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3 New COVID-19 Test Sites Include Miller Park
City opening new ones as National Guard testing sites will close October 17th.
Oct 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Where to Get A Flu Shot in Milwaukee
Health officials strongly encourage getting a flu vaccination.
Oct 4th, 2020 by Matt Martinez
COVID Controversy At Suburban Post Office
South Milwaukee USPS employee tested positive but other mail carriers not being tested.
Oct 3rd, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
National Guard Won’t Staff City Testing Sites
Guard being reassigned to other areas of state, local staff will replace them.
Sep 29th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Budget Proposal Cuts 120 Police
And makes other cuts. City's fiscal challenges exacerbated by pandemic.
Sep 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
City Made $8.6 Million Debt Mistake
Past Comptroller blamed. Mistake equivalent to all the salaries of health department staff.
Sep 21st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Amilinda, EsterEv Restaurants To Reopen
Plus: a new Mexican restaurant. And pumpkin spice cream puffs!
Sep 21st, 2020 by Michael Holloway
Be Patriotic, Get Your Flu Shot
Mayor and Health Commissioner get their immunization, encourage others to do the same.
Sep 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Hours Cut at City’s Free COVID Test Sites
Two sites closing earlier because sun setting earlier as fall approaches.
Sep 16th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Health Commissioner Says She Faced Racism, Sexism
"A constant power struggle from Day One," says outgoing commissioner Jeanette Kowalik.
Sep 8th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
City Expands Program To Fight Overdoses
Housed in fire department, the MORI program aims to reduce drug addiction, overdoses.
Sep 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Health Commissioner Kowalik Resigns
Led the department's turnaround after lead crisis. Will take Washington D.C. job.
Sep 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Natives Leading City’s COVID-19 Response
Jeanette Kowalik and Lilliann Paine started as Health Department interns, now they're leading it.
Aug 15th, 2020 by Bridget Fogarty
Don’t Patronize City’s Bars, Restaurants, DNC Says
DNC organizers ask convention goers to sign pledge to avoid establishments where social distancing isn’t possible.
Aug 12th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
How Will Health Dept. Free Mask Program Work?
Department plans to distribute 500,000 locally made masks.
Aug 5th, 2020 by Bridget Fogarty
Nine Businesses Receive Warnings For Violating Milwaukee Mask Mandate
Bars and restaurants generating the largest number of complaints. Fines coming next.
Aug 4th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
CDC Says Election Did Not Cause COVID-19 Spike
But the Spring election saw voter participation cut in half.
Aug 4th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Private, Charter Schools Plan Virtual Reopening
Schools say they are putting safety above everything else.
Aug 4th, 2020 by Sam Woods
Private School Skirts Health Order, Moves Classes to ‘Tosa
Wisconsin Lutheran High School is sidestepping the City's health order, holding summer classes in Tosa.
Aug 1st, 2020 by Ethan Duran
Can Police Be Defunded?
Milwaukee spends 125 times more on cops than violence prevention. Chief Morales fights call to change funding priorities.
Jul 26th, 2020 by Allison Dikanovic
Kowalik Still Resists School Reopenings
City health leader says schools must get approved plan to reopen, with precise rules still to come.
Jul 21st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Where To Get Free and Locally Made Masks
With the city's new mandate, here's a list of local resources for face coverings.
Jul 18th, 2020 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz and Bridget Fogarty
Council Spending Hours Reviewing Barrett’s Appointments
Plenty of praise and criticism for department heads, including Jeff Polenske and Jeanette Kowalik.
Jul 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Child Care Providers Question Mask Mandate for Kids
The city's new ordinance applies to children three and up.
Jul 17th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Don’t Call 911 On City Mask Mandate
Emphasis on voluntary compliance. "We don't want a bunch of Karens making complaints."
Jul 14th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Adopts Mask Mandate
Council unanimously adopts indoor and outdoor mandate. Goes into effect Thursday.
Jul 13th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Mask Mandate Passes Committee
Proposal would require masks indoors and outdoors, but with limited enforcement.
Jul 9th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Mask Mandate Scaled Back
Special council committee to debate it. Outdoor requirement scaled back, minimum age raised.
Jul 8th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
What Is And Isn’t In Milwaukee’s Mask Mandate
Proposal requires a mask indoor and outdoors, fines up to $500 for repeated violations.
Jul 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Moves Backward In Fight Against COVID-19
City's positive case rate climbs to 12.1 percent.
Jul 3rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
What Should Or Shouldn’t Be in Milwaukee Mask Mandate?
Council debates ordinance before its written.
Jul 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Feds Won’t Cover $1.6 Million Hazard Pay
Changing guidance leaves Milwaukee holding the bag for COVID-19-related bonus.
Jul 1st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
75 Businesses Demand a City Mask Mandate
Pabst Theater Group, Colectivo, Fiserv Forum, Bartolotta join call for action.
