Weekly
$98 Million Plan Targets Lead Poisoning
Proposal addressing lead poisoning of children backed by the Coalition on Lead Emergency.
Jul 19th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Water Works Pursuing Rate Changes
With Waukesha coming as a customer, utility pursuing changes to its authorized return rate.
Jul 16th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Update Expected Soon on Criminal Investigation Into Health Department
City officials and council members want to know status of DOJ, Milwaukee County DA investigation.
Jul 16th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Pete’s Pops Covertly Opens at Milwaukee Public Market
Sneaky Pete's offers alcoholic menu items.
Jul 16th, 2021 by Angeline Terry
State Supreme Court OKs Private Attorneys for Redistricting
Lower court ruled that legislators can't hire private attorneys until a lawsuit is pending.
Jul 16th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Pursues Funding to Replace 64 Buses
Hundreds of MCTS buses are coming due for replacement in upcoming years.
Jul 15th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Anger and Frustration With Milwaukee’s Lead Program
Even the Milwaukee Health Department doesn't like what's happened since 2018.
Jul 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Final Bus Route Changes Begin in August
As of August 29, 60% of MCTS routes will be high frequency, with fewer stops and faster times.
Jul 15th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Federal Funds Could Be Used for Milwaukee Universal Basic Income Program
Funds would establish program infrastructure, city would still need to raise $450,000 from private donors.
Jul 14th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Bucks Planning Deer District Night Market
New event will enliven activate plaza outside Fiserv Forum.
Jul 14th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Free Downtown Music Festival In August
Over 60 musicians will perform nearly 100 hours of live music at Buskerfest, August 6-8.
Jul 14th, 2021 by Angeline Terry
City’s Urban Forest Fights Climate Change
Unlike in some cities Milwaukee’s urban forestry program is not in decline.
Jul 13th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
