City Hall
Milwaukee Spends Millions Each Year Repairing Damage by Reckless Drivers
For the first time, city is breaking out the costs. It's a lot.
Oct 22nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
One Alderman’s Quest To Defund The Streetcar
Ald. Scott Spiker wants city to hop off The Hop.
Oct 18th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Cherry Street Bridge Reconstruction Is Millions Over Budget
But city says it is still saving money. How?
Oct 17th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
City Hall
From Brownfields to Blue Waters, Mayor Names New Port Director
Benji Timm tapped to lead Port Milwaukee.
Oct 14th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
City Hall
Milwaukee Has a Fire Truck Problem
Milwaukee may soon need to dial 911 to replace its fire trucks.
Oct 14th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Changing How It Deals With Habitual Parking Offenders
Those with five or more tickets will receive new treatment from the city.
Oct 10th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Hidden Tubes Will Net City $500,000 Annually
Milwaukee rewrites decades-old leasing framework.
Oct 10th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
City Hall
Future of Sunday Library Hours Uncertain As MPL Tries New Staffing Model
Council hints it may override mayor. Spiker again provokes a coworker.
Oct 9th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Might Pump Brakes on Mayor’s Proposed Wheel Tax Increase
Finance chair says delaying vote gives city residents a voice.
Oct 6th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
City Hall
Milwaukee Must Replace 100 Lead Laterals Per Week To Meet 2025 Goal
And then it must maintain that pace for next decade.
Oct 1st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
New Speed Data Shows Dramatic Impact of Milwaukee’s Traffic Calming Efforts
City's interventions are reducing speeds, crashes.
Sep 26th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
City Hall
Milwaukee, Police Union Battle Over Contract
Millions of dollars apart with charges and counter charges getting uglier.
Sep 23rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
