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What Closing Four Milwaukee TIF Districts Really Means For Your Tax Bill
The end of Hilton, Midtown, Grand Avenue and Granville Station districts brings savings and a lesson in property taxes.
Apr 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Will Fund Riverwalk That Won’t Be Public
At least not for several years.
Mar 19th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Menomonee Falls Could Get More Milwaukee Water
And Milwaukee will get more cash.
Mar 11th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
City Wants To Clean Up Contaminated Bay View Factory
But will it get the money to do so?
Jan 15th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
The Unseen History Behind McKinley Marina’s Seawall Construction
Work on the flushing channel revives the story of a tunnel, a giant pump and Milwaukee’s fight against the “river nuisance.”
Jan 2nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Unusual Partnership Leads To New Amenities in Jackson Park
Flood plain project yields new space for pickleball.
Nov 6th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Storm Leaves Nine Boats at the Bottom of Milwaukee’s Rivers
After August’s record-setting rainfall, Port Milwaukee crews found more than just floating debris.
Oct 17th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Again Exploring Third Drop-Off Center
But will it be able to find a location?
Oct 1st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Derrick Cainion’s Dream Becomes Reality
Art Intersection MKE opens at 35th and Vliet.
Sep 26th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Trump Approves Disaster Relief For 1,000-Year Milwaukee Storm
Aid announcement comes with partisan pronouncement.
Sep 11th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Pleased With City’s Response To 1,000-Year Storm
But two key issues still need to be addressed.
Sep 11th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Flood Damage Rises As Community Waits For President Trump to Help
County's costs climb to $54 million. Will Trump approve federal disaster relief?
Sep 10th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
City Breaks Ground on New Cruise Ship Dock
City, state officials highlight expected boost for tourism, jobs.
Sep 4th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
New Riverwalk Segment Planned Along KK River
A Harbor District riverwalk network quietly emerging.
Aug 26th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Deer District Apartments Pivot To Being Entirely Affordable
How development was transformed by public cash from 3 different sources.
Aug 25th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
City Tries To Help Residents Recover From Devastating Rain, Flooding
Fee-free drop off centers, special pickups and suspended parking rules.
Aug 11th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Experiences 1,000-Year Rain Event
Record rainfall pounded city Saturday into Sunday.
Aug 11th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Community Cheers Modrzejewski Playfield Reopening
Parents, children and local officials celebrate newly updated southside park.
Jul 8th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Celebrating 100 Years of A Sewage Plant
Jones Island is a national landmark. Officials gather to mark its importance.
Jun 25th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
MMSD Will Build Stormwater Infrastructure in Washington Park
Sewerage district partnering with county parks and Urban Ecology Center.
Jun 25th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
City Subsidy Would Boost Conversion of Former MPS School To Apartments
Developers hope to create 48 units of housing on three-acre property.
Jun 12th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Green Infrastructure Improvements Planned for Southside Freeway Ramps
Suggestions also sought for future of Holt Park and Ride. Public meeting Tuesday.
Jun 3rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
New Machine Quietly Cleans Milwaukee’s Water
"The TrashVeyor" will make Milwaukee's waterways visibly cleaner, could grow local business.
Mar 21st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Could Milwaukee Create a Regional Transit Authority?
Governor Evers creates pathway in biennial budget proposal.
Mar 16th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
MMSD Project Will Reduce Flooding in Jackson Park
Effort to re-naturalize the Kinnickinnic River and remove concrete channels moves west.
Feb 26th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Council Committee Approves $100 Million Deer District, MATC Project
Technical college to pay millions to include new athletic facility in mixed-use development.
Feb 25th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Habitat Restoration Planned in Kletzsch Park
Project will support habitats for forest and wetland dwelling birds and amphibians.
Feb 14th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Here Comes Wauwatosa Self Storage
Former data center changes function and name, though actually located in Milwaukee.
Feb 10th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
City, Bucks, Plan Commission Happy With Deer District Apartments Design
The design for 'a complex site with some complex constraints' wins approval.
Jan 29th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
See Updated Plans For Deer District Apartments, MATC Gym
Jeffers plans to break ground this summer on full-block development
Jan 16th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
MMSD Plans Estabrook Falls Fish Passage
Removing one of the final fish barriers between Lake Michigan and upriver spawning grounds.
Jan 15th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
New Tool Allows You To See Flu, RSV Activity in Milwaukee
Health Department unveils new dashboard powered by your toilet.
Dec 26th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Made in Milwaukee
How three Milwaukee water-tech businesses are innovating global sustainability solutions.
Dec 24th, 2024 by Michael Timm
Milwaukee Property Bills Bring Sticker Shock
But it's worth understanding what is causing bills to spike, and one opportunity to save.
