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Summerfest Squeezed on Police Costs?
Alderman threatens to delay street closure permit if Summerfest won't pay city's costs.
Jan 29th, 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
How The City Plows Snow
Inside look at how the city clears 1,475 miles of streets and 42,000 intersections.
Jan 20th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Streetcar Ridership Up in December
System outpaces November ridership and annual estimates.
Jan 14th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Is There A Plan To Prevent New Tent City?
City officials worry. If no plan, should state build a campground under highway?
Jan 8th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Delivery Tax Could Help Fix Potholes
Ald. Dodd's proposal imposes 60 cent fee on third-party deliveries like Uber Eats.
Jan 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Former Health Director Blames Barrett
Bevan Baker breaks his silence, slams Mayor and other city departments.
Dec 24th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Green Project at ‘Tent City’ Site Finalized
City, state, MMSD cooperate on stormwater project. But its timing raises questions.
Dec 20th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Bucks Player Plans Brady Street Building
Plus: American Family announces plans, Mount Mary plans new housing, buildings change hands.
Dec 8th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Will Tent City Come Back?
Could be an embarrassment during the DNC. Downtown Ald. Bauman seeks answers from the state.
Dec 4th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City Creating Green Project Under I-794
MMSD-funded infrastructure on state land to capture 150,000 gallons of stormwater in a heavy rain.
Nov 27th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Council Bans Most Plastic Straws
Use by bars and restaurants prohibited unless customers request them.
Nov 26th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
The “Holiday Hop” Streetcar Debuts
Santa hops a ride to City Hall tree lighting ceremony.
Nov 21st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Issues 8 Budget Vetoes
Vetoes attack borrowing, garbage truck replacement, blight elimination.
Nov 19th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Should Summerfest Pay Higher Rent?
Harbor House pays at least 7 times more than Summerfest per acre of lakefront land.
Nov 14th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Proposal Aims To Eliminate Plastic Straws
Would prevent restaurants from providing straws, unless customers request them.
Nov 14th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Aldermen Push Gender Neutral Bathrooms
Council members working with Equal Rights Commission to advance inclusive policy.
Nov 13th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Snow Delays Leaf Collection Until 25th
Snow storms extend cutoff. You now have 11 more days to sweep leaves into the street.
Nov 13th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
DPW Defends Plow Mounting Strategy
Delaying use of plows allowed more salt to be spread and prevented expanding potholes.
Nov 13th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
The Brewery Celebrates Its Completion
New gateway tops off transformation from abandoned brewery to real neighborhood.
Nov 12th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Cuts Police, Adopts $1.6 Billion Budget
Council wrestles with huge fiscal challenges due to rising police costs, declining state aid.
Nov 8th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Street Safety Funding Passes Committee
DPW would get $1.2 million in new, dedicated funding for complete streets.
Nov 6th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Proposal Would Fund Emergency Housing
City-owned properties would house displaced families, human trafficking victims. Plus: committee cuts Bublr funding.
Oct 31st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City Will Rebuild E. Wells St.
Will study narrowing roadway, expanding sidewalks on Wells from Broadway to Prospect.
Oct 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Approves City BRT Agreement
City DPW would be reimbursed by Milwaukee County for design and infrastructure costs.
Oct 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
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
Community Outpouring Over City Budget
Dozens of residents object to nearly half of budget paying for police.
Oct 14th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Hawley Road’s Diet
New protected bike lane, traffic calming accomplished with paint and plastic.
Oct 7th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Tent City Being Evicted
Plus: A packed week of real estate news, including the Schuster's project moving forward.
Oct 6th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Is The City Ready to Plow Snow?
City has 28,405 tons of salt and 414 pieces of equipment ready to clear 1,472 miles of city streets.
Oct 2nd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
$75,000 Donated to Maintain City Hall Sculpture
Anonymous donor chips in $75,000 to support "Mixed Feelings."
Oct 2nd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Couture Streetcar Extension Decision Pushed to June 2020
"We look like complete fools," says Bauman as Marcoux expresses confidence in project.
Oct 2nd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Do You Love or Hate the Scooters?
City launches survey in advance of pilot study ending in December.
Sep 25th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City Struggles on Couture Streetcar Extension
As project drags, officials to meet with Federal Transit Administration to discuss options.
Sep 12th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Should City Pay a Tire Bounty?
