City Hall
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Group Fundraising for Vel Phillips Statue
Feb 19th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Statue would be erected at state Capitol, the first person of color so honored.
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It’s Official, Old World Third Will Be MLK Drive
Feb 18th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Barrett and council members reflect on racial division and what the renaming symbolizes.
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DeVougas Resigns From Fire & Police Commission
Feb 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Attorney was subject of police video leak that resulted in ethics investigation.
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FPC Members, City Attorney Blew Off Inspector General Interview Requests
Feb 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Fallout and confusion from the Morales fiasco gets worse.
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Mayor Appoints Jodie Tabak Chief of Staff
Feb 13th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Communications director promoted, as Paul Vornholt takes job in Racine.
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State Says Health Department Needs Improvement Plan
Feb 12th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
MHD is in trouble, but the blame goes back four commissioners.
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Council Reduces Mayoral Power
Feb 9th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
A Barrett slap down. 15-0 vote restricts mayor's power over Historic Preservation Commission.
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Old World Third St. Will Be MLK Drive
Feb 9th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Council unanimously approves naming entire street to honor civil rights leader.
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Legislation Allowing Alcohol Deliveries Could Create New Problems for Cities
Feb 5th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee would lose local control over liquor sales under proposed legislation.
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New Health Commissioner Wins First Endorsement
Feb 1st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Kirsten Johnson gets backing of Public Safety & Health Committee.
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Key Players Back Renaming Old World Third to MLK Drive
Jan 27th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Westown Association, Mayor, all 15 council members back proposal. But there are complications.
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Council Proposing To Rename Old World Third Street To MLK Drive
Jan 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Extending Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. would correct an "injustice."