Dec 20th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Secures Almost $90 Million of Wisconsin’s $444 Million Wastewater Funding
Financing awarded to 50 communities for building or improving wastewater infrastructure.
Dec 13th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
$20 Million Federal Grant Aims To Improve Milwaukee River Water Quality
Effort will stretch from rural Fond du Lac County to the heart of Milwaukee.
Dec 13th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Can You Find the Watermarkers?
New public water-themed art installations going up around the city.
Nov 13th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Why Were Trees Cut Down at Veterans Park?
Parks clearing trees along lakefront lagoon killed by emerald ash borer.
Oct 8th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Major Westside ‘Art Intersection’ Project Advancing
Derrick Cainion draws praise for his perseverance.
Sep 19th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
County Deploying $1.3 Million in Environmental Cleanup Grants
Projects including adding sand to Bradford beach, improving animal habitats along Menomonee River.
Sep 19th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Parks, Riverkeeper, MMSD Partner on Tree Planting
Kinnickinnic River Parkway is first site chosen for reforestation partnership.
Sep 17th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
County Gets $1.5 Million for Urban Forestry
Federal funds will help the parks department expand its forestry crew.
Sep 9th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Veolia Opens New Office, Celebrates W+E Forward Partnership
Company is latest to move Downtown, but its work with The Water Council's new partnership could be even bigger.
Sep 6th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Is Milorganite Making People Sick?
Research suggests it’s laced with PFAS or forever chemicals.
Sep 4th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee’s Green Schoolyards Gain National Attention
Seattle and other cities learning from Milwaukee's 'incredibly inspiring' work.
Aug 19th, 2024 by Michael Timm
MMSD Announces $13 Million Water Tech Lab
Federally funded lab at water reclamation facility in Oak Creek to develop new technologies.
Jul 22nd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Colorful Benches Tell Story of Stormwater Management
High school art interns created 10 community benches illustrating unique Milwaukee story.
Jul 21st, 2024 by Michael Timm
How 18 Municipalities Work Together on Water Quality
Their efforts clean and reduce amount of stormwater flowing into rivers and lake.
Jul 8th, 2024 by Michael Timm
Parks Department Joins Pickleball Mania
Free, outdoor pickleball comes to the county parks system.
Jul 1st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Dockwall Collapse Creates Uncertain Future For Riverfront Site
City could compel repairs, but hasn't yet. What comes next?
Jun 14th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Officials Celebrate Kletzsch Dam Fish Passage
$3 million project connects fish to 54 miles of habitat that's been out of reach for 80 years.
Jun 12th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Walker’s Point Will Get New Plaza, Protected Bike Lanes
And upgraded skate park. City plans 11 projects to improve south-side area.
May 20th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
See the 2024 Mayor’s Design Awards Winners
20 projects big and small are named best of the best in Milwaukee design
May 17th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Indigenous-Led Walk Honors Water
On 11-mile walk for the water, native wisdom connects environmental restoration and spiritual healing.
May 7th, 2024 by Michael Timm
How Will Higher Assessments Impact Your Taxes?
Milwaukee properties are worth 17% more says city assessor.
Apr 23rd, 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
Climate Has Changed for Sewerage District
Once trashed by local media and some officials, MMSD now enjoys wide support.
Apr 10th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Metro Milwaukee Residents Urged to Cut Water Use
Steady rains caused combined sewer overflow, MMSD says.
Apr 3rd, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
Will County Ever Be Able to Afford Parks System?
New Wisconsin Policy Forum report looks at potential tools and agreements to pay for park maintenance.
Feb 19th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Why Do We Care About The Sturgeon?
How reintroducing sturgeon to the Milwaukee River connects all of us. Third story in series.
Feb 15th, 2024 by Michael Timm
How the Kletzsch Fishway Was Created
And how it will change the Milwaukee River and its fish.
Jan 19th, 2024 by Michael Timm
Michels’ Taxes Will Pay For Skate Park, Street Paving, Public Art
Success of R1VER mixed-use complex will pay for improvements in surrounding neighborhoods.
Dec 21st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Largest Fish Barrier Between Grafton and Lake Michigan Removed
New fish passage opens up 54 miles of habitat for native species like northern pike and sturgeon.
Dec 21st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisor Pushes Kletzsch Park Dam Overlook
$309,000 project would increase access to river, allow portage for canoes, kayaks.
Dec 9th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
New Park Will Be Built Atop 24th Street
One block of southside street near MPS school would become neighborhood amenity.
Dec 5th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Green Infrastructure Improvements Coming To Becher Street Overpass
Project will capture stormwater where W. Becher Street goes under Interstate 94.
Nov 22nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Parks System Losing Trees Faster Than It Can Plant Them
Board moving to add funding to 2024 budget for reforestation.
