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Milwaukee on 70-Year Pace To Replace Lead Laterals
What will the city do for property owners that want to voluntarily replace their laterals?
Mar 13th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Audit Gives Water Works High Marks
Outside audit of city utility found good practices for lead reduction, water quality monitoring.
Mar 12th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Approves Large Solar Deal After Contentious Debate
Ald. Bob Bauman's amendments attempt to set baseline, grow value of deal.
Feb 20th, 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
Clean Water Becomes Hot Political Issue
Gov. Evers and legislators in both parties call for action. Will they work together?
Jan 13th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Central Standard Opening Downtown Tasting Room
Distillery will move from Walker's Point to redeveloped 1874 building on E. Clybourn St.
Jan 10th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Pipe Destroyed in Water Main Break
"Very, very rare" break destroys 29 feet of water main, raises questions, devastates residents in area.
Jan 9th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Former Health Director Blames Barrett
Bevan Baker breaks his silence, slams Mayor and other city departments.
Dec 24th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Proposal Uses Lead Abatement Funds for Marketing
Ald. Lewis proposes using lateral replacement funds for council's "community outreach."
Nov 7th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Bucks, Fire Department Have Cost Sharing Agreement
Deputy Chief praises Bucks' commitment to safety.
Oct 3rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
West Allis Has Art, Not Just Industry
Local business offers pottery classes, studio memberships and helps fire up new artists.
Sep 23rd, 2019 by Catherine Jozwik
Outside Firm Auditing City’s Lead Program
Expert hired by Comptroller doing audit council originally wanted done by May 2018.
Jul 29th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
1,893 Lead Service Lines Replaced
But 75,403 remain. City still on 70-year pace to solve century-old problem.
Jul 17th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Riverwest’s Hidden Landmark
When the Riverwest Pumping Station opened in 1924, its massive pumps set a world record.
Jul 6th, 2019 by Carl Swanson
Council Approves Water Rate Increase
Three council members object to plan that raises annual cost by $7.
Jun 18th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
PrideFest Boasted 120 LGBTQ Artists
45,787 people attended, making it the largest pride event ever held in Wisconsin.
Jun 10th, 2019 by Jack Fennimore
Complaint Against American Sewer Dropped
City officials can't verify complaint, but may still consider debarring contractor.
Jun 6th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City Will Raise Its Water Rates
Average customers in city and suburbs served directly will see their bills rise $7 per year.
Jun 5th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Who Can Get a Free Lead Filter?
City departments offer maze of options to get a lead removal water filter. Who's eligible?
Apr 25th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
FLAC, Get the Lead Out Fight City Over Lead Posioning
Groups have a showdown with city officials over claims surrounding city's failure on lead poisoning, infant mortality.
Mar 22nd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Who Will (Finally) Clear The Snow?
"Why did you stop sending out front-end loaders to finish the job?" irate alderman asks.
Mar 6th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Three City Libraries Will Get Solar
But city wants to install five times more solar power and faces We Energies opposition.
Feb 13th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Karen Dettmer Will Lead Water Works
Committee puts veteran engineer through the ringer before endorsing her appointment.
Jan 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Can Public-Private Deals Help County?
Experts discuss potential of public-private partnerships for county and city.
Dec 12th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
Council Adopts 2019 City Budget
Average homeowner will see $51.88 increase, no change in total fire and police officers.
Nov 13th, 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
Barrett Taps Polenske For Public Works
Veteran City Engineer to become head of 2,300-employee Department of Public Works.
Oct 29th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Gonda Resigns from Water Works
Longtime city employee resigns as Milwaukee Water Works director for job at UWM.
Oct 2nd, 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
Bucks Unveil Custom Fire Hydrants
City works with team to install 15 unique fire hydrants around new arena.
Jun 25th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Bucks Arena Getting Custom-Painted Fire Hydrants
The 15 hydrants around the arena will get a new paint job.
Jun 6th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Child Care Centers Still Have Lead Pipes
City has so far replaced lead service lines at 163 of 347 facilities.
Apr 23rd, 2018 by Edgar Mendez
Streetcar Barn is Hopping
Next week The Hop hits the streets of Milwaukee, today we take you inside the Operations and Maintenance Facility.
Apr 6th, 2018 by Michael Horne
$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
Council Responds to Lead Crisis
Following Health Dept fallout, nine bills introduced to address lead poisoning issues.
Jan 23rd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Franklin Wants Milwaukee’s Water
But Bauman doubts suburb can meet city rules for transportation and affordable housing.
Dec 11th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Common Council Strengthens Lead Standards
But Health Department leaders contend it doesn't really change how they operate.
Dec 5th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
Council Approves Waukesha Water Deal
Only one alderman objects to 40-year, $286 million deal.
Nov 28th, 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
City To Sell Water to Waukesha
After years of debate, Waukesha and Milwaukee strike a historic, 40-year deal.
Oct 30th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Advocates Push City On Lead Pipes
City may not know which homes own lead laterals, which action to take.
Oct 25th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
City’s Revenue Structure Is “Broken”
Milwaukee’s over-reliance on property tax, state aid threatens its future, study warns.
Jul 25th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Jennifer Gonda On the Hot Seat
New Water Works director opposed by some aldermen, and faces tough lead pipes issue.
May 4th, 2017 by Dave Fidlin
Gettelman Brewery Buildings Saved
At least for now. City HPC grants temporary historic designation.
Apr 25th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
A Slumlord’s Modest Cape Cod
Mohammad Choudhry has 46 properties, 3,000 code violations and this house.
Feb 23rd, 2017 by Michael Horne
DNR Delays on Lead Poisoning Issue
State officials fail to update lead testing guidance in wake of Flint crisis.
