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Mayor’s Message To Milwaukee – Home Is Where City Policy Starts

State of the City address spotlights housing.

How Milwaukee Slashed Drug Overdose Deaths

Lowest number in a decade. 'You’re talking 50% less people dying.'

Council Eyes Big Fines For Unidentified Officers, But Can It Touch ICE?

New ID rule is part of the ICE Out package, while police mask and aid policies are handled in other ways.

Early Data Shows Mayor’s ‘Vision Zero’ Traffic Deaths Plan Is Working

Deaths on city's roadways down by 26% since peak year of 2022.

Milwaukee Election Commission Announces Polling Location Changes for 2026–2027 Election Season

The Bermuda Triangle of Milwaukee’s Northwest Side

Intersection of 51st St., Capitol and Fond du Lac is a nightmare. Can it be fixed?

First Responders Use Microchip Scanners to Identify Lost Pets 

Milwaukee Fire Department now has scanners at all 31 stations.

South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center Presents Women of Americana: A Celebration of American Music

From Joan Baez and Bonnie Raitt to Alison Krauss and Brandi Carlile With Cristina Vane & Brennen Leigh. Friday, March 27 at 7:30 pm

Mayor’s Year of Housing: City of Milwaukee Launches Next Phase of Public Artist in Residence Program With Milwaukee Fire Department to Address Safe Housing

Request for Proposals for PAIR artist services, Request for Qualifications to fill PAIR Liaison position due March 16, 2026

Downtown Ice CAPE-ade to Celebrate Local Heroes and Supers Saturday at Red Arrow Parks Slice of Ice Rink

Guests to include Milwaukee Police Department, Milwaukee Fire Department, costumed superhero characters, and more on Saturday, Feb. 7

Milwaukee Loses Its Violence Prevention Czar Because of State Constitution?

Mayor, fire chief express disappointment, frustration.

Milwaukee Paid $10 Million in Policing Settlements in 2025

And tacked on even more for a run-away garbage truck and other issues.

Milwaukee Christmas Morning Fire Spotlights Critical Fire Safety Transparency Issue

Local Celebrities to Participate in Friendly Bell Ringing Competition

New Council Members Oppose Taking Tax Returns To Pay Private Ambulances

But opposition could cost the city 'ginormously' more money, warns a veteran.

After Deadly May Fire, Milwaukee Adds New Safety Requirements

More inspections, more data and changes that will impact landlords, tenants.

City Seeks Contractors To Demolish Fire-Damaged Homes

Those on the list include a notable, neoclassical-style Walker Square building.

Rep. Goodwin Thanks Milwaukee Common Council for Restoring Fire Department Funding

Entire Council Overrides Every Budget Veto by Mayor Johnson

Unanimous vote overrides all 7 vetoes, backs all alternations in mayor's budget.

The Full Cost of New Police Contract

City will need to absorb large, complicated costs.

Miffed Mayor Issues 7 Budget Vetoes

Johnson unhappy with council amendments, calling one 'pointless and heartless.'

What’s In the 44 Footnotes Added to Milwaukee’s Budget?

Record number of footnotes reveal what council members are thinking. And who's the new prolific author?

Mayor Johnson to Tip Off Milwaukee’s Holiday Season at 2025 City of Milwaukee Christmas Tree Lighting at Cheer District, Presented by the We Energies Foundation

112th Annual Tree Lighting Celebration will be held Friday, November 21 from 5-7 p.m.

Henry Maier Festival Park Celebrates Extended 2025 Season with Nine New Events

Council Marks Up Mayor’s 2026 Budget, Adds Services, Pay Raises

Proposal now subject to Cavalier Johnson's veto pen.

In support of public safety

Statement of Alderman Peter Burgelis November 7, 2025

Committee Amends 2026 City Budget, Prioritizes Neighborhood Investment Citywide

Council Spends More Than Nine Hours Debating Budget Amendments

Testy meeting lines up more library hours, raises, fire truck funding.

Finance & Personnel Committee Approves Amendment to Strengthen Fire Department Fleet and Study Innovative Response Models

Size of Raises in New Police Contract Revealed

Voluntary agreement also includes an additional year.

