fix problem that has given rise to "Kia Boyz" phenenom.
Oct 3rd, 2022
Judge Rules Northridge Mall Must Be Demolished
Ruling is a win for city, but issues remain with demolishing building.
Oct 3rd, 2022
Former Blatz Brewing Building Sold
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Oct 2nd, 2022
Downer Avenue Townhomes Sit Nearly Finished
Four new condominiums replace fire-damaged triplex.
Sep 30th, 2022
Republicans Name CEO of 2024 Convention
Retired Wisconsin businessman, former U.S. ambassador and longtime GOP leader Steve King will lead host team.
Sep 30th, 2022
Former Alderwoman Chantia Lewis Booked Into House of Correction
Lewis, who awaits restitution hearing, must serve 30 days in custody as part of plea agreement.
Sep 30th, 2022
Milwaukee’s Credit Rating Cut
All three rating agencies have a negative outlook on cash-strapped city.
Sep 30th, 2022
Milwaukee Bucks Creating Deer District Business Improvement District
Self-taxing entity will be used to draw more events to area around Fiserv Forum.
Sep 29th, 2022
Ship-Loading Equipment Makes 1,500-Mile Trip To Port Milwaukee
Part of largest investment in port in 60 years.
Sep 29th, 2022
Committee Endorses New Public Works Leaders
Council likes mayor's picks for DPW commissioner and city engineer.
Sep 28th, 2022
MacCanon Brown Street Renaming Held
For second time. Proposal honors longtime homeless advocate, but Ald. Stamper says no one contacted him.
Sep 28th, 2022
City Wants Feedback on KK River Trails
Proposal would link two off-road trail segments, create corridor from South Side to Downtown
Sep 27th, 2022
Vote Early at Fiserv Forum, 13 Other Sites
Bucks's arena among 14 early voting sites in city of Milwaukee for November election.
Sep 27th, 2022
Deer District Concert Venue Wins First Approval, Despite Objections
Other concert venues fight Live Nation's entrance into Milwaukee market.
Sep 26th, 2022
ABC Supply Opening Northwest Side Warehouse
Diane Hendricks' company seeks first location in city in a building prior tenant 'destroyed.'
Sep 26th, 2022
Juneteenth Now An Official City Holiday
Ald. Milele Coggs leads the charge for full city recognition after 2014 'halfway measure'.
Sep 26th, 2022
Twin Disc Moving Headquarters to Milwaukee
Racine company will be led from Third Ward. Plus: Recapping the week's real estate news.
Sep 25th, 2022
Lake Park Bridge Overhaul Nears Completion
Bridge to reopen next month after six-year closure
Sep 23rd, 2022
City Assembles New Bicycle, Pedestrian Committee
Have ideas? Complaints? This citizen-led group is in charge of making formal recommendations to city officials.
Sep 23rd, 2022
5 Can’t-Miss ‘Doors Open’ Destinations
12th annual Doors Open Milwaukee features 115 buildings this weekend, but we wouldn't skip these five.
Sep 22nd, 2022
Milwaukee Rep Plans $75 Million Overhaul
Complete rebuilding of two theaters planned with Associated Bank becoming naming rights sponsor for entire Rep complex.
Sep 22nd, 2022
Police Union Sues City, Wants All Its Guns Replaced
Suit says MPD's SIG Sauger guns inadvertently fired three times, twice injuring officers.
Sep 22nd, 2022
Opportunity Center Releases Designs, Announces $5 Million Gift
Athletic facility near Capitol Drive and I-43 would be as inclusive as they come.
Sep 21st, 2022
DOJ Suing Milwaukee Landlord, Property Manager
Federal government alleges East Side property owner and his manager violated Fair Housing Act.
Sep 21st, 2022
Council Approves Paying Four Settlements
Taxpayers on the hook for yet more city settlements.
Sep 21st, 2022
Washington, Burgos Join Fire-Police Board
City Fire & Police Commission now has a record eight members.
Sep 20th, 2022
Council Unanimously Approves East Side Apartments
After heated public hearings and controversy, there was no debate before full council.
Sep 20th, 2022
Mayor Johnson Introduces First Budget
Budget raises fees, taxes, cuts police, library hours as a result of 'broken' state funding system.
Sep 20th, 2022
Kessler Resigns From Fire-Police Board
Retired judge's resignation delays mayor's push to create full, 9-member Fire & Police Commission.
Sep 19th, 2022
Vice President Harris Will Visit Milwaukee
Harris coming Thursday to speak at Democratic Attorneys General conference, meet with local Latino leaders.
Sep 19th, 2022
City Seeks Buyer For Historic Mansion
1856 Italianate mansion on S. 27th St. has quite a history. Plus: all the week's real estate news.
Sep 18th, 2022
McKinley School Saved From The Brink
Gorman's redevelopment shows that virtually any building can be saved if there is a will to do so.
Sep 16th, 2022
City Expands Vision For Harbor District Riverwalk
Bathrooms, Kaszube historical pavilion, more boat docks, but railroad disconnect remains.
Sep 16th, 2022
Affordable Apartment Project Near Downtown Gets Three-Month Extension
Haywood Group needs to finalize project financing by end of the year.
Sep 16th, 2022
Proposed Route for North-South BRT Line Unveiled
SEWRPC releases planned 27th Street bus rapid transit line plan.
Sep 16th, 2022
Should Brady Street Be Pedestrian-Only?
Business improvement district asks for further study after fatal hit-and-run.
Sep 15th, 2022
Third Ward Attracts Top 3D Printer Manufacturer
Boston area company Formlabs, a leader in 3D printer industry, opens regional HQ here.
Sep 15th, 2022
$7.5 Million Grant Will Help Create 5,000 New Minority Homeowners
Wells Fargo provides grant to boost homeownership for Milwaukee people of color.
Sep 14th, 2022
City Wins Grant To Develop Site Beneath Marquette Interchange
With $3.25 million federal grant, Menomonee Valley site would receive street extension, water and sewer service.
Sep 14th, 2022
Famed Art Museum Architect Returns For 20th Anniversary
Santiago Calatrava returns to Milwaukee. Free admission Friday at MAM .
Sep 14th, 2022
City Building New Street in Third Ward
New apartment building triggers long-desired extension of Corcoran Ave.
Sep 13th, 2022
Committee Approves East Side Apartment Project Despite Complaints
Proposed Hackett Ave. building has drawn lawsuit, contested hearings and much angst.
Sep 13th, 2022
Milwaukee Aims ‘Howitzer’ At Lawsuit
Bauman calls lawsuit by real estate agents claiming city misused federal funds 'totally bogus.'
Sep 13th, 2022
66 Developers Bid To Rehab City’s Vacant Homes
'Unprecedented response' of 66 submissions, with 15 selected to rehab 150 homes.
Sep 13th, 2022
Milwaukee Faces Cruise Ship Arms Race
Will new dock secure success for Port Milwaukee? Or will Chicago and Duluth steal the business?
Sep 12th, 2022
Milwaukee Preservation Alliance Seeks New Leader
Executive director Jeremy Ebersole leaving the city's leading historic preservation group.
Sep 12th, 2022
Proposed River House Complex Grows
Plus: recapping all the week's real estate news.
Sep 11th, 2022
New Land Giving New Shape To Van Buren St.
Steel structure will soon join mass-timber Ascent.
Sep 9th, 2022
Downtown Hotel Changes Hands in Sheriff’s Sale
Atlanta-based company purchases former Fairfield Inn & Suites on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.
Sep 9th, 2022
Mayor Nominates Kevin Muhs To Serve As City Engineer
Muhs currently leads Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission.
