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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
City Seeks Developer For Land at 16th and Forest Home
Deal will even include part of the street. Plus: recap of the week's real estate news.
Jul 23rd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
National Ave Could Get Protected Bike Lanes, Fewer Driving Lanes
But will accommodations be made for bus rapid transit or streetcar service?
Jul 19th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City Endorses New Lakefront Marathon Course With Hoan Bridge
Approval eliminates issue that doomed the 2022 race.
Jul 19th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Common Council Approves 2% Milwaukee Sales Tax
But members blast policy provisions state is imposing. Mayor says vote was equal to one to create city in 1846.
Jul 11th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Harley-Davidson Is New Streetcar Sponsor
Harley 'Homecoming' streetcar comes with free ticket giveaway.
Jul 7th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
E. North Ave. Apartments Moving Forward
Council committee endorses land sale, zoning change, TIF for long-sought development.
Jul 6th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Wins Grant To Create “Traffic Calming Lending Library”
Want to borrow a temporary traffic circle? DPW's building program to test ideas beyond speed humps.
Jun 30th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Water Street Could Become Pedestrian Haven in Third Ward
Wider sidewalks, fewer traffic lanes contemplated.
Jun 29th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Backs 4 Streetcar Extensions
If federal grants received, system could reach Fiserv Forum, East Side, Bronzeville and Walker's Point.
Jun 28th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Committee Endorses 2% Sales Tax
And blasts state policy restrictions while insisting tax is far from a 'Milwaukee bailout.'
Jun 26th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Wins $14 Million Grant To Rebuild, Reimagine Villard Avenue
Northside main street will receive "Complete Streets" treatment.
Jun 23rd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Common Council Plans To Approve Sales Tax
And later sue the state over policy restrictions. They 'will not dampen our creativity.'
Jun 21st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Riverwest Affordable Housing Development To Get City Subsidy
With plans for late summer groundbreaking.
Jun 15th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Police Settlement Will Cost Millions Less Than Expected
Plus: costs grow in claim against Tearman Spencer and a firefighter conspiracy defense.
Jun 12th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Planning Three Protected Bike Lanes, Trail to Lake
City seeking federal funds from state to advance projects across city.
Jun 9th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Following Fire, Recycling Center May Move
Menomonee Valley riverfront site could be repurposed for private development.
Jun 7th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Officials, Neighbors Debate Brady Street’s Future
Close the street to cars? Remove parking? All options on the table.
Jun 7th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Public Meetings Upcoming On Redesign Of Two Major Southside Streets
National and Oklahoma will see major changes. Meetings give chance for questions and feedback.
Jun 2nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Now Requires More Notice When Contractors Dig Up Streets
Prior practice was "terrible" says Bay View alderwoman.
Jun 1st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New Food Truck Restrictions Approved
Time limits, distance minimums, other rules target bad actors, say sponsors Brostoff and Zamarripa.
May 31st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Massive Bay View Development Plan Has Grown
Bear Development's plan for state's largest private affordable housing complex gets bigger.
May 24th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City Unveils Latest Lead Lateral Plan
With added federal funding, Water Works can now replace more laterals each year, but which ones?
May 24th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Does Milwaukee City Hall Need A Plaza?
Visions differ for future of N. Market Street.
May 18th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
W. Vine St. Gains Honorary Name For Pastor Elbridge Lock
Plus: N. 33rd St. gains honorary named for bishop Kevin Carter.
May 12th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
MPD Can Tow New Group of Repeat Reckless Drivers
City enacting its part of state law change. But how big of a loophole does the policy have?
May 11th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New Plan For Bay View’s Zillman Park
Based on feedback, city changes course on now long-awaited refresh.
May 5th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Potholes Are A Hot Problem in Milwaukee
Council members frustrated as complaints mount.
Apr 26th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
25-Story Farwell Tower Wins First Approval
High-end building would include pool and preserve two historic buildings.
Apr 24th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New, “More Friendly” Milwaukee Night Parking Permits Available
New permit structure is easier in three key ways.
Apr 20th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Cavalier Johnson Selected For National Pedestrian Safety Initiative
Milwaukee is one of nine cities in new program.
Apr 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Registration Is Open For ‘No Mow May’
And if you act fast, you can get a free sign.
Apr 12th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Brady Street Hotel Design Approved
The 11-story building would be only hotel between Downtown and Glendale.
Apr 11th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New Downtown Hotel Approved
Historic commission endorses revisions to proposed Tempo by Hilton.
Apr 10th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City Constructing 50 Traffic Calming Projects in 2023
From full reconstruction to rapid implementation test projects, DPW say it's time to build.
Mar 30th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
West Side Freeway-to-Boulevard Study Advances
City has first-of-its-kind formal role in study of 1.5-mile Highway 175.
