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Green Baked Goods Closing Walker’s Point Cafe
The business will continue online and at special events.
Mar 27th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee Program Aimed at Nurturing Infant-Parent Reading Expands
Reach Out and Read Wisconsin will partner with the Milwaukee Public Library to bring its literacy program to more sites.
Mar 7th, 2026 by Steph Conquest-Ware
The Clause in Milwaukee’s ICE Package That Could Trigger ‘Sanctuary City’ Label
Former alderman blasts council's actions.
Mar 5th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Names New Department of Administration Director
Familiar face being given key city job.
Mar 2nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Modernism Gains National Awards
But many of city's buildings from that era lack historic protection.
Dec 15th, 2025 by Michael Horne
Latest Effort to Adopt New Milwaukee Flag Going Nowhere
Bureaucracy and confusion create a slow-moving comedy of errors.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Entire Council Overrides Every Budget Veto by Mayor Johnson
Unanimous vote overrides all 7 vetoes, backs all alternations in mayor's budget.
Nov 25th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Miffed Mayor Issues 7 Budget Vetoes
Johnson unhappy with council amendments, calling one 'pointless and heartless.'
Nov 18th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
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?
Nov 14th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
University Project Maps Milwaukee County’s History of Racial Covenants
The history "disrupts the notion that Jim Crow only happened in the South," says one of the authors.
Nov 7th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes
Dimitrijevic’s Revised Budget Boosts Library Hours, Housing, City Wages
Finance committee chair says her amended budget 'invests in neighborhoods.'
Oct 28th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin’s Most Important Bridge Is Rarely Discussed
High Rise Bridge carries by far the most traffic, will need major upgrade by 2037. Can it be improved?
Sep 10th, 2025 by John O’Neill
Two Different Parties on National Avenue This Weekend
Steny's turns 40 and Silver City Fest celebrates westside neighborhood.
Sep 4th, 2025 by Michael Holloway
See Inside New Martin Luther King Library
New branch library opens with celebration Saturday.
Sep 4th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee’s Storm Cleanup Effort By The Numbers
Start with billions of gallons of water, end up with millions of dollars in damage and thousands of hours of cleanup.
Aug 22nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Storms Close Two Milwaukee Libraries ‘Long Term’
Plus: City adding evening hours to drop-off centers.
Aug 12th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
New Library Opening Coming in September
Complicated project has been dogged by delays since its 2016 proposal, but the opening is near.
Jul 18th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Meet Milwaukee’s Flag Task Force
Will the council agree with its rankings?
Jul 1st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee’s Flag Debate Is Back
New task force would host design contest. Could People's Flag prevail?
Jun 18th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
New Owners To Take Over Charles E. Fromage
Longtime friends plan to continue west-side bistro as is.
Jun 11th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee Poet Takes On the Universe
Nationally-known poet John Koethe has released his 13th book of poetry. He has big things on his mind
Apr 3rd, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
MCTS Wants More Feedback On New Route Designs
Bus system begins phase two of MOVE 2025, a public-influenced planning effort.
Mar 24th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Winterfest, JoyFest and A Christmas Tree Beer Release
Something for everyone this weekend, including at the Milwaukee Public Museum.
Dec 12th, 2024 by Michael Holloway
MCTS Launches New Planning Process For Route Changes
MOVE 25 will give riders the chance to weigh in on 32 proposed changes.
Dec 9th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Old Library To Become Appliance Store
Mill Road Library building to get new lease on life for a price below appraised value.
Dec 4th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Five Projects Changing King Drive
Four new apartment buildings and a substantial streetscaping project.
Nov 15th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Despite Mayor’s Objections, Council Reallocates More Than $4 Million
But the big question remains - how will council spend its transformation fund?
Oct 25th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Did Harbor Commissioner Have Conflict of Interest?
Ron San Felippo has for many years been managing a private company for Summerfest.
Oct 1st, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Mayor Johnson’s Budget Hikes Fees, Taxes In 2025, Maintains Services
See what's included in budget to be presented Tuesday morning.
Sep 24th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Wins $25 Million Grant To Rebuild Center Street, Add Protected Bike Lanes
Safety-focused overhaul will come to two-mile stretch in heart of city.
Sep 5th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
First Key Vote On Zoning Overhaul Scheduled For Monday
Is Growing MKE good to go or dead on arrival? City Plan Commission gets first say.
Jul 26th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Fred Vogel, Jr. Building Has Quite a History
Including the Third Ward, tanneries and many a Vogel. Oh, and a building worth $2.8 million.
Jul 20th, 2024 by Michael Horne
Former Bay View Library Listed For Sale
City wants to see it repurposed. Plus: A nearby church sold to new congregation.
Jun 19th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in May
14 new openings include a chicken shack, downtown bar and Mediterranean restaurant.
