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MPS Charter Schools Work Better
So why doesn’t the school board embrace them?
Nov 8th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Nikiya Dodd Handily Wins Council Seat
Political veteran could have a big impact on upcoming city budget debate.
Nov 7th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Pay Hike for City Politicians Is On Hold
Ald. Chantia Lewis delays vote on 13.6% raise she and some other colleagues want. Mayor threatens veto.
Nov 5th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Bay View Stables Deal Finally Approved
After much debate, deal goes forward for equine therapy facility and stable for MPD horses.
Oct 30th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
LGBTQ Leaders Demand Transgender Rights
Protest at City Hall opposes Trump Administration's attempt to "erase" transgender people.
Oct 27th, 2018 by Jack Fennimore
Council Passes Complete Streets Policy
Streets for all, not just cars, is now the law of the land.
Oct 17th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
City Announces Green Infrastructure Plan
Big changes to adapt to climate change and increase in damaging rainstorms.
Sep 27th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
The Inspector General Is Coming
Common Council creates its own watchdog to monitor city departments.
Sep 25th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Unveils 2019 Budget Proposal
Proposal would add 10 police officers, spend $20 million on lead abatement efforts.
Sep 25th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Riverwest Hostel In Final Funding Push
Project must raise $100,000 more from investors to complete financing package.
Sep 25th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Tommy Could Help Create Prison Reform
Thompson, former Republican governor, regrets increase in incarceration, could team with Democratic reformers.
Sep 17th, 2018 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Baker To Testify Before Common Council
110 pages of text messages show ex-Health Department head knew about lead problems.
Sep 14th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Illinois Blocking Amtrak Expansion
Glenview, IL residents oppose plan to expand Hiawatha line from 7 to 10 round trips daily.
Sep 12th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Okays New Health Commissioner
Unanimous vote hands Jeanette Kowalik one of the most difficult jobs in city government.
Sep 5th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Inaugural Hip Hop Week MKE Kicks Off
A week-long entertainment event launched by an alderman, celebrating Hip Hop culture.
Aug 21st, 2018 by Zach Komassa
MillerCoors Razes Historic Gettelman Building
Brewery's demolition part of compromise to add parking, preserve Gettleman house.
Aug 16th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
All the Election Data You Want
It was one for the history books, with many surprising results and newcomers.
Aug 15th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Promise Zones End of Summer Celebration
The Milwaukee Promise Zones initiative celebrates the Summer work of youth throughout the city
Aug 11th, 2018 by Zach Komassa
4th Street Rededicated Vel R. Phillips Ave.
A who's who ceremony of politicians and candidates turns out to honor legacy of Vel Phillips.
Aug 7th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
City Will Impound, Yet Legalize Scooters
New plan allows city to impound scooters until state law makes them legal.
Jul 31st, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Will Settlement Change Police Practices?
Community leaders hope ACLU suit’s settlement will improve cops’ interactions with minorities.
Jul 25th, 2018 by Andrea Waxman
Council Delays Flag Decision
Delegates Milwaukee Arts Board to decide if new flag needed and how to proceed.
Jul 19th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Who Now Has Power Over Police Chief?
Common Council may regret stripping mayor’s power over Police-Fire director.
Jul 12th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
City’s $3.4 Million Settlement Will Cost More?
IT costs weren't factored into city settlement of ACLU suit, could increase price tag.
Jul 12th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Backs Less Mayoral Power Over FPC
Votes 13-1 to ask state to reduce mayor's power to appoint Fire and Police leader.
Jul 11th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Should Milwaukee Elect Police Chief?
Alderman Rainey's proposal gets discussion, but not much support.
Jul 6th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Zielinski Out as Licenses Committee Chair
Did he lose the powerful post because he's running for mayor?
Jun 21st, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Adam Schlicht Confirmed as Port Director
New director envisions growing the port through international marketing, diversification.
Jun 20th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Brown Files Suit Against Milwaukee Police
Bucks player files federal civil rights suit, claiming wrongful arrest and excessive force.
Jun 19th, 2018 by Ximena Conde
2018 PrideFest
Our photos capture the love and color of the 31st annual PrideFest.
Jun 11th, 2018 by Jack Fennimore
Meet the Candidates for 5th Aldermanic Seat
Meet the six candidates vying for the northwest side seat held for 18 years by Jim Bohl.
Jun 7th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Ald. Bohl Resigns, Takes Lobbying Job
And full council approves La Keisha Butler as head of Fire and Police Commission.
