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WCD Celebrates Start of Convention Center Expansion
$420 million project is intended to boost business, fully realize Wisconin Center's potential.
Oct 28th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Is Third Time The Charm for Red Light Cameras?
Rep. LaKeshia Myers reintroduces bill to allow Milwaukee to use cameras to bust speeders and red-light runners.
Oct 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
The Organ Trail Runs Through Milwaukee
Organ donor's cross-country bicycle trip started with a chance meeting in Louisiana bar.
Oct 14th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Redeveloped 37th Street School Opens
Affordable apartments available for seniors, with neighborhood resident serving as developer.
Oct 13th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Lena Taylor Is Running For Lieutenant Governor
Veteran state senator would be first Black woman to hold the position.
Oct 4th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Lawsuits Fight Over State Redistricting
State and federal court cases involve WILL, Law Forward, state elections commission.
Sep 8th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Federal ARPA Funds a Lifeline for County
Milwaukee County is so financially strapped every ARPA dollar needed to keep critical services going.
Sep 2nd, 2021 by David Crowley
How The City Lost the Medical Center
New mental health center on near West Side of city a change from decades of hospitals moving to Wauwatosa.
Sep 2nd, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Kaul, Crowley Call For Medicaid Expansion
Public officials and advocates partner to support proposals to lower healthcare costs.
Aug 20th, 2021 by Christine Hatfield
Officials Urge a Return to Mask Wearing
Dangerous Delta variant leads to rising cases. Local officials recommend masks at indoor public places.
Jul 27th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
The Race Is On For Lt. Governor
The last time there was no incumbent, back in 2010, nine candidates ran for the position.
Jul 26th, 2021 by Steven Walters
The Secrets of Mike Huebsch
He’s been a leader in evading and undermining Wisconsin's open records laws.
Jul 7th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Local Officials Hail Opioid Settlement Funds
County executives Crowley, Farrow say resources will help fight opioid epidemic.
Jul 7th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Buses Returning To Full Capacity
All county buildings also return to full capacity. But masks still required on buses and in buildings.
Jun 29th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Health Officials Slam Ron Johnson Event
Senator holds roundtable featuring small group of people who suffered side effects from vaccine.
Jun 29th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Board Approves Mental Health Crisis Team
Partnering sheriff's deputies and mental health professionals. But some supervisors opposed creating new Sheriff's Deputy positions.
Jun 25th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Barrett, Officials Celebrate Couture Groundbreaking
Nine years after building was first proposed. 'Like making sausage. It's not pretty.'
Jun 16th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Republicans Slash Public Transit Funding for Milwaukee
50% cut for Milwaukee, Madison, but funding for I-94 expansion included in budget.
Jun 12th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Bus Rapid Transit Construction Beginning Soon
The Milwaukee County Transit System held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday for the long planned project.
Jun 10th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
No More County Government Bickering
Relationship between County Executive Crowley and Board Chair Nicholson is the best in decades.
Jun 2nd, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
State Donors Gave $4.4 Million to Outside Smear Groups
Two-thirds of money donated in 2020 went to Democratic-leaning groups.
May 27th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
U.S. Labor Secretary Visits Milwaukee
Marty Walsh visits building trades and manufacturing trainees, hears from immigrant rights advocates.
May 27th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Milwaukee Area Mass Vaccination Clinics End This Week
The federally-run Wisconsin Center clinic and the county-run Kosciuszko Community Center will administer their last shots this week.
May 25th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Chris Larson Files To Run for U.S. Senate
State senator hopes to make move to Washington.
May 25th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Reggie Moore’s Calling Has Always Been His Community
The former director of the Office of Violence Prevention is still working for a safer Milwaukee.
May 24th, 2021 by Matt Martinez
County Launches At-Home Vaccinations
A COVID-19 vaccine program for those unable to leave home. And the county updates mask rules.
May 20th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Federal Funds Huge for Eviction Prevention, Housing
County on track to have lowest level of street homelessness ever recorded, housing director said.
May 13th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Voces Protests GOP Cutting ID’s for Immigrants from Budget
The group and other activists also protested the elimination of tuition aid for immigrant students.
May 7th, 2021 by Henry Redman
County Faces Financial Disaster
By 2027 structural deficit will leave zero dollars to spend on parks, transit, other local services.
May 3rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Curfew Tickets During Protests Look Biased
Black residents hit by 64% of curfew violations during Milwaukee’s Spring 2020 protests.
Apr 25th, 2021 by Clara Neupert and Jim Malewitz
County Micro-Managing At Its Worst?
Board proposal to oversee all county parks bike trail changes is a head scratcher.
Apr 20th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Jury Finds Officer Derek Chauvin Guilty
Minneapolis cop guilty on all charges, including second degree murder of George Floyd.