Sep 9th, 2022
Committee Backs Johnson’s FPC Nominees
Council committee endorses two "immensely qualified" candidates to finally fill Fire & Police Commission.
Sep 9th, 2022
Can City Make Fond du Lac Avenue Safer?
Project would rebuild portion of artery that leads into Downtown, but may not include major changes.
Sep 8th, 2022
Council Mulls Speed Hump Policy
Nearly 250 to be installed in 2022, but what should city do next year and at what cost?
Sep 8th, 2022
‘White Box’ Buildings Planned for 124th and Brown Deer
Spec industrial buildings planned for virgin soil at city's northwestern border.
Sep 8th, 2022
Third Ward Tower Site Sells For $6 Million
Developer expected to ramp up construction of 31-story tower along the river.
Sep 7th, 2022
NY Investor Buys Office Building Near State Fair Park
Former We Energies facility had been redeveloped into office complex.
Sep 6th, 2022
Company Bets on Suburban-Style Offices
Park Place building one of 53 acquired by national real estate firm, but will it pay off?
Sep 6th, 2022
2022 Labor Day Parade
Union members march to lakefront festival grounds to see President Joe Biden.
Sep 5th, 2022
Iron District Construction Starting
But not on the soccer stadium or concert venue. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Sep 4th, 2022
Long Chase, Downtown Shootout Leads To Death of Homicide Suspect
Southside traffic stop results in chase that ends at Water Street bar district.
Sep 3rd, 2022
Taxco Apartment Complex Nears Completion
Apartment building in the front, art canvas in the back.
Sep 2nd, 2022
Northridge Unsecured, Owners Face $26,000 In Fines
Fine will increase if problems not addressed. Final hearing scheduled for Oct. 3.
Sep 2nd, 2022
Author, YIMBY Nolan Gray Headlining Urban Spaceship Conference
Annual conference's 2022 theme is "growing Milwaukee to a million person city."
Sep 1st, 2022
Mayor Taps Jerrel Kruschke To Lead Department of Public Works
Kruschke, current interim commissioner and city engineer, has risen quickly through the ranks.
Sep 1st, 2022
Wisconsin Center Seeks Artists For Expansion
$1.5 million will be spent on art to enliven convention center expansion.
Aug 31st, 2022
Goodwill Donating Building To Charter School
Former factory building would be donated to Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy.
Aug 31st, 2022
Ashanti Hamilton Resigns For Administration Job
New head of Office of Violence Prevention was 1st District alderman since 2004.
Aug 31st, 2022
Lawsuit Dropped Over East Side Apartments
Neighbors sued to stop project, only to drop the suit while still raising objections.
Aug 30th, 2022
Bucks Win Another World Championship!
But this time it's for the NBA 2K League video game.
Aug 30th, 2022
City Lets You Paint Your Street or Sidewalk
'Paint the Pavement' program invites you to turn asphalt into artwork. But don't forget the anti-slip additive.
Aug 30th, 2022
Fight Over Former Columbia Hospital Heads Back To Court
City appeals ruling, seeks to block UWM's further demolition of hospital.
Aug 29th, 2022
President To Visit Milwaukee On Labor Day
Biden will make his second presidential visit to city, attend Laborfest.
Aug 29th, 2022
Mayor Johnson Moves to Concordia Neighborhood
A new house for new mayor, who buys historic mansion on Near West Side.
Aug 29th, 2022
Northwest Side Tower Changes Hands
Seller and buyer of office tower both from the East Coast. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.
Aug 28th, 2022
BRT Stations Reshape Wisconsin Avenue
New transit line transforming Milwaukee's main street even before operation begins.
Aug 26th, 2022
FPC Files For Design Approval For Deer District Concert Complex
But opposition emerges and the Wisconsin Center District raises concern.
Aug 25th, 2022
Chantia Lewis Sentenced To 30 Days In Custody, 3 Years Probation
Sentence much lighter than DA wanted for two campaign finance felonies.
Aug 25th, 2022
It’s City Budget Education Week
Why does Milwaukee face a fiscal crisis? What can be done? Virtual events will provide answers.
Aug 24th, 2022
Convention Center Expansion Costs Grow By $36 Million
It's now a $456 million project, with $20 million in additional borrowing.
Aug 24th, 2022
MKE Brewing Selling 9th Street Brewery
Brewery and taproom will close on Aug. 30, but beers are expected to live on.
Aug 23rd, 2022
Commission Approves Controversial Church Apartment Plan
Heated hearing results in addition of a traffic study that city officials expect to prove negligible impact.
Aug 22nd, 2022
The 1500s Development May Be Nixed
Owner-occupant of proposed Lower East Side office and townhouse project lists property for sale.
Aug 22nd, 2022
‘100,000 Parts’ Complex Listed For Sale
Former Bay View store includes 4 properties. Another 3-property site available across the street.
Aug 22nd, 2022
Former Northwest Side Sam’s Club Sold As Industrial Property
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Aug 21st, 2022
UWM’s Klotsche Center Expansion
$8 million project adds a 16,400-square-foot annex for basketball teams.
Aug 19th, 2022
Harbor Commission Approves Massive Cleanup Facility
New 42-acre, MMSD facility on lake could store 1.9 million cubic yards of sediment
Aug 18th, 2022
Kia, Hyundai Thefts Now National Problem
Chicago's auto thefts up 767%, Seattle up 620% as Milwaukee's scourge spreads via social media.
Aug 17th, 2022
10 Riverwalk Projects Will Greatly Expand System
Three-mile, award-winning corridor is becoming far more than a downtown amenity.
Aug 16th, 2022
Milwaukee Gets $18 Million Opioid Settlement
But overdoses, deaths and need for treatment continue to increase.
Aug 16th, 2022
Who Will Run To Replace Hamilton and Lewis?
Four of 15 Common Council seats are vacant or due to be. Is Rep. David Bowen running?
Aug 15th, 2022
Ashanti Hamilton Will Lead Office of Violence Prevention
Alderman will resign to take post in his onetime rival's administration.
Aug 15th, 2022
Judge Holds Northridge Mall Owners In Contempt, Issues $2,000 Daily Fine
Chinese ownership group given until Friday to secure mall, trial scheduled for October 3.
Aug 15th, 2022
New Credit Union For The Harbor District
A branch of Summit Credit Union on S. 1st St. Plus: recapping the week's real estate news.
Aug 14th, 2022
UWM’s New Chemistry Building Rises
Building will be a gateway to STEM education on UWM campus.
Aug 12th, 2022
UWM Demolishing Former Columbia Hospital
City could still sue, but time is running out.
Aug 12th, 2022
Council Gives First Approval to New Youth Prison Site
But promises substantial time remains for formal public comment.
Aug 12th, 2022
Northridge Mall Suffers Fourth Fire In A Month
Fire chief and mayor are fed up. Lawsuit to demolish building has critical hearing Monday.
Aug 11th, 2022
Milwaukee Company Entering Scooter Market
Johnny V's Blue Duck is setting up shop downtown.
Aug 11th, 2022
Feds Don’t Select Milwaukee For Streetcar Grant
But Beloit gets funds to build a bridge to a casino.
Aug 11th, 2022
Construction To Start On Water and Jackson Apartments
Elevation 1659 will offer unique "fingers" design.
Aug 10th, 2022
Chambers vs. Ballard For Common Council Seat
Chambers gets 60% of vote in three-way primary to fill mayor's former council seat.
Aug 10th, 2022
Trump Boosts Michels Over Kleefisch
Evers vs. Michels, Johnson vs. Barnes will make it a fall of nonstop ads. Plus: Vos almost loses.