May 24th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
City, State Selling Site Near Train Station
Alderman wants to see transit-oriented development.
May 21st, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Can City Solve Its Turnout Problem?
It badly trailed voter turnout in Madison and other areas in 2016.
May 15th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Stop-and-Frisk Suit Could Cost $6 Million
Council members struggle with the rising price tag. Will they approve settlement?
May 8th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Will Foxconn Employ Any Milwaukeeans?
Despite nearly $4.1 billion subsidy, company only has goals, not mandates for hiring.
Apr 12th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Bans Conversion Therapy
Controversial therapy tries to transform LGBT teens into heterosexuals.
Mar 27th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Many On GPS Monitoring Are Homeless
10% of offenders monitored by state are homeless and harder to track.
Mar 10th, 2018 by Riley Vetterkind
Foxconn Deal Gets Even Worse
$4.1 billion handout will deliver even less benefits, more costs than imagined.
Mar 6th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee and Waukesha Can Work Together
Water agreement is just the beginning. There are many other opportunities for collaboration.
Mar 3rd, 2018 by Milwaukee Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton and Waukesha Common Council President Aaron Perry
A Hostel for Riverwest
And $79 million in New Markets Tax Credits to three community development entities.
Feb 18th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
Council Appoints McManus Interim Health Leader
She'll be interim commissioner. Says city's failure to send letters about lead was "deliberate."
Feb 6th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
$750 Million to Replace Lead Pipes
Solutions to city's lead laterals expensive and not simple, council members find.
Jan 24th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
City Wants Downtown Parking Security
40% of downtown crimes are vehicle break-ins. Council demands safety measures.
Jan 24th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Responds to Lead Crisis
Following Health Dept fallout, nine bills introduced to address lead poisoning issues.
Jan 23rd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Launches Health Dept. Probe
In wake of Bevan Baker's ouster, council investigating Barrett administration decisions.
Jan 17th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
City Settles with American Sewer
Embattled firm loses nearly $1 million in work.
Jan 17th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Police Chief Flynn Resigns
Nationally known chief who changed Milwaukee department retires at age 69.
Jan 8th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy and Graham Kilmer
How Are Our Schools Doing?
Much worse than Chicago’s. And little difference between public and choice schools.
Dec 20th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Harbor District Plans Unveiled
Plan would redevelop 888 acres, create $864 million in property development and 5,663 new jobs.
Dec 6th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Council Approves Waukesha Water Deal
Only one alderman objects to 40-year, $286 million deal.
Nov 28th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
5 Milwaukeeans To Be Thankful For
These five people are making Milwaukee a better place for all.
Nov 23rd, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Okays Waukesha Water Deal
Key council committee approves largest collaborative deal in region's history.
Nov 22nd, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Approves $1.5 Billion Budget
Despite changes by council, budget still eliminates 27 police officers, 75 firefighters.
Nov 10th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Okays Disparity Study, More Cops
Compromise proposal funds study of gender, race disparities and five new police recruits.
Nov 10th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Overrides Mayor on Firing Flynn
10-5 vote means city lobbyist must seek state law giving council power to fire chiefs.
Nov 7th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Construction Starts on The Legacy Lofts
Project will redevelop former central city ice cream factory.
Nov 2nd, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Theater Group Buying Former Town Hall
Quasimondo will buy "fabulous" building on N. 35th St. from the city.
Oct 31st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
How a Church Became a Home
Adventist church from 1920s on Van Buren is now one of the area's oddest homes.
Oct 19th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Bucks Start Construction on Apartments
Park 7 Lofts, with 107 units, will be built as part of new arena complex.
Oct 17th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Votes for Authority to Fire Flynn
Requests state law giving them power to fire police and fire chiefs. Mayor promises a veto.
Oct 17th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Ald. Hamilton’s City Hall Power Play
Michael Murphy now finds himself on the outside looking in. Why?
Oct 4th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
City Approves Funds for Sherman Park Project
New market will open in former bank.
Sep 27th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Passes Gettelman Deal That Will Save One Building, Demolish Others
MillerCoors will demolish historic brewery structures featured prominently in their marketing.
Sep 27th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
The Heroin and Opioid Crisis Is Real
Many are affected in Milwaukee. So what are government leaders doing about it?
Aug 28th, 2017 by Isiah Holmes
Sherman Park Project Moves Forward
Sherman Phoenix project will rise from ashes of old bank with small city grant.