Apr 20th, 2021 by WPR Staff
County Targeting Vulnerable ZIP Codes for Vaccine
County is working to get seniors 65 and older from 53204 and 53206 vaccinated.
Mar 5th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Let Us Now Praise Rush Limbaugh
What was his impact on Wisconsin? Praise and condemnation and silliness offered.
Feb 18th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Why Businesses Support a Local Sales Tax
It’s the best way to assure good services and fiscal stability for Milwaukee.
Feb 16th, 2021 by Tim Sheehy
Evers’ Budget Proposal Would Allow Milwaukee Sales Tax
City and county officials have been pursuing option for over a year.
Feb 12th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
State Superintendent, County Board and School Board on the Ballot
Non-partisan, education-centric primary kicks off spring election season.
Feb 11th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Does the Wisconsin Counties Association Help Milwaukee?
Some county officials say no, and are pushing to withdraw from the group.
Jan 25th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Emergency Mental Health Facility Planned for 12th and Walnut
Milwaukee County and four private partners plan new center.
Jan 21st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Crowley Calls Special Election for Supervisor
Board seat open with Sup. Supreme Moore Omokunde's election to State Assembly.
Dec 22nd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Has Defunding Police Movement Failed?
Not entirely, but it’s fallen well short of its goals.
Dec 16th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Local Leaders Call for Additional Federal COVID-19 Relief
County Executive David Crowley said the county has had to be creative in the use of CARES Act money.
Dec 4th, 2020 by Henry Redman
Trump Campaign Objects to Over 160,000 County Ballots
"Behavior of Trump observers" has delayed process, one official charges.
Nov 23rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
90 Cases of COVID-19 at House of Correction
The jail is also reporting 28 case of COVID-19.
Nov 20th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Northwestern Mutual Announces Investment Fund for Black Startups
Also, a partnership with gener8tor on an accelerator for Black startups.
Nov 19th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Recount Will Be at Wisconsin Center, Streamed Live
Just where does that $2 million go? We examine.
Nov 18th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Sheriff’s Office Spent $61.6 Million On Overtime
That's $35 million more than budgeted over the last seven years.
Oct 26th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Lincoln Park Becoming A Little Bigger
County merging former residential parcel into surrounding park.
Oct 20th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Absentee Ballots Again Must Arrive By Election Day
Also, court rules that poll workers also must come from the county they vote in.
Oct 8th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Crowley Budget Advances Equity Goals
$1.2 billion budget down slightly, with less for capital spending, parks and Sheriff's office.
Oct 6th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Merging County Departments
The administration says the move will make for better service, but not everyone is happy.
Sep 29th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Why Defunding Police Is Tough To Sell
Minneapolis politicians are abandoning the idea. What will happen in Milwaukee?
Sep 28th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Should Sheriff’s Budget Be Cut?
When it comes to defunding police, the county sheriffs are an obvious place to start.
Sep 22nd, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
You Can Help Decide County Budget
Budget town halls allow citizen opinions. Online tool lets you pick how to balance budget.
Aug 24th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
County Working To Close Budget Gap
Officials face a projected $42 million deficit for 2021. Cuts could be brutal.
Aug 19th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Bronzeville Themed Store Opens at Airport
Store will sell goods from Bronzeville neighborhood businesses and entrepreneurs.
Aug 12th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Will Tackle Systemic Injustice
County executive sets his sights on policies to change inequities in health, the economy and more.
Aug 11th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Black Elected Officials Slam GOP, Kanye West
Leaders from some of the highest offices in the area call it a disrespectful, cynical move.
Aug 6th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Biden’s Recovery Plan Supports Communities of Color
His plan includes investments in housing, child care, jobs and small business.
Jul 31st, 2020 by David Crowley
Crowley Using CARES Funds For Housing
Of $77 million in federal funding, biggest single grant helps those at risk of losing housing.
Jul 27th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Bradford Beach Gets Accessibility Upgrades
Milwaukee County's most popular beach is now accessible to those in a wheelchair all the way to the water.
Jul 24th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Racial Equity Legislation Signed Into Law
Also, Juneteenth officially becomes a major holiday for Milwaukee County.
Jul 22nd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
How Many Police Live Where They Work?
In Milwaukee, it's about half, in some places it's far less.
Jul 11th, 2020 by Will Cushman
COVID-19 Cases Exploding Among Younger Population
COVID-19 in Milwaukee County appears stable, for now. But the disease remains widespread and is not being suppressed.
Jul 2nd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Board Passes Racial Equity Proposal
A response to calls for police reform aimed at courts, sheriff's office, transit system.
Jun 29th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
County Spending $10 Million to Prevent Evictions
Evictions up 44% since May. Both Milwaukee and Dane counties using federal funds to fight this.
Jun 24th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Juneteenth Flag Flies Over City Hall Complex
City flies flag for the first time as county and state follow suit.
Jun 19th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Juneteenth Flags Will Fly at Capitol, City Office Building For First Time
Move is part of growing recognition for holiday.
Jun 18th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth This Year
Despite the pandemic, there are a number of virtual events and protests this Juneteenth.
Jun 18th, 2020 by PrincessSafiya Byers
‘We Care Crew’ Takes on Pandemic
County teams with city, police, non-profits to distribute meals, face masks, resource bags at local parks.
Jun 17th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
COVID-19 Testing Down Significantly
Officials worry about drop in testing here as COVID-19 cases spike across the nation.
Jun 16th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
County Announces Housing Assistance Program
Using CARES Act funds and a partnership with the courts, Milwaukee County will help prevent evictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jun 11th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Zoo Reopening, With Mask Requirement
Reservations required, limited hours, but most attractions open.
Jun 9th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Pulls National Guard From Milwaukee
The 125 troops serving as a backup force during the protests have been withdrawn.
Jun 9th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Nitty Leads Peaceful March While Protecting Against Assassination
Seventh-day is a charm as two large marches take place without incident
Jun 5th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
We Don’t Need the National Guard
We need our elected leaders to dismantle racist practices.
Jun 3rd, 2020 by Leaders Igniting Transformation
Protest Leader Frank Nitty Released
District Attorney Chisholm says leader released, wasn't charged, but facts still being gathered.
Jun 3rd, 2020 by Bruce Murphy and Jeramey Jannene
Northside Testing Center Up and Running
A new center, replacing one shut down more than a week ago, started testing Monday.
Jun 2nd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
How to Protest During a Pandemic
Local health officials offers do's and don'ts that could save your life.
Jun 2nd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Community Leaders List Changes Protestors Want
Demands push for more racial equity, major changes in state, local and police policies.
Jun 2nd, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
King Drive Cleanup Draws Hundreds
De facto center of George Floyd protests spiffed up. "This is our city," says volunteer Pamela Bell.
Jun 1st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
The Demise of Standardized Tests
Pandemic is speeding the decline of longtime measures of student achievement.
May 27th, 2020 by Terry Falk
Pools Closed for 2020 Season
Many wading pools and splash pads will remain open.
May 22nd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Wear A Mask, Public Heath Officials Say
Now that Evers' Safer-At-Home has ended, health officials plead with the public to take precautions on their own.
May 22nd, 2020 by Shamane Mills
Suburbs’ Policies Ignore Science, Kowalik Charges
Suburban elected officials overruling health officers on COVID-19, city official charges.
May 20th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
County Executive College Dropouts
For 20 years voters have elected college dropouts to run Milwaukee County. What gives?
May 19th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Is A Couture Deal Finally Coming?
City officials say it is, while Ald. Bauman pushes city to separate streetcar from project.
May 13th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
National Guard Tests 1,919 at City Sites
'Phenomenal' response to two COVID-19 test sites yesterday, more guard members had to be added.
May 12th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
“Active Streets” Will Close City Streets, Parkways In Favor of Pedestrians, Cyclists
This campaign aims to create more public space in Milwaukee, closing off parkways and some city streets to traffic.
May 8th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Free COVID-19 Testing Sites Will Be at UMOS, Midtown Center
Sites are on border of areas of city with highest number of COVID-19 cases.
May 8th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Launching Two Free COVID-19 Testing Sites
Individuals will be able to receive free test without appointment or symptoms.
May 7th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Crowley Sworn In As County Exec
First elected African-American Milwaukee County Executive in history seeks more equity, more state funding.
May 4th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Racial Equity Ordinance Signed Into Law
First major piece of legislation addressing racial inequity since Milwaukee County declared racism a public health crisis.
Apr 30th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Domestic Violence Surging In Milwaukee
Reports up 28% in April. Officials urge those in unsafe homes to turn to community resources for help.
Apr 29th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Up From 53206
New generation of leaders in their early 30's, Crowley, Nicholson, Johnson, all raised in poorest ZIP code.
Apr 28th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Nicholson Elected County Board Chairwoman
Marcelia Nicholson beats Willie Johnson, Jr. out for leadership of the county board.
Apr 24th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
New Board Sworn In at a Parking Lot
Nicholson and Johnson, Jr. vying for leadership position of County Board Chairperson.
Apr 20th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
27 COVID-19 Cases at House of Correction, All Inmates To Be Tested
Milwaukee County launches public dashboard tracking COVID-19 cases in three detention facilities.
Apr 17th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Area Receives $62 Million in COVID-19 Mass Transit Aid
MCTS will receive over $50 million from allocation
Apr 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Larson Concedes to Crowley in Tight Race
Crowley will be first African American Milwaukee County Executive elected in history.
Apr 14th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