Aug 10th, 2022
Darrin Madison Wins Assembly Race Over Kennedy
Madison, Clancy will join Assembly with backing of Democratic Socialists of America.
Aug 9th, 2022
Hodges Beats Christenson For Court Clerk Post
Retired deputy will replace John Barrett, brother of former mayor.
Aug 9th, 2022
23 Homes Receiving Free Repairs in Lindsay Heights
500 volunteers will make $300,000 worth of repairs and upgrades.
Aug 9th, 2022
Evers Announces Milwaukee Site For Lincoln Hills Replacement
Replacement for troubled youth justice facility would be on city's northwest side.
Aug 9th, 2022
Nonprofit Launches Housing Acquisition Fund To Block Outside Investors
Program aims to buy single-family homes in bulk, sell them to low and moderate income Milwaukeeans.
Aug 9th, 2022
Statewide Republican Candidates
Hotly-contested race for gubernatorial nomination is just the tip of the iceberg.
Aug 8th, 2022
Statewide Democratic Candidates
Contested races for treasurer, secretary of state, lieutenant governor and U.S. senator.
Aug 8th, 2022
10th Assembly District Race
Voters in the northeast corner of Milwaukee, Shorewood and Glendale will elect a new state representative.
Aug 8th, 2022
2nd District Common Council Race
Three candidates vying to fill Cavalier Johnson's former Common Council seat.
Aug 8th, 2022
Developer Buys Shuttered East Side Tavern
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Aug 7th, 2022
Developers Turn Corner Lot Into Five Apartments
Bay View bungalow gets new neighbors.
Aug 5th, 2022
Milwaukee Wins 2024 Republican National Convention
It's official. GOP will pick its presidential nominee in Milwaukee.
Aug 5th, 2022
Downtown Bridge Openings Rise Even As Water Levels Fall
Annual bridge openings growing by the thousands.
Aug 4th, 2022
Nikki Purvis Leaving City To Head African American Chamber
Purvis replaces Ossie Kendrix at helm of nonprofit.
Aug 4th, 2022
Meet Milwaukee’s New Emergency Manager
Ryan Zollicoffer boomerangs back to Milwaukee in time to prepare the city for 2024 RNC.
Aug 4th, 2022
Mayor Dumps Head of Violence Prevention Office
Arnitta Holliman removed from role she had held for a little more than a year.
Aug 3rd, 2022
F Street Buys Dubbel Dutch Hotel
Boutique hotel in downtown double mansion will continue under new ownership.
Aug 3rd, 2022
Nashville Rejects RNC, Milwaukee Now Lone Bidder
An official vote to grant Milwaukee the Republican convention expected Aug. 5.
Aug 3rd, 2022
MKE Film’s Cultures & Communities Festival Returns
Documentary on Rosa Parks, a "big get," is the opening night film.
Aug 2nd, 2022
City Again Has World’s Tallest Building
Once it was Milwaukee's City Hall. Now it's Ascent, proclaimed tallest timber building by international Council on Tall Buildings.
Aug 1st, 2022
Bublr Expansion Includes Smaller Docks
Adding hundreds of new e-bikes and 26 new stations, including more minimal, flexible bike-sharing docks.
Aug 1st, 2022
Art Campaign Highlights Milwaukee, New York Teens
Milwaukee streetcar and New York subway stops to feature inspirational messages.
Aug 1st, 2022
Teweles Seed Tower Has New Owners, Renovation Planned
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news
Jul 31st, 2022
Wisconsin Ave. Will Sport Honorary Name For Robert Cocroft
Cocroft spent his career first in the military, then helping others once they left.
Jul 29th, 2022
Schuster’s Returns to King Drive
Former department store now visible, to become ThriveOn King development.
Jul 29th, 2022
Godlewski Drops Out, Endorses Barnes
Field clearing for general election showdown between Mandela Barnes and Ron Johnson.
Jul 29th, 2022
What To Do If You Voted For Lasry or Nelson?
You can "spoil" your ballot and vote again, but don't wait.
Jul 28th, 2022
No More Miller Time At Fiserv Forum
Milwaukee Bucks beer sponsor is now Budweiser brewer Anheuser-Busch.
Jul 28th, 2022
Spec Industrial Building Approved
New Menomonee Valley building gets final city legislative approval. Cleared for development.
Jul 28th, 2022
The Federal Investigation That Isn’t
Housing investigation disappears as quietly as it appeared. What was it about?
Jul 28th, 2022
The Trade Hotel Tops Off
High-end, Deer District hotel with downtown views will open in March 2023.
Jul 27th, 2022
Lasry Dropping Out Of Senate Race
Barnes now clear frontrunner, but Godlewski still a challenger.
Jul 27th, 2022
New Penalties For Landlords Who Don’t Fix Lead Hazards
Fees, citations, even demolition for non-compliance after child tests positive for lead.
Jul 26th, 2022
IKON Hotel Deal At Risk of Default
Haywood Group could default on $4 million city loan. City could end up owning empty mall.
Jul 26th, 2022
Early Voting Begins in Milwaukee
From July 26 through August 6, voters can cast early ballot for August 9 primary at four locations in city.
Jul 26th, 2022
Police Begin Suing Reckless Drivers
MPD files lawsuit against driver with 44 violations, warns 20 more repeat reckless drivers they could be sued.
Jul 26th, 2022
Good Hope Rd. Pick ‘n Save Sold For $20 Million
Florida investor pays nearly double the assessed value for northwest side store.
Jul 26th, 2022
Zoning Changes Could Grow City Population
City looks to update zoning code, in line with Mayor Johnson's vision for growth.
Jul 25th, 2022
City Seeking Affordable Housing Developers Who Need Funding
Housing Trust Fund has $10 million to award to worthy projects.
Jul 25th, 2022
Nelson Drops Out of Senate Race, Endorses Barnes
Nelson says progressives now have a single candidate to unite behind.
Jul 25th, 2022
Fires Badly Damage Northridge Mall
More troubles for vacant mall. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Jul 24th, 2022
Street Car Flats Take Shape
99-year-old office building finds new life as housing
Jul 22nd, 2022
Milwaukee Police Sending Body Armor To Ukraine
Sister city Irpin will receive donations of disused protective equipment.
Jul 22nd, 2022
Mayor Johnson Looks Back On His First 100 Days In Office
Public safety, financial issues, economic development and contracting COVID-19 for the second time.
Jul 22nd, 2022
Patrick Pauly Appointed Head of Milwaukee Water Works
Civil engineer has worked at city-owned utility since 1991.
Jul 21st, 2022
Charter School Reveals New $20 Million High School
Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy seeking to raise $25 million for new building and adding middle school.
Jul 21st, 2022
MPD Tries New Tactics For Vehicle Thefts, Reckless Driving
MPD using bait cars to catch car thieves. State Patrol will provide assistance on Capitol and Fond du Lac.
Jul 21st, 2022
New $5,000 Fine For Not Reporting Stolen Guns
Proposal includes a requirement to securely store guns in cars. MPD backing proposal.
Jul 21st, 2022
World’s Tallest Timber Tower Opens
Downtown mass-timber high-rise mixes exposed wood aesthetic with loads of amenities.
Jul 20th, 2022
State’s Largest HIV Clinic Relocating, Expanding
Vivent Health moving from Plankinton Ave. to former MATC building on 6th and McKinley.
Jul 19th, 2022
Mayor Johnson Goes To Harvard
Milwaukee's leader among 40 mayors participating in Harvard City Leadership Program.
Jul 19th, 2022
Rite-Hite Will Open New HQ In City
First employees will move from Brown Deer, other locations to headquarters in Reed Street Yards south of Downtown.
Jul 19th, 2022
Midtown Walmart Bought By Self Storage Company
But using the facility for self storage would require zoning change from city.
Jul 18th, 2022
Evers Helps Finance 10 Affordable Housing Proposals
Funding will benefit 22 projects in 11 counties, including 10 projects in Milwaukee.
Jul 18th, 2022
Ald. Chantia Lewis Pleads Guilty, Removed From Office
Alderwoman faces August sentencing hearing following felony plea.
Jul 18th, 2022
Fiserv Again Flirts With Relocating Headquarters
Plus: Our recap of the week's real estate news
Jul 17th, 2022
Work Underway on East Side Affordable Apartments
New building located at the northern end of Water Street
Jul 15th, 2022
GOP Panel Picks Milwaukee To Host 2024 Convention
Full committee must still vote in early August to approve Milwaukee.
Jul 15th, 2022
Kohl’s Downtown Store Is Test of Smaller Format
CEO promises data-driven approach to deliver everything customers love about Kohl's.
Jul 15th, 2022
City Seeking Grant For Streetcar Convention Center Extension
$33 million project could receive boost with $25 million in federal funds.
Jul 15th, 2022
UW Credit Union Will Anchor East Side Building
Developer completes purchase of site for car-lite building on E. North Ave.
Jul 15th, 2022
The Backyard Bar Creating New Backyard
Bay View bar losing its patio to new restaurant, but creating new space by demolishing house.
Jul 14th, 2022
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.
Jul 13th, 2022
Design Board Okays Third Ward Project
5-story, 258-unit, $80 million complex near Summerfest gets conditional approval, with more revisions expected.
Jul 13th, 2022
Kohl’s Planning Downtown Store
Department store would be located on first floor of old Boston Store space.
Jul 13th, 2022
City’s Recycling Up 9%, Revenues Up, Too
New methods of collection boost amount recycled, supply-chain issues increase revenues.
Jul 12th, 2022
Mayor Acts To Create Full Fire & Police Commission
Johnson picks two new appointees to FPC, giving it 9 members for first time.
Jul 12th, 2022
Historic Commission Okays 55-Unit East Side Apartment Building
But St. Mark's church project may face a more contentious zoning hearing.
Jul 11th, 2022
Court Says UWM Can Demolish Columbia Hospital
City loses suit opposing this and may decide not to appeal decision.
Jul 11th, 2022
What Will Police Buy With Forfeiture Funds?
$1.48 million in seized assets will pay for everything from pole camera to ice cream freezer.
Jul 11th, 2022
VA Demolishing Soldiers Home Power Plant
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Jul 10th, 2022
TIF Could Fund Traffic Calming, Affordable Housing Near Downtown
City proposing $6.5 million for traffic calming, anti-displacement housing efforts in area north of Fiserv Forum.
Jul 8th, 2022
What’s That Big, New Tower at The Port?
Largest port investment in 60 years is beginning to materialize. See it from the Hoan Bridge.
Jul 8th, 2022
Car-Lite East Side Building Wins Approval
Modern building would embody urbanism principles of those built 100 years before it.
Jul 8th, 2022
Mayor Johnson’s New HR Director Gets Committee Endorsement
Harper Donahue would move from the City of Madison to Milwaukee.
Jul 7th, 2022
Should City Preserve Industrial Properties Near 11th and Bruce?
Study will look at land-use options for preserving century-old industrial district.
Jul 7th, 2022
Million-Dollar Childcare Center Filling Vacant School
Tashawana Green opening new facility in Sherman Park with backing of Northwest Side CDC.
Jul 6th, 2022
MIAD Overhauling Campus Center
Planning to improve campus center, expand scholarships and grow its student body.
Jul 6th, 2022
31-Story Third Ward Tower Developer Applies For Construction Permits
Hines planning fall groundbreaking at 333 N. Water St.
Jul 6th, 2022
Nashville RNC Contract Withdrawn
The lone city competing with Milwaukee for convention struggling to pass host agreement.
Jul 5th, 2022
Local Investor Buys Ma Baensch Building
Group also purchased former Miller Brewing building at Bartlett and Irving.
Jul 5th, 2022
The Return of Milwaukee’s Independence Day Parades
Community groups, candy and candidates fill Milwaukee's streets
Jul 4th, 2022
Urban Ecology Center Plans Event Venue
East Side event space is near Oak Leaf Trail and the river. Plus: A big week of real estate news.
Jul 3rd, 2022
New Hotel Hints At Potential of Deer District
The Trade could be a key connecting piece between Fiserv Forum and Downtown, activating forlorn W. Juneau Ave.
Jul 1st, 2022
Milwaukee Seeks Partners On Project Lowering Speed Limits
Firms will design outreach campaign, measure results for project to lower speed limits to 20 mph.
Jul 1st, 2022
Bicycle-Walking Trail Would Run From S. 105th St. To Lakefront
9-mile Powerline Trail would connect Milwaukee and 3 suburbs. First leg opens this year.
Jun 30th, 2022
Historic Schuster’s Department Store Getting Exposed
$105 million ThriveOn King project turning warehouse into offices, housing, food hall.
Jun 30th, 2022
Northridge Owners Renew Legal Battle With City
Chinese investment group finds new attorney, now represented by McDonald & Kloth.
Jun 30th, 2022
“Kia Boyz” Film Results In Felony Charges
MPD uses web of evidence, including the film, to arrest 17-year-old. He faces multiple felony charges.
Jun 29th, 2022
Burnham Playfield Reopens To Happy Crowd
Southside park boasts splash pad, playground, futsal and basketball courts, soccer and baseball fields
Jun 29th, 2022
Say Goodbye to Harp & Shamrock Building
137-year-old building that housed tavern on Wells St. planned for demolition, though precisely when not clear.
Jun 29th, 2022
Selena Mural Towers Over Walker’s Point
New, six-story mural by Mauricio Ramirez stands tall over Zocalo Food Park, is visible from I-94.
Jun 28th, 2022
City Selling The Other Turner Hall
North Avenue building was used for concerts, boxing and socialist rallies. What's next?
Jun 28th, 2022
Inside Komatsu Mining’s Massive New Harbor District Campus
P&H parent company swaps a ribbon cutting for a tree planting in opening new factory.
Jun 27th, 2022
New Development For One Of Milwaukee’s Most Contaminated Properties
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Jun 26th, 2022
Journal Square Redevelopment Nears Completion
Apartments, student housing, a high school and, maybe, a hotel.
Jun 24th, 2022
New Land Plans New S. 5th St. Building
Firm pursuing fourth apartment complex in Walker's Point.
Jun 23rd, 2022
Who Wants To Be Milwaukee’s Public Works Czar?
Mayor Cavalier Johnson seeking new Public Works Commissioner.
Jun 23rd, 2022
Milwaukee Planning To Eliminate Traffic Crash Deaths
City, led by Mayor Cavalier Johnson, adopts "Vision Zero" policy
Jun 23rd, 2022
Milwaukee Offering No-Appointment Vaccination For Everyone Six Months and Older
CDC authorizes COVID-19 vaccination for those ages six months to four years.
Jun 22nd, 2022
Iron District Developers Buy Site
Apartments, soccer stadium, hotel and concert venue planned.
Jun 22nd, 2022
City Closes Burger King With Inside-Job Shooting
Council denies renewal of license, with alderman citing "a culture of" carrying weapons.
Jun 22nd, 2022
Historic Home Could Become Coffee Shop
Long an art gallery, the 1890s Knapp St. house in Downtown could see new life.
