City Hall
New Police Grant Approved With Little Scrutiny
Latest grant got two minutes of discussion, not months of meetings.
Mar 26th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
City Rejects Hawley Rd. Flood Settlement
Residents left soaked with costs after settlement agreement falls apart. Their attorney thinks it might cost even more to sue.
Mar 25th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Wants Ann Wilson Off Fire & Police Commission
9-6 vote against her reappointment. But they lack the authority to remove her.
Mar 24th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Proposal Ends Fines for Pot Possession
No fines for possession of up to one ounce of marijuana for a first-time offense.
Mar 23rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
New Street Lighting Fee Will Be Levied
Look for it on your next water bill. Fee will pay for more city electricians.
Mar 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
City’s Largest Solar Installation Is Live
More than 7,000 solar panels produce enough energy to power 500 homes.
Mar 16th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Leadership Shakeup at Health Department
Two top officials pushed out by new city Health Commissioner Kirsten Johnson.
Mar 13th, 2021 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Council Closes Gene’s Supper Club
Multiple shootings in past year drive police, neighbors and alderman to seek bar's closure.
Mar 13th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Committee Rejects MPD Request To Be Featured on Crime Show
MPD sees it as public relations improvement. Alderman sees it as "trauma porn."
Mar 11th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Another Council Committee Opposes Wilson
Majority of council opposes Ann Wilson's reappointment to Fire & Police Commission.
Mar 10th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
City Seeks Fresh Food Access Innovators
$200,000 in matching grants for winning applicants to Fresh Food Access Fund.
Mar 9th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Group Fundraising for Vel Phillips Statue
Statue would be erected at state Capitol, the first person of color so honored.
Feb 19th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
