Department of Public Works

Baldwin Calls for Federal Disaster Relief for Wisconsin

After tour with mayor and county exec, she cites widespread damage.

Milwaukee Using Technology To Expedite Flood Cleanup

DPW using new dispatching system, and lots of labor, to clear debris.

City Tries To Help Residents Recover From Devastating Rain, Flooding

Fee-free drop off centers, special pickups and suspended parking rules.

Milwaukee Experiences 1,000-Year Rain Event

Record rainfall pounded city Saturday into Sunday.

Police Want To Shutter Downtown Nightclub

Investigations link 25% of recent downtown violence to just one club.

Council, Mayor Clash Over Parking

A stinging defeat for mayor, a win for Bauman, and Westmoreland issue ends quietly.

City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Flood Recovery Update-August 15, 2025

City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Flood Recovery Update-August 14, 2025

City hiring laborers, equipment operators

City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Flood Recovery Update-August 13, 2025

City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Flood Recovery Update-August 12, 2025

Governor Evers Visits Flood Victims in 2nd District

Statement from Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr. August 12, 2025