Jun 22nd, 2022
Developer Delays Menomonee Valley Building
Westminster Capital puts speculative project on hold until at least late July.
Jun 22nd, 2022
Car Wins Battle With Commercial Garage
North Avenue building will be razed by city after reckless motorist rammed it.
Jun 21st, 2022
$900,000 Settlement For Improper Firings By Chief Morales
Suit charges former police chief terminated seven Investigators without due process.
Jun 21st, 2022
City Approves Scooters Through 2023
But it will take until at least August for private operators to re-enter Milwaukee.
Jun 21st, 2022
The Hop Returns To Full Service
After months of mechanical, staffing issues a full return, with extended hours during Summerfest
Jun 21st, 2022
Scooters Set For August Return
Council poised to approve new "study" on Tuesday, which would last through 2023.
Jun 20th, 2022
City Selling 1880s-Era Building Near Downtown
2,436-square-foot commercial building on W. Walnut St. could house a variety of uses.
Jun 20th, 2022
Teak Townhomes Offer Unique Format
Developer's second project on Lower East Side replaces vacant lot near Pulaski Park.
Jun 20th, 2022
Bike Racing Series Rolls Into Milwaukee
Races in Bay View and the East Side this week promise to draw crowds, high-level cycling.
Jun 19th, 2022
Ma Baensch Building Is For Sale
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Jun 19th, 2022
$420 Million Convention Center Expansion Moving Forward
Biggest construction project in Milwaukee is just under two years from completion.
Jun 17th, 2022
New Mural Tackles Isolation, Celebration, Mental Health
Tia Richardson paints new downtown mural on the side of the Grand Avenue Club.
Jun 17th, 2022
Mount Mary, Partners Celebrate Opening Trinity Woods Complex
Intergenerational living complex unites everyone from retired nuns to toddlers under one roof.
Jun 17th, 2022
New Group Takes Over Veterans’ Tiny Houses Project
Northwest side project to house and support homeless veterans could be headed to actual construction.
Jun 16th, 2022
Iron District Apartments Subsidy Gets First Approval
Michigan Street Commons would bring 99 units of affordable housing to Westown.
Jun 16th, 2022
Sculpture Milwaukee Returning In Phases For 2022
Five pieces on display now with more to follow as part of sixth-annual series.
Jun 16th, 2022
ARPA Funds Can’t Plug City Budget Hole
Deficit keeps growing and even devoting every ARPA dollar to it won't solve problem.
Jun 15th, 2022
Can Menomonee Valley Project Attract Tenants?
Style of industrial development common in suburbs draws questions at City Hall.
Jun 15th, 2022
New Apartment Building, Rebuilt Parish Hall For St. Mark’s
East Side development near Downer Ave. adds housing, targeted at saving church.
Jun 15th, 2022
Clifton Crump Named To Zoning Board
Former secretary of city's Board of Zoning Appeals returns to serve on board, to acclaim from council members.
Jun 14th, 2022
Open Meetings For Scaled-Down Stadium Interchange
WisDOT meetings Tuesday, Wednesday for public comments on diverging-diamond design.
Jun 13th, 2022
Milwaukee’s Third Tallest Building Could Be Redeveloped
Plus: Recapping 10 other real estate stories of the week.
Jun 12th, 2022
Rite-Hite’s New HQ Gets Glassy
New complex now reflects the neighborhood around it.
Jun 10th, 2022
Choice School Consolidating Campuses, Building Gym
Victory Christian Academy transforming former St. John Kanty church.
Jun 10th, 2022
State Street Pizza Pub Opens This Weekend
New restaurant focuses on quick service, sports and craft beer.
Jun 10th, 2022
The Death and Life of the Locust Street Festival
Festival canceled, but local businesses step in to offer alternatives.
Jun 10th, 2022
Police Officers Lied About Vaccine Status
Two officers lied to take a taxpayer-funded trip, under advice from Lieutenant who retired before discipline could be issued.
Jun 9th, 2022
Old Astronautics HQ Could Become Economic Empowerment Center
Developer JoAnne Sabir envisions hub for Black empowerment near Capitol and Teutonia.
Jun 9th, 2022
St. Augustine Building Elementary School On Entire City Block
$49 million building will create city's largest school campus, serving 2,400 pupils.
Jun 8th, 2022
Help For Taxpayers Paying City Water Fee
Little known programs help you pay water and street lighting fee or even your mortgage.
Jun 8th, 2022
Company Moving From Shorewood To South Side
Makers of ZYN beverage will redevelop warehouse on the border of Menomonee Valley.
Jun 8th, 2022
Interviewing The ‘Kia Boyz’
Amid epidemic of car theft in city, video by 'Tommy G' interviews the perpetrators.
Jun 7th, 2022
Father-Daughter Duo Restoring Milwaukee’s ‘Boat House’
Nautically-themed house could be damaged by its lighthouse without a rescue.
Jun 7th, 2022
Gregory Haanstad Named U.S Attorney
Nominee, if confirmed, would get second term as U.S. Attorney and top prosecutor for Southeast Wisconsin.
Jun 7th, 2022
Demolition Starts For New Public Museum
$240 million Milwaukee Public Museum facility to be built at 6th and McKinley, where building being razed housed Urban Milwaukee's first office.
Jun 7th, 2022
Work Starting On ThriveOn King Project
$105 million project will transform former Schuster's/Gimbels department store.
Jun 7th, 2022
Ieshuh Griffin Booted From Ballot In Two Aldermanic Races
Griffin attempted to run to replace both Cavalier Johnson and Nik Kovac.
Jun 6th, 2022
Trio of Center Street Properties For Sale
City seeking new owners for buildings on historic commercial corridor.
Jun 6th, 2022
Northridge Mall Attorneys Quit, Chinese Group Must Find New Counsel
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Jun 5th, 2022
Inside The Phillis Wheatley School Redevelopment
Mayor, county executive and HUD regional administrator tour building in advance of July opening.
Jun 3rd, 2022
City Selling Harbor District Development Site
Freshwater Plaza site could house six-story building.
Jun 3rd, 2022
Summerfest Leader Will Step Down At End of 2023
Don Smiley will return at the end of 2023. Sarah Smith Pancheri named president.
Jun 3rd, 2022
Embezzlement, Misconduct Trial Scheduled For Chantia Lewis
Lewis now faces multiple, fast-approaching deadlines to resolve her four felony charges.
Jun 3rd, 2022
Oriental Theatre Hosting World Premiere Friday Night
Small Town Wisconsin makes its big-screen debut in Milwaukee before going nationwide.
Jun 2nd, 2022
Beverage Company Relocating To Walker’s Point
Makers of ZYN are poised to redevelop three-story warehouse.
Jun 2nd, 2022
City Funds Would Support Iron District Housing Project
Proposed tax incremental financing district scheduled for June review.
Jun 2nd, 2022
27-Page Complaint Blasts City Attorney
Tearman Spencer and top deputies face new complaints of misusing public funds, kickbacks and more.
Jun 1st, 2022
Mayor Signs RNC Agreement To Applause
But two big questions remain: will city win convention and will it benefit financially?
Jun 1st, 2022
Royal Capital Plans $200 Million ‘Lifestyle Campus’
Cudahy Farms would ultimately have 1,110 units on 51 acres near 91st and Brown Deer.
Jun 1st, 2022
Council Approves RNC Deal, Drops $6 Million Request
Move praised by mayor, convention backers.
Jun 1st, 2022
A New Plan For Universal Driver’s Education
Common Ground's proposal calls for insurance companies to be lead funders of program.
