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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
Mayor’s Message To Milwaukee – Home Is Where City Policy Starts
State of the City address spotlights housing.
Mar 30th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Vetoes GOP Bill With Limits on School Referendum Requests
One of three Republican education-related bills the governor vetoed.
Mar 28th, 2026 by Baylor Spears
Wisconsin Students Win Miranda Protections In School Police Encounters
ACLU hails unanimous decision as a major due process victory for kids questioned by officers on campus.
Mar 26th, 2026 by Henry Redman
Crowley Hires New Budget Director
He taps Nick Sinram, MPS budget director, to manage county's $1.4 billion budget.
Mar 18th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Crowd Opposes MPS Staff Cuts
But what are alternatives? Divided board backs plan to cut 263 staff to solve deficit.
Mar 11th, 2026 by Terry Falk
MPS Plans To Cut 263 Non-Classroom Jobs To Close $46 Million Gap
Superintendent says classroom teaching positions will be spared under cost-cutting plan.
Mar 6th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess
Milwaukee Public Schools Reaches Highest Graduation Rate In 16 Years
MPS hits 72% on-time graduation as state numbers climb and absenteeism trends downward statewide.
Mar 5th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess
MPS Students Say School Police Are Policing More Than Crimes
Teens describe hall pass checks and discipline by officers as the district moves to tighten rules and oversight.
Mar 5th, 2026 by Devin Blake
Crowley Seeks to Replace McGovern Senior Center
Administration pushes to close senior center in McGovern Park, find new location.
Mar 4th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee To Install Malcolm X Marker At Site Of Former Home
Plaque will overlook I-43 on-ramp that replaced civil rights leader’s childhood home.
Mar 2nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
New Report Finds North Side Schools Failing Black Students
Students underperforming their peers in every state, City Forward Collective finds.
Mar 1st, 2026 by Alex Klaus
Parents’ Group Backs MPS Lead Testing, Pushes for Next Steps
Lead Safe Schools MKE calls for ongoing maintenance and review of additional exposure sources.
Feb 26th, 2026 by Erik Gunn
City Receives $400,000 Grant For Lead Screening
Monthly clinics focus on early intervention following MPS lead crisis.
Feb 24th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Cassellius May Use Portable Classrooms for 6th Graders
Part of plan to add grade 6 to expand 23 K-5 schools.
Feb 23rd, 2026 by Terry Falk
Jazz-Focused Cafe Closing
Sam's Place Jazz Cafe is closing. And Sam will be gone fishing.
Feb 18th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Aisha Carr Sentenced to 18-Months Probation
Former controversial school board director pleads guilty to campaign finance violation.
Feb 16th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Cassellius Wants to Restructure MPS
To close middle schools and have two levels: preschool to grade 6; and 7-12.
Feb 15th, 2026 by Terry Falk
Are Milwaukee Schools Vulnerable to Measles Outbreak?
Only 11% of 152 schools in city are at herd immunity levels of 95% for MMR vaccine.
Feb 15th, 2026 by Alex Klaus
Carmen Moving School To King Drive
Move is final piece of breakup with Milwaukee Public Schools.
Feb 13th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS Faces $46 Million Budget Deficit
Superintendent Cassellius proposes a list of mid-year cuts.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess
Milwaukee Schools Have Low Level of Dual Enrollment Participation
College level courses less likely at schools with high rates of poverty.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess
Should All Students Get Free School Lunches?
Gov. Evers supports it. But will it could hurt poorer school districts?
Feb 1st, 2026 by Terry Falk
DEI Backlash Puts Milwaukee’s Special Ed Teacher Pipeline at Risk
Trump’s order to eliminate DEI from schools leads to loss of $3.28 million grant.
Jan 24th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess
Bars and Restaurants Announce Closures, Shortened Hours Due To Cold
Several closures planned as wind chills are anticipated to reach -40.
Jan 22nd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
City Could Bill MPS Over Arcane State Law
City Attorney must provide legal services to MPS. Could it charge for this?
Jan 21st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
DPI Returns Final $8 Million Withheld From MPS
The funding was held back after MPS missed key financial reporting deadlines, triggering state scrutiny and a corrective plan.
Jan 16th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess
Brewers Weigh In On Parking Lot Development Proposal
Final study estimates possible tax revenue -- if Brewers agree to it.
Dec 30th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS Makes Progress on Science of Reading
Leadership still needs to win to get buy-in from some teachers.
Dec 22nd, 2025 by Terry Falk
$43 Million Later, MPS Says Classrooms Are Safe From Lead Dust
Superintendent Brenda Cassellius and city leaders mark the end of cleanup effort.
Dec 18th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
MPS Offering Alternative Transportation for Homeless Students
District leasing 20 minivans. MPS has about 5,000 homeless students.
Dec 2nd, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Board Seeks Repeal of Restrictions in Sales Tax Deal
State legislation has many restraints on Milwaukee County's operations and spending.
Dec 2nd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
MPS Training in Science of Reading Going Poorly
Board members 'getting emails up the wazoo' of teachers complaining about training.
Nov 23rd, 2025 by Terry Falk
MPS and Carmen Are Breaking Up
Charter network must find a new home for all of its schools.
Nov 21st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
It’s a Mistake For MPS To Expel Carmen Northwest
School board could terminate charter agreement Thursday evening.
Nov 20th, 2025 by Quinton Andrew Klabon
Use-of-Force Incidents at MPS Raise Concerns
6 incidents at northside schools ended in use of force by police.
Nov 16th, 2025 by Devin Blake
What’s In the 44 Footnotes Added to Milwaukee’s Budget?
Record number of footnotes reveal what council members are thinking. And who's the new prolific author?
Nov 14th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS Receives $23 Million College Prep Grant
Grant will service nearly 30,000 students for next seven years.
Nov 13th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Nobody Will Miss I-794
Turning one mile of freeway in Downtown into a boulevard will have huge benefits.
Nov 13th, 2025 by Trent Wiesner
The Fear Factor at MPS
Board members, new superintendent, new media person push openness, transparency.
Nov 11th, 2025 by Terry Falk
Council Marks Up Mayor’s 2026 Budget, Adds Services, Pay Raises
Proposal now subject to Cavalier Johnson's veto pen.
Nov 7th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Lawmakers Criticize DPI Superintendent Underly at Hearing
Concerns include that she sent a deputy to represent DPI.
Nov 6th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
MPS Reaching Out to Community
Superintendent Cassellius and school board create new outreach committees.
Nov 2nd, 2025 by Terry Falk
Work Underway On New Northwest Side Community Center
Former Town of Granville school to become all-ages community hub.
Oct 31st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
MMAC Wants State To Opt Into Federal Voucher School Program
Evers has said participating in the program would be “catastrophic” for public schools.
Oct 30th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Are Student ‘Mental Health Days’ a Problem for Schools?
Some experts worry about trend. Absenteeism at Wisconsin schools up to 22%.
Oct 22nd, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Audit Finds a Quarter of Wisconsin Schools Missed Financial Deadlines
Legislative Audit Bureau report recommends changes to DPI to improve procedures.
Oct 21st, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
School Aid Shrinks for 7 in 10 Wisconsin Districts
Most districts see aid cuts as $350 million shifts to private programs.
Oct 17th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Milwaukee Public Schools Using Retirees To Fill Vacant Teaching Positions
The district still has 83 vacancies to fill.
Oct 17th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee Raises Legal Questions, Could Negatively Impact Wisconsin Businesses
More than 350 employers in Wisconsin use program to hire skilled workers.
Oct 15th, 2025 by Beatrice Lawrence
Dual Enrollment Bill Aims To Make It Easier For High Schoolers To Take College Classes
One-in-four high school students already participate, but with stark divides based on district.
Oct 14th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Crime is Down Across Milwaukee, But Homicides Are Rising
Newly-released crime data shows city going against national trend on homicides.
Oct 10th, 2025 by Steph Conquest-Ware
Costs Shouldn’t Be Used To Deter Records Requests
Recent evidence suggests school districts might be doing just that.
Oct 6th, 2025 by Mark Treinen
After MPS Issue, GOP Lawmakers Would Require Financial Reporting Before Referendums
Bill would bar districts that haven't reported figures to state from advancing a referendum.
Oct 5th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
New Director Takes Over Beleaguered MPS HR Department
Outsider brings diverse experience to challenged department.
Oct 1st, 2025 by Terry Falk
Amid Visa Uncertainty, MPS Pauses International Teacher Program
Superintendent also says to expect several school closures in coming years.
Sep 25th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
What Do the NAEP Tests Tell Us About Student Achievement?
Both nationally and locally a notable decline since 2017. Why?
Sep 24th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
Sale of Former MPS School Falls Through
Choice school had planned to purchase the Eschweiler-designed building.
Sep 24th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor’s 2026 Budget Includes New Library, Hikes Property, Wheel Taxes
City contending with $100 million structural deficit.
Sep 22nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS Creates New Emergency Protocol
Shooting incidents at schools across county has pushed system to act.
Sep 21st, 2025 by Devin Blake
Milwaukee Reading Coalition Hopes to Transform Instruction
MPS superintendent, mayor back effort targeting Milwaukee third graders.
Sep 15th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Property Owners Divided Over West Side Historic District
James Dieter's proposal will either save the neighborhood or destroy it.
Sep 9th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
County Board Demands WIAA Address Hate Speech in H.S. Sports
Officials say sports governing body hasn't taken action to stop racial taunts, harassment at games.
Sep 7th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
New MPS Superintendent Wants To Reconfigure School-Grade Configuration
Brenda Cassellius wants to move to a pre-K-6 and 7-12 grade model.
Sep 4th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
English-Learning Students Get Jump On College At MPS High School
South Division High School offers dual enrollment program.
