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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Nashville RNC Contract Withdrawn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
Gallery Night Returns!
Plus, Milwaukee Museum Days, Charlie Berens at the Riverside, the Milwaukee Boat Show and more.
Jan 20th, 2022 by Michael Holloway
Claim Your Free COVID-19 Tests
USPS will distribute four free tests per household.
Jan 20th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Enacts (Soft) Mask Mandate
Largely ceremonial rule applies to publicly-accessible buildings and businesses, ends March 1.
Jan 18th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Valentine’s Day Cream Puffs Return
Plus: downtown food hall opens, a new Walker's Point restaurant-bar and an immigrant-run Polish market.
Jan 18th, 2022 by Michael Holloway
Council Moving To Institute Mask Mandate With No Enforcement
Would apply to all publicly-accessible, indoor businesses and organizations in the City of Milwaukee.
Jan 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Calls April 5 Special Election For Mayor
Primary will be Feb. 15, at least an eight-way race is expected.
Dec 23rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
The Incredible Rise of Cavalier Johnson
Up from poverty and getting crushed in his first two runs for office, Milwaukee's new mayor has a story to tell.
Dec 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Community Policing Commission Off to Slow Start
Community Collaborative Commission sees delays in implementation of new policing procedures.
Dec 16th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez
Council Split On Hiring Its Own Attorney
Just the latest twist in the council's ongoing conflict with City Attorney Tearman Spencer.
Dec 14th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
‘Tax & Take’ Pastors Disrupt Council Meeting
Protest action elevates concerns with supposed taxing of churches.
Dec 14th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Do 3,000 Homes in City Lack Plumbing?
City officials, others dispute study finding “plumbing poverty” affecting mostly minorities in Milwaukee.
Dec 14th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Predator Cop Costs Milwaukee $400,000
Officer ultimately spent four years in jail after using his job to prey on teenage girls.
Dec 14th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Halts Redistricting After Latino Pushback
After approving a map in November, council rejects it, to allow more community feedback.
Dec 14th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Deconstruction Policy Remains, Well… Deconstructed
City of Milwaukee can't make the vision for program work. Who's to blame?
Dec 13th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Gene’s Supper Club Still Open Despite Shootings
Police oppose its operation, council voted to close it, but owner fighting this in courts.
Dec 7th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Vetoes Redistricting Map
Voces de la Frontera lobbied for a veto to push council to create third Hispanic district.
Dec 6th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Good City Brewing Gives Housing Grants
Grants to four nonprofits. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Dec 5th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Endorses Dana World-Patterson’s Appointment To FPC
Human trafficking victims' advocate draws high praise from council members.
Dec 2nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Growing ThriveOn King Gets Extension
And adds food hall, child care center. First floor designed to accommodate neighbors' desires.
Nov 24th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
The Council’s War With Tearman Spencer
Lots of grumbling, but City Attorney scores wins in two of three battles Tuesday.
Nov 23rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
New Vegan Restaurant For East Side
Plus: indoor dining returns to Uncle Wolfies. West Allis cafe gets new name. And a downtown bar gets suspended.
Nov 22nd, 2021 by Michael Holloway
Milwaukee Releases Draft Plan For New Council Districts
Every aldermanic district would change under proposed plan.
Nov 18th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Adopts New Ward Map For City
New districts coming next week. Riverwest further split between two council districts.
Nov 17th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Council, Mayor At Odds Over City Attorney
Council wants to hire its own attorney. City Attorney oppose this and Barrett vetoes proposal.
Nov 16th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Duke’s on Water, Scooter’s Pub Suspended
Two bars will be closed Nov. 26 through Dec. 15 due to issues in police report.
Nov 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Johnson Seeks ‘True Partnership’ With State Government
Council president, who could soon become acting mayor, says city’s future depends on this.
Nov 9th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Milwaukee Adopts ‘Calm Before The Storm’ 2022 Budget
No fee increases and small tax increase as city bolsters pension reserve fund in anticipation of fiscal cliff.
Nov 5th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Activists Oppose Johnson’s Push for More Police Near Schools
Common Council president concerned about reckless driving. LIT wants less policing of schools.
Oct 27th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Milwaukee Tool Readying Downtown Office
Facade of 1978 building is being substantially altered.
