Department of Public Works

City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Flood Recovery Update – August 25, 2025

Milwaukee’s Storm Cleanup Effort By The Numbers

Start with billions of gallons of water, end up with millions of dollars in damage and thousands of hours of cleanup.

Mexican Fiesta Leads a Week of Fests

Including Fresh Coast Jazz Festival, Skatefest and WMSE Backyard BBQ.

City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Flood Recovery Update – August 21, 2025

Free Bulky Item Pick Up and Drop-Off Center Services Extended through Sunday, August 31

City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Flood Recovery Update-august 20, 2025

City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Flood Recovery Update-August 19, 2025

Flood Recovery Efforts Ongoing One Week After Disaster

Council Members Pitch Trump to Declare FEMA Emergency

Dimitrijevic and Chambers lead letter urging FEMA help after 1000-year rainstorm.

City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Flood Recovery Update-August 18, 2025

Baldwin Calls for Federal Disaster Relief for Wisconsin

After tour with mayor and county exec, she cites widespread damage.

City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Flood Recovery Update-August 15, 2025

City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Flood Recovery Update-August 14, 2025

City hiring laborers, equipment operators

City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Flood Recovery Update-August 13, 2025

Milwaukee Using Technology To Expedite Flood Cleanup

DPW using new dispatching system, and lots of labor, to clear debris.

City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Flood Recovery Update-August 12, 2025

Governor Evers Visits Flood Victims in 2nd District

Statement from Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr. August 12, 2025

City Tries To Help Residents Recover From Devastating Rain, Flooding

Fee-free drop off centers, special pickups and suspended parking rules.

Milwaukee Experiences 1,000-Year Rain Event

Record rainfall pounded city Saturday into Sunday.

Community bands together to start recovery from historic flooding

Joint Statement from all members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II August 11, 2025

City of Milwaukee Continues Flood Response Aimed at Supporting Residents and Neighborhood Recovery

City Of Milwaukee Flood Response Update

City Of Milwaukee Flood Response Following Heavy Rainfall

Police Want To Shutter Downtown Nightclub

Investigations link 25% of recent downtown violence to just one club.

Council, Mayor Clash Over Parking

A stinging defeat for mayor, a win for Bauman, and Westmoreland issue ends quietly.

Community meetings set for major S. 43rd St. construction project

Rate Case Likely To Result In Milwaukee Water Prices Increasing

State review comes as result of Waukesha water deal.

Data Shows Impact of Milwaukee’s Traffic Calming Projects

Huge reductions in speeding for some projects, less impact for others.

See Milwaukee’s New Pothole Filling Machine

New equipment requires less labor and provides longer-lasting fill.

Little Used Pedestrian Bridge Will Be Expensive To Remove

Southside bridge is deteriorating, won't be replaced.

Ghassan Korban joins Veolia to develop and strengthen water management partnerships

Accomplished leader of American infrastructure operations will enhance Veolia’s water and wastewater management partnerships with decades of experience and client-centered approach

Mayor Johnson Blasts Republicans for Stripping 6th Street Funding

'Big Beautiful Bill' rescinded $36.6 million federal grant for 6th St. reconstruction.

City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works 2025 Independence Day Holiday Schedule

2025 Adopt-A-Neighborhood initiative kicks-off in Arlington Heights

Despite Concerns, Council Overhauls Near West Side Parking Regulations

'Chaos is where we're at right now,' says alderman.

Celebrating 100 Years of A Sewage Plant

Jones Island is a national landmark. Officials gather to mark its importance.

Project to improve street lighting in District 5 to kick off July 1

How Can Milwaukee Solve Its $820 Million Road Funding Backlog?

More than a quarter of city's streets are in 'poor' condition. The solution?

Construction Beginning On Milwaukee’s Largest-Ever Riverwalk Expansion

Harbor District Riverwalk will line Inner Harbor, function much like a park.

Monumental Investment Needed to Fix Milwaukee’s Neighborhood Roads

A Call to Prioritize Basic Services and Improve Quality of Life

Milwaukee’s Flag Debate Is Back

New task force would host design contest. Could People's Flag prevail?

Streetcar Will Run On Consolidated Route During Summerfest

Consolidated Festivals Line will bring every streetcar to lakefront.

Milwaukee Reaches Mayor’s Protected Bike Lane Goal

Mayor Cavalier Johnson calls it a 'great start,' pledges to keep going.

