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38 Citations Issued for COVID-19 Violations
VIP Lounge received $11,000 of $28,000 in fines issued by the city.
Feb 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Attorney Didn’t Want Inspector General Report Made Public
Publication threatens the city's defense in Morales case argues Spencer.
Feb 12th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Reduces Mayoral Power
A Barrett slap down. 15-0 vote restricts mayor's power over Historic Preservation Commission.
Feb 9th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Disagrees on I-94 Expansion
Council once opposed it, but now wavering. Bauman blames disinformation by unions and WisDOT.
Feb 9th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Return of The Cheel Nepalese Restaurant
Plus: New location for sushi, new burger joint, and WMSE Chili Cookoff coming.
Feb 8th, 2021 by Michael Holloway
Activists Demand Police Firings But Mayors Can’t
Barrett, McBride lament lack of control over police chief. Law insulates police from elected officials.
Feb 8th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Mayor Could Lose Control of Historic Preservation Commission
Bauman and council committee support council president appointing HPC members.
Feb 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
New Burger Joint in Merrill Park
Owners of MooSa's on Lincoln Memorial Dr. opening second location on 27th and St. Paul.
Feb 1st, 2021 by Ethan Duran
Vel Phillips Capitol Statue Moves Forward
State committee advances plan to honor Milwaukee civil rights pioneer.
Jan 26th, 2021 by Laurel White
Goodbye William Ho’s, Hello Mr. B’s
Shorewood Chinese restaurant closes, Mr. B's Bartolotta Steakhouse reopens, and a new Egg & Flour Pasta in Tosa.
Jan 25th, 2021 by Michael Holloway
Soul Food Restaurant for Mitchell Street
Milwaukee Unified Soul will serve shrimp, salmon nuggets, chicken sandwiches and more
Jan 23rd, 2021 by Ethan Duran
Council Proposing To Rename Old World Third Street To MLK Drive
Extending Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. would correct an "injustice."
Jan 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Third Ward Nightclub Surrenders License Before Revocation Hearing
SITE closes following shooting.
Jan 21st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Okays Federal COPS Grant, But…
Police department agrees to certain conditions for grant intended to reform operations.
Jan 19th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Keeps Delaying on Sterling Brown Settlement
Alderman says deal isn't ready to be approved.
Jan 11th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Interstate 94 Expansion Gets Cold Reception at City Hall
Over $1 billion for 54 blocks. Bauman asks where else the money could go?
Jan 7th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Morales Prepared to File Federal Lawsuit
Ousted Milwaukee police chief seeks damages, potential return to his position.
Dec 21st, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Vote No on COPS Grant
We don't want the grant today, tomorrow or next month.
Dec 18th, 2020 by Markasa Tucker
City Will Issue Higher COVID-19 Fines
New maximum fine for businesses disobeying a health order is $5,000 per violation.
Dec 1st, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Waukesha, Milwaukee Celebrate Huge Water Project
$286 million, 36-mile-long project begun, will bring Milwaukee water to Waukesha.
Nov 30th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Delays on Federal COPS Grant
Would fund 30 positions, prevent more police reductions, but presents future fiscal issues.
Nov 25th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Lincoln Park Becoming A Little Bigger
County merging former residential parcel into surrounding park.
Oct 20th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
No Early Voting at Miller Park, Fiserv Forum
City fears legal challenges of sites not approved at June emergency meeting.
Oct 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Fire Chief Retires
Rohlfing criticized for how he handled black doll hung by its neck in station break room.
Sep 26th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Firefighter Who Hung Black Doll Not Racist?
So says Fire Chief. Council members grill him. FPC will review case.
Sep 16th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Action Needed on Reckless Driving
Time is of the essence. Task force submitted report in June. City officials must act.
Sep 12th, 2020 by Celia Jackson
Miller Park, Fiserv Forum Will Be Early Voting Sites
Pro sports facilities will serve as two of the city's 18 early voting sites.
Aug 31st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
City Behind on Replacing Lead Pipes
As of Aug. 10, only 333 service lines to homes replaced with copper, yearly goal is 1,100.
Aug 12th, 2020 by Matt Martinez
Many Back Ramon for Register of Deeds
Appointed by Evers in 2019 to fill the vacant office, he has racked up many endorsements.
Aug 9th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Council’s Police Reform Wish List Grows
Council wants still more changes, but can only request Fire & Police Commission to enact them.
Jul 28th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Citizen Group Unhappy with MPD’s Community-Oriented Policing
Community Collaborative Commission says MPD's latest report falls short of recommendations.
Jul 25th, 2020 by Bridget Fogarty
City Refreshing South Side Park
North portion of park was once site of restaurant with dolphin tank.
Jul 23rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Might Fire Assessor Steve Miner
Assessment Commissioner finds little support from Judiciary & Legislation Committee.
Jul 21st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Food Truck Ban for Downer Ave. Proposed
Business owners upset that trucks have loud generators, take up parking spaces.
Jul 20th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
City Funds Get First Approval for Journal Square Lofts
Affordable housing development is focused on non-traditional MATC students.
Jul 16th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
South Side Tailor Now Makes Masks
Blest by Campuzano offers good craftsmanship and soft yet snug-fitting ear straps.
Jul 15th, 2020 by Juan Miguel Martinez
Council Seeks Police Reform, But Will It Happen?
Common Council has a growing wish list. Will Fire & Police Commission act?
Jul 10th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Okays Funding for Indigent Defense
Many Milwaukee Municipal Court defendants are poor and lack an attorney.
Jul 8th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Miller Park To Be Early Voting Site
Milwaukee residents will be able to vote for President at ballpark.
Jul 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Racial Disparities Found in Safer-At-Home Arrests
The vast majority of those cited for violations of the order were Black.
Jul 3rd, 2020 by Edgar Mendez
Council Grilling, But Advancing Mayoral Appointees
Most being confirmed unanimously after long meetings.
Jul 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
1 of Every 200 in State Has Tested Positive For COVID-19
14-day positive case rate continues to climb upward.
Jul 1st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
School Districts Consider Defunding Police
Madison, Green Bay, Milwaukee among districts that may end programs. Milwaukee school board votes Thursday.
Jun 17th, 2020 by Terry Falk
Council Wants No Pay for Suspended Officers
Seeks change in state law so city can stop paying suspended cops charged with felonies.
Jun 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Okays Planning for 10% Police Cut
Requires city budget office to model what cut would look like, in time for fall budget debate.
Jun 16th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Homicides Way Up In County This Year
Up from 47 to 80 at this time last year, with most (73) in the city.
Jun 16th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
City Holds Emergency Council Meeting To Approve Voting Sites, Why?
Move expands early voting access from three to 16 sites.
Jun 11th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Tear Gas Is Dangerous, Experts Say
And may increase risk of getting COVID-19. Mayor, others have urged police to stop its use.
Jun 9th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Chief’s Crucifixion Message Panned by Council
13 members sign letter urging Morales: stop chiding protesters and listen to their message.
Jun 8th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Is Chief Morales Doing a Good Job?
Council members ask for citizens' views in preparation for performance review of police chief.
Jun 6th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Community Leaders List Changes Protestors Want
Demands push for more racial equity, major changes in state, local and police policies.
Jun 2nd, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Rainey Seeks Extension of Eviction Moratorium
Ald. Rainey is worried the state's rental assistance won't be enough.
May 29th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Work Starts on Bay View Complex
BV+ building will add 18 apartments, commercial space to Bay View's main street.
May 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Assessment Appeal Deadline Extended
City board gives three week extension, to June 8, for homeowners appealing new assessments.
May 16th, 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
City’s Smallpox Quarantine Created a Furor
Back in the 1890s, Milwaukee’s clampdown on smallpox outbreak caused fear and fury.
May 12th, 2020 by Andy Soth
Council Debates Assessment Process
Alders unhappy. Assessor gets grilled about home value hikes in certain neighborhoods.
May 12th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Johnson Chooses Powerful Committee Chairs
Not every supporter rewarded. New council president says picks reflect experience, not politics.
Apr 28th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Affordable Housing Redevelopment for 37th Street School Gets City Funding
Plus: City assessments top 2008 values for the first time.
Apr 26th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
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
The Rise of Cavalier Johnson
Up from poverty and getting crushed in his first two runs for office, he's the upstart winner for council president.
Apr 21st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Five Women Make Council History
The Milwaukee Common Council now looks more like the city it represents.
Apr 21st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
New Board Sworn In at a Parking Lot
Nicholson and Johnson, Jr. vying for leadership position of County Board Chairperson.
Apr 20th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Council Bids Farewell to Bob and Tony
Aldermen Bob Donovan and Tony Zielinski attend their last council meeting and get a warm sendoff.
Apr 14th, 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
Common Council Candidates
Ten contested races could reshape 15-member council.
Apr 4th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Delays Convention Expansion?
9-4 vote seeks to prevent convention center expansion during pandemic.
Mar 24th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Calls for Mail-In Only Election, Delay
Calls on governor to move back election "or this issue is going to explode."
Mar 24th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Cancels Early Voting
UPDATE: Barrett calls for election to be postponed or switched to mail-in only voting.
Mar 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
State Wins $27 Million For Hiawatha Line
Federal grant will help fund expansion needed to add trips to and from Chicago.
Mar 9th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
The Man Who Made Milwaukee
Fur trader Solomon Juneau arrived here in 1818 and saw the potential of Milwaukee.
Mar 9th, 2020 by Carl Swanson
11 Key Details About the Convention Center Expansion
Plus: Rite-Hite moving to city, Mitchell Street mystery, Lower East Side projects still alive.
Mar 8th, 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
City Wants $5 Million of Hotel Tax Per Year
Council may rescind support for convention center expansion without its historic cut of tax restored.
Mar 3rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Ballots Won’t Have Duplicate Gerrymandering Questions
City rescinds its referendum question after Milwaukee County passed a similar measure.
Feb 27th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Streetcar Kiosks Could Bring In $500,000 Annually
System of 35 interactive kiosks could be online as early as May.
Feb 20th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Mystery Deepens on Leaked Police Video
More than the video was leaked. Police Department avoids comment. City Attorney helping FPC investigation.
Feb 18th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Common Council Races
Six of 15 Common Council seats feature three or more candidates.
Feb 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Streetcar Ridership Up in January Versus 2019
The Hop records better ridership in January, buoyed by warmer weather.
Feb 7th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett, Hamilton Demand Probe of Leaked Police Video
Chief Morales says he didn’t leak it; mayor, council leader want investigation, find out who did.
Jan 29th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Downtown House Being Deconstructed For Apartments
Plus: City planning third cruise ship dock
Jan 25th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Plan Will Build City’s Largest Solar Array
City, We Energies partner on eight-acre solar farm, enough electricity to power 400 homes.
Jan 23rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Crane Added to City Plan Commission
Menomonee Valley Partners deputy Catrina Crane has long worked on economic development.
Jan 21st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Inches Toward Universal Basic Income
Proposal will create a framework, needs philanthropic support.
Jan 21st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Did Chief Morales Target His FPC Boss?
Common Council concerned. “Borderline frightening” use of police power, Bauman charges.
Jan 21st, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Streetcar Ridership Up in December
System outpaces November ridership and annual estimates.
Jan 14th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Convention Center Moves Forward
District board hires Atlanta-based architectural firm for $300 million project.
Dec 20th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Council Mulls Next Move on “Racist” Hotel Policy
Ald. Lewis considering license options. Three hotels have policies rejecting area residents.
Dec 17th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Ridership Falls for The Hop
Begins 2nd year of operation with November ridership down from November 2018.
Dec 16th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
ACLU Pushes City On Stop-and-Frisk
“Little progress,” group charges, on $3.4 million court settlement and mandated reform of police practices.
Dec 13th, 2019 by Edgar Mendez
New Area for South Shore Beach Chosen
One of most polluted beaches in U.S. could be fixed -- if funding can be secured.
Dec 3rd, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Council Okays Admiral’s Wharf Project
11-story, 133-unit complex in Walker's Point gets a green light from city.
Nov 26th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
New MillerCoors Jobs Coming by June
But company, state vague on details, number of jobs to move from Denver.
Nov 25th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
10 Steps to Stop Reckless Driving
Mayor, council need to crack down. Here’s how.
Nov 25th, 2019 by Tyrone Dumas
Two Efforts Target Climate Change
State and county task forces are separate but overlapping efforts responding to crisis.
Nov 19th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
City’s Millennial “Brain Drain” Raises Concerns
State reports shows Milwaukee has problem. Alderman proposes task force to find solutions.
Nov 18th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Police Overtime Costs a Budget Problem
Council discusses how to trim annual cost of $17 million. Unfunded service for Summerfest an issue.
Nov 15th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
The Charter School Dilemma
They perform better and are supported by most black voters — but opposed by most white Democrats.
Nov 13th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Deconstruction Effort Is Underway
After a year of false starts by the city, a $1.2 million, 50-home effort is underway.
Nov 7th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City Lands Second Streetcar Sponsor
Everstream, business internet provider, joins Potawatomi in backing The Hop.
Nov 1st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