May 31st, 2022
$2 Million Grant Will Train Minorities, Help Replace Lead Laterals
Federal infrastructure funds help Milwaukee Water Works expand, diversify workforce.
May 31st, 2022
Marcus Center Starts Construction On Former Chestnut Grove
Redeveloped outdoor space for concerts would include 24 honey locust trees.
May 31st, 2022
Inside The Soldiers Home Redevelopment
See inside and learn the story of how a crumbling, Civil War-era complex was saved.
May 30th, 2022
Genke Plans New Bay View Development
Initially listed as 6 duplexes, but plans are changing for 10,320-square-foot site on E. Oklahoma Ave.
May 30th, 2022
DHS Ditching Coggs Center For Northwest Side
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news
May 29th, 2022
Port Traffic Fell in 2021
"But that's not the whole story," says port director.
May 27th, 2022
Community Within The Corridor Expects First Residents In July
Largest private affordable housing development in Wisconsin history nears completion.
May 27th, 2022
Should Select City Employees Be Paid More Than Mayor?
Alderwoman Coggs warns it could primarily benefit white men.
May 27th, 2022
Inside The Renovated St. Francis of Assisi Church and Monastery
Friars celebrate completion of complex that supports their faith and service, while housing quite the basement.
May 26th, 2022
Blood Center Announced As ThriveOn King Tenant
Operation will focus on increasing blood donations from diverse communities.
May 26th, 2022
Funeral Home Becoming Apartments
Kinnickinnic Ave. building proposed for apartment conversion.
May 26th, 2022
Protasiewicz Running For Supreme Court
Milwaukee circuit court judge running in 2023 election for seat being vacated by retiring Justice Roggensack.
May 25th, 2022
Council Members Asking RNC For $6 Million
Milwaukee can't otherwise benefit from convention because of lack of sales or hotel tax.
May 25th, 2022
Spike Brewing Could Build New Facility
Brewing equipment manufacturer with sales in 20 countries would occupy vacant city lot near Holton and Capitol.
May 25th, 2022
The World Naked Bike Ride Returns
Milwaukee's second annual 'bare as you dare' event takes place June 25.
May 25th, 2022
New High School Planned in Bronzeville
Dr. Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy would demolish warehouse for new building.
May 24th, 2022
Advocacy Groups Urge City, Reject RNC
Milwaukee a finalist for Republican convention. Mayor calls it a 'business decision, not a political one.'
May 24th, 2022
City Plans 27 Early Voting Sites
Council set to approve list, including Fiserv Forum and Gee's Clippers, but not all may be used.
May 24th, 2022
1,000 Cruise Passengers Visited City On Weekend
Record tourism weekend for Milwaukee, with three cruise ships visiting city.
May 24th, 2022
Evers Awards $2.2 Million For City Policing
ARPA funds will aid Milwaukee's efforts to control crowds, curb violence in downtown bar districts.
May 23rd, 2022
Bucks, FPC Plan Downtown Concert Venue
Two buildings with 800 and 4,000 person capacities on former Bradley Center site.
May 23rd, 2022
More Renderings of Downtown ‘Iron District’ Released
11-acre development with new soccer stadium, concert venue lists big-name supporters.
May 23rd, 2022
Bay View Restaurant Would Have Two Buildings, Multiple Patios
$2.5 million restaurant complex planned. Plus: A big week of real estate news.
May 22nd, 2022
Nova Rises Along Van Buren
New apartment building will eventually rise eight stories over busy downtown street.
May 20th, 2022
Century City Will Be Used For Concrete Crushing
Concrete will be trucked west from N. Humboldt Blvd.
May 20th, 2022
Wisconsin Center Expansion Over Budget
WCD exploring value engineering, additional bonding, federal grants and cutting features.
May 20th, 2022
Soccer Stadium, Concert Venue Planned For Downtown
6th and Michigan complex would transform Westown and impact local concert business.
May 20th, 2022
Brandon Jennings Attempting to Launch Milwaukee Voucher School
Former NBA player seeking to open BALL City Academy.
May 19th, 2022
Admiral’s Wharf Construction Could Start This Summer
Developer moving to close financing package after two years of delays.
May 19th, 2022
100,000 Parts Store Closed, Auction Underway
Owner Dan Wiken passed away in 2021 at the age of 92.
May 19th, 2022
Summerfest Will Pay Full Cost of Policing For Second Straight Year
After the issue came to a head in 2019, city is being compensated for securing festival.
May 19th, 2022
‘Traffic Gardens’ Coming to MPS Buildings
Part of Safe Routes to School program, teaching students how to bike and follow rules of the road.
May 19th, 2022
Third Ward Apartments Design Overhauled
But architectural review board raises many issues for planned apartment complex. Expect more changes and a new city street.
May 18th, 2022
Boone & Crockett Owners Building Public Riverwalk
Owners will create first riverwalk segment along Milwaukee's inner harbor.
May 18th, 2022
Milwaukee Will Enforce Citywide Curfew For Those 16 And Under
Decision comes after 21 shot, 11 arrested from three Friday shootings.
May 17th, 2022
Judge Reverses $1.4 Million Verdict Against Bauman, City
Lawsuit over Bauman's criticism of demolished housing facility dates back to 2007.
May 17th, 2022
Employ Milwaukee Opens Office On Northwest Side
New satellite office, the first of others planned, is located within a church.
May 17th, 2022
City Selling Building At 58th And Burleigh
Two-story, mid-century building has potential and one-time connection to controversial landlord.
May 17th, 2022
Taco John’s, Popeyes Opening Near Airport
Plan Commission okays two new fast food places in vacant site at 5th and Layton.
May 17th, 2022
Menomonee Valley Building Wins Key Approval
180,469-square-foot building on Canal St. to be built on 'spec,' as a possible warehouse.
May 16th, 2022
Lakefront Beer Garden Will Return
War Memorial beer garden, operated by Kegel's, will offer longer hours, live music, weekly bike rides.
May 16th, 2022
Michels Leads Kleefisch In New Poll
Recently announced candidate in GOP primary for governor 1% ahead of Kleefisch; most voters still "not sure" who to support.
May 16th, 2022
Former Midtown Center Wal-Mart For Sale
Vacant since 2016, store will be auctioned off starting June 20. Starting bid is $825,000.
May 16th, 2022
Bray Architects Could Move HQ In Walker’s Point
Company is growing, could be on the move. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
May 15th, 2022
Downtown Curfew Instituted, Bucks Watch Party Canceled
Mass shooting triggers two-night curfew for individuals under 21, Bucks cancel Deer District party.
May 14th, 2022
17 People Shot, 10 In Custody From Water Street Shooting
21 people shot across three incidents downtown Friday night following Bucks game.
May 14th, 2022
Element Opens in Walker’s Point, Nearly Fully Leased
New S. 5th St. apartment building finds no issue drawing residents.
May 13th, 2022
Milwaukee Preparing Agreement For Possible Republican National Convention
Common Council would approve framework agreement to allow formal work with GOP.
May 13th, 2022
Hue Opens New Bay View Location
Restaurant constructed a new building in front of former Sven's Cafe to create new space.
May 13th, 2022
Last Call To Buy Milwaukee Brewing Company
Disposition firm seeking offers by May 25 to buy all or parts of brewery.
May 13th, 2022
No New Third Ward Concert Venue
FPC is considering other sites away from Summerfest grounds.
May 13th, 2022
Historic Commission Debates Artificial Turf for High School Field
Commission overrules its staff to allow Washington High School to install artificial turf field.
May 12th, 2022
Green Infrastructure Project Planned For Interstate 94 and Becher Street
Site divides Harbor District and Bay View from Lincoln Village, has homeless encampment.
