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Mayor Johnson Blasts Republicans for Stripping 6th Street Funding
'Big Beautiful Bill' rescinded $36.6 million federal grant for 6th St. reconstruction.
Jul 7th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Despite Concerns, Council Overhauls Near West Side Parking Regulations
'Chaos is where we're at right now,' says alderman.
Jun 26th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Celebrating 100 Years of A Sewage Plant
Jones Island is a national landmark. Officials gather to mark its importance.
Jun 25th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
How Can Milwaukee Solve Its $820 Million Road Funding Backlog?
More than a quarter of city's streets are in 'poor' condition. The solution?
Jun 23rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Construction Beginning On Milwaukee’s Largest-Ever Riverwalk Expansion
Harbor District Riverwalk will line Inner Harbor, function much like a park.
Jun 20th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee’s Flag Debate Is Back
New task force would host design contest. Could People's Flag prevail?
Jun 18th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Streetcar Will Run On Consolidated Route During Summerfest
Consolidated Festivals Line will bring every streetcar to lakefront.
Jun 11th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Reaches Mayor’s Protected Bike Lane Goal
Mayor Cavalier Johnson calls it a 'great start,' pledges to keep going.
Jun 5th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Hiring Outside Attorneys To Fight Trump Administration
Fears losing funding after being put on new federal list.
Jun 3rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Vents Frustration on City Response To Suspected Shooter Incident
'We owe our employees better,' says council president.
May 22nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Won’t Replace Fire-Damaged Recycling Center
And it's ending its partnership with another government entity. Why?
May 21st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
See Milwaukee’s 2025 Mayor’s Design Awards Winners
From pavement turned to art to 44-story buildings, awards recognize the best of Milwaukee design.
May 16th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Has Removed 10,000 Lead Laterals
Faster pace hits a 'milestone' for the city. But 65,000 still left to go.
May 13th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Could Milwaukee Launch Its Own Cell Phone Service?
Newly-elected alderman has no shortage of ideas.
May 12th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Former Pfister & Vogel Stable Becoming Event Venue
Brixton's Turn will reactivate 108-year-old buildings.
Apr 30th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
City Boosts Illegal Dumping Fine To $5,000
"The tire lady" is sick of bad actors trashing her aldermanic district. Her colleagues agree.
Apr 25th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Mystery Movie Being Filmed in Milwaukee With Kevin Spacey
'Road Worthy' independent film being shot in Riverwest.
Apr 24th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Will Shrink Its Secret Highway
Overbuilt roadway is going green.
Apr 24th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
7-Story East Side Apartment Complex Wins Key Endorsement
New alder Alex Brower backs new housing for long-vacant site.
Apr 15th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Pick Where Future Bublr Bikes Docks Should Go As Part of Massive Expansion
Hundreds of new bikes and docks will expand utility, reach of bike-sharing system.
Apr 10th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Seeks New Parking Czar
New manager will oversee major changes planned for meters, enforcement.
Apr 10th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
City Does Emergency Demolition Of Commercial Building
The city has avoided taking ownership of property for more than a decade.
Apr 9th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
New Stickers Will Tell You When To Wheel Out Your Trash
To make it easier to check, smartphone-friendly idea championed by Ald. Burgelis.
Apr 9th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
See New Options To Slim I-794 in Downtown or Make It A Boulevard
WI Department of Transportation has narrowed study to effectively two options.
Apr 2nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Plans To Construct 60 Traffic Calming Projects in 2025
City plans record number of projects while federal cuts loom.
Mar 14th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
US Transportation Secretary Moves To Cut Milwaukee Grants
Grants to rebuild Villard Ave. and National Ave. and for an EV network all at risk.
Mar 12th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Must Replace Failing Streetcar Switches
Lakefront line exposes issue buried in concrete since 2018. Likely cost: $200,000.
Feb 24th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Plan Commission Approves New East Side Apartments
But council approval will be held until after April special election.
Feb 21st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
11 Winners of Food Waste Reduction Grants
Organizations awarded city grants aim to cut 30 tons of food waste in 2 years.
Feb 11th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
The Edison Secures Parking Lease From City, Gears Up For Groundbreaking
32-story tower would be country's tallest mass timber building.
Feb 6th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
The Tire Bounty Is Back
Bauman again pushes idea to end tire dumping. Will the proposal pass this time?
Feb 6th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Public-Private Partnership Will Provide Green Energy, Substantial Savings For Three City Buildings
Johnson Controls partnering with City of Milwaukee on cost-saving project.
Jan 30th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Scooters Still Getting Riders in Winter, Raking in Cash
971,980 trips taken in 2024 and 2025 slated to be record-breaking year.
Jan 29th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Private School Plans Soccer Field Atop Public Street
Nativity Jesuit wants to build playing field, green space in unusual location.
Jan 29th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Streetcar Confronts Limited Funding, Operations Challenges
System manager Andrew Davis-Lockward was forced to resign in 2024.
Jan 22nd, 2025 by Evan Casey
Snow Plowing Debate Airs Grievances, Floats Ideas
Council members want better service, maybe even gold-plated streets you can eat off of.
Jan 8th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
GOP Launching ‘Milwaukee Accountability Committee’
There's DOGE, GOAT and now MAC, all promising improved government.
Dec 24th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Will City Refund Snowplowing Fee For Poor Performance?
Some council members, frosty about results, support the idea.
Dec 23rd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Downtown’s Second Mass Timber Tower Moves Toward Groundbreaking
City working on final approvals, but a snag remains in shared parking lease.
Dec 19th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
City Advancing Street Reconfiguration Projects In Historic Third Ward
Plus: New plaza to be named for Gary Grunau.
Dec 19th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Do Protected Bike Lanes Violate Historic Preservation Standards?
City rebuilding Lake Drive as lawsuit plays out in federal court.
Dec 14th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
What’s In The 18 Footnotes Added To Milwaukee’s Budget?
See Common Council members' ideas to make city government better serve the public.
Dec 12th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Trail Extension Will Link Downtown With Planned 20th Street Trail
Latest trail extension part of Interstate 43 reconstruction.
Dec 5th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
City Official Double Dips to Earn $250,000
Department of Administration head Preston Cole awarded $73,700 raise.
Nov 26th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Mayor Johnson Issues Several Budget Vetoes
And council pays out $3 million in legal claims and settlements.
Nov 20th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Boosts Road Repair In Adopting 2025 Milwaukee Budget
City services maintained through increases to property taxes and fees.
Nov 8th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Marks Up Milwaukee Budget With Amendments, Footnotes
Council raids personnel accounts to pay for services it says constituents demand.
Oct 31st, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee To Issue More Parking Tickets at Higher Prices in 2025
Strategy part of effort to fund other city services, improve parking access. But is it a stealth way to fund The Hop?
Oct 30th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Planning Innovative Fire Repair Shop, Suburbs Could Join
Milwaukee is at a 'blinking red light hazard zone' with its current facility.
Oct 30th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Scooter Ridership Soars, City Raking in Cash
And one company is far outpacing its competitor.
Oct 29th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Key North Side Corridor Will Receive Protected Bike Lane
But no bus rapid transit line. Project is a partnership of Milwaukee and Glendale.
Oct 28th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Will Bandage City Hall Indefinitely
What's the long-term strategy for failing terra cotta?
Oct 22nd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Riverwest Cohousing Development Receives First Approval
40-unit development would merge condominiums and community.
Oct 21st, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee County Replacing Its Oldest Playground
And it's only happening after a special design flourish was added.
Oct 14th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Biden Announces New Funds, Deadline For Lead Pipe Replacement
City praised for its effort, but now faces a 2037 deadline, with more aid promised.
Oct 8th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee Makes It Easier To Rake Your Leaves
New map suggests when you need to get those leaves to the curb.
Oct 4th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Cost Soars to Replace Milwaukee’s Least-Used Downtown Bridge
How could project's cost rise by 80%, DPW is asked. Two reasons.
Oct 2nd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Wins Funding For Three New Protected Bike Lanes
Plus: DPW, council discussing ways to better protect, beautify existing lanes.
Sep 27th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Construction Starts On Safety Upgrades for E. North Ave.
Key eastside street being overhauled to improve safety for all users.
Sep 16th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
What’s Next For Fire Damaged Recycling Center?
Equipment is totaled, but building could be salvaged.
Sep 13th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Aims To Cut Food Waste By 130 Tons in 2 Years
City program will also help feed those experiencing food insecurity.
Sep 11th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
City Unveils Plan to Replace Swing Park
'The Landing at Tannery Row' would be a big change. Citizen input sought.
Sep 10th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Hails Success of City’s Traffic Calming Efforts
Big decreases in speeding on modified streets. But still more work to do.
Aug 29th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Remembering Cecilia Gilbert
'The Queen' brought joyful passion and a savvy insider's knowledge to her work with city government and many civic boards.
Aug 27th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee Wins $15 Million To Build EV Chargers At 53 Locations
Federal grant follows a 2023 visit by Biden to promote Milwaukee-made electric chargers. But city's EV buying is slow.
Aug 23rd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee’s Green Schoolyards Gain National Attention
Seattle and other cities learning from Milwaukee's 'incredibly inspiring' work.
Aug 19th, 2024 by Michael Timm
Milwaukee Wins Funding To Repair Two Bridges
Bridges on north and south sides will be overhauled with help of federal funding.