Aldermen advocate for city to pay "scrappers" to collect discarded tires. DPW staff resist.
Sep 12th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Should Milwaukee Ban Plastic Straws?
Some alderman seem in favor. It's one of the few single-use plastics the city could ban.
Sep 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City Recycled More in 2018
Residents recycled 25,451 tons in 2018, but don't throw plastic bags in the bins.
Sep 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Neighbors Mull Bay View Park Redesign
City solicits input on $500,000 proposal to overhaul Zillman Park.
Aug 22nd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
What’s the Future of Zillman Park?
Bay View park's future could be shaped by public at August 21st community meeting.
Aug 19th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Who Has the Cheapest Scooter?
Bird, Lime and Spin versus MCTS and Bublr Bikes. Which is the best deal?
Aug 14th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City Will Double Number of Permitted Scooters, Ends “Pause”
Bird, Spin will be allowed to enter Milwaukee market.
Aug 10th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Bublr Unveils Adaptive Bikes
It's the first ever adaptive bikeshare in the U.S. that is fully integrated with the system.
Aug 6th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
City Blocking New Scooters, 100+ Complaints About Bad Riders
City pushing pause on scooter pilot program to push for less sidewalk riding.
Aug 2nd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Bridge Bike Lanes Get Concrete Barriers
Barriers that will damage cars added for bike lanes on North Ave. and Locust St. bridges.
Jul 31st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
About Those Missing Streetcar Bike Lanes
Promised lanes not there: north-south lanes removed and east-west route often blocked.
Jul 24th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
No Streetcar Expansion in Time for DNC
Proposal held again. Marcoux, Hamilton fight over future of streetcar.
Jul 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
The Scooters Are Here!
Lime begins deploying 500 scooters on Milwaukee streets.
Jul 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Lime Demos Scooters In Advance of Launch
Milwaukee rollout "could be today" or "next couple of days... It's imminent," says Lime rep.
Jul 22nd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Three Scooter Companies Apply to Operate in Milwaukee
Lime, Bird and Spin could all have scooters on city streets in the coming weeks.
Jul 19th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Aldermen Blast City’s Call Center
Should you call 286-City to report a pothole? Don't bother, some aldermen say.
Jul 18th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
No Two-Way State Street Until 2020
City will repave and transform street in time for the DNC.
Jul 18th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Okays City Pedestrian Plan
98 pages with 100 actions suggested. But will any of it be funded?
Jul 17th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Passes New Tow Truck Rules
Private operators must must file forms regarding any "drops". Next could be report cards.
Jul 9th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Effort Improves City’s Recreation Areas
MPS has invested $12 million in rebuilding, renovating outdoor athletic and play facilities.
Jul 9th, 2019 by Andrea Waxman
Scooters Legalized But Not on Sidewalks
City's action means scooters could be back on streets soon, but fined for using sidewalks.
Jul 9th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City Advancing Riverwest Bike Boulevards
Open house in Riverwest to discuss proposal planned for July 11th.
Jul 1st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Tow Trucks Fight City Hall
Proposal requires companies to file forms proving car owner wouldn't pay fee to avoid tow away.
Jun 27th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Free Streetcar Rides Planned for 2020
City hopes to maintain free rides to keep up ridership but this could leave funding gap.
Jun 26th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Is the City Ready for Scooters?
Council debates pilot program allowing scooters. "We're all scared to death," Borkowski says.
Jun 26th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Lawmakers Legalize Scooters
City poised to update its regulations in response, clearing way for Bird to return.
Jun 25th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Bill Allows Red Light Cameras in City
Legislation would give Milwaukee Police another tool to combat speeding, reckless driving.
Jun 25th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
City to Study More Recycling Pickups
Pickups could increase from every three to every two weeks; other changes discussed.
Jun 19th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Will Streetcar be Extended by the DNC?
Mayor, aldermen differ on whether rail extension can be completed for national convention.
Jun 18th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Company’s Move to City Gets First Approval
Western Building Products plans to bring 200 jobs to city's far northwest side.
Jun 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
4,000 New Bike Racks For City
With the help of a federal grant, city officials hope to install 500 new racks annually.
Jun 10th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Plans Released for Foxconn’s LCD Factory
Millwork company bringing 200 jobs to city, Bayside tower gets shorter, Sonag owner pleads guilty.
