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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 JanneneCity’s Largest Solar Installation Is Live
More than 7,000 solar panels produce enough energy to power 500 homes.
Mar 16th, 2021 by Graham KilmerLeadership 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 ServiceCouncil 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 JanneneCouncil 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 JanneneAnother Council Committee Opposes Wilson
Majority of council opposes Ann Wilson's reappointment to Fire & Police Commission.
Mar 10th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneCity Seeks Fresh Food Access Innovators
$200,000 in matching grants for winning applicants to Fresh Food Access Fund.
Mar 9th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneGroup Fundraising for Vel Phillips Statue
Statue would be erected at state Capitol, the first person of color so honored.
Feb 19th, 2021 by Graham KilmerIt’s Official, Old World Third Will Be MLK Drive
Barrett and council members reflect on racial division and what the renaming symbolizes.
Feb 18th, 2021 by Graham KilmerDeVougas Resigns From Fire & Police Commission
Attorney was subject of police video leak that resulted in ethics investigation.
Feb 15th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneFPC Members, City Attorney Blew Off Inspector General Interview Requests
Fallout and confusion from the Morales fiasco gets worse.
Feb 15th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneMayor Appoints Jodie Tabak Chief of Staff
Communications director promoted, as Paul Vornholt takes job in Racine.
Feb 13th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene