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Third Ward Cafe Cleared to Reopen After Truck Crash
Grace Coffee closed temporarily last Friday after someone drove a truck into cafe.
Apr 2nd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Mayor’s Message To Milwaukee – Home Is Where City Policy Starts
State of the City address spotlights housing.
Mar 30th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Downtown Snack Shop Reopens
Jr's Treats returns with a shortened menu and a promise of 'delicious' additions.
Mar 11th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Early Data Shows Mayor’s ‘Vision Zero’ Traffic Deaths Plan Is Working
Deaths on city's roadways down by 26% since peak year of 2022.
Mar 9th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Sushi Restaurant Offers Grand Opening Deal
Plus: Why the health department closed three downtown restaurants.
Mar 8th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
The Clause in Milwaukee’s ICE Package That Could Trigger ‘Sanctuary City’ Label
Former alderman blasts council's actions.
Mar 5th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Parents’ Group Backs MPS Lead Testing, Pushes for Next Steps
Lead Safe Schools MKE calls for ongoing maintenance and review of additional exposure sources.
Feb 26th, 2026 by Erik Gunn
City Receives $400,000 Grant For Lead Screening
Monthly clinics focus on early intervention following MPS lead crisis.
Feb 24th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
After Settlement, Attorney Believes Issue Remains With City’s Inspector General
Plus: First Tearman Spencer may get to trial this year.
Feb 19th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Are Milwaukee Schools Vulnerable to Measles Outbreak?
Only 11% of 152 schools in city are at herd immunity levels of 95% for MMR vaccine.
Feb 15th, 2026 by Alex Klaus
Details Revealed On Milwaukee’s Impending Record-Breaking Cruise Season
It will be a year of debuts and records. Plus: a federal grant will defray dock costs.
Feb 12th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
After Surprise Loss, Mayor Names New Violence Prevention Czar
Cavalier Johnson goes back to one of the original candidates for the job.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
City Unveils Plan to Curb Grocery Store Closures
Grant program would help cover costs; proposed ordinance aims to attract new stores.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
City Suspends Pink Agave
Bay View business accused of skirting health inspections.
Jan 20th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Some Counties Include Flu Tests in Public Vending Machines
Alongside Narcan for opioid overdoses. Flu cases surging in Wisconsin.
Jan 12th, 2026 by Steph Conquest-Ware
Buffalo Wild Wings To Reopen After Licensing Mix-Up
Takeout spot has been closed since November while a new franchisee’s license is reviewed by health department.
Dec 18th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Beans & Barley is Closing
Longtime restaurant, deli and retail shop to close in early 2026, citing sale of its building.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
What’s In the 44 Footnotes Added to Milwaukee’s Budget?
Record number of footnotes reveal what council members are thinking. And who's the new prolific author?
Nov 14th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Temporarily Closes Its STI Clinic
Health department does 45,000 sexually-transmitted infection tests per year.
Nov 12th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
City-Led Food Drive Raises $74,000
Leaders urge continued donations as future funding remains uncertain.
Nov 3rd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
FEMA Denies Government Disaster Assistance For Milwaukee Area
Milwaukee County alone says it has $22 million of public infrastructure costs.
Oct 24th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
These City Employees Make More Than Mayor Cavalier Johnson
27 employees top the city's pay scale.
Oct 23rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Meeting Over Police Pursuits Results in Tears, Barbs and a Walk Out
MPD chief of staff walks out of meeting, chides alderman for bad behavior.
Oct 2nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
City Will Waive Permit Fees For Owner-Occupied Homes Flood Repair
Proposal aims to reduce costs of rebuilding after 1,000-year storm.
Sep 17th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Pleased With City’s Response To 1,000-Year Storm
But two key issues still need to be addressed.
Sep 11th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
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.
Aug 22nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Offers Guidance For Bars, Restaurants Cleaning Up From Storm
O'Lydia's showcased by Mayor, Health Department as 'best of the worst-case scenario.'
Aug 14th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
City Providing Free Measles Vaccines
Cases of highly-contagious measles recorded in Oconto, Wisconsin.
Aug 4th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
How Milwaukee Inspects Festival Food Vendors
Health inspectors offer behind-the-scenes look at process during Bastille Days.
Jul 18th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Federal Grant Termination Forces City Health Department Cuts
Board of Health reveals what programs were cut, initiatives suspended.
Jul 12th, 2025 by Milwaukee Board of Health
MPS Plans Lead Remediation at 40 Schools This Summer
At least 106 MPS schools are believed to contain lead hazards.
Jun 27th, 2025 by Evan Casey
Sen. Baldwin Hears From Parents About MPS Lead Crisis, Chides RFK Jr.
Still no help from federal government. 'These children are people.'
Jun 9th, 2025 by Evan Casey
Milwaukee Hiring Outside Attorneys To Fight Trump Administration
Fears losing funding after being put on new federal list.
Jun 3rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
The Community Within The Corridor Celebrates Completion, Reopening
Large portion of complex was closed more than two years because of environmental contamination.