Dec 4th, 2016 by Cara Lombardo and Dee J. Hall
City’s Lead Water Lines At Issue
Activist group demands more action, replacing all service lines could cost more than $700 million.
Oct 20th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
Concerns Over Lead In Drinking Water
Freshwater for Life Action Coalition calls for a moratorium on partial lead service line replacements.
Sep 19th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
Action Needed on Lead in Drinking Water
City and DNR officials agree on need, Barrett says current approach just a “band-aid.”
Sep 8th, 2016 by Dee J. Hall
State Drags Feet On Lead-Tainted Water
Its program underfunds Milwaukee while pushing for upgrades that residents can't afford.
May 3rd, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
State Program Targets Aging Lead Pipes
DNR will lead $11.8 million program using federal EPA funds.
Apr 28th, 2016 by Dee J. Hall
City Still Faces Lead Paint Poisonings
Its 20-year-old program made great strides, but diminishing national funds now limit its scope.
Apr 14th, 2016 by Wyatt Massey
$6.5 Million in Streetcar Savings
Agreement with We Energies reduces utility relocation costs.
Feb 26th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Madison Replaced All Lead Pipes
Nation's first city to do so, at cost of $19.4 million, can Milwaukee follow suit?
Feb 3rd, 2016 by Silke Schmidt
BID Sells Streetcar-Related Development
Downtown BID guide shows business support, sells vacant land along streetcar route.
Jan 15th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Winners and Losers in Archdiocese’s Bankruptcy
Big losers were clergy abuse victims. Other losers were We Energies, its ratepayers and Messmer H.S.
Dec 9th, 2015 by Marie Rohde
Monica’s on Astor Replaced Former Bordello
It's a cozy, unique bar in building that goes back to 1850s. But about that racy history...
Dec 8th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Pennsylvania Company Wins Streetcar Contract
Brookville Equipment wins city bid over 3 companies, will charge $18.6 million for 4 streetcar vehicles.
Nov 13th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Streetcar Construction Starts in October
On-going engineering work continues to save millions of dollars. And anti-streetcar group has given up trying to stop the starter line.
Jul 10th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Charlie Sykes’ Private Island
His surprisingly modest Mequon Cape Cod is surrounded by and benefits from all kinds of publicly-funded, socialistic services.
Jan 29th, 2015 by Michael Horne
What Is Milwaukee Water Commons?
The recently-formed grassroots group, which looks to make sure all citizens benefit from Milwaukee's water resources, holds a fundraiser.
Jan 25th, 2015 by Michael Horne
27 Different Drugs Found in Lake Michigan
Milwaukee water safe but MMSD official says capturing pharmaceuticals is going to be challenge.
Sep 11th, 2013 by Brian Bienkowski
Milwaukee Leads The Way on Water Testing
After the cryptosporidium crisis city became a national leader, whose system tests for more than 500 chemicals.
May 22nd, 2013 by Marion Ceraso
Journal Sentinel Story Doesn’t Hold Water
Story slams Milwaukee water utility though it’s actually cheaper than others in the region.
Mar 26th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
New City Program Conserves Water
Innovative new company helps city create website where homeowners and businesses can track, manage and reduce their water usage.
Jan 31st, 2013 by Edgar Mendez
Water for Jobs Application Approved by City Committee
At the January 6th, 2010 Public Works Committee meeting the first step was taken towards creating a special water rate that could be given to businesses in return for job creation within the City of Milwaukee.
Jan 7th, 2010 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
Public Works Committee Holds Water Deal
Jeffrey Mantes the Commissioner of Public Works presented the progress of the City Hall Restoration Project. He pointed out that after two and a half years the project is meeting or exceeding the EBE, RPP and apprenticeship goals laid out for the project. Additionally he indicated that the project is targeted to be substantially complete by Thanksgiving 2008. Representatives from SEWRPC presented A Regional Broadband Telecommunications Plan which indicated SEWRPC’s belief that universal high speed broadband in necessary for continued growth within Southeast Wisconsin. SEWRPC set a goal of developing 20 megabit universal access throughout the region and discussed a wireless demonstration project that Kenosha is currently testing. The well presented need and existence of the demonstration project prompted Alderman Robert Bauman to ask the SEWRPC representatives to “march right down to the mayor’s office and set up an appointment”. Two resolutions regarding water sales to neighboring communities pointed out what regional cooperation does and doesn’t look like. First up was resolution 071313 which would of renewed a contract between the City of Milwaukee and the Village of Menomonee Falls for the purchase of water. During the discussion of this contract renewal it was pointed out by Alderman Robert Bauman that an amendment allowing the Village of Menomonee Falls to remove a legal constraint on selling water to neighboring communities without the City of Milwaukee Water Works approval was “giving a benefit for no consideration”. Despite contract terms limiting the amount of water the Village of Menomonee Falls can acquire from the City of Milwaukee Water Works, this amendment would of been a first step in opening the door for the Village of Menomonee Falls to begin selling water to communities outside of the basin. The committee held this resolution as it appeared that this small change in the contract had the potential impact of encouraging sprawl and further decentralizing the region. The second resolution, 071314, was a request by the Village of Elm Grove for the City of Milwaukee Water Works to explore the possibility of selling water to the Village of Elm Grove. Neil Palmer the Village of Elm Grove President suggested they would purchase water at wholesale or even at retail prices. Further he made it clear he would support the City of Milwaukee in a variety regional issue including improved mass transit within the region. This resolution was enthusiastically approved by the committee and will move on to the full Common Council for approval.
Jan 26th, 2008 by Dave Reid
Broadband Quote of the Week
"Well, if I was a consumer I would say, "Why in the hell is the United States No. 13 and heading south in broadband deployment?"
Apr 4th, 2005 by Michael Horne