Jun 9th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Complaint Against American Sewer Dropped
City officials can't verify complaint, but may still consider debarring contractor.
Jun 6th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City Is Repaving More Streets
But is focus on streets just creating a backlog of alleys and sidewalks needing work?
Jun 5th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City Confident Couture Won’t Block Streetcar
Federal grant at risk if lakefront extension to The Couture isn't running by end of 2020.
Jun 5th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Say Hello to Postman’s Porch
Milwaukee Downtown leads the reinvention of small triangular park near 2nd and Wells.
Jun 4th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Holds Streetcar Extension
Streetcar proponents become opponents, push for longer extension to Walker's Point.
May 21st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Contractor With Guns, White Supremacy Sticker Again At Issue
American Sewer Services employee is reported to have directed racial slur and other "colorful" language at city employee
May 16th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Oh, Those Dreaded Plastic Bags
Council debates what to do with bags that clog up recycling process.
May 15th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Recycling Costs Rise By $457,000 Per Year
Changes by China will mean higher cost for taxpayers for recycling.
May 15th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City, Bublr Plan Bike Share Expansion
Federal grant will add 26 stations, 250 bikes and service to more areas by end of 2020.
May 14th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City a Leader in Complete Streets Policy
Milwaukee's Complete Streets policy ranks third nationally in report, but yet to be tested.
May 9th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Clears Path for Streetcar Lawsuit
Lawsuit would be the first of 11 planned by Hupy & Abraham.
May 7th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukeeans Getting Worse at Driving
Crashes up 51% since 2009. Is cell phone use by drivers helping drive numbers?
Apr 25th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Meet the City’s Pothole Patrol
Turns out those frequently maligned parking checkers do more than issue tickets.
Apr 24th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
11 Streetcar Lawsuits Coming
City poised to deny claim by motorcyclist, clearing way for first of 11 lawsuits.
Apr 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Construction Starting on Huron Building
11-story office tower went through complicated, four-year design process.
Apr 17th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Study Finds Danger in Painted Bike Lanes
Striped bike lanes actually cause motorists to drive closer to bicyclists.
Apr 17th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
What’s the Infrastructure Plan for DNC?
Council, led by Bauman, pushes for city to have citywide, coordinated plan for convention.
Apr 4th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Wants Better Pothole Response
Public Works officials say Milwaukee bests other cities. Not good enough, aldermen say.
Apr 4th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Making America’s Cleanest City?
City initiating campaign and steep fines for littering to help clean up Milwaukee.
Apr 1st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Building a Better Protected Bike Lane
The city's plastic bollards were a bust. Officials considering new design options.
Mar 27th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Retired Drivers Shall Help Plow Our Snow
So says the Common Council. Unanimously. Program will begin next winter.
Mar 27th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Vetoes Food Truck Ban
"We should support the opportunities and great flavors they bring to Milwaukee."
Mar 13th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
12 Rules For City in DNC Convention Contract
Democrats want lots of insurance, safes, security, live streaming and more.
Mar 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Who Will (Finally) Clear The Snow?
"Why did you stop sending out front-end loaders to finish the job?" irate alderman asks.
Mar 6th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Retired Drivers to Join Plowing Crew
Bauman's proposal gets endorsed by Department of Public Works, but may take a year.
Mar 6th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Aldermen Blast City’s Snowplowing
Just how bad is city's operation? Aldermen allege lies and mismanagement.
Mar 5th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Marcus Center Decision Delayed A Month
Proposal to remove four trees from Kiley grove creates more questions than answers.
Mar 5th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Streetcar Manager Leaving
Darryll Simpson will lead New Orleans transit agency.
Feb 28th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
An Extra Four Days to Pay Parking Tickets
City extending grace period on parking ticket payments.
Feb 26th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City Struggles to Keep Up Snow Plowing
Problems include aging equipment, staff shortages and inexperienced operators.
Feb 14th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Track The Hop in Real Time
Yes, real time data is now available, so you know exactly when to catch the streetcar.
Feb 12th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
A Riverwalk for Menomonee Valley
City unveils final design standards for unique trail emphasizing natural feel, connectivity.
Feb 4th, 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
Broadway Connection Gets Thumbs Up
Historic Preservation Commission approves Joshua Jeffers' 11-story office building.
Jan 15th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