May 30th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
RFK Jr. Claims ‘Team’ Is In Milwaukee Helping With Lead Crisis, Health Department Can’t Find Them
But health department is exploring hiring staffers Kennedy terminated.
May 22nd, 2025 by Nick Rommel
City Clears Two of Six Shuttered Pizza Huts to Reopen
But new owner speaks out about frustrations with licensing process.
May 8th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Outside MPS Lead Clinic, Coalition Demands District, City Be Proactive, Not Reactive
Despite attention, only 22 kids were tested at event.
May 8th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes
Sendik’s Reopens With Statement From Ownership
The store returns after temporary closure due to 'widespread rodent activity.'
May 7th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee Health Department Closes Sendik’s on Downer for Rodent Infestation
Multiple inspections reveal persistent problem.
May 6th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Health Department Loses Millions To Federal Funding Freezes
Everything from HVAC upgrades at homeless shelters to wastewater disease monitoring impacted.
May 2nd, 2025 by Nick Rommel
City Closes Beans & Barley For Failed Health Inspection, Restaurant Quickly Reopened
East Side mainstay failed its routine annual inspection.
May 1st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS Closing Two More Schools For Lead Hazards
Superintendent announces timeline for remediating all its old buildings.
Apr 28th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
What To Know and How To Keep Kids Safe From Lead Poisoning
More than 4,500 children under age 6 tested positive for lead poisoning in Wisconsin last year. It has no overt symptoms.
Apr 25th, 2025 by Evan Casey
Milwaukee School Board May Sue Paint Companies Over Lead Crisis
Legal expert says such suits are challenging, can take decades to resolve.
Apr 19th, 2025 by Evan Casey
Trump Administration Axed Federal Employees Needed for MPS Lead Crisis
City Health officials sought help from federal experts, only to find they disappeared.
Apr 14th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
New MPS Superintendent Dumps Beleaguered Facilities Director
Top building manager gone as lead crisis drags on.
Apr 3rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Amidst Lead Crisis, State Reprimands MPS Facilities Director
Three schools remain closed for lead issues.
Apr 3rd, 2025 by Evan Casey
Three MPS Schools Remain Closed Because of Lead Contamination
Health department working with district on long-term plan, but work drags on at three closed schools.
Mar 29th, 2025 by Evan Casey
MPS Closing Three More Schools Due To Lead Hazards
Closures to start Monday as more investigations reveal 'significant lead hazards.'
Mar 13th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS Will Reopen School Shuttered Because of Lead Dust
Trowbridge gets the all clear after abatement effort.
Mar 12th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Health Department Will Investigate 10 More Schools For Lead Issues
Clinics scheduled for concerned children, staff to be tested.
Mar 7th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Health Department Shutters MPS School Over Lead Concerns
Staff member observed scraping lead paint without containment, lead dust spread to previously clean surfaces.
Feb 28th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Health Department May Shut Down Some Milwaukee Schools With High Lead Levels
Gov. Evers' budget plan has funding for lead risk investigations, mentions MPS lead levels.
Feb 24th, 2025 by Evan Casey
More Milwaukee Schools Getting Tested for High Lead Levels
Four schools in MPS with K4-8 students and older buildings now being tested.
Feb 15th, 2025 by Evan Casey
MPS Audit Finds ‘Culture of Fear and Reluctance to Change’
But "prime opportunity" to overcome to get things right. Governor proposes $8 million in support.
Feb 13th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Dangerous Levels of Lead Contamination Found At Three MPS Schools
District says it has remediated situation, but its buildings have been source of lead poisoning.
Feb 6th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene and Sophie Bolich
White House Rescinds Federal Funding Memo, Yet Says It’s Still Pursuing Freeze
Trump administration continues to cause angst for recipients, questions about legality.
Jan 29th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Officials Trying To Understand Impact of Trump’s Federal Aid Freeze
Freeze could have massive impact, causing service cuts, layoffs and shutdowns.
Jan 28th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Health Departments Watching Trump Administration’s Health Communications Pause
Trump administration has paused federal health communications, but temporary pause isn't without precedent.
Jan 24th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan
Ashanti Hamilton Resigns From Violence Prevention Role
Former alderman has led Office of Community Wellness and Safety since 2022.
Jan 8th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Health Department Striving To Be Model of Anti-Racism
New deputy commissioner drawn to job through anti-racism focus, personal experience with department.
Jan 3rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
New Tool Allows You To See Flu, RSV Activity in Milwaukee
Health Department unveils new dashboard powered by your toilet.
Dec 26th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Old Library To Become Appliance Store
Mill Road Library building to get new lease on life for a price below appraised value.
Dec 4th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Adopts New Policy Requesting More Lead Testing For Children
Officials stress importance of wider testing, stronger enforcement against noncompliant landlords
Oct 24th, 2024 by Nick Rommel
Ahead of Biden Visit, Council, DPW Officials Question Efficacy of Replacing Lead Pipes
Data suggests that tackling paint, not water, might reduce lead poisoning faster.
