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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
Mayor Vetoes Controversial Insurance Partnership
Council narrowly endorsed idea, only for Mayor Cavalier Johnson to kill initiative.
Dec 15th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
The Return of Black Husky’s Christmas Tree Spruce Beer
4th annual version of beer brewed with boughs from the city's Christmas tree.
Dec 11th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Treegate Is Over, Milwaukee Will Pick Up Christmas Trees
"We hear you," says DPW after frustration aired by residents, council members.
Dec 11th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New Park Will Be Built Atop 24th Street
One block of southside street near MPS school would become neighborhood amenity.
Dec 5th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Church, Cupid Partner On Affordable Housing
St. Matthew Church will see nearby vacant lots turned into 50 apartments for seniors.
Dec 4th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Marathon Returning In 2024 With New Route, Date
Race ditches Deer District, Downtown for Lakefront, East Side and Bay View.
Dec 1st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Is Milwaukee Being Sold An Insurance Scam?
Or is exclusive contract with company offering water and sewer line warranties a good deal?
Nov 29th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Green Infrastructure Improvements Coming To Becher Street Overpass
Project will capture stormwater where W. Becher Street goes under Interstate 94.
Nov 22nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Mass Timber Building Gains Concrete Parking Structure
Grinker's proposed office building on Walnut and Vel R. Phillips Ave. grows.
Nov 20th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New Third-Party Study Suggests How Milwaukee Could Save Millions
But will ideas like selling buildings or changing police overtime rules work?
Nov 17th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Revised Deer District Concert Venue Wins Key Approval
Council's zoning committee votes yes. Full council vote expected next week.
Nov 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee’s Three Streetcar Extensions Need Mayoral Direction
Extensions to Fiserv Forum, East Side, Walker's Point and Bronzeville need local funding source.
Nov 8th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Full Legalization of Scooters Ends Up In City Budget
But it doesn't mean it immediately goes into effect.
Nov 3rd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
2024 Milwaukee Budget Increases Services, Taxes
New sales tax allows city to avoid drastic cuts, but comes at a cost.
Nov 3rd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
More Market Rate Apartments Proposed Near 76th and Brown Deer
Second proposal this year. Illinois company plans expansion of The Villas at Granville.
Nov 1st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
A Mix of Speed Hump and Crosswalk, New Street Feature All About Safety
First of 20 raised crosswalks deployed in Bay View near Parkside School for the Arts.
Oct 30th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Tentative Deal Would Salvage Milwaukee’s Deconstruction Program
Northcott Neighborhood House could step in to do work for long-delayed program.
Oct 25th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Could Take Years to Build New Recycling Facility
But curbside recycling continues while fire-damaged facility is shuttered.
Oct 25th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Might Hold Up Mayor’s Changes To Zoning Board
At issue is new chair, two new appointments and oversight by Department of Administration.
Oct 25th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Budget Amendment Would Boost Libraries, Streets, Voting and Lead Abatement
Proposal from Alderwoman Dimitirjevic and Council President Pérez aims to boost services across city.
Oct 20th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Facade of Milwaukee City Hall Is Failing, Again
While pieces of restored terra cotta crumble, city again seeks 'accountability.'
Oct 19th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City Seeks 20% Cut in Energy Costs for 106 Buildings
And 45% emissions reduction. Seeking contractor, federal funding to meet climate goals.
Oct 17th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Sip & Purr Moving to Brady Street
The cat cafe plans to relocate from Ivanhoe Pl. in 2024.
Oct 17th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Revised Deer District Concert Hall Gets First Approval
City Plan Commission adds conditions about future hotel site and requires new safety plan.
Oct 17th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Ride Along On Streetcar Extension Before It Opens
City shows off "L Line" to lakefront before Oct. 29 opening.
Oct 11th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Wins $12 Million Federal Tree Grant
City, county, MPS will use funding to improve tree canopy in low-income areas.
Oct 10th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New Sensors Quietly Measure How Often Parking Spots Used
City could use information to reset parking meters, charge variable rates.
Sep 19th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Drastically Changing Street Lighting Plan
Switch to LED lights upgrades because contractor shortage leaves city unable to rush to replace failing circuits.
Sep 7th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Protected Bike Lanes Debut On East Side
But some areas will still need improvements as more permanent infrastructure installed.
Sep 5th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Ald. Mark Borkowski Retiring
Veteran politician won't run for reelection in 2024.
Aug 29th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Burnham Park Food Truck Zone Unveiled
Designated parking allows six trucks to operate on the street, combatting overcrowding and safety concerns.
Aug 9th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Streetcar Ridership Has Climbed For 27 Straight Months Year-Over-Year
But is still below 2019 figures. Extension will open in October.
Jul 28th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
