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Mayor’s Office Adds ‘Vision Zero’ Czar

Mayor’s Office Adds ‘Vision Zero’ Czar

Newly-created position will coordinate citywide effort to eliminate traffic deaths.

MKE County: County Estimates It Prevented Evictions for 12,000 Households
MKE County

County Estimates It Prevented Evictions for 12,000 Households

Rental assistance program begun in 2020 awarded $15 million more in federal funds.

Niche Book Bar Will Pop Up at Sherman Phoenix

Niche Book Bar Will Pop Up at Sherman Phoenix

The in-progress bookstore with focus on black authors will sell books at two holiday events.

Beer Fest Features Six BIPOC Breweries

Beer Fest Features Six BIPOC Breweries

Tarik Moody and Sugar Maple will present Brown, Black & Brews: The 5th Ingredient on Dec. 3.

MKE County: Crowley Vetoes Historic Designation For Domes
MKE County

Crowley Vetoes Historic Designation For Domes

County Executive says county should consider all options, including demolition of domes.

Milwaukee Building New Cruise Ship Dock

Milwaukee Building New Cruise Ship Dock

Funding secured, dock to be completed by 2024, to help maintain, grow city's cruise ship business.

Keith Stanley Leaving Near West Side Partners

Keith Stanley Leaving Near West Side Partners

Group seeks new leader, Stanley moving to Charlotte to replicate nonprofit model.

City Hall: When Will Nikiya Dodd Resign?
City Hall

When Will Nikiya Dodd Resign?

Alderwoman returns after six-week absence, declines to answer any questions from press.

MKE County: 120 New Homes for King Park Neighborhood
MKE County

120 New Homes for King Park Neighborhood

County, CDA select Emem Group and Habitat as developers.

Council Reverses Cuts, Raises Fees In Adopting 2023 Milwaukee Budget

Council Reverses Cuts, Raises Fees In Adopting 2023 Milwaukee Budget

But police will still see service reduction and drastic cuts will come in future years without changes at state level.

Milwaukee Deputy Election Director Charged With Felony, Motive Revealed

Milwaukee Deputy Election Director Charged With Felony, Motive Revealed

Kimberly Zapata was fired Wednesday, now charged for improperly requesting absentee ballots.

Transportation: Transit Strike Hinges On Next Contract Offer
Transportation

Transit Strike Hinges On Next Contract Offer

Union members show up in large numbers at county budget hearing.