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Gov. Evers Mandates Closing All K-12 Schools
Governor expects to reopen schools on April 6.
Mar 14th, 2020 by WPR Staff
Milwaukee Will Cut Down 900 of Its Ash Trees
Federal grant funds replacement of trees ravaged by Emerald Ash Borer.
Mar 12th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Why The MPS Referendum Is Needed
The data shows MPS trails other metro area districts in per-pupil spending.
Mar 11th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
11 Key Details About the Convention Center Expansion
Plus: Rite-Hite moving to city, Mitchell Street mystery, Lower East Side projects still alive.
Mar 8th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Travaux Gets Entrepreneurial
City-affiliated entity lands private contract to oversee construction.
Mar 5th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
South Side Playfield Will Get Overhaul
Modrzejewski will see new life under plan from Milwaukee Recreation.
Mar 5th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
New Safe and Sound Leader a City Insider
Joe’Mar Hooper pledges to take organization to new heights.
Mar 3rd, 2020 by Edgar Mendez
No, This Monstrosity Isn’t Historic
Century-old Wisconsin Ave. mansion can become a parking lot, Historic Commission rules.
Mar 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Board Seeks Unified Approach to Services
County approves One Milwaukee Task Force, aims to unify county, city and MPS services for high need neighborhoods.
Mar 2nd, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Why I’m Canvassing for MPS
Knocking on strangers doors? I couldn’t help wonder what I’d gotten myself into.
Feb 26th, 2020 by Chloe Smith
City’s African American Auto Deaths Soar
Up by 93% in five years, report finds. Statistic is “shocking,” says Ald. Murphy
Feb 24th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Common Council Races
Six of 15 Common Council seats feature three or more candidates.
Feb 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Circuit Court Candidates
Three candidates competing for judgeship.
Feb 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
A Report Card for Milwaukee Schools
State data shows charter and choice schools typically outperform traditional public schools.
Feb 12th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Poll Shows Surprising Support for MPS
Most think MPS needs more funding and would back it in the referendum, poll shows.
Feb 12th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
East Side Home Design Approved
After 18 months of debate, two new East Side homes in historic district okayed.
Feb 11th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Report Finds ACT Test Decline Since 2014
State’s students less college ready, ‘alarming' black vs white achievement gap.
Feb 3rd, 2020 by Rich Kremer
Q&A With Circuit Court Candidates Part Two
Blomme, Dedinsky and Whitney make their case for election to Branch 5. Part Two
Jan 24th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
Custer’s Last Stand in Milwaukee
There’s still a city street that honors him. Or is it named after a Town of Granville settler?
Jan 23rd, 2020 by Carl Baehr
Q&A With Circuit Court Candidates
Blomme, Dedinsky and Whitney make their case for election to Branch 5. Part 1 of two-part story.
Jan 23rd, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
Crane Added to City Plan Commission
Menomonee Valley Partners deputy Catrina Crane has long worked on economic development.
Jan 21st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS Playgrounds Going Green
Better for students and less stormwater runoff pours into sewer system.
Jan 20th, 2020 by Alana Watson
Do Selective Schools Help Poor Students?
If not, what's their real purpose?
Jan 17th, 2020 by Terry Falk
Second New East Side Home Revealed
Designs submitted for second new home in North Point Historic District.
Jan 16th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
The Rationale for MPS Referendum
Despite scare stories, ballot initiative asks for annual funding increase of $87 million, not $640 million.
Jan 14th, 2020 by Terry Falk
Remembering John Pawasarat
UWM researcher had huge impact with his studies.
Jan 7th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
How Does Residency Change Affect Teachers?
24% of MPS teachers now live outside city. Does that matter?
Jan 2nd, 2020 by Terry Falk
How Business Leaders Caused Black Poverty
Union busting, opposition to minimum wage helped drive inequality.
Dec 29th, 2019 by Michael Rosen and Jeffrey Sommers
Chief Morales Reappointed for Four Years
Commission grants police chief a full term, requires public meeting, reports.
Dec 18th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
What Is State Doing About School Security?
$96.2 million for security upgrades and training. Has that addressed the problem?
Dec 16th, 2019 by Steven Walters
After Shootings Officials Discuss School Safety
Should security be beefed up at MPS, other school districts? Opinions vary.
Dec 6th, 2019 by Terry Falk
Say Yes To MPS Referendum
As a parent and longtime MPS volunteer, I’ve seen why the schools are a great investment.
Dec 5th, 2019 by Julie Rowley
5 Milwaukeeans to Be Thankful For
Milwaukee is a better -- and far more interesting place -- because of these five folks.
Nov 28th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
10 Steps to Stop Reckless Driving
Mayor, council need to crack down. Here’s how.
Nov 25th, 2019 by Tyrone Dumas
Journal Square Will Be Hundreds of Apartments
Plus: Packed week of affordable housing news, and Cheesehead expansion.
Nov 24th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
117-Year-Old School Getting Transformed
Developer will turn MPS school he once attended into 40-unit apartment complex.
Nov 22nd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS School To Become Apartments
Plus community programming in unused expanded building on far northwest side.
Nov 20th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Still More Positive News on Voucher Schools
Big jumps in test scores for School Choice students.
Nov 20th, 2019 by George Mitchell
Warren Plan Gives Needed Help to MPS
Would mean a massive new federal investment in public schools.
Nov 19th, 2019 by Marva Herndon, Erika Siemsen and Megan O'Halloran
Rite-Hite May Move to Reed Street Yards
Plus: Water leak delays BMO Tower, city exploring Plan B for former Schlitz tavern.
Nov 17th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Taylor Slams Barrett Over Residency
Mayoral candidate cites losses since residency requirement ended by Legislature.
Nov 15th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
NAEP Test Results Bad News for MPS
They’ve also gone down for the state. How can we do better?
Nov 6th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Gokhman House Sails Through Commission
New design met with universal approval by Historic Preservation Commission.
Nov 4th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Remembering Mildred Harpole
Beloved activist for education equity, equal rights, dies in her 80s.
Oct 31st, 2019 by Edgar Mendez
MPS Program Offers “Ambitious Instruction”
Will new approach mean more skills taught or more teaching to the test?
Oct 29th, 2019 by Terry Falk
Lurie’s Bay View Proposal Revived
Plus: MPS unveils new schoolyards, Cambria hotel opens, Athea expanding chemical plant
Oct 27th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Revised Design for New East Side Homes
Gokhman changes designs for proposed homes in North Point Historic District.
Oct 25th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee County Needs a Bold Vision
Creative leadership could save money, pay for more services.
Oct 21st, 2019 by State Rep. Daniel Riemer
Private School Vouchers Cost $350 Million
Public schools lose millions, led by $37 million deducted from MPS funding, DPI data shows.
Oct 18th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff
Segregation in Milwaukee Area Schools
The data tells a sobering story of racial and economic separation.
Oct 16th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
4-Year-Old Kindergarten Gets Bipartisan Support
Senate taking up bills in committee that would expand early childhood education programs.
Oct 7th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff
Tent City Being Evicted
Plus: A packed week of real estate news, including the Schuster's project moving forward.
Oct 6th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
18 School Boards Support Ending the Use of Native American Mascots
Around 30 Wisconsin districts use Native American imagery, mascots or nicknames.
Oct 1st, 2019 by Rob Mentzer
Commission Holds Carleton School Redevelopment
Former MPS school proposed to become 62 units of housing.
Sep 30th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
8 After-School Programs for Students in Milwaukee
These programs can help to keep kids engaged outside of the classroom.
Sep 27th, 2019 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz
Owners Lobbying For Service Workers
New organization lobbies state officials on behalf of service industry workers
Sep 26th, 2019 by Erik Gunn
New East Side Homes Stalled Again
Developer might redo designs from scratch due to historic commission's long list of objections.
Sep 19th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Custer Playfield Reopens
New playground, basketball courts and walking path are part of $25 million city recreation plan.
Sep 16th, 2019 by Jack Fennimore
A Big Idea for Milwaukee
New York City program shows a way to create change in Milwaukee’s poorest areas.
Sep 7th, 2019 by Frank Schneiger
Lena Taylor Announces Run for Mayor
"We need leadership and an office that is not corrupt," she declares.
Sep 3rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Rep. Jason Fields Will Run for Comptroller
Fields joins Aycha Sawa and Alex Brower in race to replace retiring Martin Matson.
Aug 29th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Campaign Will Fund South Side Futsal Courts
No neighborhood has more kids. LBWN raising final $25,000 to complete soccer project.
Aug 29th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Neighbors Mull Bay View Park Redesign
City solicits input on $500,000 proposal to overhaul Zillman Park.
Aug 22nd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Columbia Playfield Reopens
Revamped north side park boasts a playground, basketball courts, splash pad and more.
Aug 19th, 2019 by Jack Fennimore
Would MPS Referendum Pass? Should it?
Poll shows city residents support increased funding for MPS, but referendum still faces obstacles.
Aug 7th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Presenting Fresh Bakery — And Art
Bay View bakery exhibits the work of local artists.
Jul 22nd, 2019 by Catherine Jozwik
HPC Board Puts Modern Homes on Hold
New homes proposed for East Side historic district don't meet "any of the guidelines."
Jul 9th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Effort Improves City’s Recreation Areas
MPS has invested $12 million in rebuilding, renovating outdoor athletic and play facilities.
