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Council Closes Gare-Bear’s On N. 27th St.
The tavern's liquor license renewal was denied after the owner determined to be indifferent to neighborhood concerns.
Jun 21st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene$250,000 Settlement for Minor Pursued by MPD Officer
Officer finishing four-year prison sentence.
Jun 18th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee’s Lead Program Fails Again
Scale of problem currently limited to one family in Bay View, but full review planned.
Jun 17th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneMayor Backs $15 Minimum Wage For City Workers
More than 400 city employees would get a raise under Barrett's proposal.
Jun 16th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneMayor Creates Pension Crisis Task Force
City needs to find an additional $77 million annually starting in 2023.
Jun 11th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneBarrett Replacing FPC Chair, Vice Chair
Three new appointments by mayor would reshape the Fire & Police Commission.
Jun 9th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneEthics Board Must Hire Outside Counsel. Why?
Confidential opinion involves City Attorney. Bauman thinks he's solved the mystery.
Jun 8th, 2021 by Jeramey JannenePolice Again Enforcing Expired Plates
Fair warning to drivers, who haven't had to renew license plates since COVID-19 health order issued.
Jun 8th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneCity Could Spend $100,000 To Argue Over $100,000
Fight between City Attorney Tearman Spencer and Common Council getting worse.
Jun 8th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneShould Millions in Federal Aid Be Split Up By Aldermanic District?
Council members float idea that would allocate some of the money by district instead of citywide.
Jun 4th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneSupervisor Ryan Clancy Suing City After 2020 Arrest
Clancy's suit seeks to prohibit city from using curfews in the future and argues 2020 curfew violated due process.
Jun 4th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneBarrett’s Annual Address Cites Challenges
Delayed by pandemic, his 2021 state-of-the-city-style speech strikes optimistic tone for future.
Jun 2nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene