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Pratt, Westmoreland and Taylor Win Council Seats
Andrea Pratt defeats David Bowen by very slim margin.
Apr 5th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Sanchez, Gómez-Tom Advance From County Board Primary
Three candidates ran in primary of special election for county board's vacant District 14 seat.
Apr 4th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Election Results
Three open council seats, one municipal judge race, a county board primary and three school board races.
Apr 4th, 2023 by Urban Milwaukee
Wisconsin Center Will Destroy Literary Artworks
Nationally unique installation done in 1998. Public board didn't vote on its destruction.
Apr 4th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Three Northside Aldermanic Races
Six candidates running to fill three open seats on the Milwaukee Common Council.
Mar 29th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Rodeo-Themed Tavern With Mechanical Bull Planned for South Side
Fiesta Rodeo proposed for former Gary J's space on S. 16th St.
Mar 24th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Early Voting Underway for Spring Election
Through April 1, Milwaukee voters can cast their ballots at any of 7 city polling sites.
Mar 22nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City Will Sue Kia, Hyundai Over Repeated Thefts
City looking for 'payback' stemming from 'destruction' wrought by theft epidemic.
Mar 21st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Slaps Infinity Lounge With 60-Day Suspension
Complaints of noise, violence, litter and alleged strippers plague Sherman Park bar.
Mar 21st, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
AG Kaul, 21 Other States Demand Kia, Hyundai Address Thefts
Could be precursor to multi-state lawsuit over autos' defect that makes thefts easy.
Mar 20th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
County Board Primary Race Has Three Candidates
Special election called to fill District 14 seat left vacant by Dyango Zerpa resignation.
Mar 1st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Walker’s Point Garage Could Become Beer Garden, Tap Truck Showroom
Draft & Vessel plans to open its first Milwaukee business, Giving Tree Garage.
Feb 28th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Mayor Johnson’s Plan to Nearly Double Milwaukee’s Population
Hopes to grow city's population from 577,222 to 1 million. How will he do it?
Feb 22nd, 2023 by Evan Casey
Three Highly-Competitive Aldermanic Races On April Ballot
Pratt vs Bowen, Westmoreland vs Jackson and Ball vs Taylor.
Feb 21st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Aldermanic Race Results
Three open seats on Common Council with 20 candidates running.
Feb 21st, 2023 by Urban Milwaukee
Gas Station Porn Video Spurs Revamp of City’s Licensing Process
It's a strange tale, with three suits against the city forcing council to change its process.
Feb 21st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New Restaurant and Bar Planned for South Side
Fiesta Cafe manager would open The Last One in corner tavern space.
Feb 20th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Event Space Planned for Near West Side
The Amani Place would open as community hub, welcoming guests of all ages.
Feb 20th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Another Former Assistant City Attorney Files Discrimination Claim
Four former employees of City Attorney Tearman Spencer pursuing legal action against city.
Feb 20th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Musician Plans To Reopen Gibraltar, This Time in The Third Ward
After five-year closure, owner plans to revive Walker's Point cocktail lounge and music venue.
Feb 17th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
City Will Pay 2020 George Floyd Protester $270,000
Cameron Murdoch a 'victim of violent police,' suit claims, at 6th and McKinley fracas.
Feb 14th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Early Childhood Educators Getting $500 Bonuses
City allocated $7 million towards effort, designed to improve and expand childcare.
Feb 14th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Should Road Through Lake Park Be Pedestrianized?
A survey of nearby residents found great support for a pedestrian and bicycle-only Ravine Road.
Feb 9th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
City Approves Funding For $37.2 Million Library Redevelopment
New MLK Library designed as community hub.
Feb 9th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City Seeks To Limit New Vape Shops
But questions abound on the legality and strategy of any bans or limits.
Feb 1st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Malaysian Restaurant for Far South Side
Taste Amir's Roti would join a collection of businesses at strip mall on S. 27th Street.
Jan 25th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Gold Diggers Strip Club Receives 20-Day Suspension
It's the club's third suspension since 2019.
Jan 19th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Supervisor Says Republicans Planning Incentives for Consolidated City, County Government
Conervative Deanna Alexander described a specific plan that would "reward the entities for consolidating."
Jan 19th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Council Approves New Youth Prison in Milwaukee
Replacement for troubled Lincoln HIlls facility doesn't come without objections.
Jan 17th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Mitchell Street Redevelopment Must First Show Financing
Contingency by city must be met by developer or no permit to raze historic building.
Jan 17th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Supervisors Holding We Energies Project Hostage For More Money
Supervisors try tactic they used for the Waukesha water deal.
Jan 13th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Harley-Davidson Creating Major Community Park
Company hires acclaimed designer to help transform its headquarters.
Jan 11th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City Committee Overrules Historic Commission On Mitchell Street Project
Will full council allow demolition of 1895 building for new affordable housing project?
Jan 10th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
More Than 15 Candidates Running For Three Council Seats
North side voters will find packed primaries on Feb. 21.
Jan 5th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Tugboat Sinks in Port Milwaukee
The tug Michigan took on water Monday, raising concerns of possible pollution from its cargo.
Jan 3rd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Lawmakers Plan Another Go At Unifying Pot Possession Fines
Report shows a patchwork of marijuana fines in Milwaukee County. Would require city to raise its fine.
Dec 30th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Boutique Law Firm Buys Downtown Building
Leaders of OVB Law & Consulting acquire six-story Bartels Building.
Dec 28th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Dodd Takes Job At Charter School, Six Running To Replace Her
Former alderwoman's mystery job revealed.
Dec 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Harley Divides HQ Campus Lots For Future Development
Parking lots become marketable properties on paper, with no immediate change to actual use. But what’s to come?
Dec 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Ascension Hospital’s Plan To Close Labor and Delivery Unit Criticized
City officials condemn this. It leaves 'no labor and delivery services" on city's South Side.
Dec 21st, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Baking Classes Return to Honeypie
Plus: Four new restaurants. And small-format grocery will serve Brewery District residents.
Dec 18th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
City Closes Mitchell Street Restaurant
Milwaukee Unified Soul shuttered after only a year in business.
Dec 15th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Council Approves Fiserv’s Suburb-to-City Move
Global company will fill former Boston Store, be joined by new downtown Kohl's.
Dec 13th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Deal On Affordable Housing Adds Bay View, Edison School Projects
Housing fund will back 14 projects, including Martin Luther King Library redevelopment.
Dec 13th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Jeff Spence Plans Run for Two City Positions
Former school board member seeks return to board and election as 5th District alderman.
Dec 13th, 2022 by Terry Falk
Candidate Announces for Derek Mosley’s Judicial Seat
Legal Action of Wisconsin attorney Molly Gena running for Municipal Court Judge.
Dec 5th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Special Elections Called For 3 Council Seats
Northside races called to replace Chantia Lewis, Ashanti Hamilton and Nikiya Dodd.
Nov 29th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Perez Gives New Committee Assignments
Newly-elected alders get their first assignments. But others still doing double duty.
Nov 28th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Will Pay $237,480 For New Settlements, Lawsuits
One payout just the tip of the iceberg for incident that's cost taxpayers $518,000.
Nov 23rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd Resigns
But questions remain on where she's going and where she's been.
Nov 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Closes Penthouse Lounge
After seven-item police report, Common Council votes for non-renewal of northside bar.
Nov 14th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Mayor Vetoes Library, Fire Service Cut Restorations in 2023 Milwaukee Budget
In making first veto, Johnson offers compromise to Common Council.
Nov 11th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Mark Chambers, Jr. Wins Aldermanic Seat Last Held By Cavalier Johnson
State Rep. Jonathan Brostoff also wins seat on Common Council.
Nov 9th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
State Has Many Uncontested Legislative Races
Why newcomers Ryan Clancy on East Side, Dave Maxey in New Berlin face no opponent.
Nov 8th, 2022 by Baylor Spears
2nd District Common Council Race
Ballard vs Chambers in race to represent city district formerly held by Cavalier Johnson.
Nov 7th, 2022 by Urban Milwaukee
Council Delays Decision On Whether To Allow Pabst Wedding Venue
PTG bought Villa Filomena earlier this year, but downtown mansion has long drawn complaints from neighbors.
Oct 11th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Chantia Lewis Ordered To Pay More Than $27,000
Former alderwoman currently serving 30 days in custody for campaign finance violations.
Oct 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Members Blast $500 Fix To Hyundai Theft Problem
Manufacturer selling kit to fix problem that has given rise to "Kia Boyz" phenenom.
Oct 3rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Former Alderwoman Chantia Lewis Booked Into House of Correction
Lewis, who awaits restitution hearing, must serve 30 days in custody as part of plea agreement.
Sep 30th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Will Deer District Concert Halls Hurt City?
Will proposed venues bring more concerts to town or crush its current concert promoters?
Sep 28th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
City Effort to Stop Reckless Driving Hits State Roadblocks
Roads like Fond du Lac Ave. or Capitol Dr. are 'state highways', limiting design changes.
Sep 25th, 2022 by Jonah Chester
MPD Struggles Identifying Source of Crime Guns
Police Department does not maintain a data set on origin of thousands of confiscated firearms.
Sep 23rd, 2022 by Edgar Mendez
Chantia Lewis Sentenced To 30 Days In Custody, 3 Years Probation
Sentence much lighter than DA wanted for two campaign finance felonies.
Aug 25th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Gives First Approval to New Youth Prison Site
But promises substantial time remains for formal public comment.
Aug 12th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Darrin Madison Wins Assembly Race Over Kennedy
Madison, Clancy will join Assembly with backing of Democratic Socialists of America.
Aug 9th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Lasry’s Quitting Race Raises Questions
Did Democrats miss a chance to vet Mandela Barnes in primary for US Senate?
Aug 1st, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Spec Industrial Building Approved
New Menomonee Valley building gets final city legislative approval. Cleared for development.
Jul 28th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
New $5,000 Fine For Not Reporting Stolen Guns
Proposal includes a requirement to securely store guns in cars. MPD backing proposal.
Jul 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Ald. Chantia Lewis Pleads Guilty, Removed From Office
Alderwoman faces August sentencing hearing following felony plea.
Jul 18th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
GOP Panel Picks Milwaukee To Host 2024 Convention
Full committee must still vote in early August to approve Milwaukee.
Jul 15th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Nashville RNC Contract Withdrawn
The lone city competing with Milwaukee for convention struggling to pass host agreement.
Jul 5th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Closes Burger King With Inside-Job Shooting
Council denies renewal of license, with alderman citing "a culture of" carrying weapons.
Jun 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
$900,000 Settlement For Improper Firings By Chief Morales
Suit charges former police chief terminated seven Investigators without due process.
Jun 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Demolition Starts For New Public Museum
$240 million Milwaukee Public Museum facility to be built at 6th and McKinley, where building being razed housed Urban Milwaukee's first office.
Jun 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Embezzlement, Misconduct Trial Scheduled For Chantia Lewis
Lewis now faces multiple, fast-approaching deadlines to resolve her four felony charges.
Jun 3rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Approves RNC Deal, Drops $6 Million Request
Move praised by mayor, convention backers.
Jun 1st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Summerfest Will Pay Full Cost of Policing For Second Straight Year
After the issue came to a head in 2019, city is being compensated for securing festival.
May 19th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Special Election Called For Kovac’s Seat
Veteran alderman is now the city budget director. Primary would be on August 9
May 9th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Three Candidates Running To Replace Cavalier Johnson On Council
Including one candidate that just challenged Johnson for mayor.
May 5th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Ryan Clancy Launches Campaign For State Assembly
County supervisor is backed by Rep. Brostoff, who he is running to replace.
May 2nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Donovan Now A Suburban Republican Running For Assembly
20-year Milwaukee alderman wants to stop city's "chaos" from spreading to suburbs.
Apr 25th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Willie Hines Jr. Finds Opportunity to Give Back at Housing Authority
Hines is the first African American leader of the agency, and a former resident of public housing.
Apr 15th, 2022 by PrincessSafiya Byers
DNS Could Drop City Attorney, Hire Its Own
Council debates, then holds off proposal to help Department of Neighborhood Services.
Apr 12th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Likely Won’t Be Devastated By Climate Change
A report by an insurance adjuster predicts the city will fare much better than other cities.
Apr 8th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
MPS’ Fletcher School Would Be Sold For Choice School
Greater Holy Temple Christian Academy would use vacant school near 91st and Brown Deer.
Apr 6th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Meet Milwaukee’s New Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Johnson, first elected Black mayor in Milwaukee history, promises to focus on crime, jobs, neighborhoods and relationship with state.
Apr 5th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Honorary Street Name For Lena’s Food Co-Founder
City honoring late entrepreneur Bezelee Martin.
Apr 5th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Supervisor Race Has Only Write-In Candidates
Seven candidates for District 18, including incumbent, not on ballot, must get write-in votes.
Mar 30th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Mayoral Race Will Likely Have Low Turnout
Historic race, yet many won’t vote, BLOC not endorsing a candidate.
Mar 21st, 2022 by Corrinne Hess
Willie Hines, Jr. Named Head of Housing Authority
Hines is first African American and first former public housing resident to lead the agency.
Mar 11th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Doula Program Focusing On 53206
Program is an effort to reduce infant mortality rates.
Mar 11th, 2022 by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
City-County Sales Tax Proposal Dead
Push for state legislation will have to wait until 2023, MMAC leader says.
Mar 9th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Council Ends Battle Over Couture, City Attorney
Acting Mayor reverses position and now supports ending the fight.
Mar 2nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Trial of Ald. Chantia Lewis Inches Forward
Embezzlement and falsifying campaign finance reports among 4 felony charges. Judge schedules June 3 plea hearing.
Feb 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Closes Southside Massage Parlor
License renewal denied. Business suspected of human trafficking.
Feb 16th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
What Will Bob Donovan Do As Mayor?
Donovan wants more police. Wants to partner with state on budget troubles.
Feb 10th, 2022 by Jonah Beleckis
Dimitrijevic’s Parental Leave Policy Passed
Council votes 10-2 in favor, but measure reduced from 12 to six weeks paid leave.
Feb 9th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
What Will Cavalier Johnson Do As Mayor?
Johnson prioritizing public safety, working with legislature and affordable housing.
Feb 3rd, 2022 by Jonah Beleckis
What Will Marina Do As Mayor?
If elected will be pro-public education, push anti-racist agenda and more pandemic measures.
Feb 2nd, 2022 by Jonah Beleckis
City Suspends Southside Bar
Failure to address nuisance designation leads to two-week suspension for La Caleta.
Jan 25th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