Aug 17th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Supports Restricting Asset Forfeiture
Would only be allowed for convicted criminals. Milwaukee police opposed change.
Aug 10th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Inner City Community Garden Expands
“We Got This” youth group acquires Borchert Field lots, will add fruit trees.
Aug 8th, 2017 by Andrea Waxman
Council Approves Millions of Dollars of Development
New construction for Downtown, East Side, Bay View, Menomonee Valley and more.
Aug 1st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Approves BRT Route Restrictions
Learn more about what alderman Bauman claims is a route worth studying
Aug 1st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
A Legacy of Activism
Open housing marcher passes spirit of activism to daughter Ald. Chantia Lewis.
Aug 1st, 2017 by Jenny Fischer
Council Still Upset with Chief Flynn
"Damn right hold it again" proclaims alderman Bob Donovan. Council wants more control of chief.
Jul 31st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Common Council More Diverse Today, But…
Other cities have done better at embracing diversity.
Jul 28th, 2017 by Julie Grace
Committee Approves Raft of Projects
New construction for Downtown, East Side, Bay View, Menomonee Valley and more.
Jul 26th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Still Fighting for Equality
A new generation of black leaders faces economic, educational inequities.
Jul 25th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
City Fighting County on Rapid Transit
Council committee puts restrictions on BRT project, charges county acted in bad faith.
Jul 19th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Row of Condos Planned for Bay View
Ald. Zielinski wanted change from 45-unit complex to 5 single-family condos.
Jul 18th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Ice Cream Factory Will Become Apartments
Council okays 64 apartments in converted factory and new connected building on 15th and North.
Jul 11th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Members Blast Chief Flynn
Demanding more input into Flynn's decision making, they refuse to allocate federal funds.
Jul 11th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
How to Prevent Crime
53206 zip code has high crime, high imprisonment. We need a different approach.
Jul 9th, 2017 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Risking Their Lives for Fair Housing
The courageous protests of Fr. Groppi and the NAACP Youth Council.
Jun 22nd, 2017 by Andrea Waxman
Council Okays 6 Projects, 346 Apartments
Millions of dollars in new development in five neighborhoods.
Jun 20th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Arena Apartments Receive Design Approval
Building with green bays gets approval to be built near Milwaukee Bucks arena.
Jun 14th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
New Apartments Approved for Halyard Park
Kalan Haywood's City Place project north of arena moves forward.
Jun 13th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Sparks Fly Over Hamilton Settlement
Council approves $2.3 million settlement, but black aldermen debate Donovan.
May 31st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Okays Couture Sewer Subsidy
But this won't be a precedent for future deals, a city official says.
May 31st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Downtown Strip Club Approved
Lawsuit settled. "Everyone and their brother" can now open a club.
May 9th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee To Be Built With U.S. Steel?
Zielinski's ordinance requires this for developers getting city funds.
May 8th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Why Strip Club Deal Fell Apart
Deal would have ended suits against city if council okayed new club.
Apr 19th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
City Approves The Couture
December groundbreaking likely; Barrett says second tower could be built.
Apr 18th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
City Proposal Protects Students
Protections target for-profit colleges that leave students with huge debts.
Mar 27th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
County Board Okays Bid for Streetcar
Despite long odds against winning, county will submit bid to the city.
Mar 23rd, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Approves Arena, Hammes Design Changes
Full speed ahead on arena, office building, more downtown changes.
Mar 1st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Good Hope Library Moves Forward
New library, 65-unit apartment complex, green space and parking lots
Feb 23rd, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Committee Okays Two Downtown Designs
Plus: What will the Bucks big announcement on Friday be?
Feb 22nd, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
City Spends Big On Housing The Poor
Housing Trust Fund has spent $6.5 million since 2006 on low-income housing.
Feb 21st, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Fighting the “Dark Store Loophole”
Big box stores like Walgreens and Menards claim tax loophole. Cities oppose it.
Feb 13th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
New Bike Route Would Cross State
You could ride from here to Minnesota and then up the Mississippi River Trail.
Jan 26th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
City Approves $110,000 Settlement
Suit filed charging excessive police force in ugly 2012 incident.
Jan 21st, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
East Side Gets Monster Pizza
Plus: New Blue Water Grill in Bronzeville. And Buckley's will expand.
Jan 13th, 2017 by Emily Thome