Oct 7th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Contaminated Franklin Gas Station Will Be Studied, Then Sold
State grant will fund environmental assessment of property foreclosed by county.
Aug 21st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
City Gives Bay View Dessert Shop 15-Day Suspension
Gordo's Bubble Waffles will remain closed through Aug. 13.
Aug 7th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Health Officials Urge Vaccinations Before Kids Go Back to School
Only 79% of MPS students were vaccinated last year.
Jul 31st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
City Suspends Brady Street Qdoba
Fast-casual restaurant suspended for 10 days; customer reported finding a razor blade inside burrito.
Jun 11th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Biden Announces Milwaukee As New “Workforce Hub” For Lead Pipe Removal
Contractor capacity has long been issue limiting ability to remove lead pipes.
Apr 25th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Sharlen Moore Wins Race To Replace Ald. Michael Murphy
Youth violence prevention leader is new westside alderwoman.
Apr 2nd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
$800,000 Non-Partisan Grant Will Improve Milwaukee’s Election Process
But looming constitutional amendment would bar any future awards.
Mar 11th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Kirsten Johnson Aims to Restore Trust in Public Health
And bolster workforce. State DHS leader oversees nearly 6,000 employees.
Feb 12th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Grocery Store Closed For Live Roaches, Dead Mice
Cermak Fresh Market temporarily shuttered by Milwaukee Health Department.
Feb 8th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Nursery Gives Free Child Care for Parents in Crisis
La Causa nursery in Walker's Point served 470 kids in 2023.
Jan 29th, 2024 by Meredith Melland
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
Proposal Advancing To Give Mayor, Alders 15% Raises
Finance Committee to discuss issue Wednesday. Many city administrators also get raises.
Jan 9th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Aims to Become Healthiest City In Wisconsin
New plan by city health department addresses racism, health equity.
Dec 18th, 2023 by Margaret Faust
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
Limited Supply of Narcan Prevents Milwaukee Groups From Saving Lives
Vending machines aren't available after hours, or are even turned off during the day.
Dec 1st, 2023 by Edgar Mendez
Settlement Reached For Contaminated Apartment Complex
And a "Do Not Acquire" list building sold. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Nov 26th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Fight At City Hall Over Control of Board of Zoning Appeals
Council wants board to be independent of administration, but responsive to aldermanic input.
Nov 8th, 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
More Doulas Getting Trained in Milwaukee
Program by African American Breastfeeding Network aims to reduce infant mortality.
Oct 23rd, 2023 by Margaret Faust
Event Series Helps Those Reentering Society After Incarceration
Led by Sup. Sequanna Taylor, Re-entry Unblemished attempts to help on expungement, other issues.
Sep 15th, 2023 by Devin Blake
How EPA’s Proposed Lead Dust Rules Would Impact Wisconsin
Biden administration seeks to lower threshold of lead considered hazardous in buildings.
Aug 30th, 2023 by Farrah Anderson
City Regulators Can Require Fixing of Lead Hazards — If They Can Find Landlords
Out-of-state landlords, ever-changing owners elude Milwaukee Health Department.
Aug 29th, 2023 by Farrah Anderson
Milwaukee Renters Face Lead Poisoning Risks
City struggles to hold landlords accountable. ‘We have to do something,’ top official says.
Aug 28th, 2023 by Farrah Anderson
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
West Nile Virus Found in Milwaukee
Be extra vigilant about avoiding mosquitos.
Aug 2nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Diaper Mission Fights ‘Period Poverty’
Providing free diapers and menstrual products to poor families in the county.
Jul 23rd, 2023 by Trisha Young
Is City’s Decline in Homicides For Real?
The data shows significant decline for Milwaukee in 2023, but a still worrisome trend.
Jul 19th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Mayor Johnson Touts “One Milwaukee” Vision In State of City Speech
Public safety, an end to reckless driving, more bike lanes, lead lateral replacement and a city government back from the brink.
Jun 26th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Troubled Apartment Complex Paying Tenants To End Leases
DNR won't let tenants return to Community Within the Corridor for several months.
Jun 19th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City Could Regulate Airbnb, Other Services
Short-term rentals have proliferated beyond Downtown, but no public database of who is participating exists.
Jun 15th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Has New Case Of Mpox
Diease formerly known as monkeypox hasn't gone away. Free vaccines are available.
Jun 8th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Experts Discuss Milwaukee’s Plague of Overdose Deaths
Milwaukee Overdose Response Initiative confronts a fatal overdose every 16 hours.
May 30th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
How To Use Narcan To Save a Life
Nasal spray can reverse an opioid overdose.
May 12th, 2023 by Devin Blake
Dr. T Confirmed As Health Commissioner
Michael Totoraitis is the new leader of city health department.
May 9th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New Health Commissioner Wins Key Approval
Michael Totoraitis says he's commited to providing long-term, strategic leadership.
Apr 27th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