May 12th, 2022
2022 Mayor’s Design Awards Announced
25 projects cover entire city, range from big to small.
May 12th, 2022
Aurora Announces Merger, HQ Relocation to North Carolina
Merger with Atrium Health would create nation's 5th biggest healthcare provider.
May 11th, 2022
Concordia 27 Will Offer Housing, Meals, Education
NWSP, State, Wiegand to redevelop N. 27th St. building, create west side community hub.
May 11th, 2022
City Awards Vouchers to 7 West Side Housing Projects
Awards will advance the creation or rehabilitation of 390 apartments.
May 10th, 2022
Milwaukee Strikes Out In WHEDA Awards
Not one new city project won tax credits in latest round of WHEDA awards.
May 10th, 2022
Street Lighting Still Burning Issue For City
Lights are frequently out. Council allocates $20 million to replace them, but effort may take years to complete.
May 10th, 2022
New High-End Restaurant For Downtown
Mediterranean restaurant Lupi & Iris features food by James Beard award-winning chef.
May 10th, 2022
Potawatomi Plans $100 Million Casino Overhaul
Adding 1,800 slot machines, high-limit gambling room and rock'n'roll restaurant.
May 9th, 2022
New Giannis Mural Completed
A 54-feet-high mural on E. Wisconsin has Giannis looking west toward Fiserv Forum.
May 9th, 2022
City Handing Out Free Gun Locks
Part of broader effort to reduce gun violence and accidental shootings by kids, say mayor and police chief.
May 9th, 2022
Special Election Called For Kovac’s Seat
Veteran alderman is now the city budget director. Primary would be on August 9
May 9th, 2022
Cruise Ship Leaves Milwaukee Twice
Ship gets as far north as Mequon, then returns to port due to a missing crew member.
May 9th, 2022
Factory Faces $15 Million Pollution, PCBs Cleanup
Site near Capitol and Holton has toxic history. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
May 8th, 2022
New Apartment Building Will Include Six-Story Mural
Taxco Apartments will serve as canvas for Ramirez to create new Selena mural after original demolished.
May 6th, 2022
Biggest Cruise Ship On Great Lakes Makes First Milwaukee Visit
See inside the brand new Viking Octantis.
May 6th, 2022
City Selling Old Capitol Drive Fire Station
Two bidders vying for property.
May 6th, 2022
Mount Mary Hires Isabelle Cherney As President
Cherney will replace Christine Pharr, who is retiring this summer.
May 6th, 2022
Vacant 27th Street Building Will See New Life
Agora Direct will operate one-stop contractor hub along W. Clybourn St.
May 6th, 2022
MPD Temporarily Lost More Than 8,000 Citations
Offenses including speeding, disorderly conduct, assault and battery had no follow-up after ticket issued.
May 5th, 2022
Northwestern Mutual Providing $5 Million For Black-Owned Business Loans
Northwest Side Community Development Corporation and Legacy Redevelopment Corporation will make loans from new fund.
May 5th, 2022
Three Candidates Running To Replace Cavalier Johnson On Council
Including one candidate that just challenged Johnson for mayor.
May 5th, 2022
Should Milwaukee Remove A Second Freeway?
1.5-mile-long Wisconsin Highway 175, formerly US 41, could become a boulevard.
May 4th, 2022
Park East Apartments Moving Forward
Developer buys vacant site along E. Ogden Ave. for $5 million, plans 197-unit complex.
May 4th, 2022
Committee Backs Kovac For Budget Director
A unanimous vote for alderman, whose resignation is expected to occur May 9.
May 4th, 2022
City Faces $9.5 Million In Legal Claims
Allegations of coerced confession, wrongful termination and underpayment of wages.
May 4th, 2022
Outside Counsel Will Represent City On Complaint Against City Attorney
City Attorney Tearman Spencer is being sued for harassment, discrimination.
May 3rd, 2022
Milwaukee Adding 37 New Wards
Supreme Court ruling changed state legislators for some city residents, requiring additional map revisions.
May 3rd, 2022
Streetcar Service Goes From Bad To Worse
Maintenance issue leaves it with just one vehicle running Monday, causing 40-minute waits.
May 3rd, 2022
Lena Taylor Could Sue City Over Flooding
State senator alleges rental property damaged by city contractor work. City Attorney's Office denies claim.
May 2nd, 2022
No New Jackpot Tax at Potawatomi
Borkowski pulls his proposal after meeting with casino CEO. But he already has a new more modest plan.
May 2nd, 2022
7 Vehicles Towed In 36 Hours Under New City Policy
New police policy part of broader effort to stop reckless driving.
May 2nd, 2022
Ryan Clancy Launches Campaign For State Assembly
County supervisor is backed by Rep. Brostoff, who he is running to replace.
May 2nd, 2022
Thousands March for Immigrant Rights
Voces da la Frontera leads May Day march, challenges Pres. Biden and Sen. Ron Johnson
May 2nd, 2022
City Seeks Firms To Transform Vacant Homes
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
May 1st, 2022
New East Side Townhomes
Four Downer Avenue condos for sale for between $550,000 and $675,000.
Apr 29th, 2022
Mayor, Students Celebrate Arbor Day With Tree Planting
Mayor Johnson, DPW plant trees along 30th Street corridor with students from nearby schools.
Apr 29th, 2022
Evers Allocating $20 Million For Affordable Housing Projects
Program could move 17 Milwaukee projects from rendering to reality.
Apr 28th, 2022
Bublr Rolling Out Hundreds of E-Bikes, 26 New Stations
New e-bikes are "awesome" and "extremely fun" says Mayor Johnson.
Apr 28th, 2022
Busy Intersection Will Promote Kindness
Artist Fred Kaems partnering with North Shore Bank on effort.
Apr 28th, 2022
Perez Shakes Up Committee Assignments
Musical chairs game has new leaders at the helm of city's most powerful committees.
Apr 28th, 2022
Campbell’s Irish Pub Closing
Packy sells his tavern, featured on TV show "Bar Rescue," but new owner doesn't plan to run a bar.
Apr 28th, 2022
Vliet Street Reconstruction Gets Federal Funding
Plus: Humboldt reconstruction nearly 50% over budget and the future of Highway 175.
Apr 27th, 2022
City Offers $50,000 Trauma Reduction Grants
Health department's Office of Violence Prevention wins $5 million federal grant.
Apr 26th, 2022
Downtown Gets Three-Story Giannis Mural
It will be the fifth, and largest, Milwaukee mural honoring Antetokounmpo.
Apr 26th, 2022
DPW Plans Surge of Traffic-Calming Bump Outs
Plan to combat reckless driving, protect pedestrians using ARPA funds.
Apr 26th, 2022
How Will City Plan Change Bay View?
DCD is at halfway point in process, planning three development sites for neighborhood.
Apr 26th, 2022
Who Will Lead Public Works Department?
Proposal would give Mayor Johnson ability to pick non-engineer to lead key department.
Apr 25th, 2022
Donovan Now A Suburban Republican Running For Assembly
20-year Milwaukee alderman wants to stop city's "chaos" from spreading to suburbs.
Apr 25th, 2022
Investor Buys Shuttered West Milwaukee Malt Plant
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Apr 24th, 2022
New Sorority House Rises Near Marquette
But what happened to the last house on the lot?
Apr 22nd, 2022
Riverwest Food Pantry Changes Name, Announces Expanded Vision
Kinship Community Food Center is seeking a new headquarters.
Apr 22nd, 2022
Free Milwaukee Film Festival Tickets
See a movie on us at the Milwaukee Film Festival.