Jun 5th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Adopt-A-Neighborhood Initiative Aims to Uplift Silver City
City aims to boost neighborhood's safety, community engagement and beauty.
May 29th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Former Top Election Official Signs Settlement With City
Claire Woodall will serve in remote, 'associate director' role until early August.
May 28th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Public Library Nominated For Prestigious Peabody Award
Public institution finds itself up against tv shows and movies that line its shelves.
Apr 26th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Climate Justice in the Lincoln Creek Greenway
Activists and neighborhood residents seek to restore urban tributary.
Apr 22nd, 2024 by Michael Timm
Gallery Night, Zines and Record Store Day
Plus: The second weekend of the Milwaukee Film Festival.
Apr 18th, 2024 by Michael Holloway
How Can We Reduce Salt Pollution?
Changes in state law needed, but there are also simple solutions to reduce over-salting. Final story in series
Apr 1st, 2024 by Michael Timm
$800,000 Non-Partisan Grant Will Improve Milwaukee’s Election Process
But looming constitutional amendment would bar any future awards.
Mar 11th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Cavalier Johnson Is All In On Growing Milwaukee
Annual State of the City speech places growth plan front and center.
Mar 4th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
City Will Sell Former Bay View Library
Former church down the block also for sale. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.
Dec 10th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
What’s The Future of The Charles Allis Art Museum?
One county budget amendment funds safety repairs, another seeks to end future contributions.
Nov 2nd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Mill Road Library For Sale
Former library has unusual circular shape, located on busy 76th Street corridor.
Nov 1st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Longest Tenured Council Member, Michael Murphy, Not Seeking Reelection
But he could run for Comptroller. First elected in 1989, Murphy announces he won't run for reelection.
Oct 30th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Budget Amendment Would Boost Libraries, Streets, Voting and Lead Abatement
Proposal from Alderwoman Dimitirjevic and Council President Pérez aims to boost services across city.
Oct 20th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Kilbourntown Tour Offers Tons of History
A downtown walk with gargoyles, statues, monuments and more.
Oct 8th, 2023 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Multiple Harvest Events To Check Out This Weekend
Plus: Jazz in Riverwest and comedy all across the city.
Sep 28th, 2023 by Michael Holloway
Marine Historical Society Launches ‘Little Boat I’ in Lake Michigan
Local group keeps maritime history alive, including by launching model boats.
Sep 24th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Public Library Now A Place For Teens To Work Out Conflicts
Circle Keeping program designed as a strategy to build social skills, diffuse conflicts.
Sep 8th, 2023 by Devin Blake
Rise & Grind Plans 2 New Locations
King Drive coffee shop will soon open at Milwaukee Public Library and Mitchell Street Arts Collective.
Aug 16th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Air Show Soars Over A Weekend of Fun
Don't let the sound of jets drown out Gallery Night, Weird Fest and much more.
Jul 20th, 2023 by Michael Holloway
Supervisors Holding Town Halls on Sales Tax
Four town halls scheduled this month
Jul 10th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
VISIT Milwaukee Celebrates Record-Setting Year
Tourism-focused organization hands out awards, announces NFT-centric experience at annual meeting.
Jun 15th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
City Program Seeks to Get Kids Off the Streets
"Safer City MKE" offers camping trips, city tours, art classes and more.
May 31st, 2023 by Evan Casey
Construction Underway On Greenest Library in Milwaukee
New Martin Luther King Library will be a community hub, and provide housing for 93 households.
May 19th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Big Truck Day, Maifest And More
A wide array of beer, live music and family events offer a chance to take advantage of nice weather.
May 18th, 2023 by Michael Holloway
MLK Library Closes, Construction Starts On Replacement
Old library at 3rd and Locust closing, new mixed-use facility being constructed.
May 17th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Assembly Republicans Have Plan To Help Milwaukee, Will It Work?
Proposal would increase shared revenue and enable sales tax for Milwaukee, with strings attached.
Apr 27th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene and Graham Kilmer
City May Close Libraries, Cut 25% of Police and Fire Departments
Milwaukee faces $156 million fiscal cliff without state help.
Apr 25th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Could Ban TikTok
Security-driven decision could end free advertising medium for public library and other uses by city.
Apr 17th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City Approves Funding For $37.2 Million Library Redevelopment
New MLK Library designed as community hub.
Feb 9th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
After Years of Delay New King Library Coming
Spring groundbreaking planned for complicated project with new library, 93 apartments.
Jan 24th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Where to Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Numerous events in Milwaukee Monday.
Jan 14th, 2023 by Sam Woods
Dive Into Newly-Released 1950 Census Records
Family secrets or your house's history await. But it helps if you can read cursive.
Dec 27th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Vetoes Library, Fire Service Cut Restorations in 2023 Milwaukee Budget
In making first veto, Johnson offers compromise to Common Council.