Oct 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Adopts $179 Million Rescue Plan Package
Compromise plan includes money for pension reserve, housing, lead abatement and child care providers.
Oct 21st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Podcast Production Company Opens Downtown Studio, Office
Podcamp Media leases space at top of Colby Abbot Building.
Oct 21st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Ambassador Confirmation Stalled in Senate
But candidates are still lining up to replace him. Seven have filed candidacy already.
Oct 20th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Chantia Lewis Case Moving Towards Trial
Probable cause found to continue with felony charges.
Oct 18th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Common Council Has 7 Times The Ideas As It Has Funding
82 ideas for how to spend $394.2 million federal grant. What will council choose?
Oct 12th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Did a Janitors Union Create a Model for Rebuilding the Middle Class?
Union contract creates opportunity to expand union representation in Milwaukee County.
Oct 2nd, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Chantia Lewis Goes To Court
In her first court appearance alderwoman pleads not guilty to misdemeanor. Four felony charges yet to come.
Sep 29th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Conference In Brookfield Seeks Transit Solutions
Mayor says residents fear buses bring crime, but that it isn't true.
Sep 28th, 2021 by Annie Mattea
Council President Proposes New City Department of Transportation
Ald. Cavalier Johnson thinks the department could better address reckless driving.
Sep 23rd, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
School Board Approves Vaccine Mandate for MPS Staff
Board also agrees to incentives for MPS students including $100 payment.
Sep 10th, 2021 by Madeline Fox
Ald. Chantia Lewis Charged With Defrauding City, Campaign of $21,000
City official and US Senate candidate faces four felony charges, up to 10 years in jail.
Sep 7th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Six Council Members Want Tougher Pandemic Rules
Push mayor for indoor mask mandate and mandatory vaccinations for city employees.
Jul 27th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Ollie’s Bar Is For Sale
A historic, century-old corner bar on near South Side could be yours.
Jul 21st, 2021 by Angeline Terry
Chantia Lewis Enters U.S. Senate Race
Milwaukee alderwoman is ninth candidate in the race to replace Ron Johnson.
Jul 21st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Alderwoman Chantia Lewis For U.S. Senate?
Website appears, and quickly disappears.
Jul 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Ends City Attorney’s Review Power
Unanimous vote strips Spencer's ability to halt contracts and overrides Barrett veto.
Jul 7th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
“Last Mile” Program Connects Workers to Jobs
WEDC, Waukesha County and United Way fund pilot program connecting city workers to suburban jobs.
Jul 6th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Board Approves Lucille Berrien Park
Lucille Berrien was an open housing activist, the first Black woman to run for mayor and a foster mother to more than 120 children.
Jun 24th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Motorcycle Deaths Up 31% in State
Officials worry about 'risky behavior” on roads which started during low-traffic pandemic.
Jun 23rd, 2021 by Shamane Mills
Council Closes Gare-Bear’s On N. 27th St.
The tavern's liquor license renewal was denied after the owner determined to be indifferent to neighborhood concerns.
Jun 21st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Janitors Rally for New Union Contract
Demands include a $15 minimum wage and union contracts for all cleaners in Milwaukee.
Jun 15th, 2021 by Angeline Terry
Kegel’s Will Run Lakefront Beer Garden
Plus: New Mediterranean restaurant opening. And Pete's Pops comes to Public Market.
Jun 14th, 2021 by Michael Holloway
Republicans Slash Public Transit Funding for Milwaukee
50% cut for Milwaukee, Madison, but funding for I-94 expansion included in budget.
Jun 12th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Millennials Report Addresses City’s Brain Drain
Report makes recommendations to stem the steady annual loss of young professionals.
Jun 7th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Sunstone Studios Opening in East Town
New shared space for artists will prioritize diversity and equity in participants.
Jun 4th, 2021 by Angeline Terry
Council To Consider Closing VIP Lounge
Milwaukee Police Department backing bar's closure.
May 26th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Downtown Office Building Sold to Milwaukee Tool
Company hopes to have 650 workers in downtown Milwaukee by end of 2021.
May 24th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Downer Avenue Gets New Breakfast Place
Plus: A new BBQ joint on MLK, Honeypie reopens at new location and more hamburgers, custard, brunches.
May 17th, 2021 by Michael Holloway
