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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
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
City Extending Streetcar to Convention Center
Short extension can be built without federal funds, adding more ridership.
Jan 8th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Streetcar Real Time App Coming “As Quickly As Possible”
City promises real time data for The Hop which was supposed to launch in December.
Jan 8th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Zilber Initiative Helps Near South Side
Home ownership, retail corridors revived in Silver City, two other neighborhoods.
Dec 18th, 2018 by Andrea Waxman
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
Arts Board Wants New City Flag Search
Process to select popular People's Flag not inclusive enough, board decides, so start over.
Nov 14th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Adopts 2019 City Budget
Average homeowner will see $51.88 increase, no change in total fire and police officers.
Nov 13th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
“Beautiful” Trash Containers for Clarke Square
City, non-profits work with youth who paint uniquely designed receptacles to battle littering.
Nov 1st, 2018 by Madison Marx
Barrett Taps Polenske For Public Works
Veteran City Engineer to become head of 2,300-employee Department of Public Works.
Oct 29th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Passes Complete Streets Policy
Streets for all, not just cars, is now the law of the land.
Oct 17th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Okays Complete Streets Policy
Proposal on street design places pedestrians and cyclists on same level as motorists
Oct 3rd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Will City Adopt a New Flag?
Arts Board doesn't seem crazy about "Peoples' Flag," has invited creators to next meeting.
Oct 2nd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
East Side Food Hall Opening in November
October opening for "unique" food hall in former Rosati's on Farwell Ave. moved back.
Sep 28th, 2018 by Jennifer Rick
Council Okays Market-Based Parking Fees
But Tony Zielinski adamantly opposes it, joined by four other council members.
Sep 25th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Demand-Based Street Parking Coming
City will raise and lower fees based on demand, so more revenue and access to parking.
Sep 13th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Bring On the Dockless Bicycles!
City officials announce they will accept proposals for dockless bikeshare.
Aug 24th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
Meeting Addresses Swing Park Homicides
Mayor, police, city officials, residents have a solution-oriented meeting short on anger.
Aug 23rd, 2018 by Michael Horne
Potawatomi Tops Off New Hotel Tower
Construction has reached its peak on second tower of casino hotel.
Aug 16th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
City Debuts New Parking Meters
All 7,000 will ultimately be switched. Not sexy says Barrett, but he thinks public will approve.
Aug 2nd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
New Patisserie For Walker’s Point
Plus: new south side Pita Palace and new Peruvian food truck, Triciclo Peru.
Jul 31st, 2018 by Zach Komassa
Committee Okays Dockless Bike Sharing
LimeBike and others could operate by late August, if full council approves measure.
Jul 18th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Dockless Scooters Debut Here
Company called Bird drops approximately 60 scooters on city streets; is it legal?
Jun 27th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Domino’s Will Pay to Pave Potholes
But pizza chain offering Milwaukee only $5,000 in what some see as a publicity stunt.
Jun 27th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Chinese Recycling Change Will Hurt City
City's annual $870,000 loss due to change by world's largest buyer of recycled paper.
Jun 27th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee’s First Protected Bike Lanes
Two bridges receive special infrastructure for bicyclists.
Jun 22nd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Greenfield Ave. Construction Hurts Local Businesses
Since March the stretch from 16th to 35th under construction, slashing business sales.
Jun 22nd, 2018 by Abby Ng
State Street Will Become Two Way
Remaining portion of one-way street to be converted to two-way traffic for safety, ease of access.
May 17th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Sculpture Installed Outside City Hall
18-foot-tall work by Tony Cragg, an anonymous gift, was in the 2017 Sculpture MKE exhibit.
Apr 30th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Downtown Bridges Cause Mounting Traffic
Bridge openings stop traffic for nearly 4.5 hours on busy days. City mulls policy changes.
Apr 25th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Child Care Centers Still Have Lead Pipes
City has so far replaced lead service lines at 163 of 347 facilities.
Apr 23rd, 2018 by Edgar Mendez
Multiple Tower Groundbreakings in 2018
Couture, 1550 are in the works, but what about another lakefront tower?
Apr 11th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Riverwest Bike Boulevard Gets Thumbs Up
Most attending public meeting support slowing traffic on N. Fratney and E. Wright streets.
Mar 30th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
About Those Streetcar Stops
Why not a dramatic uniform design for them? Well, because.
Mar 27th, 2018 by Tom Bamberger
First Streetcar Heading to Milwaukee
Left Pennsylvania plant, will arrive by on March 26, mayor announces.
Mar 16th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
City Releases Contractor Gun Photo
Third high-profile incident for contractor, $1.4 million in lost contracts.
Feb 5th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Another Contractor Caught With Gun
Another American Sewer worker caught with a gun, company forfeits another contract.
Jan 30th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
$750 Million to Replace Lead Pipes
Solutions to city's lead laterals expensive and not simple, council members find.
Jan 24th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
The Return of George Washington
3,000-pound statue of first president restored, returned to median on Wisconsin Ave.
Jan 24th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
City Kills Contracts With American Sewer
Council moves to subpoena owner, Donovan walks out of heated discussion about racism.
Jan 4th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Will Milwaukeeans Pay for Foxconn Power?
Yes, according to ATC spokesperson. Ald. Robert Bauman wants city to investigate issue.
Dec 27th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Stamper Introduces Bill to Fire American Sewer Services
"Yes, I support a termination of his contract, and I wish I could do it immediately..." says Alderman.
Dec 24th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Ban On Contractors With Guns Passed
Common Council passes ban unanimously, and orders study of ending outside contracting.
Dec 19th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
$65 Million Spent on Streetcar
Construction of track is 90 percent complete, project ahead of schedule.
Dec 18th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Embattled Company Leader Absent at Hearing
Head of company with gun, KKK issues, a no-show. Angry council members promise action.
Dec 18th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
22% of City Workers Live in Suburbs
Nearly 1,000 workers have left city since state ended residency rule.
Dec 14th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
