City Hall
Milwaukee Seeks New Parking Czar
New manager will oversee major changes planned for meters, enforcement.
Apr 10th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneNew Stickers Will Tell You When To Wheel Out Your Trash
To make it easier to check, smartphone-friendly idea championed by Ald. Burgelis.
Apr 9th, 2025 by Jeramey JannenePérez Reshuffles Council Committees
Addition of new alder Alex Brower prompts changes, restores power to veteran council member.
Apr 9th, 2025 by Jeramey JannenePlan Commission Backs Carriage Homes, Spikes ‘Missing Middle’ Housing
Proposals differ from mayor's Growing MKE plan and divide commission members.
Apr 7th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneWho Will Be Funded by Council’s Transformation Fund?
After 'fighting' and negotiations, council finally picks 15 winners for funding.
Mar 31st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Sees 250% Surge in Lead Lateral Replacements, But It Needs More
City scaling up to meet 2037 deadline. Will it get there?
Mar 20th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Trump Could Kill Milwaukee’s Plan To Improve Building Energy Efficiency
City won federal grant to cover start-up costs of energy saving effort. Will it be killed?
Mar 19th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneHousing Authority Says City Didn’t Cash More Than $2 Million In Checks
New CFO finds that agency previously tried to pay city for employee wages.
Mar 6th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneCommon Ground Opposes Mayor’s Housing Authority Nominee
Coalition wants a resident of a public housing tower installed on board.
Feb 25th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Must Replace Failing Streetcar Switches
Lakefront line exposes issue buried in concrete since 2018. Likely cost: $200,000.
Feb 24th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneJudge Rules MPS, City Must Split School Police Costs 50/50
They have 10 days to follow order or face contempt of court ruling.
Feb 17th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Police Department Closing Unlicensed Driver Loophole
Repeat offenders without a license were being issued less severe municipal ticket.
Feb 14th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene