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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
City Moves to Fire Deconstruction Firm
Spencer Renovation unresponsive to city officials, not working on city-owned homes.
Mar 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
27 Apartments Planned Near Marquette
Plus: MU plans new business school, Rivecca brothers buy out disgraced Ganos, Abele gives $300,000 to new project.
Feb 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Is Tire Disposal Fee Causing Illegal Dumping?
Council wants data, raises concerns.
Jan 31st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Deconstruction Contractor Delaying Work
City's program beset by delays. The latest is a contractor not showing up for work.
Jan 27th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Lakefront Tower Loses A Few Floors
Plus: Northridge Mall trial starts, Foxconn bailing on project could cause up to $120 million state bailout.
Jan 19th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
City Deconstruction Delayed Through 2020
Officials hope to build contractor capacity in program focused on jobs and environment.
Jan 14th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
More Mac and Cheese for Bay View
Also new: Wahlburgers in Third Ward, Mad Chicken on East Side and downtown distillery.
Jan 10th, 2020 by Michael Holloway
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
Sadoff Saving Walker’s Point Buildings
Sofi Lofts project includes redevelopment of two old neglected S. 1st St. buildings.
Jan 3rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
See The Canstruction of Local Landmarks
Plus: Associated gives Milwaukee Center new name & upgrades, mass timber building tops off.
Dec 15th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City Adjusts Zoning for First Floor Design
More active first floors create more a more activated, walkable city.
Dec 13th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Journal Square Will Be Hundreds of Apartments
Plus: Packed week of affordable housing news, and Cheesehead expansion.
Nov 24th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Cafe-Cop House Coming to Clarke Square
Unique center is a partnership of city, non-profit Journey House and police department.
Nov 18th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City Fighting Illegal Dumping
New DNS program makes it easier for citizens to report problems, results in 16 citations.
Nov 14th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Deconstruction Effort Is Underway
After a year of false starts by the city, a $1.2 million, 50-home effort is underway.
Nov 7th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
NBA Player Plans Downtown Apartments
Big week in real estate with Couture taxes, Strauss, Marchese, Airbnb, Scott Lurie and more making headlines.
Oct 13th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Honeypie Moving to Former Alchemist Theatre Space
Popular Bay View restaurant will move a few blocks north next spring.
Oct 11th, 2019 by Catherine Jozwik
Lurie Buys Milwaukee Street Blackhole
Long-vacant, one-story building was originally three stories. Now will find new life.
Oct 10th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Deconstruction Program Expected to Restart Next Week
Contractor will start after months of delays.
Oct 8th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee awarded $5.6 million HUD grant to protect children and families from lead hazards in the home
City of Milwaukee identified as a priority area to address lead and other home health hazards
Oct 1st, 2019 by City of Milwaukee Health Department
Brady Street Building Being Rehabbed, Expanded
Former home of Waterford Wine could become retail store, cafe or restaurant.
Sep 23rd, 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
Rexnord Will Occupy Downtown Buildings
Buildings on W. Michigan St. being renovated for company's new headquarters.
Sep 13th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Commission Okays Taller Timber Tower
Tallest timber tower in Western Hemisphere would now be almost 247 feet high.
Sep 10th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Mr. Mayor: Who in Heaven’s Name is Watching the Store?
Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan September 6, 2019
Sep 6th, 2019 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Did City Gift $128,000 To Slumlord?
"This is borderline theft," says Alderman Robert Bauman.
Aug 27th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Northridge Mall Lawsuit Filed
Battle over future of vacant mall headed to Milwaukee County Circuit Court.
Aug 26th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Church Removes Banner of Accused Child Rapist
After weeks of controversy and city order, south-side church takes banner down.
Aug 3rd, 2019 by Edgar Mendez
South Side Church Battles Over Controversial Sign
Residents contend sign features church leader charged of serious crimes.
Jul 19th, 2019 by Edgar Mendez
MATC Program Would Redevelop Homes
Would partner with city, JCP Construction and non-profit on job training, blight elimination.
Jul 8th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Sas-Pérez Appointed to City Plan Commission
Mayor appoints south side leader to design and zoning oversight board.
Jun 25th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Asian Market at Northridge By 2021?
After city condemns building, the mall's owners introduce development plan, timeline.
May 28th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Northridge Owners Appeal Raze Order
City wants to redevelop vacant mall citing inaction, safety concerns, but ownership objects.
May 3rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City Moves to Demolish Northridge Mall
Condemnation order starts process to razing building and perhaps seizing property.
Apr 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Compete Milwaukee Program Boasts Positive Employment Results, Launches 2019 Application Season
Transitional employment program seeks new cohort of applicants
Mar 27th, 2019 by Tom Barrett
Council Approves North America’s Tallest Timber Tower
Milwaukee could be home to tallest wood building in Western Hemisphere by 2021.
Feb 27th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Judge Gabler Provided False Information
Appointed to bench by Walker after his application falsely described municipal court violations.
Feb 20th, 2019 by Gretchen Schuldt
Summit Credit Union Coming to Walker’s Point
New branch of growing credit union will be located along S. 1st St. at Freshwater Plaza.
Feb 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Who Wants The Modjeska Theatre?
Historic Mitchell St. theater for sale or lease as an entertainment venue, but needs repairs.
Jan 30th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Tallest Timber Tower Gets First Approval
City Plan Commission endorses plan for North America's tallest mass timber building.
Jan 24th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Karen Dettmer Will Lead Water Works
Committee puts veteran engineer through the ringer before endorsing her appointment.
Jan 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit Set For Saturday, January 26th
Summit to be held at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School
Jan 23rd, 2019 by Ald. Milele Coggs
2900 Apartments Starts to Rise
New 55-unit apartment building at Oakland and Locust will be five floors high.
Jan 18th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City Starts Over on Deconstruction
It's back to demolishing old buildings, while trying to start small deconstruction program.
Jan 9th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Governor-elect Evers Announces Key Cabinet Appointments
"I’ve said all along that my goal is to build a Wisconsin where people come together to invest in a brighter future for everyone..."
Dec 19th, 2018 by Gov. Tony Evers
Governor-elect Tony Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Mandela Barnes Announce Agriculture, Energy, and Natural Resources Policy Advisory Council
"We’re going to bring science back to decision-making in Wisconsin."
Dec 10th, 2018 by Gov. Tony Evers
Common Council Overrides Mayor’s Veto on Amendment Tackling Neighborhood Blight
"I am appreciative of my fellow Council members who saw the need for additional resources to tackle this major blight issue facing neighborhoods."
Nov 27th, 2018 by Ald. Bob Bauman
McKinley School Plan Passed Despite Protests
Opponents of affordable housing plan show up at City Hall with signs, to no avail.
Nov 27th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Advances McKinley School Project
Opponents demand half the building and half of the low-income housing tax credits.
Nov 20th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Disconnect Your Downspouts, Get $100
City program affecting 54,000 homes part of plan to prevent Deep Tunnel overflows.
Nov 15th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Alderman Bauman’s amendments pass to repair roads and tackle neighborhood blight
"These amendments will not address all roadway infrastructure needs but does provide our DPW with much needed resources."
Nov 15th, 2018 by Ald. Bob Bauman
Coalition Pushes Efforts to Prevent Evictions
I in 10 renters evicted in city's worst census tracks, study found.
Nov 14th, 2018 by Analise Pruni and Allison Dikanovic
The Revival of Newspaper Row
Old Journal and Sentinel buildings on E. Mason St. see new life.
Oct 9th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Fire Department Defends Vacant Building Signs
They're meant to warn fire fighters of hazards; Bauman charges they attract crime.
Oct 5th, 2018 by Analise Pruni
City-Wide Cleanup Targets Neighborhoods
Big Clean MKE sponsored by the city, two non-profits, gathers volunteers at four locations.
Sep 3rd, 2018 by Sarah Lipo
Job Fair Helps Teens, Young Adults
Held on South Side by city, non-profits to reach “opportunity youth.”
Aug 28th, 2018 by Jenny Whidden
Can Vliet Street Be Revived?
Business owners, community activists encouraged by beautification efforts.
Jul 11th, 2018 by Jenny Whidden
Wangard, City Again at Odds on Freshwater Plaza
Size of sign at issue. Meanwhile developer planning two more developments at the plaza.
Jun 25th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Bay View’s White House Officially Historic
City's Historic Preservation Commission gives tavern a temporary historic designation.
Apr 2nd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
White House Tavern Controversy
New owners of 1890 tavern making changes, alderman files for historic preservation.
Mar 5th, 2018 by Michael Horne
How Safe & Sound Reduces Crime
Creating youth projects in 11 different neighborhoods.
Feb 9th, 2018 by Margaret Cannon
Donovan Says City Terrorized by Villains
“I am not fabricating, falsifying,” he says, decrying current approaches to crime.
Jan 9th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
Amended 2018 budget restores police officers, moves disparity study forward, and honors a fallen city employee
The budget will now head to Mayor Barrett who will have until the close of business on November 27th to sign the budget.
Nov 10th, 2017 by Milwaukee Common Council
Commissioner Cole honored with Lifetime Achievement Award from Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful
Much of Cole’s record of success was created while working for the City.
Nov 1st, 2017 by City of Milwaukee Dept. of Neighborhood Services
Three parking checkers shot at in two separate incidents
News release from Aldermen Bob Donovan, Tony Zielinski and Mark A. Borkowski
Oct 27th, 2017 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Bill Targets Evictions, Housing Discrimination
1 in 8 families evicted every two years. Rep. Crawley’s bill aims at problem.
Oct 26th, 2017 by Edgar Mendez
Advocates Push City On Lead Pipes
City may not know which homes own lead laterals, which action to take.
Oct 25th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
Council Still Upset with Chief Flynn
"Damn right hold it again" proclaims alderman Bob Donovan. Council wants more control of chief.
Jul 31st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Unsexy South Side Area Makes Progress
Area just west of prosperous Bay View has needed help and is getting it.
Jul 18th, 2017 by Jason Biernat
TV segment does NOT tell my story
Statement of Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II May 3, 2017
May 3rd, 2017 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
City creates employee safety email account
Action is related to fatal March shooting of city DNS inspector
May 3rd, 2017 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Toxic Chemicals Worry Residents
Problems with chemical disposals by factory near 25th and Hampton.
Mar 29th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
Milwaukee Legislators Express Condolences Over Death of Greg Zyszkiewicz
Greg Zyszkiewicz, 64, was a 33-year employee of the Milwaukee DNS who served as a special enforcement inspector.
Mar 24th, 2017 by State Rep. Christine Sinicki
Murder of city worker hits close to home
Statement from Alderman Tony Zielinski March 24, 2017
Mar 24th, 2017 by Ald. Tony Zielinski
Governor Walker Issues Statement on the Tragic Death of Greg “Ziggy” Zyszkiewicz and Orders Flags to Half-Staff
"On behalf of the State of Wisconsin, I am lowering the flags to half-staff as a mark of respect for Mr. Zyszkiewicz."
Mar 23rd, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
“City of Milwaukee family” mourning the loss of a dedicated member
Statement of Alderman Terry L. Witkowski March 23, 2017
Mar 23rd, 2017 by Ald. Terry Witkowski
A dedicated city worker we will miss
Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan March 23, 2017
Mar 23rd, 2017 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
The City of Milwaukee mourns a dedicated civil servant
Statement of Alderman José G. Pérez March 23, 2017
Mar 23rd, 2017 by Common Council President Jose Perez
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett released the following statement regarding the death of a City of Milwaukee Department of Neighborhood Services employee
"I have met with his family and told them the entire City shares their sadness. "
Mar 22nd, 2017 by Tom Barrett
Felons Can Now Buy City Homes
Council agrees: pay debt to society and you can buy city-owned homes.
Mar 1st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
City Could Sell Homes to Felons
Committee overturns current ban on sales but proposal needs full council approval.
Feb 22nd, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
City sues to shut down properties linked to drugs, prostitution
Landlord allegedly knew widespread illegal activities were taking place
Feb 14th, 2017 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Bucks Unveil New Signs for Arena
Two huge signs will add life to arena, but will trees grow on concrete plaza?
Feb 14th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
About Those Parapets, Mr. Renner
Peter Renner is a no-show, Third Ward board tut tuts his 10 tentative townhouses.
Feb 9th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Major $2 million neighborhood improvement grant will help Sherman Park
Joint statement from Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II and Alderman Michael J. Murphy November 22, 2016
Nov 22nd, 2016 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
“Mini Earthquake” On Farwell Avenue?
Building's deconstruction spills into street. Over $2,000 in citations issued.
Nov 21st, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Blacks Slammed by Municipal Court Fines
73% of municipal court fines hit city’s African Americans, totals $23 million over four years.
Nov 4th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
City Helps Low-Income Homeowners
Program started in 2014 provides no-interest deferred-payment loans to finance repairs.
Oct 7th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
Mayor Barrett Highlights Neighborhood Revitalization Effort
Northcott Neighborhood House working to improve access to job skills, housing rehab
Sep 14th, 2016 by Tom Barrett
Municipal Court Denies Open Records Request
Wisconsin Justice Initiative seeks audio tapes to see if court is following the laws on handling defendants.
Jul 24th, 2016 by Brendan O’Brien
Rocky Marcoux Wins Committee Approval
DCD leader was thought to be in trouble, but city committee votes 4-0 to reconfirm.
Jun 28th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Council approves bolstered city workforce development measure
The ordinance includes significant changes to the city’s workforce development and economic participation initiatives.
Jun 14th, 2016 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
Common Council leading the way on multi-pronged public safety effort
Council president and members issue “All Hands Call” for peace
Jun 2nd, 2016 by Ald. Ashanti Hamilton