Nov 11th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Proposed Budget Amendments Reverse Library, Fire Department Cuts
Majority of council supports $4.7 million amendment.
Oct 24th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Library Poised To Cut Services At 5 Branches In 2023
Council debates what libraries and if service could be restored.
Oct 14th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Johnson Introduces First Budget
Budget raises fees, taxes, cuts police, library hours as a result of 'broken' state funding system.
Sep 20th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Downtown Plans Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee
Downtown BID announces "Milwaukee's only pumpkin patch,' a family-friendly, October event at Red Arrow Park.
Sep 19th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Ashanti Hamilton Resigns For Administration Job
New head of Office of Violence Prevention was 1st District alderman since 2004.
Aug 31st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Here’s Where to Find or Donate School Supplies
More than a dozen events this month offering free or reduced cost school supplies.
Aug 12th, 2022 by Sam Woods
All The Candidates In Aug. 9 Primary Election
Including contested races for governor, U.S. senator, Congress, sheriff, clerk of circuit court.
Jul 20th, 2022 by O. Ricardo Pimentel
Arts Board Announces 2022 Honorees
Milwaukee Arts Board gives annual awards to Artists of the Year and Friends of the Arts.
Jun 30th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Evers Provides $1 Million for Summer Jobs, Activities for Milwaukee Youth
Part of $100 million for crime reduction in Milwaukee from governor’s office.
Jun 9th, 2022 by Madeline Fox
Humane Society Fundraiser At Black Husky Brewing
Plus, the Midwest Gaming Classic, Milwaukee Zine Fest, Makers Marketosa and more.
Apr 28th, 2022 by Michael Holloway
Cavalier Johnson Delivers Public-Safety Focused “State of the City” Speech
Acting Mayor calls for three approaches to curb surge in violence.
Feb 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Farewell To The Express Library “Branch”
Automated machine removed because of low usage, high cost.
Jan 26th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Moving Toward Cash Vaccination Incentives, Free Rapid Tests
But first the city must figure out how it can purchase the tests.
Jan 13th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Giving Away Free N95/KN95 Masks
More than 1% of all Milwaukee residents tested positive for COVID-19 this week.
Jan 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
The Bookseller Reopens At Central Library
Plus, The Rep celebrates Piano Men, monster trucks at Fiserv Forum, free zoo admission and more.
Jan 6th, 2022 by Michael Holloway
Children’s Hospital’s New Southside Clinic
Facility replaces former Forest Home Library.
Dec 31st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Housing Authority Opening Low-Cost Housing Waiting Lists
Want housing assistance? Get in line ASAP starting Dec. 15.
Dec 9th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
7 Places Teaching English Skills To Adults
Basic English or as a second language, with work on reading, writing, listening, speaking.
Dec 5th, 2021 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz
ARPA Funds Should Help Community, Not Police
City officials have made good decisions, but more community input needed.
Nov 21st, 2021 by Ryeshia Farmer
The Brewery District Hosts Equinox Music Festival
Plus, a paranormal conference, Third Space Brewing Fifth Anniversary, Doors Open Milwaukee, the return of Skylight Theatre and more.
Sep 23rd, 2021 by Michael Holloway
12 Takeaways From City’s 2022 Budget
What's in the 600 page, $1.75 billion budget document? An inside look at your city government.
Sep 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
New MLK Library Plan Razes Theater, Raises 93 Apartments
New 17,000 square foot library and two-story live-work units on N. MLK Jr. Dr.
Sep 20th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Finds Its Original City Flag
1953 flag design found in City Clerk archives.
Sep 9th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Backs $15 Minimum Wage For City Workers
More than 400 city employees would get a raise under Barrett's proposal.
Jun 16th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Resources for Milwaukee Homeowners, Prospective Buyers
Resources for first time homebuyers and homeowners struggling to make mortgage payments.
Jun 4th, 2021 by PrincessSafiya Byers
City Aims To Vaccinate Every Educator In Two Weeks
City health department, Children's Wisconsin and Medical College will partner in effort.
Mar 3rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Guide to Black History Month Events
Black history, art, films, food trucks and more.
Feb 2nd, 2021 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz
A New Leader for City’s Library System
Who is Joan Johnson and how will she be changing the libraries?
Dec 30th, 2020 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz
27 Years As a City Librarian
Retiring Milwaukee Public Library director Paula Kiely reflects on how system has changed.
Dec 29th, 2020 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz
Forest Home Library Not Historic, Clinic Approved
Council clears way to demolish old library, build new Children's Hospital southside clinic.
Dec 16th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Forest Home Library Not Historic, Alders Vote
Committee overturns historic designation for 1960s building, full council vote to come
Dec 8th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Historic Commission Protects Forest Home Library
Gives it historic designation. But Common Council will have final say.
Nov 30th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
New Plan To Replace MLK Library
City hoping fourth time's the charm for Martin Luther King Library.
Nov 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
