City Hall
Milwaukee Gets $18 Million Opioid Settlement
But overdoses, deaths and need for treatment continue to increase.
Aug 16th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
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 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Gives First Approval to New Youth Prison Site
But promises substantial time remains for formal public comment.
Aug 12th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Meet Milwaukee’s New Emergency Manager
Ryan Zollicoffer boomerangs back to Milwaukee in time to prepare the city for 2024 RNC.
Aug 4th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
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 by Jeramey Jannene
The Federal Investigation That Isn’t
Housing investigation disappears as quietly as it appeared. What was it about?
Jul 28th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
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 by Jeramey Jannene
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 by Jeramey Jannene
Patrick Pauly Appointed Head of Milwaukee Water Works
Civil engineer has worked at city-owned utility since 1991.
Jul 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
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 by Jeramey Jannene
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 by Jeramey Jannene
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 by Jeramey Jannene