Mar 27th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Garbage Truck Crashes Into Streetcar
The Hop hops its tracks in collision that sent one person to hospital. How did the crash happen?
Mar 27th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Participating In “No Mow May” Will Require Registration
Ald. Dimitrijevic leads Milwaukee in adopting bee-friendly program.
Mar 23rd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Hopes To Be Bellwether In Kia/Hyundai Suit
Could be central player in multi-city lawsuit, perhaps increasing size of any settlement.
Mar 22nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City Will Sue Kia, Hyundai Over Repeated Thefts
City looking for 'payback' stemming from 'destruction' wrought by theft epidemic.
Mar 21st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Proposal Requires All-EV or Hybrid City Fleet
Ald. Dimitrijevic and ECO office want to move toward only low or zero-emission vehicles.
Mar 20th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
AG Kaul, 21 Other States Demand Kia, Hyundai Address Thefts
Could be precursor to multi-state lawsuit over autos' defect that makes thefts easy.
Mar 20th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Losing One Of Its Movable Bridges
16th Street Bridge will be rebuilt as stationary structure.
Mar 16th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Street Light Outages Vex City Officials
Even after passing street lighting fee the city struggles to hire electricians.
Mar 14th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Should Milwaukee Pay A Tire Bounty?
Idea is designed to combat illegal dumping, but at what price?
Mar 10th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Extended Parking Meter Hours Sparks City Hall Debate, Possible Repeal
But committee holds off for now, citing delayed implementation.
Mar 9th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Launching New Community Plaza Program
Effort would allow underused streets to be turned into temporary parks.
Mar 9th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Brady Street Hotel Gains First City Approval
Alderman hopes it is a boon for daytime businesses and catalyst for more change.
Mar 6th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Extends Downtown Parking Meters To 9 P.M., Adds Saturdays
Change intended to make it easier to park, but will also grow city's revenue.
Mar 2nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City Overhauling Night Parking Permits
New process is "more friendly" says Alderman Brostoff. Adds options, flexibility.
Mar 1st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Recycling Facility Getting Upgrades To Keep Materials Out of River
New mural will also help beautify Menomonee Valley, highlight native wildlife.
Feb 25th, 2023 by Clare Eigenbrode
Milwaukee Faces Complicated Question On What Lead Pipes To Replace Next
Milwaukee Water Works hopes to grow replacements by almost 50% in 2024.
Feb 23rd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Court Strikes Down City’s Towing Policy
No more public filing of towing costs required of companies. But ruling allows drop fees.
Feb 21st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Park East Apartment Building Progressing
Chicago group would build $46 million complex with 197 apartments and outdoor pool.
Feb 20th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City Will Rebuild Sherman Boulevard, Plans Traffic Calming Improvements
Four-lane road, site of many crashes, could be narrowed or reconfigured.
Feb 17th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Comptroller Launches “Open Checkbook,” Highlighting Whom City Is Paying
New website shows what businesses are receiving payments from city.
Feb 9th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Preston Cole Will Lead Department of Administration
Former DNR Secretary and City Hall veteran returning to city government.
Feb 7th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Wins $4.4 Million For Pedestrian Safety Improvements
Federal grant will fund improvements along city's High-Injury Network of dangerous streets.
Feb 1st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Group Will Audit City’s Bike and Pedestrian Infrastructure
City Thread awards Milwaukee grant, which includes audit and action plan.
Feb 1st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Faces Construction Worker Shortage?
$3 billion in major projects planned or underway could face shortage, report says.
Jan 30th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Joins People-Focused National Transportation Group
NACTO membership gives city support in its push for safe streets.
Jan 20th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Should Milwaukee Traffic Lights Flash Red Overnight?
Idea intended to prevent red-light runners from crashing into innocent drivers.
Jan 5th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New Breakfast Restaurant Opens at Paper Table
Plus: Four new bars and restaurants coming by spring of 2023.
Jan 1st, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
City Sproose Beer Returns to Black Husky
The spruced up brews are made with boughs from the city's Christmas tree.
Dec 26th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Harley Divides HQ Campus Lots For Future Development
Parking lots become marketable properties on paper, with no immediate change to actual use. But what’s to come?
Dec 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Buffalo Wild Wings TIF Could Fund Road Repairs
Repairs and speed bumps for 8 southside streets. Plus: a recap of week's real estate news.
Dec 18th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Snow Plowing Could Take Longer This Winter
City faces staff shortage, changing strategies to improve service on residential side streets.
Dec 14th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Traffic Calming Poles Reduce Speeding
City has installed them on corners of major intersections. Studies show reduction in extreme speeding.
Dec 7th, 2022 by Edgar Mendez
Should Tent Encampment At MacArthur Square Have Bathrooms?
It's become a hotly-debated issue at City Hall as number of tents grows.
Dec 1st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