Nov 8th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
EPA Giving Milwaukee $17 Million For Sewer Project
Relocating lakefront sewer overflow part of much larger environmental cleanup project.
Nov 2nd, 2023 by Evan Casey
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
Ezekiel CDC Shows Off Foreclosed Home Rehabilitation
Ezekiel VP Jim Gaillard shows off work to Sen. Tammy Baldwin, DCD Commissioner Crump
Oct 27th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Wins $275 Million Grant To Fund Massive Waterway Cleanup
Generational effort will see Milwaukee waterways lose their "area of concern" designation.
Oct 12th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS Celebrates 5 Asphalt-To-Green Space Transformations
Leaders hold green ribbon cutting at Riley Dual Language Montessori School.
Oct 11th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Faces Future Budget Challenges
Act 12 didn't solve all of city's fiscal woes says Wisconsin Policy Forum.
Oct 2nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
How Much Do Brewers Benefit Milwaukee?
Vos claims city is the biggest beneficiary. Really? Let’s look at the numbers.
Sep 25th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Water Company Moving To Downtown
Plus: Marcus closes its only Milwaukee theater, WHEDA offers new downpayment program and a recap of week's real estate news.
Sep 17th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Residents Concerned I-94 Widening Would Increase Flooding In Nearby Neighborhoods
Valley Park, Merrill Park and other low-lying neighborhoods would see increased runoff.
Aug 10th, 2023 by Jonah Chester
Inside Wellpoint’s Campus Overhaul
1950s orphanage evolves into hub for community and trauma-informed care.
Jul 14th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
It’s Plastic Free July!
You can take the Plastic-Free Pledge, join the cause of groups like Plastic-Free MKE, to reduce use of single-use plastics.
Jul 3rd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Riverwest Affordable Housing Development To Get City Subsidy
With plans for late summer groundbreaking.
Jun 15th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Common Ground, MPS Celebrate New Washington High School Athletic Complex
New playfield and track have been eight years in the making.
May 26th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Think Tank Studying Ways to Finance Parks Maintenance
Massive backlog of county parks infrastructure projects requires creative solutions.
May 25th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Another Company Bucks Trend, Expands Downtown Office
HNTB expands downtown office. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
May 14th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
What’s That Orange Barrier in the Milwaukee River?
We Energies' project to dredge river bottom is part of much larger cleanup effort.
May 9th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Construction Starts on Century City Park Expansion
Revamped Melvina Park at 29th and Melvina will nearly quadruple in size.
May 3rd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
MATC Will Use Vacant Lot For Training Program
Partnership with city and We Energies will help train electrical line mechanics.
May 2nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Work Starts on Redeveloping 150 Vacant Homes
Homes MKE aims to create new homeowners, improve neighborhoods.
Apr 19th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Rite-Hite Completes Move to City
Moving from Brown Deer to Walker's Point. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Mar 12th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
‘Living Breakwater’ Would Protect Harbor
Harbor District, partnering with city, wins grant to design wetland habitat structure.
Mar 8th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Parks Foundation Boosts Reforestation Effort
Molson Coors, Fund for Lake Michigan funding reforestation staff with donation.
Mar 3rd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Final Estabrook Dam Lawsuit Ends
The last lawsuit related to the Estabrook Dam removal has been dismissed, five years after the dam itself.
Feb 25th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Preston Cole Will Lead Department of Administration
Former DNR Secretary and City Hall veteran returning to city government.
Feb 7th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Supervisors Stall, Inflate Cost of Sea Wall Project
Cost of McKinley Flushing Channel rises as county board second guesses engineers.
Feb 1st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Jackson Park Boathouse To Become Open-Air Pavilion
Boathouse being redesigned as part of MMSD stormwater project in the park.
Jan 11th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
More Than 15 Candidates Running For Three Council Seats
North side voters will find packed primaries on Feb. 21.
Jan 5th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Board Approves Waukesha Water Deal After Revisions
Board grants Waukesha access to one-acre of county land for $300 million drinking water project.
Dec 16th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Stall Waukesha Drinking Water Project
Waukesha needs access to one acre of county land. Committee votes to delay this.
Dec 8th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Conference Touts Mayor’s 1,000,000 Milwaukeeans Goal
Urban Spaceship speakers offer ideas from scrapping I-794 to eliminating zoning code.
Nov 15th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
County Parks Fights Ash Borer With Reforestation
Milwaukee County has removed 25,000 trees, but is ramping up its replacement effort.
Oct 1st, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
City Wants Feedback on KK River Trails
Proposal would link two off-road trail segments, create corridor from South Side to Downtown
Sep 27th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Harbor Commission Approves Massive Cleanup Facility
New 42-acre, MMSD facility on lake could store 1.9 million cubic yards of sediment
Aug 18th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
