City Hall
Council Closes Junior’s Cocktail Lounge
After 22 police calls, $26,500 in COVID-19 fines and many neighbor complaints, council votes to shut down bar.
May 5th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Wants New Harassment Policy
In wake of report chastising city attorney, council unanimously votes to create policy for elected officials.
May 4th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
City Must Apologize to Sterling Brown
Council approves settlement, which includes apology and changes in how police are trained.
May 4th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
City Will Increase Recycling Pickups
Every-other-week recycling pickups will begin in June for most households.
May 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Tearman Spencer Vs. City Hall
New City Attorney is quite public with his frustrations with those he is tasked with representing.
Apr 29th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
10 Milwaukee Parks Get Free Wi-Fi
City using CARES Act funding to expand free internet access to underserved communities.
Apr 29th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Faces Ambulance Shortage
Shortage of personnel and low reimbursement rate pushing private providers to quit city's 911 system.
Apr 28th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Pension Costs Will Cause Huge Worker Layoffs
One-sixth of city workforce projected for cuts by 2026, with added cuts in future years.
Apr 28th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Sterling Brown Settlement Approved
City will issue apology and adopt slew of police policy changes.
Apr 26th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Leaders Warn of Dire Consequences Without Additional State Aid
Local government in Milwaukee will soon run out of local revenue for things like parks and public transportation.
Apr 22nd, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
DPW To Test Smart Garbage Truck Technology
Could city fleet be used for reporting potholes and illegal dumping? Maybe.
Apr 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
City Must Decide How To Spend $405 Million
Latest federal COVID-19 stimulus plan creates pleasant challenge for mayor, council.
Apr 14th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