Aug 18th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee’s New Tool To Fight Reckless Driving? Public Art
Rolling sculpture aims to provoke, encourage people to drive safer.
Aug 14th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
‘Mini Roundabouts’ Planned for Holton, 51st Streets
Traffic lights would be replaced by small roundabouts aimed at reducing speeding.
Aug 6th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Kills Streetcar’s ‘Festivals Line’
Improved access to lakefront came with delay for other riders.
Jul 31st, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
RNC Preview – Day 1, Monday July 15
Our daily guide to what to expect, and where,
Jul 14th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Proposal Asks City to Adopt ‘People’s Flag’
Ald. Peter Burgelis leads new push to replace what's been called one of the worst city flags in America.
Jul 2nd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Vel Phillips Plaza Opens To Great Fanfare
Downtown's new "front door" honors civil rights pioneer, trailblazer.
Jun 28th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Protected Bike Lane Will Run From Downtown To Sherman and Capitol
5.5-mile corridor will be a result of several street reconstruction projects.
Jun 26th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Aims High In Bid For Transportation Grants
And it looks like the State of Wisconsin has federal aid to make dreams into reality.
Jun 21st, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Dockwall Collapse Creates Uncertain Future For Riverfront Site
City could compel repairs, but hasn't yet. What comes next?
Jun 14th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Major Traffic Calming Changes Coming To Prospect Avenue
Raised crosswalks and curb bump-outs are designed to aid pedestrians.
Jun 4th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Protected Bike Lanes For Lake Drive Raise Ire of Neighbors
Despite vehement objections in raucous meeting, committee approves plan.
Jun 3rd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Protected Bike Lanes Will Link Bay View With Downtown
Series of city projects will provide safe link between South Side and Downtown.
May 22nd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Walker’s Point Will Get New Plaza, Protected Bike Lanes
And upgraded skate park. City plans 11 projects to improve south-side area.
May 20th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Scooters Return To Milwaukee’s Streets, This Time Permanently
Lime and Spin allowed to bring their scooters back under permanent regulatory framework.
May 17th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Uses Millions of Tons of Salt
Polluting our land and water and increasing Lake Michigan's salinity. First story in a series.
Mar 27th, 2024 by Michael Timm
Failing City Hall Facade Will Cost At Least $1.6 Million To Repair
And will 2014 settlement place growing costs on taxpayers?
Mar 22nd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
City Workers Robbed DPW, Taxpayers, Blew Cash at Casino
Felony plea agreements lay out the fraudulent scheme.
Mar 18th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Wins $36 Million To Rebuild Key Street
Grant will overhaul 6th Street through heart of city.
Mar 12th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Scooters Could Net Milwaukee $400,000 Per Year
And city is working to end its annual hemming-and-hawing process.
Mar 12th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Biden Visiting Milwaukee Wednesday, Staying Overnight
Perhaps to tout a federal Reconnecting Communities grant award for Milwaukee.
Mar 11th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Adding Remote Control System To Its 780 Traffic Lights
City hopes to reduce backups, improve safety.
Feb 20th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Data Shows Milwaukee’s Traffic Calming Effort Is Working
Speeding dropped 69% on one southside street.
Feb 9th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
After Taking Ownership, Milwaukee Moves To Secure Northridge Mall
On-site security, board ups and next, a very long fence.
Feb 8th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
By Demolishing Homes, Milwaukee Hopes To Revive Neighborhoods
City hopes to raze 180 houses this year, but how long will neighborhoods take to revive?
Feb 5th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Will Build 45 Traffic Calming Projects in 2024
'Reckless drivers, they infuriate me,' says Mayor Cavalier Johnson.
Jan 30th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Plan Would Improve Red Arrow Park, Overhaul Two Downtown Streets
And use downtown property taxes to bail out Century City TIF district.
Jan 19th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Controversial Water Insurance Company Walks Away From Milwaukee
Mayor had vetoed proposal, some council members were openly critical.
Jan 19th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Elected Officials Pay Hike Wins First Endorsement, Opposition
Multi-million dollar proposal also includes raises for dozens of department, division leaders.
Jan 10th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Michels’ Taxes Will Pay For Skate Park, Street Paving, Public Art
Success of R1VER mixed-use complex will pay for improvements in surrounding neighborhoods.
Dec 21st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City Seeks Grants to Build Bike Lanes on 2nd, Center, Sherman and Lisbon
Part of mayor's proposal to build 50 miles of protected bike lanes by 2026.
Dec 19th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Communities Get Federal Funds for Street Safety
$11 million for eight local governments, including $4 million for Milwaukee.
Dec 19th, 2023 by Evan Casey
Milwaukee Makes It Far Easier To Replace Your Lead Service Line
Opt-in program part of citywide plan to replace all lead service lines in 20 years.
Dec 18th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