Jul 9th, 2019 by Andrea Waxman
MATC Program Would Redevelop Homes
Would partner with city, JCP Construction and non-profit on job training, blight elimination.
Jul 8th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Board of Health Appointments Sail Through
Public Safety & Health Committee approves Barrett's appointments, chastises Barrett for not creating board earlier
Jun 27th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Cream City Hostel Has Low Price Tag
Property's current assessment just $310,000, but new hostel should increase its value.
Jun 27th, 2019 by Michael Horne
Barrett Appoints First Board of Health
City's first health oversight board is proposed to be filled almost entirely with women.
Jun 24th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Will Schools End Alternative Lunches?
Cudahy School board may change policy. Bill in state Legislature would end “lunch shaming”.
Jun 19th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Inside Cream City Hostel
A tour of the 52-bed Riverwest hostel that will open just in time for Summerfest.
Jun 18th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City’s First Hostel Opens June 23rd
Cream City Hostel in Riverwest will open its doors to community before guests arrive.
Jun 13th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Modern Homes for Historic East Side
Gokhman introduces first of three homes planned for N. Terrace Ave.
Jun 12th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Farewell Bradley Center
Say goodbye, Bango. The last of the arena was demolished Friday morning.
May 31st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
How Should MPS Use Rainy Day Fund?
Typically used for school emergencies. Union pushes to use it to hire more staff.
May 21st, 2019 by Terry Falk
No Shame in the School Lunch Line
Milwaukee state Rep. LaKeshia Myers is co-sponsoring a bill that would prohibit school districts from singling students out when it’s time to have a midday meal.
May 20th, 2019 by Rich Kremer
New Arts Cafe in Walker’s Point
Plus: Eulogy for Joe Bartolotta. And Laughing Taco closes at Crossroads Collective.
May 2nd, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
MPS Students Lobby For Better Lunches
“They’re not appetizing.” 100 students lobby legislators in Madison.
May 1st, 2019 by Analise Pruni
City’s New Horse Stables Break Ground
MKE Urban Stables to house police department's mounted patrol, offer equine therapy.
Apr 30th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Arbor Day Edition
Mayor, MPS Superintendent, 4th graders plant 32 trees at Ohio Playfield.
Apr 26th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Former Carleton School to Become Housing
Plus: Bradley Foundation moving to Hammes Building.
Apr 21st, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Common Council Candidate Justin Bielinski
Organizer Justin Bielinski discusses his campaign to replace Bob Donovan at City Hall.
Apr 15th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Trump Backer Running for Donovan’s Seat
Pentecostal church pastor Eduardo Loera latest to run for south side district where Ald. Donovan retiring.
Apr 10th, 2019 by Edgar Mendez
Molly Schuld
"My biggest hope for this city is that we collectively start celebrating all of Milwaukee..."
Apr 8th, 2019 by Newaukee
Dimitrijevic Will Run For Common Council
County Supervisor wants to represent Bay View at City Hall.
Apr 5th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
520 New Affordable Apartments Planned
Seven affordable housing projects in city win 22.5% of state's latest WHEDA tax credits.
Apr 4th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
7 Numbers That Explain The Election
Neubauer did better yet worse than expected in Milwaukee, which decided statewide race.
Apr 3rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Candidates for Supreme Court, School Board
Milwaukeeans will find at least three contested races on the ballot.
Apr 1st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Remembering Gwen Jackson
Tireless community volunteer served Red Cross and other groups for half a century.
Mar 28th, 2019 by Edgar Mendez
New Sports Complex Changes Neighborhood
Huge empty playground on northwest side now has six basketball courts, a futsal court, soccer field and 200-meter track.
Mar 22nd, 2019 by Cynthia Crawford
Running Rebels Serves 1,500 Youth a Year
Creating Violence Free Zones, finding the best in kids.
Mar 20th, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic
Panel Okays MPS School’s Sale to Charter
City committee allows Hayes school to be the first sold under controversial 2015 state law.
Mar 19th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Donovan Won’t Run for Re-Election
Fightin' Bob is walking away. Zamarripa and Bielinski likely to run for council seat.
Mar 10th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Why is MPS Shrinking?
Because it opposes the choices of many of its customers.
Mar 6th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
MPS Selling Building to Charter Operator Carmen
Deal for Hayes School would be first under state's 2015 surplus schools law.
Mar 1st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Vote Tuesday for Milwaukee School Board
February 19th primary has one race: MPS board seat for south side & downtown district.
Feb 18th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
State Trails Nation on School Breakfasts
17% of schools don’t offer breakfasts, putting Wisconsin near bottom nationally.
Feb 18th, 2019 by Shamane Mills
