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How Can Milwaukee Avoid Becoming Detroit?
Civic leaders from Detroit discuss Milwaukee's fiscal crisis, offer ideas and solutions
Sep 13th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Planning Its Own COVID-19 Vaccine Incentive
New program will replace expiring state effort. Employer mandates expected to boost interest.
Sep 10th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Alderman’s Plan To Pitch A Tent Triggers Late Night Trash Cleanup
Ald. Ashanti Hamilton claims even a dead body wasn't enough to get a garbage cleanup in Garden Homes neighborhood.
Sep 9th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Finds Its Original City Flag
1953 flag design found in City Clerk archives.
Sep 9th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
More Than 660 Street Trees Lost in August Storm
City officials debating how to get ready for next big storm as they await bill from "unprecedented" event.
Sep 9th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Ald. Chantia Lewis Charged With Defrauding City, Campaign of $21,000
City official and US Senate candidate faces four felony charges, up to 10 years in jail.
Sep 7th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Police Chief Search Has One Candidate
Acting Chief Jeffrey Norman asked to apply for permanent post by FPC. Mayor, many alders back him.
Sep 6th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Where Have All The City Workers Gone?
They've abandoned the South Side in droves since residency requirement was lifted.
Sep 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Census Data Shows Changing Milwaukee Demographics
Fewer white residents citywide, but shrinking population totals in many majority-Black neighborhoods.
Sep 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee OK’s ARPA Funding for Ambulances, Reckless Driving and Eviction Prevention
Finance & Personnel Committee recommends spending $14 million of city's $394 million ARPA allocation.
Sep 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
City Could Lose 40% of ARPA Funds to Revenue Recovery
Funds would go towards plugging revenue shortfalls, not generational investments.
Sep 2nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Delays Action On ARPA Funds
City has $193 million in the bank. But how to spend it still being debated.
Sep 1st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
