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Opioid Crisis Still Growing
Are there solutions? Panel of experts share views on epidemic of overdoses, deaths.
Oct 30th, 2017 by Dave Fidlin
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
Row House An Architectural Treasure
1891 Friedmann Row is now condos, one owned by ex-judge James Gramling.
Jul 27th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Ethanol Shipping Fuels Worries
U.S. Oil could also ship crude oil across local waters.
May 18th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
A Tiny Odd Beauty in Riverwest
Mediterranean Revival home was long an office for landscape firm.
Apr 3rd, 2017 by Michael Horne
Donovan the Demolisher
Ald. Bob Donovan claims he's pushing city to demolish dilapidated homes. True or false?
Mar 9th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
WMSE Heats Up the Town
Annual chili fundraiser attracts nearly 4,000 people, raises $72,000 for radio station.
Mar 7th, 2016 by Michael Horne
The Fire at East Pointe Commons
Weekend fire injures one, upsets many in 24-unit complex, but handled promptly.
Feb 2nd, 2016 by Michael Horne
The Soaring Cost of Gun Violence
Estimated annual cost in Wisconsin is $2.9 billion, or $508 per person.
Dec 6th, 2015 by Sean Kirkby
Horny Goat’s Year-Round Outdoor Fun
Their riverside Hideaway has an enclosed and heated bar that stays open through the winter.
Sep 11th, 2015 by Joey Grihalva
Brady Street Apartments Debated at Meeting
And Frank Alioto gives remarkable speech about Brady Street's potential.
Jul 30th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Will Bicycle Race Expand to Bay View?
Tour of America's Dairyland hopes to expand there. And a national benefits program for bicyclists expands to Milwaukee.
Mar 5th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Milwaukee Fire Department, 1912
A fleet of GM Cartercars at the downtown Engine House One, located on Broadway since 1872.
Mar 3rd, 2015 by Jeff Beutner
Frank Alioto
He’s a fireman, an author, a walking tour guide, and a true urbanite.
Oct 10th, 2012 by Judith Ann Moriarty
What Would Alderman Donovan Do?
The 2010 City of Milwaukee budget faces a series of hurdles. There is the $50 million pension fund contribution, brought on because of the stock market crash. There is also the $33 million decline in property tax levy due to declining home values.
Oct 7th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Common Council Creates Streetcar Committee
The proposed snow and ice fee increase, the furloughs, the possible use of eminent domain for economic development, and the formation of a streetcar committee were topics of interest at this Common Council meeting.
Jun 18th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Close the Libraries? Lease the Water Works?
Massive layoffs, extended furloughs, service cuts, significant tax and fee increases all are possibilities in the next year for the City of Milwaukee. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but with the gap in the pension fund, a decline in the assessed value of property in the city, and a likely decline in state shared revenue the fiscal picture for the City of Milwaukee doesn't look so bright. At today's Common Council meeting the debate around a snow and ice fee increase and the furloughing of city employees were brought about by this startling economic outlook for the City of Milwaukee.
Jun 16th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Common Council Retains Five Member Firefighter Crews
The most notably items on the agenda were the Common Council's actions regarding Mayor Barrett's vetoes.
Nov 26th, 2008 by Dave Reid
2009 City Budget Cuts Firefighters
Each year the City of Milwaukee goes through a public lashing as Mayor Barrett attempts to create next year's budget.
Oct 21st, 2008 by Dave Reid
Taxes Due on Site of Suspicious 2002 OIC Fire
On March 10, 2002, a five-alarm fire destroyed the plant of Opportunities Pallet Recycling and Manufacturing Co, Inc.
Dec 20th, 2004 by Michael Horne
