Jones Island

Council Members Push for MMSD Audit

They nearly blocked reappointment of MMSD commissioners, but back off after closed door meeting.

Supervisors Call for State Audit of MMSD

Nine supervisors push for audit of sewerage district, citing charges by whistleblowers.

Common Ground Releases New Allegations Against Veolia

Another whistleblower comes forward, alleging mismanagement and a culture of fear.

MMSD, Veolia Deny Charges of Mismanagement by Common Ground

MMSD claims it is trying to conduct an audit. Common Ground leader calls it 'a sham.'

Torzala is Turning Four

Plus: A pivot at Wayfinder, Saffron's new menu and farewell to Centro Cafe.

MMSD Operator Causing Larger Sewage Overflow, More Pollution, Coalition Charges

Veolia is alleged to be putting off maintenance and running the system under capacity, raising risk of overflows.

Statements from MMSD Executive Director and Commission Chair

Milwaukee Again Cleaning Up From ‘Overwhelming Force of Nature’

City officials said there was little more they could have done to prepare.

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Awards Port Milwaukee $1.4 Million for Infrastructure Upgrades

Harbor assistance grants to strengthen supply chain reliability, support maritime commerce

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce Over $7.5 Million to Strengthen Wisconsin’s Ports, Bolster Commerce

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.

Celebrating 100 Years of A Sewage Plant

Jones Island is a national landmark. Officials gather to mark its importance.

Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility Turns 100

New Tool Allows You To See Flu, RSV Activity in Milwaukee

Health Department unveils new dashboard powered by your toilet.

New Updates to Wastewater Monitoring Dashboard: City of Milwaukee Health Department Adds Flu and RSV to Public Tracking

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.

Is Milorganite Making People Sick?

Research suggests it’s laced with PFAS or forever chemicals.

Port Milwaukee hosts first-ever ‘Port Leadership & Career Summit’

Wisconsin Uses Millions of Tons of Salt

Polluting our land and water and increasing Lake Michigan's salinity. First story in a series.

Wisconsin Club Worth $5.1 Million

Fascinating history and an elaborate interior that would put the grandest riverboat to shame.

MHD Release: Milwaukee Health Department Launches COVID-19 Wastewater Testing Dashboard

Construction Bid Expected to Save Taxpayers $35 Million

Part of Project to Clean 100+ Years of Toxic Pollution from Milwaukee Waterways

Federal Grant Will Make Massive Port Project Bigger, More Flexible

Plus: New car wash planned at Midtown Center.

Senator Baldwin Delivers Additional $9.3 Million for Port Milwaukee

Baldwin-secured federal investments will support Made in Wisconsin workers, goods, and businesses

EPA Giving Milwaukee $17 Million For Sewer Project

Relocating lakefront sewer overflow part of much larger environmental cleanup project.

Jones Island Festival Returns to Kaszube’s Park

Pint-sized beer festival coming Saturday, Sept. 23. Plus, brewery has new patio space.

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.

In Preparation for Independence Day Festivities, Port Milwaukee Issues Safety and Public Accessibility Update

Port Milwaukee Earns 15th Pacesetter Award for Increased International Cargo in 2022

New Oil Pipeline Planned Through Milwaukee’s South Side

Pipeline ultimately designed to move oil to Green Bay - by barge.

Locally-produced Programs recognized for excellence

‘Living Breakwater’ Would Protect Harbor

Harbor District, partnering with city, wins grant to design wetland habitat structure.

Port Milwaukee Temporarily Expands Public Access Hours for Residents to Enjoy Local Smelting Tradition

Mayor Cavalier Johnson Tours Agricultural Maritime Export Facility at Port Milwaukee with The DeLong Co., Inc.

This is the largest one-time investment in Port Milwaukee history since the 1950s

Milwaukee PBS to Broadcast New John Gurda Documentary

People of the Port: A Jones Island Documentary

Ship-Loading Equipment Makes 1,500-Mile Trip To Port Milwaukee

Part of largest investment in port in 60 years.