Apr 22nd, 2022
Aaron Lipski Given Four-Year Term As Fire Chief
Chief comes from a family that is synonymous with Milwaukee fire fighting.
Apr 22nd, 2022
Milwaukee River Could Become A Salmon Spawning Hub
Sport fishing group will start releasing fish from pens near rowing club.
Apr 22nd, 2022
Bob Donovan Considers Another Run For Office
Former alderman and two-time mayoral candidate publicly considering run for Assembly.
Apr 22nd, 2022
ThriveOn Investing $5 Million In Neighborhood Childcare Facilities
Malaika Early Learning Center will operate new center at ThriveOn King complex.
Apr 22nd, 2022
Melvina Park Expansion To Start Later This Year
Century City park will quadruple in size, replacing empty parking lots with play space.
Apr 21st, 2022
Want To Visit Summerfest’s Children’s Park? Check The Schedule
Northwestern Mutual Community Park is free and popular, but availability is based on fest calendar.
Apr 21st, 2022
Special Election Called For Northside Aldermanic Seat
Winner will replace newly-elected Mayor Cavalier Johnson.
Apr 20th, 2022
Help Clean Milwaukee’s River Banks
Saturday is Milwaukee Riverkeeper's annual cleanup. Last year's removed 110,000 pounds of trash.
Apr 20th, 2022
New Apartment Project Not About Cars
Four-story, 53-unit apartment building planned for E. North Ave. has just 18 on-site parking spots.
Apr 20th, 2022
Community Land Trust Comes To Town
Nonprofit creates affordable housing and equity through land leases, initial subsidies.
Apr 19th, 2022
Rep. Brostoff Will Run For Aldermanic Seat
Jonathan Brostoff will seek seat being vacated by Nik Kovac and won't run for re-election to State Assembly.
Apr 19th, 2022
Experimental Coffee Shop Adds New Location
Discourse cafe opens second location -- for now -- at the Milwaukee Art Museum.
Apr 19th, 2022
Perez Elected Common Council President
Ald. Jose Perez is first Latino to lead council. Fills vacancy created by Johnson's election as mayor.
Apr 19th, 2022
Ald. Kovac Named Budget Director, Will Resign Council Seat
Kovac has represented the East Side and Riverwest since 2008.
Apr 19th, 2022
City Braces For More Lawsuit Settlements
Unusual number of claims by this early in the year. City may transfer $850,00 into settlements account.
Apr 18th, 2022
Bronzeville Project Could Be Creative Hub
Partnership envisions four-story, 54-apartment complex and three-story creative hub for entrepreneurs at 6th and North.
Apr 18th, 2022
Former Theater Could Become Art Studio
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Apr 17th, 2022
Harley-Davidson’s New Event Venue
The Garage will offer skyline views, industrial-chic style.
Apr 15th, 2022
SoftwareONE Moving Office To Third Ward
Firm moving North American HQ of global cloud solutions provider, and 135 employees, from Waukesha to Milwaukee.
Apr 15th, 2022
Developer Seeks Extension To Develop City Place Apartments
New affordable housing development would be just north of Fiserv Forum and proposed museum.
Apr 15th, 2022
City Preparing Menomonee Valley Site For Development
Three buildings could be built on Kneeland Properties site.
Apr 14th, 2022
Cruise Ships Return to Milwaukee
For the first time since 2019 cruises return, the city expecting 33 visits in 2022.
Apr 14th, 2022
Grossman Sells Two East Side Buildings
But investor is expected to grow his holdings in the neighborhood.
Apr 14th, 2022
Federal Grant Could Help Stave Off 1,300 Layoffs
But only for a couple years. Milwaukee still needs state help.
Apr 14th, 2022
New Third Ward Building Revealed
Minnesota firm plans a five-story, 260-unit apartment building near Summerfest grounds.
Apr 13th, 2022
New Mayor Offers Upbeat Inaugural Address
A who's who crowd cheers Johnson's vision of improved public safety and family-supporting jobs
Apr 13th, 2022
Choice School Must Pay Property Taxes
Deal for Greater Holy Temple Christian Academy to purchase former MPS school will require this.
Apr 13th, 2022
New Tower Planned For East Side
Goll Mansion site could see new high rise.
Apr 12th, 2022
Foreclosed Home Will House Those Displaced By Lead Abatement
Community Advocates will buy, rehab city-owned home for temporarily displaced families.
Apr 12th, 2022
Garden Homes Project May Get Extension
Ald. Hamilton backs redevelopment, once threatened to camp out if neighborhood not cleaned up.
Apr 12th, 2022
The Fight Over Columbia Hospital
Council poised to give building historic protection; UWM could sue.
Apr 12th, 2022
Menards Plans Northridge Expansion
Retailer building out self-storage facility on former Pick 'n Save property.
Apr 12th, 2022
Join Us at Amorphic Beer
Come to Urban Milwaukee's first Beer Bash since 2020 and see the city's newest brewery.
Apr 12th, 2022
DNS Could Drop City Attorney, Hire Its Own
Council debates, then holds off proposal to help Department of Neighborhood Services.
Apr 12th, 2022
Should Milwaukee Add Jackpot Tax?
Ald. Borkowski pushes 1% tax of all jackpots of at least $1,200 won at Potawatomi casino.
Apr 12th, 2022
New Assessments Hike Residential Values By 17.7%
Property values surging across the entire city, but won't necessary mean a tax increase.
Apr 11th, 2022
The End of Milwaukee’s Rush Hour?
Weekday traffic volumes are down in state and city since 2019. So is bus ridership.
Apr 11th, 2022
Madison Company Buys Third Ward Block
Plus: Recapping a flurry of real estate stories in the past week.
Apr 10th, 2022
City Approves 31 New Speed Humps, More Expected
But backlog of sidewalk repairs looms
Apr 8th, 2022
Betty Brinn Pulls Out of New Museum Complex
Milwaukee Public Museum still moving forward on new $240 million facility.
Apr 8th, 2022
MSOE Building Women’s Softball Stadium
The university is also adding five new women's sports, and making a push to diversify student body.
Apr 8th, 2022
Should National Avenue Rebuild Include Plans for Streetcar?
Alderman Bauman floats idea as strategy to save money if future extension is built.
Apr 8th, 2022
Wells Street Could Gain Raised Bike Lanes
Quarter-mile stretch will be rebuilt through East Town.
Apr 7th, 2022
Traffic Calming Efforts Advancing On Two Downtown Arteries
Water and Van Buren streets would be rebuilt with a focus on safety.
Apr 7th, 2022
Scooters Were Popular, But Will They Return?
Scooter ridership set records in 2021. Alderman floats pathway to bring them back.
Apr 7th, 2022
The Bellagio Is Coming To Milwaukee
Soul food restaurant and event space opening on far Northwest side.
Apr 7th, 2022
Mr. B’s Specialty Will Be Smoked Turkey Legs
Owner of Kiss Ultra Lounge plans replacement for Buffet City on northwest side.
Apr 6th, 2022
MPS’ Fletcher School Would Be Sold For Choice School
Greater Holy Temple Christian Academy would use vacant school near 91st and Brown Deer.
Apr 6th, 2022
Hmong Market Planned For Northwest Side
Husband-and-wife owners plan store welcoming to all at 76th and Mill Rd.
Apr 6th, 2022
Meet 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
Honorary Street Name For Lena’s Food Co-Founder
City honoring late entrepreneur Bezelee Martin.
Apr 5th, 2022
Former Hospital Designated Historic
HPC decision made despite UWM's objections. But alderman thinks real fight yet to come.
Apr 5th, 2022