A welcome step in Madison to help protect apartment dwellers from deadly fires

Statement from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, and Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore October 28, 2025

These City Employees Make More Than Mayor Cavalier Johnson

27 employees top the city's pay scale.

Police Union, City Reach Tentative Labor Agreement

Contentious, long negotiation ends with voluntary agreement.

Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee returns to Downtown Milwaukee on Saturday

Downtown’s pumpkin palooza offers more free goodies and an expanded backdrop of seasonal lights

Milwaukee Downtown names its 2025 Downtown Achievement Award Winners

Key downtown projects and organizations recognized at Milwaukee Downtown’s 2025 State of Downtown

Rep. Goodwin Recognizes First Responder of the Year

Milwaukee Has a Fire Truck Problem

Milwaukee may soon need to dial 911 to replace its fire trucks.

Fire Equipment Running on Fumes: Alderman Burgelis Sounds Alarm on Critically Underfunded Fleet Needs

Data shows more than $27 million needed in 2026 and 2027 compared to Mayor’s $2 million 2026 proposal

October at the H-D Museum – First Responder Salute, Trunk or Treat, Skulloween & BBQ & Blues

Halloween Village returns to Baird Community Commons

Interactive displays and a giant, walkthrough pumpkin to delight families Oct. 10-31

Milwaukee, Police Union Battle Over Contract

Millions of dollars apart with charges and counter charges getting uglier.

Mayor’s 2026 Budget Includes New Library, Hikes Property, Wheel Taxes

City contending with $100 million structural deficit.

MPS Creates New Emergency Protocol

Shooting incidents at schools across county has pushed system to act.

Ren Faire Returns To Riverwest

Plus: Milwaukee Fire Department's big anniversary bash and Milwaukee ComicCon.

Council Pleased With City’s Response To 1,000-Year Storm

But two key issues still need to be addressed.

Distinctive Affordable Housing Development Moving Forward

Project just west of Interstate 43 and Downtown lining up permits.

City, County Officials Say More Shelters Needed After Floods

Churches, gyms, schools, residents encouraged to open doors to those in need.

Mexican Fiesta Leads a Week of Fests

Including Fresh Coast Jazz Festival, Skatefest and WMSE Backyard BBQ.

Mayor Skips Finalists, Picks Outsider For Key Violence Prevention Role

Johnson taps Adam Procell, who turned his life around after homicide conviction.

Milwaukee Fire Department (MFD) Announces Programming Details for 150th Anniversary Celebration

Baldwin, Capito, Hassan Lead Bipartisan Bill to Deliver First Responders with Training and Tools to Prevent Overdose Deaths

Alders Support Sprinkler Subsidies

Retrofitting old buildings is costly, but 'you can't put a price on' saving lives.

Council Split On Cudahy Farms Proposal

Area Alderwoman Larresa Taylor opposes plan backed by Mayor, DCD.

MPD Officers Shot

Streetcar Hit By Apparent Red Light Runner

The Hop hit by an SUV. The streetcar and two vehicles damaged.

South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center Announces 2025-2026 Performing Arts Season

Trial Underway In Killing of Sade Robinson

Maxwell Anderson charged with first-degree homicide and mutilating a corpse.

Fire Chief Says Sprinklers Don’t Cost Much

Less than cost of new carpet? Chief Lipski calls for sprinklers in large buildings.

Committee to discuss building code provisions related to installation of sprinkler systems

Jail Reports Second In-Custody Death of 2025

33-year old man died Wednesday at Milwaukee County Jail.

Tenants and families deserve access NOW to Highland Court Apartments

Statement of Alderman Robert J. Bauman May 22, 2025

Lack of Sprinklers Worsened Deadly Fire, Chief Says

Ald. Bauman calls for investigation of building codes, sprinkler requirements.

Big Truck Day returns to Downtown Milwaukee on Saturday, May 17

American Red Cross Celebrates 2025 Local Heroes

Fatal Fire on the 3000 block of W. Capitol Dr. Tuesday, April 08, 2025

Milwaukee Agrees To New Labor Deal With One of Its Biggest Unions

But it comes with a big price tag.

