City of Wauwatosa

Alderman Sean Lowe to Run Unopposed for District 6 in Wauwatosa

Historic Local Leader to Represent Newly Drawn District

Public meeting set for proposed WIS 181 improvement project in Milwaukee County

Mandel Group Inc. Finalizes Financing and Acquires Site for Harlow & Hem in Wauwatosa’s Village

Construction to Begin Shortly to add 157 New Apartment Residences and Public Parking

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Delivers “Building Bridges” Grants for Local Small Businesses

The Building Bridges Program provides grants and resources to support small businesses and commercial corridor activation across Milwaukee County

City of Wauwatosa Flood Recovery Update

Five Milwaukee County Communities Test Strategies To Combat Reckless Driving, Make Roads Safer For All Users

Greendale, Shorewood, South Milwaukee, Wauwatosa and West Allis Launch Traffic Calming Demonstration Activities

Residents Move Into Caroline Heights Apartments

First Building Turned Over with More to Follow Shortly

Wauwatosa Alderman Proposes Ban on RealPage Software to Combat Rising Rental Costs and Protect Housing Affordability

Jim Sullivan Appointed Racine’s Next City Administrator

Small Business Owner, Progressive Community Organizer, Brady Coulthard Announces Campaign for Wisconsin State Assembly District 14: Endorsed by 14 Local Community Leaders

DNR Urban Forestry Program Announces Second Round Of 2024 Grant Recipients

Barrett Lo Visionary Development Secures Common Council Approval for Proposed Wauwatosa Project at Mayfair Mall

Transformational development slated to move forward on land vacant since 2018

Mandel Group Inc. Begins Construction on Caroline Heights Apartments

Tosa Restaurant Week Amplifies Local Dining in 10-day Event

Milwaukee Police Department Community Briefing

September 13, 2022, Officer Involved Shooting

AARP welcomes Wauwatosa as WI’s seventh Age-Friendly Community

Bublr Receives a $10,000 grant from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation

MSA Welcomes Amy Bennett as Senior Planner in Milwaukee

Milwaukee County Clerk Christenson Allowed State Auditors Access to 2020 Election Records

Milwaukee Regional Medical Center Celebrates Completion of Wauwatosa’s Most Complete Street

Milwaukee County’s Public Health Officers Recommend Universal Masking in Schools

As Delta variant cases surge, data shows fourteen-fold increase in cases among children

Submit Questions Ahead of Virtual Public Forum with Police Chief Finalists

The citizen-led Wauwatosa Police and Fire Commission is asking for interview questions from the public

Electric Scooters in Wauwatosa, Starting Week of March 29

Steps to Hiring Wauwatosa’s Next Police Chief

View the upcoming opportunities for public engagement

Rep. Bowen Statement on Announcement of Wauwatosa Police Chief Barry Weber’s Forthcoming Retirement

“I Look Forward to a Welcome Change in Leadership”

Resignation of Officer Joseph Mensah

Rep. Bowen Statement on Joseph Mensah Resignation from Wauwatosa Police Department

“This is Proof of the Power of Peaceful Protest and the People; But Work Remains”

Elected Officials Across the State Join Call for Peaceful and Fair Vote Count

Supervisor Rolland calls for Wauwatosa’s Police and Fire Commission to meet next week and begin weighing independent investigator’s report

Sup. Rolland: “If there was ever a time for community leaders to act with urgency, this is the time.”

Rep. Bowen Statement on Joseph Mensah Charging Decision

“I Am Not Surprised by This Miscarriage of Justice”

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces Over $23 Million in Community Development Block Grant Funding for Wisconsin

Baldwin worked to secure federal funds for Wisconsin in the bipartisan CARES Act

Statement from Mayor McBride

Letter to Wauwatosa Mayor Dennis McBride Regarding Restoring Law and Order in the City

Statement from the Wauwatosa Police Department

Wauwatosa to Hold Public Listening Session “Race, Equity, and Police Issues”

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces Over $37 Million in New Community Development Block Grants for Wisconsin

Baldwin worked to secure federal funds for Wisconsin communities in the bipartisan CARES Act

City of Wauwatosa Seeks Artists for Shipping Container Mural Arts Project

County Grounds Coalition endorses Nancy Welch & Barb Schoenherr

City of Wauwatosa and NEWaukee Seek Artists to Compete in One-of-a-Kind Live Painting Tournament for $20,000

Artists will be paired to go head-to-head and given two hours to create a work of art on a predetermined theme on a 2’x3’ canvas.

SmithGroup Announces Leadership Changes for Wisconsin Locations

VISIT Milwaukee Communications Staffers Elected to Leadership Positions in Local PRSA

They will work with communicators across the region to promote and enhance the profession

Greater Milwaukee Complete Count Committee Holds Community Kick-Off to Prepare for the 2020 Census

"The more people we count means more federal money and fairer elections."

Milwaukee welcomes major travel writer convention in already busy year

Society of American Travel Writers chooses Brew City in 2020

VISIT Milwaukee names Peggy Williams-Smith as new President & CEO

Local leader poised to start November 18, 2019

Marquette names next chief information officer

Laurie Panella was formerly CIO for Milwaukee County

Toyota USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships to return to Milwaukee for 2020-21

Sprint-distance to be qualification-based starting in 2020; special qualification opportunities for 2019 participants

Northwestern Mutual Annual Meeting brings more than 11,000 to Milwaukee

2019 event to have a $13.2 million impact on the local economy

VISIT Milwaukee announces 2019-2020 Board of Directors

Convention visitors bureau adds five new board members, new vice chair

VISIT Milwaukee welcomes new Convention Services Manager Andrew Knuth

Knuth comes to VISIT Milwaukee from Kapco but spent the majority of his career working for the BMO Harris Bradley Center.

Inaugural Wisconsin Comic Con comes to Milwaukee

Wisconsin Center hosts the convention June 28-30

Milwaukee Boasts Growth in Tourism Numbers

Economic impact of tourism seen in jobs, income, business sales

The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra to Present Annual Neighborhood Residency in Wauwatosa and Washington Heights

The week will include two free full-orchestra performances for the community.

VISIT Milwaukee launches 2019 Official Visitors Guide

Packed with the latest information on family fun, the newest attractions, and more

Hanson Dodge Named Agency of Record by VISIT Milwaukee After Competitive Review

The scope of work will include brand consulting, advertising, and content strategy and creation.

VISIT Milwaukee Names 2018-2019 Officers and Board of Directors

Board Directors volunteer their time to assist in providing overall strategic direction to VISIT Milwaukee and by advocating its mission to the community.

Nexus Game Fair Welcomes Gamers to Milwaukee May 31-June 3

Games include board games, role-playing games, miniatures, train games, and video gaming.

Church of God in Christ convention brings 10,000 to Milwaukee May 27-June 1

$12.5 million in economic impact estimated

Anime Milwaukee Celebrates 11th Anniversary

Event to welcome more than 10,000 attendees Feb. 16-18

VISIT Milwaukee and USA Gymnastics Championships Honored as a 2017 Champion of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism

The event brought an estimated economic impact of $5.4 million to the local economy.

Milwaukee Featured in The Washington Post

The story, which is a lively guide to hotels, restaurants, and activities in the city, was posted online on August 9.

Northwestern Mutual Annual Meeting Draws 10,000 to Milwaukee Venues

Annual event for Milwaukee-based financial security company to pump about $12.9 million into local economy

Global Conference Aims to Connect the Generations

11 countries represented among 250 attendees

American Legion announces Milwaukee as host city in 2022

The convention’s 13,000 attendees will account for 17,700 room nights.

Milwaukee to Host NCAA DI Men’s Basketball First/Second Rounds in 2022

National basketball tournament to be held in new Wisconsin Entertainment & Sports Arena

Milwaukee County to Partner With Wauwatosa to Add New County Parkland

"Protecting our natural spaces has long been a priority of mine."

Milwaukee to Host 2,500 Professional Women of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. at its Central Regional Conference, April 6-9, 2017

The gathering is expected to bring more than 2,500 attendees, fill almost 3,000 hotel rooms and generate $2.4 million in direct spending.

Women in Travel Summit 2017 Coming to Milwaukee in April

500 travel bloggers, influencers, and industry members will be exploring the city

VISIT Milwaukee selects Hanson Dodge for website redevelopment

The project will completely reinvent VISIT Milwaukee’s website from the ground up.

Anime Milwaukee Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Event to welcome 10,000 attendees Feb. 17-19

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Announces Prevention Effort Against Substance Abuse

The campaign is in its second year in Milwaukee County and is part of National Drug and Alcohol Fact Week .

Governor Walker Delivers 2017 State of the State Address

First Lady Tonette Walker joins Governor in addressing joint session, people of Wisconsin

Midwinter Gaming Convention Jan 12-15

Hilton Milwaukee City Center to host

VISIT Milwaukee turns 50

Incorporated as the Milwaukee Convention & Visitors Bureau on January 6, 1967.

