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$1.4 Million Verdict Against Alderman, City
No immediate payment expected for Bauman's comments in 2007. Case involving controversial housing facility could take several more years to settle.
Feb 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
County Board District 3 Election Preview
Incumbent supervisor faces two challengers in district including city's East Side and half of Walker's Point.
Feb 14th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Micro-Hospital Planned Near Airport
Development reflects national trend to build smaller emergency healthcare facilities.
Dec 29th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Judge Blomme Gets 9-Year Sentence For Child Pornography
Elected in 2020, arrested in March. Actions called 'the worst of the worst' at sentencing.
Dec 24th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
The New Hue
Restaurant transforming former Sven's Cafe building.
Dec 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Zoning Committee Okays Factory-to-Housing Conversions
Former dairy plant and one-time Perlick factory could both become housing.
Nov 17th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Affordable Senior Apartments Get Plan Commission Approval
Plan calls for redeveloping former Perlick plant, with connection to planned bike trail.
Nov 8th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Element Anchors South End of 5th Street
New apartment building has taken its final shape.
Oct 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Bay View Development Subtly Increases Density Of Area
Two new buildings are more in line with historic neighborhood development pattern than most new construction.
Oct 1st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
New Event Venue Planned for King Drive
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Sep 26th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
New Plan To Save Former Schlitz Tavern
Plus: Marion Corp. will employ up to 90 people at Northwest Side manufacturing plant.
Sep 19th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
City Creating Zoning Code For EV Chargers
City anticipates surge in electric vehicles and could get federal money for charging stations.
Aug 23rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Judge Agrees To Plead Guilty To Child Pornography Charges
Brett Blomme faces up to 20 years in prison.
Aug 6th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
5th Street’s New Element
Apartment building will fill vacant lot on southern end of narrowed street.
Aug 6th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Tax Exemption For Church Gets Pushback
Property taxes would be lost in neighborhood just north of Fiserv Forum. Council members push for payment in lieu of taxes.
Jul 21st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Hue’s New Home
Restaurant expanding, relocating in Bay View.
Jun 25th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Church Will Replace RedLine Gallery
Christ Church plans to buy Haymarket building.
Jun 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Overdose Map Shows Deadly Toll of Fentanyl
Despite rising deaths, a treatment clinic faces community opposition in West Allis.
Jun 21st, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Hmong Association Buys West Side Mansion
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Jun 20th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Element Apartments’ Construction Begins
6-story building with 66 units. Redesign of S. 5th St. big draw for neighborhood investment.
Apr 20th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Harbor District Developer Seeks New Tenants
Six-building campus along KK River formerly used by fire damage repair company now part of Harbor District renaissance.
Mar 17th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
New Apartment Building for Walker’s Point
Heavily-altered 1880 building on 5th Street to be demolished for six-story, 66-unit building.
Feb 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Masonic Center Would Become Up To 25 Apartments
New filings reveal more of Ascendant's new plan for the 132-year-old building.
Feb 5th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Could Lose Control of Historic Preservation Commission
Bauman and council committee support council president appointing HPC members.
Feb 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
La Causa’s New Home
Hispanic-focused non-profit developing administration building in Walker's Point.
Jan 29th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
New Land Plans Walker’s Point Project
Plus: Community boatyard renovated + a roundup of the week's real estate news.
Aug 30th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
National Block Apartments Will Have Event Venue, Basement Bar
Walker's Point building was once condemned, now another sign of rebirth of S. 5th St.
Aug 28th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
4-Unit Building Would Replace Fire-Damaged Home on Downer Ave
New owner of commercial corridor would build townhomes at E. Park Pl.
Aug 28th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Walker’s Point Buildings Get New Lease on Life
Sofi Lofts taking shaping near Milwaukee River.
Jul 31st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Maps Tell Story of City’s Overdose Crisis
2020 on pace to shatter record for drug overdoses. High rate of deaths on South Side.
Jul 10th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Historic Church Will Become High Tech Office Space
Northern Ground buys Walker's Point building. Northridge owners appeal court decision.
Jun 28th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Quartet Opens
New Walker's Point apartment building is the second building developed by New Land Enterprises in the neighborhood.
Jun 12th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Bay View Developer Thinks Small
Ryan Konicek plans new housing concept, single-unit apartment building on S. Logan Ave.
Apr 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee County Circuit Court – Branch 5
Blomme vs Dedinsky in one of two contested Milwaukee County circuit court races.
Mar 28th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
11 Key Details About the Convention Center Expansion
Plus: Rite-Hite moving to city, Mitchell Street mystery, Lower East Side projects still alive.
Mar 8th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Quartet Nears Completion
Building will join Trio in Walker's Point as New Land Enterprises develops sites along S. 2nd St.
Feb 28th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Circuit Court Candidates
Three candidates competing for judgeship.
Feb 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Italian-inspired Aperitivo Now Open
Plus: A Taco Bell is planned for Capitol Dr. and Kegel’s Inn closes for remodeling.
Feb 14th, 2020 by Michael Holloway
Taco Bell Planned for E. Capitol Dr.
It will add to the more than 25 Taco Bells in metro area, and some 7,000 in the world.
Feb 12th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Is This Good Urban Design?
Alderman objects to car-centric layout of proposed south side grocery store.
Feb 4th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Gilbane, CD Smith Will Build Wisconsin Center Expansion
Plus: State's first Tesla showroom, architecture firm mulls expansion, Pabst Mansion demolishing house
Jan 12th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Urban Farm Planned for Near West Side
Plus: A trio downtown buildings change hands, including one that contained Trio.
Jan 5th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Quartet’s Rising
New apartment building on S. 2nd St. in Walker's Point.
Nov 15th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Taylor Slams Barrett Over Residency
Mayoral candidate cites losses since residency requirement ended by Legislature.
Nov 15th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Park East Apartments Cleared for Takeoff
Plus: Why Molson Coors picked Milwaukee over Denver.
Nov 10th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Plans Submitted for Journal Square Lofts
Jeffers plans to convert newsroom to bedrooms. 103 apartments. See the floor plans.
Nov 4th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Sugar Maple Was Once A Bank
And a post office! Now it's a beer lover's paradise, with more than 60 rotating taps.
Oct 25th, 2019 by Michael Horne
RACM Approves Land Use for Meat Processing Plant
While council stalled financing package, RACM okays land use change affecting Strauss Brands.
Oct 18th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Wangard Plans “Eagleknit” in Walker’s Point
Plus: Action-packed week of real estate includes new apartments, downtown HQ and more pizza.
Sep 15th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
New Plans for Walker’s Point Site
Plus: Former Central Steel & Wire building being expanded, senior housing for South Side.
Sep 1st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Koeffler House A ‘Grand Old East Side Home’
The historic Koeffler House, saved by historic designation in the 80's, will become a boutique hotel.
Jul 26th, 2019 by Michael Horne
Boutique Hotel Proposal Revived
Plus: Walker's Point building changes hand, Riverwest warehouse gets new life
Jun 16th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Construction Starts on Quartet Complex
New Land's 48-unit apartment complex yet another Walker's Point development.
Jun 12th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Proposal Would Help Food Trucks
Proposed zoning change on commercial kitchens makes business easier for food trucks.
Jun 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
More Balconies, Windows for The Huron
Husch Blackwell will have a balcony on each of its floors in the 11-story office building.
Jun 4th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Downtown Huron Building Breaks Ground
Jeffers' track record wins praise, gains $14 million crowdfunding for 11-story office tower.
May 2nd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Senior Housing for Lower East Side
Plus: Two city apartment complexes sold. Irgens plans 25-acre project in Wauwatosa.
Mar 24th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
1870s Office Building Now a Mansion
The revival of a unique, 5-story, 1876 mansion on Prospect by architect James Douglas.
Mar 8th, 2019 by Michael Horne
New Leader for Zoning Appeals Board
Mayor picks attorney Brett Blomme to succeed controversial BOZA board chair.
Feb 4th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
7 Modern Townhomes Off Brady Planned
Developer Jason Pietsch plans pretty pricey condos along Pulaski Park.
Jan 17th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Astor St. Eschweiler Mansion Worth $590,000
1897 residence with quite a history, office building since 1951, now houses Falk Legal Group.
Jan 8th, 2019 by Michael Horne
Cream City Hostel Buys Building
Partners hope to open unique Riverwest hostel for travelers in May 2019.
Nov 5th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Permits Filed for Cambria Hotel in Westown
Say goodbye to another surface parking lot.
Jun 12th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Boone & Crockett’s New Digs
New bigger bar, still intimate and rustic like the old one.
Jun 8th, 2018 by Michael Horne
MPS Could Cut Budget By Selling Buildings
And those empty buildings could be used by charter and voucher schools.
May 26th, 2018 by Cori Petersen and Libby Sobic
Classic Terrace Ave. Home on NARI Tour
And in the basement: Authentic Irish Pub with Poker Room and streetscape of Dublin Streets.
May 17th, 2018 by Michael Horne
Metcalfe Park Residents Oppose Group Home
State would open residential assessment center for teens removed from their homes.
May 2nd, 2018 by Andrea Waxman
Is the Downtown Apartment Boom Over?
Wangard hesitates over river-side apartment complex, while other projects push ahead.
Mar 11th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
The Cheapest Tavern in Town?
Ollie's is classic South Side workers' bar with no craft beers, but 111 years history.
Mar 2nd, 2018 by Michael Horne
Milwaukee’s First Hostel Coming
Cream City Hostel will open on border of Riverwest and Harambee.
Feb 21st, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Classic Eschweiler Home Back on Market
Astor St. home, long used commercially, connected to 20th century's most famous stamp.
Jan 25th, 2018 by Michael Horne
License Issues Close South Side Bars
35 taverns on near South Side lost their licenses since 2012.
Dec 13th, 2017 by Edgar Mendez
Council Overrides Most of Mayor’s Vetoes
Bauman accuses Barrett of false promises, Stamper calls mayor "disingenuous."
Nov 28th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Issues Three Budget Vetoes
Will council override Barrett? They'll have to decide next Tuesday.
Nov 21st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Matt Flynn’s East Side Eschweiler
Gubernatorial candidate has lovely home, lovely location, but won't let assessor in.
Oct 25th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Circle A Is Classic Riverwest Tavern
Built next to RR track, building a tavern for 120 years, now intimate music venue.
Oct 11th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Bryant’s, Serving Cocktails Since 1936
Originally a "tied house," Bryant's is city's oldest cocktail lounge. Stop in during Doors Open.
Sep 22nd, 2017 by Michael Horne
A Cottage of Curiosities
How old or who designed it is unknown; and why the peculiar shared wall?
Sep 8th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Council Approves Millions of Dollars of Development
New construction for Downtown, East Side, Bay View, Menomonee Valley and more.
Aug 1st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Approves Raft of Projects
New construction for Downtown, East Side, Bay View, Menomonee Valley and more.
Jul 26th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Row of Condos Planned for Bay View
Ald. Zielinski wanted change from 45-unit complex to 5 single-family condos.
Jul 18th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
The Land of Single Family Homes
Why riverfront land on Kane Pl. hasn't attracted big, multi-unit projects.
Jul 10th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Road Map to an Aerotropolis
New plan released for municipalities near airport. Will they seize the future?
May 30th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
New Pizza Place, New Burger Joint
Both on Water St. And The Diplomat will serve small plates on Brady St.
Mar 8th, 2017 by Matt Mussa
Union Activist’s Brady Street Beauty
The assessor loved the 1909 home's stained glass and bevelled leaded glass windows.
Oct 20th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Rosie’s Is – Gasp! – A Budweiser Bar
Originally a laundry near bordellos, building has been Rosie's on Water for many years.
Mar 18th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Payday Stores Charge Average Interest of 574%!
State is a leader in payday stores per capita, creates vicious cycle for low income people.
Jan 5th, 2016 by Marlita Annette Bevenue
New Pizza Parlor in Bay View
Plus: new coffeehouse in Third Ward, and new burger joint in Cudahy.
Dec 16th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
Monica’s on Astor Replaced Former Bordello
It's a cozy, unique bar in building that goes back to 1850s. But about that racy history...
Dec 8th, 2015 by Michael Horne
89-Unit Complex Would Face Swing Park
Approval sought for river-side complex with 4 townhouses and 85 apartments embracing Swing Park.
Nov 12th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Lakefront Brewery
This popular attraction is not just for tours anymore.
Sep 18th, 2015 by Michael Horne
The Buckler?
From empty office building to apartment building, the conversion is nearly complete.
Sep 18th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
David Barnett Gallery
The gallery is housed in a historic 1875 Edward Townsend Mix mansion
Sep 16th, 2015 by Michael Horne
City Clerk’s Home Is His Castle
Jim Owczarski's home towers over the nearby ranch homes.
Aug 28th, 2015 by Michael Horne
The Horse Barn’s Final Days?
The huge facility on E. National has housed the police horses and downtown carriage horses, but is now heavy with debt and unpaid taxes.
Jun 19th, 2015 by Michael Horne
The Other Pabst Mansion
Once among a row of brewing family mansions, the neoclassical gem has been restored and can be toured this weekend.
Jun 17th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Rebuilding A World of Cream City Brick
Huge "River House" development on the river will have 450 apartments, a substantial riverwalk and an updated Cream City design by architect Jim Shields.
Feb 12th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Last Remaining Single Family Riverfront Lot
“Build your dream home in an established community.” The lot can be yours for just $79,000.
Nov 7th, 2014 by Michael Horne
David Hatch’s Little Hideaway
The Hatco owner has a city hideaway above a 6-car garage (built in 1907) that was the scene of a lurid, alleged assault.
Mar 12th, 2014 by Michael Horne
The Hotel Shepard
The historic east side mansion charges $499 a night for two-day rentals and sleeps up to 20 people. Neighbors for some reason are irate.
Sep 6th, 2013 by Michael Horne