City Will Demolish Former Masonic Lodge, School

Four other buildings in town will come down with century-old structure.

10 Local Leaders Going to Harvard for Young American Leaders Program

New Milwaukee Sales Tax Brings in $200 Million

2024 was first year of 2% city sales tax; it raised $16 million more than expected.

Mayor Talks Education, Public Safety in 2025 State of the City

Upbeat speech also discusses Growing MKE plan, elections and safe streets.

City Pays $1 Million More in Firefighter Settlement

All told Milwaukee will pay $2.15 million to settle overtime payment lawsuits.

Buyer Found For Former Fire Station

Unlimited Phases real estate company will occupy vacant Capitol Drive firehouse.

Milwaukee County’s Overdose Deaths Declined For Second Straight Year

Officials say harm reduction tools like Narcan and fentanyl test strips are working.

New Commissioner Would Fill Fire and Police Oversight Body

Krissie Fung would join Fire & Police Commission, which has seen its authority change since Act 12.

Salvation Army Seeks To Demolish Buildings By State’s First Black Architect

Much of former Central City Plaza complex north of Downtown could be replaced.

City Reopens South Side Fire House

Engine 31 firehouse on S. 8th Street recommissioned thanks to new city sales tax.

New MCW Program Aims to Train More Doctors Who Stay in Milwaukee

Full tuition for 5 students in Medical College of Wisconsin program.

Hazmat Team Responds to Suspicious Envelope At DA’s Office

Envelope with white powder that proved to be sugar prompts emergency response.

Wave Take on Rival Baltimore at Home Friday Night; Dallas on the Road Saturday Night

Danger, Thin Ice, Experts Warn

Fluctuating temperatures make ice cover on lakes and ponds dangerous.

Brewers Community Foundation Announces More Than $4.5 Million Raised in 2024; More Than $60 Million Raised Since 2010 Inception

“Beyond the Diamond” Community Relations Efforts Make Memorable Impact

Wave Head to STL to Take on Much Talked About Ambush Sunday Afternoon

Fire Officials Say Ascension Wisconsin Cuts Will Slow Heart Attack Responses

Health system will close cardiac catheterization labs at St. Joseph's, St. Francis hospitals.

Local Celebrities To Participate in Friendly Bell Ringing Competition

OnMilwaukee Announces “Ignite Your Holiday Spirit” with the Milwaukee Fire Department

Milwaukee County EMS Administers First Whole Blood Transfusion in the Field

Wauwatosa Fire Department saves life as a result of newly implemented, County-led initiative

Milwaukee Fire Department Announces New Organizational Changes and Personnel Enhancements in Response to 2025 Budget

New City Sales Tax Compounds Challenge Recruiting Police and Fire Fighters

Under Act 12 Milwaukee could lose funding if it can't hire enough recruits.

Council Boosts Road Repair In Adopting 2025 Milwaukee Budget

City services maintained through increases to property taxes and fees.

Milwaukee Planning Innovative Fire Repair Shop, Suburbs Could Join

Milwaukee is at a 'blinking red light hazard zone' with its current facility.

Downtown Milwaukee’s Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee moves to new Halloween Village at Baird Community Commons on Oct. 26

Downtown’s pumpkin palooza returns with more free goodies and a backdrop of seasonal lights

Halloween lights debut in Downtown Milwaukee as part of new Halloween Village at Baird Community Commons

Interactive displays and a giant, walkthrough pumpkin delighting families now thru Oct. 31

Milwaukee Fire Department Implements Innovative Technology to Enhance Firefighter Safety

Milwaukee Fire Department Chief Lipski is rolling out 50 units of advanced location tracking technology from Ascent Integrated Tech to enhance firefighter safety and operational efficiency.

Wisconsin Task Force 1 assists in search efforts in North Carolina

Survive Alive House to Host Fire Safety Event on October 7

Event will kick-off National Fire Prevention Month