Milwaukee Hiring Outside Attorneys To Fight Trump Administration

Fears losing funding after being put on new federal list.

Council Vents Frustration on City Response To Suspected Shooter Incident

'We owe our employees better,' says council president.

Milwaukee Won’t Replace Fire-Damaged Recycling Center

And it's ending its partnership with another government entity. Why?

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.

Milwaukee Has Removed 10,000 Lead Laterals

Faster pace hits a 'milestone' for the city. But 65,000 still left to go.

Could Milwaukee Launch Its Own Cell Phone Service?

Newly-elected alderman has no shortage of ideas.

Project Clean and Green comes to the 1st District beginning this week

Former Pfister & Vogel Stable Becoming Event Venue

Brixton's Turn will reactivate 108-year-old buildings.

Big Truck Day returns to Downtown Milwaukee on Saturday, May 17

Project Clean and Green comes to the 5th District beginning May 5

City Boosts Illegal Dumping Fine To $5,000

"The tire lady" is sick of bad actors trashing her aldermanic district. Her colleagues agree.

Mystery Movie Being Filmed in Milwaukee With Kevin Spacey

'Road Worthy' independent film being shot in Riverwest.

Milwaukee Will Shrink Its Secret Highway

Overbuilt roadway is going green.

Lisbon Avenue project groundbreaking event set for April 23rd

Project Clean and Green comes to the 11th District beginning April 21

Project Clean and Green comes to the 13th District beginning April 21

7-Story East Side Apartment Complex Wins Key Endorsement

New alder Alex Brower backs new housing for long-vacant site.

City of Milwaukee Kicks off Project Clean & Green on Wednesday, April 16 at 11-30AM

Five Milwaukee County Communities Test Strategies To Combat Reckless Driving, Make Roads Safer For All Users

Greendale, Shorewood, South Milwaukee, Wauwatosa and West Allis Launch Traffic Calming Demonstration Activities

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.

Milwaukee Seeks New Parking Czar

New manager will oversee major changes planned for meters, enforcement.

A Note of Thanks

Statement of Alderman Peter Burgelis

City Does Emergency Demolition Of Commercial Building

The city has avoided taking ownership of property for more than a decade.

New Stickers Will Tell You When To Wheel Out Your Trash

To make it easier to check, smartphone-friendly idea championed by Ald. Burgelis.

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.

WisDOT Runs Out of Gas on W. Forest Home Ave. Project – Before It Even Begins

Statement of Alderman Peter Burgelis

Milwaukee Plans To Construct 60 Traffic Calming Projects in 2025

City plans record number of projects while federal cuts loom.

US Transportation Secretary Moves To Cut Milwaukee Grants

Grants to rebuild Villard Ave. and National Ave. and for an EV network all at risk.

Milwaukee Must Replace Failing Streetcar Switches

Lakefront line exposes issue buried in concrete since 2018. Likely cost: $200,000.

Plan Commission Approves New East Side Apartments

But council approval will be held until after April special election.

In the works: New tool in reckless driving fight

Statement of Alderman Lamont Westmoreland - February 21, 2025

Community Praises City for Exceptional Snow Removal after Recent Storms

Snow Emergency Declared for City of Milwaukee

Snow Emergency Requiring Alternate Side Parking In Effect

11 Winners of Food Waste Reduction Grants

Organizations awarded city grants aim to cut 30 tons of food waste in 2 years.

The Edison Secures Parking Lease From City, Gears Up For Groundbreaking

32-story tower would be country's tallest mass timber building.

The Tire Bounty Is Back

Bauman again pushes idea to end tire dumping. Will the proposal pass this time?

Communication file seeks potential impacts of POTUS executive orders

Public-Private Partnership Will Provide Green Energy, Substantial Savings For Three City Buildings

Johnson Controls partnering with City of Milwaukee on cost-saving project.

Scooters Still Getting Riders in Winter, Raking in Cash

971,980 trips taken in 2024 and 2025 slated to be record-breaking year.

Private School Plans Soccer Field Atop Public Street

Nativity Jesuit wants to build playing field, green space in unusual location.

General Ice Control Operation

Streetcar Confronts Limited Funding, Operations Challenges

System manager Andrew Davis-Lockward was forced to resign in 2024.

DPW Suspends Garbage, Recycling Collection Due To Weather