Sep 1st, 2025 by Alex Klaus
Only 2.8% of MPS Students Participated in Dual Enrollment
Program helps students prepare for college success. Why the low numbers?
Aug 29th, 2025 by Alex Klaus
MPS Superintendent Faces Uphill Battle Rebuilding Community Trust
Brenda Cassellius aims to improve a school district dogged by tough issues.
Aug 29th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
State Releases $16 Million Withheld from Milwaukee Public Schools
State Superintendent Jill Underly says MPS made progress on financial reports.
Aug 20th, 2025 by Deneen Smith
Milwaukee Experiences 1,000-Year Rain Event
Record rainfall pounded city Saturday into Sunday.
Aug 11th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
New Report Finds Serious Issues With MPS HR Department
The issues are indicative of the district's lack of an identity.
Aug 11th, 2025 by Terry Falk
Vintage Marks 15 Years on Prospect Avenue
Carnival-themed party to offer games, food and drink specials.
Aug 6th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Study Ties Weak State Gun Laws to Child Deaths
Child deaths up 15% in Wisconsin, one of 28 states with most permissive laws.
Jul 27th, 2025 by Edgar Mendez
Southside School Hops Charter Networks
Rocketship takes Stellar from Carmen and everyone is happy.
Jul 21st, 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
Sheriff Creates Community Advisory Board
15 community members include law enforcement critics.
Jun 30th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
SDC Asks Federal Government to Reverse State’s Funding Cutoff
WI Department of Children and Families ended SDC’s eligibility for block grants.
Jun 29th, 2025 by Meredith Melland
New High School Rises on South Side
Carmen building new campus after getting the boot from MPS.
Jun 27th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS Plans Lead Remediation at 40 Schools This Summer
At least 106 MPS schools are believed to contain lead hazards.
Jun 27th, 2025 by Evan Casey
Trump Budget Would Ax Funds for State’s After-School Learning Centers
They serve 20,000 students at 168 sites in high-poverty districts across Wisconsin.
Jun 25th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
UW-Milwaukee Chancellor ‘Puzzled’ By GOP Lawmakers’ Stance on Higher Education
Mark Mone will step down this month after 11 years at helm.
Jun 19th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
MPS Should Overhaul Curriculum, Teacher Training, Report Finds
2nd independent audit commissioned by Gov. Evers suggest sweeping changes.
Jun 15th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
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
Could MPS Lose Its 275 International Teachers?
Facing a teacher shortage, will it lose foreign staff due to Trump's policies?
Jun 12th, 2025 by Terry Falk
Reading Instruction Program for Milwaukee Teachers a Great Idea
It could transform the world for Milwaukee’s young learners.
Jun 11th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee Leaders Slam Trump Administration’s Job Corps Cuts
Mayor, county executive call for restoration of Jobs Corps program.
Jun 10th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Sen. Baldwin Hears From Parents About MPS Lead Crisis, Chides RFK Jr.
Still no help from federal government. 'These children are people.'
Jun 9th, 2025 by Evan Casey
MPS Teacher’s Aide Files For Stay of Deportation
However, she is not safe from a deportation action by ICE.
Jun 3rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Future of MPS International School Uncertain
Serving refugees from many different countries, now facing new rules under Trump.
Jun 3rd, 2025 by Terry Falk
MPS Teacher’s Aide Ordered to Self Deport
Teacher's aide, who is seeking a visa, told to leave country by June 3.
May 30th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Why MPS Has ‘Central Office’ Teachers
And why some oppose their reassignment by Superintendent Cassellius.
May 27th, 2025 by Terry Falk
Council Vents Frustration on City Response To Suspected Shooter Incident
'We owe our employees better,' says council president.
May 22nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Cutting The Fat at MPS Central Office?
The jobs being eliminated are already of those working in classrooms.
May 22nd, 2025 by Christopher Fons
MPS Is Again Behind on Financial Reports, Could Lose State Funding
School district missed first deadline to submit 2024 financial data to state DPI.
May 19th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
See Milwaukee’s 2025 Mayor’s Design Awards Winners
From pavement turned to art to 44-story buildings, awards recognize the best of Milwaukee design.
May 16th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Racism Erupts in Racine County
What an ugly incident at high school sports event tells about current state of the nation.
May 14th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee Business Group Creates $500,000 Fund for MPS
Greater Milwaukee Committee supports changes by Superintendent Cassellius.
May 12th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
GOP Bill Could Cut MPS Funding Over School Police
MPS and city would have to negotiate with Joint Committee on Finance.
May 11th, 2025 by Devin Blake
New MPS Superintendent Cutting Central Office Jobs
In letter to staff, Cassellius says district challenges are rooted in broken systems and structures.
May 8th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Why Did My Home’s Land Value Double?
New assessments come with an unexpected change in how values were calculated.
May 7th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Health Department Loses Millions To Federal Funding Freezes
Everything from HVAC upgrades at homeless shelters to wastewater disease monitoring impacted.
May 2nd, 2025 by Nick Rommel