Jun 30th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Increases Bar Capacity to 50% As Cases Spike Statewide
Changes go into effect July 1st. City also unveils plan to allow 100 percent capacity.
Jun 27th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Restaurants Could Return to 100 Percent Capacity
Health department preparing pilot program for restaurants with COVID-19 mitigation plan.
Jun 24th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee County Headed for Record Overdoses in 2020
By March the county was significantly ahead of 2019 in the number of deaths.
Jun 19th, 2020 by Edgar Mendez
Pandemic, Protests Contributing to Mental Health Crisis
Mental health professionals are seeing more cases of depression and anxiety.
Jun 19th, 2020 by Edgar Mendez
‘We Care Crew’ Takes on Pandemic
County teams with city, police, non-profits to distribute meals, face masks, resource bags at local parks.
Jun 17th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
1% of Milwaukee County Residents Have Tested Positive For COVID-19
Rate hits 5% in one city neighborhood, under represents true spread.
Jun 15th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Proposes 10% Police Budget Cut
11 council members back $30 million cut and investing in other programs.
Jun 15th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
692 COVID-19 Deaths in Wisconsin, 350 in Milwaukee County
Approximately one in three individuals that have died from COVID-19 in Wisconsin have resided in the city of Milwaukee
Jun 14th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Local Bars Await Rules for Reopening
Some say they're ready, others willing to wait it out.
May 30th, 2020 by Edgar Mendez
Milwaukee Maintaining Its Health Order At Least One More Week
Dashboard shows Milwaukee has actually regressed in fighting COVID-19.
May 29th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Hispanics Now Have Greatest Number of COVID-19 Cases in Milwaukee
Also, county's poorest are more than 2.5 times as likely to contract COVID-19.
May 28th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Mitchell Airport Traffic Down 90%
Revenue down just as much. Director says social distancing incredibly difficult to arrange.
May 27th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
City Workers Will Get Hazard Pay Bonus
Mayor Barrett's proclamation boosts hourly pay by $3.13 for front-line workers.
May 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
New Hours For Free COVID-19 Testing
Two free testing sites in Milwaukee will now operate from 11 to 8, six days a week.
May 18th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
MaskUpMKE Has Made 1.5 Million Masks
Initiative by local health and community groups pushing to make, distribute 2.5 million.
May 18th, 2020 by Alana Watson
Health Department Gets Support From Librarians, School Nurses
Government employees being retrained as contact tracers to fight COVID-19
May 14th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
City Exploring Options For Closing Streets For Dining
Could well spaced tables allow restaurants to reopen? Will diners show up?
May 14th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Over 6,000 Get Tested At Free Milwaukee Testing Sites In Three Days
Demand remains strong each day as Milwaukeeans embrace no-appointment, drive-thru testing.
May 14th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Suburban “Safer at Home Orders” Are Less Restrictive Than Milwaukee’s
Wisconsin becomes patchwork quilt of health orders.
May 14th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee’s “Safer at Home” Order Remains in Effect
Bars and restaurants in Milwaukee must remain closed.
May 13th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Free Testing Sites Open to Large Crowds
Lines nearly a mile long at both sites as individuals wait to be tested for COVID-19.
May 11th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Free COVID-19 Testing Sites Open Monday Morning
Individuals do not need to exhibit symptoms or make an appointment.
May 10th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Blue Bat Kitchen & Tequilaria
Takeout margaritas and curbside pickup or delivery for its internationally inspired offerings
May 7th, 2020 by Urban Milwaukee
Resources for Homeowners During the Pandemic
These resources can help you with critical repairs to your home.
May 7th, 2020 by Bridget Fogarty
City To Furlough, Cut Hours For 750 Employees
Revenue down $27 million in pandemic and city forced to make cuts.
May 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
AJ Bombers
Burgers, beer, booze, bombs of peanuts -- and the Big Boy Tribute, a classic American burger.
May 4th, 2020 by Urban Milwaukee
Wisconsin Needs 600 Contact Tracers
State making progress on hiring and training, but still short of 1,000 person goal.
Apr 28th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Janesville Firm Making Millions of Masks
Monterey Mills pivots to making 65,000 masks per day for healthcare workers, others.
Apr 27th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
At Least 40 COVID-19 Cases Tied to Election in Milwaukee
Number up five-fold from Monday, final report still pending.
Apr 24th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
7 COVID-19 Cases From In-Person Voting?
Likely to rise as Health Department reviews all data. Council pushes for absentee voting.
Apr 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
COVID-19 Cluster Growing on City’s South Side
Hispanic community being hard hit by fast growing cluster.
Apr 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
White City Worker Wins Racial Bias Payout
Health department employee's claims involve former interim commissioner Patricia McManus.
Apr 15th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
12 Election Takeaways
How high was turnout, lawyers will be busy, girl power, streetcar wins again and a new council president?
Apr 14th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Grants Target COVID-19 Racial Disparities
More than $1 million in grants will fund programs in Milwaukee County.
Apr 11th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
State Grows COVID-19 Testing Capacity
Partnerships with private labs help. But still a shortage of tests.
Apr 8th, 2020 by Rich Kremer
Should City Workers Get COVID Bonus?
Public Works employees can't work from home, face more risk of COVID-19.
Apr 1st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
State Races To Do More COVID-19 Testing
But faces problem: shortage of everything.
Apr 1st, 2020 by Will Cushman
New Homeless COVID-19 Shelter Opens
County, city, National Guard, archdiocese partner on facility for homeless at risk for disease.
Mar 30th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Shut-Off Proposal Called ‘Dictator Like’
Ald. Rainey wants water, electric shut off for businesses violating shutdown. Mayor, governor disagree.
Mar 30th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Archdiocese To House Homeless During Crisis
Facility that once housed nuns will provide housing for COVID-19 recovery, prevention.
Mar 29th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Eight COVID-19 Deaths in Milwaukee’s African American Community
In the City of Milwaukee, the African-American community is facing a crisis.
Mar 27th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Free Bus Rides Start Saturday
Riders can use rear door eliminating interaction between drivers and passengers.
Mar 27th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
City Will Also Issue “Stay at Home” Order
The goal: to "send a message about how serious this is," said Mayor Barrett.
Mar 23rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
381 Cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 4 Deaths
"Stay at home," says Governor Tony Evers in simple message on how Wisconsinites can help.
Mar 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Youth Orgs Staying Connected Remotely
Staying in touch with youth, connecting them with resources, in the age of social distancing.
Mar 20th, 2020 by Allison Dikanovic
Milwaukee County Releases Interactive Map of COVID-19 Outbreak
64 cases confirmed in Milwaukee County. Tracker allows public to better monitor outbreak.
Mar 19th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
COVID-19 Testing Supplies Running Low
State and local officials prioritizing tests for worst cases, so results understate spread of disease.
Mar 18th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Labs Overwhelmed By COVID-19 Tests
Can’t keep up with demand for tests, hoping FDA will allow more private labs to process samples.
Mar 17th, 2020 by Rich Kremer
Milwaukee Preparing for COVID-19 Outbreak
Local officials, healthcare providers are discussing, readying the city's capacity to treat those infected by Coronavirus.
Mar 13th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Milwaukee on 70-Year Pace To Replace Lead Laterals
What will the city do for property owners that want to voluntarily replace their laterals?
Mar 13th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Audit Gives Water Works High Marks
Outside audit of city utility found good practices for lead reduction, water quality monitoring.
Mar 12th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Preparing for the Arrival of Coronavirus
Scale of virus outbreak in Wisconsin doubles during press conference as Barrett asks Evers to declare statewide emergency.
Mar 11th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Coronavirus Likely to Hit Milwaukee, Officials Say
Health Department officials are planning for response to outbreak.
Mar 6th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
New Safe and Sound Leader a City Insider
Joe’Mar Hooper pledges to take organization to new heights.
Mar 3rd, 2020 by Edgar Mendez
DNC Host Committee Hires New Leaders
Board picks two prominent female leaders to lead Milwaukee 2020.
Feb 28th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Health Experts Address Coronavirus Fears
UWM School of Public Health hosted a forum, and local experts remain optimistic while planning for a worst-case scenario
Feb 27th, 2020 by Dave Fidlin
County Had Record Overdose Deaths in 2019
404 overdose deaths last year; previous high was 401 in 2017.
Feb 12th, 2020 by Edgar Mendez
10,000 Affordable Homes Effort On Track
Two years into it, mayor's initiative driven by new houses, home repairs, home sales.
Feb 10th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
How State May Handle Coronavirus
How isolation and quarantine authority are used In Wisconsin
Feb 9th, 2020 by Will Cushman
Healthy Food for the Central City
Project championed by Ald. Rainey seeks partners, offers $400,000 in grants.
Jan 31st, 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
Downtown Building Getting Overhauled
Plus: More apartments for former Grand Avenue Mall.
Dec 29th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
New Office For African-American Issues
City transforming two-story building on Fond du Lac into one-stop clearinghouse.
Dec 27th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Federal Crime Effort Includes Milwaukee
One of 7 cities picked for new anti-crime program, Operation: Relentless Pursuit.
Dec 26th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
City Wins $700,000 For Drug Overdose Fight
Opioid program has saved 15 lives in 2019; new funding will expand program.
Dec 6th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Journal Square Will Be Hundreds of Apartments
Plus: Packed week of affordable housing news, and Cheesehead expansion.
Nov 24th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Cafe-Cop House Coming to Clarke Square
Unique center is a partnership of city, non-profit Journey House and police department.
Nov 18th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