Four Tosa Village Restaurants Collaborate on “Tour De Tosa”

A European progressive dinner event

Grassroots Effort Launched as 9 More Judges Endorse Judge Wales for Branch 47

Our community has happily surprised me with an outpouring of support for the campaign"

VISIT Milwaukee awarded top marketing honors

VISIT Milwaukee has been awarded four 2016 MarCom Awards.

USA Gymnastics awards 2017 USA Gymnastics Championships to Milwaukee

The championships showcase more than 1,800 of the country’s best gymnasts in acrobatic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, trampoline and tumbling.

City of Milwaukee and Bublr Bikes Complete Installation of 10 New Bike Share Stations

Expansion continues into more Milwaukee neighborhoods

PNC Bank Milwaukee Running Festival Brings 4000+ Runners to Milwaukee November 5th and 6th

One Mile, 5K, Half Marathon, Full Marathon Events Offer “a Running Event for Every Runner.”

VISIT Milwaukee Launches Winter Shopping & A Show Campaign to Promote Holiday Tourism

The winter campaign is designed to promote leisure and overnight travel to the greater Milwaukee area

Milwaukee Paranormal Conference Brings Ultimate Halloween Season Experience October 14-16

The conference is a celebration of the study of topics ranging from ghosts and UFOs, to cryptozoology, folklore and culture.

LEGO® KidsFest to Welcome 1,000,000th Visitor in Milwaukee Oct 7-9

Milwaukee to celebrate record-breaking landmark

VISIT Milwaukee Wins Major Videographer Award

The video entitled “Meet Milwaukee,” created by VISIT Milwaukee’s Digital Marketing Manager Kris Martinez, won an Award of Distinction for projects that exceed industry standards

Bublr Bikes Transitions to New Executive Leadership

Acting Executive Director Named. Former Director to begin new venture.

Bublr Bikes Surpasses 50,000 trips in 2016

Significant Milestone Reached During Big Labor Day Weekend

2016 Milwaukee Concours d’Elegance at the Lakefront Aug 27-28

Veterans Park to showcase hundreds of classic cars and boats

VISIT Milwaukee to Host 2017 Women in Travel Summit

500+ female bloggers to explore the city

Northwestern Mutual Annual Meeting Draws 10,000 to Milwaukee Venues

Annual event for Milwaukee-based financial security company to pump about $12.9 million into local economy

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Applauds City of Wauwatosa Decision to Advance Bus Rapid Transit

“The City of Wauwatosa is always a great partner when it comes to economic development, public safety, and growing strong communities."

8th Annual Tour of America’s Dairyland Cycling Events June 17-26

10 local communities to participate in popular family-friendly event

Reimagined Hartung Park headed down final stretch

Park fulfilling vision of unique public space created by private, public collaboration

VISIT Milwaukee promotes Megan Gaus to VP of Marketing and Communications

Megan has led multiple initiatives to elevate the region as a top destination for convention and leisure travel.

Mandela Barnes Announces Run for Wisconsin State Senate

“Over the next several months, I look forward to talking with families about their values and priorities as I work to earn their trust and support for State Senator.”

County Executive Chris Abele Endorsed by Municipal Leaders Across Milwaukee County

Chris Abele today announced the endorsement of more than a dozen local executive leaders.

Milwaukee named one of Lonely Planet’s “Best in the US” for 2016

This is the second time that Milwaukee was listed as a top travel destination this year.

Active Shooter Training at Emergency Services Expo Jan 27

During this hands-on, scenario-based simulation, 125 participants will learn how to respond to these incidents through actual experience.

30th Annual Emergency Medical Services Conference & Expo Jan 26-31

The conference features emergency helicopters, along with 150 exhibitors showcasing the latest and most efficient technology, equipment and apparatus.

Trainfest Brings Train Fans of All Ages to Milwaukee Nov 14-15

Trainfest is a weekend full of family fun and an opportunity for young and old to immerse themselves in the world of model trains.

Gwen Connolly campaign showing huge momentum

After her opponent this week jumped to the Branch 31 race, Connolly is widely seen as the prohibitive favorite to be the next judge in Branch 44.

Majority of Mayors and Village Presidents in Milwaukee County support Gwen Connolly for Circuit Court Judge

Connolly has previously announced the endorsement of hundreds of judges and attorneys, including many leaders working to serve the poor.