City Expands Vision For Harbor District Riverwalk

Bathrooms, Kaszube historical pavilion, more boat docks, but railroad disconnect remains.

It’s the ‘World’s Smallest Beer Festival’

Torzala Brewing Co. presents Jones Island festival, inspired by area's 'fascinating history.'

In Preparation for Independence Day Festivities, Port Milwaukee Issues Safety and Public Accessibility Update

Exhibition Honoring 2019 and 2020 Nohl Fellow Opens at Haggerty Museum of Art

Opening Reception is Thursday, June 9

Port Milwaukee Temporarily Expands Public Access Hours for Residents to Enjoy Local Smelting Tradition

City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 Downward Trends Continue

But wastewater sampling is showing an uptick in the amount of virus present.

Wastewater Tests Show Uptick in COVID-19

Too early to tell but increases found in several cities, including Milwaukee.

Oil Spill’s Spread Could Have Been Halted?

Komatsu criticized for not calling local officials to prevent spread of 400 gallons of oil.

Track Ships Coming Into The Port

New feature on Port Milwaukee's website allows you to track all ships entering and leaving the port.

Spill Sends 400 Gallons of Oil Into Milwaukee Waterways

"Oil transfer error" at Komatsu Mining campus.

Port Seeks To Develop Cruise Ship Dock

Seeks partner to develop rare bare-ground lakefront site, perhaps for recreational or entertainment uses.

UWM and City as Living Laboratory land NSF grant to launch water stewardship project

Construction Starts on Biggest Port Project In More Than 60 Years

Milwaukee project intended to make Wisconsin export hub for ethanol byproduct.

A Walk In The Riverwest Woods

The walk from Concordia to Capitol along the river displays oh so much of nature’s beauty.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces $15.9 Million Federal Grant for Port Milwaukee

Baldwin secures federal investment to support Wisconsin workers, farmers and businesses

Veolia Water Milwaukee Union Employees Ratify New Contract

Storm Ready Preparations for 2020 as Heavy Rain Possible for Third Year in a Row

Port Milwaukee Dealing with Significant Weather Issues

Operations and Access Halted at Jones Island

The Quiet Plan to Save Grand Avenue

Actually written 10 years ago. Civic leaders discuss how public private partnerships revived Downtown.

Port Milwaukee Seaway Cargo Volume Grows in 2018

Bulk Material Volume Down as Cargo Deliveries Pushed into 2019

Sup. Shea Condemns We Energies’ Pollution

Many Oak Creek residents oppose request for DNR permit, company says others along lake pollute more.

Commerce Street Arose From a Canal

Planned to reach Mississippi River, it never even got to North Avenue.

We Hate You, John Abert

City named one street to insult an Abert, only to later honor another Abert with a street.

WisDOT announces more than $16 million in grants, loans for freight rail projects

Wisconsin’s rail system consists of 10 freight railroads, which operate more than 3,300 miles of track in the state.

Sewerage District Is National Leader

Milwaukee leads nation in reclaiming water, but rise in extreme rains a challenge.

Alderman Pérez invites public to the Eighth Annual Doors Open Milwaukee Event

News release from Alderman Jose G. Perez

Harbor View Plaza Selected as Name for the Harbor District’s First Waterfront Park

A groundbreaking event is scheduled for Friday, August 24th at 1:30 pm at Harbor View Plaza (600 E. Greenfield Ave.)

Port Supported 1,309 Jobs, $106 Million in Trade in 2017

New port director introduces report trumpeting harbor's value to Milwaukee, but is there a salt shortage looming?

Storm Update – June 18 & 19, 2018

This is the first tunnel related overflow since September of 2016.

Adam Schlicht Confirmed as Port Director

New director envisions growing the port through international marketing, diversification.

Gurda Paddles City History through a Watery Lens in his newest book, “Milwaukee: A City Built on Water”

Gurda explores the city's complicated relationship with its most precious resource.

Council Moves to Confirm New Port Director

Adam Schlicht has dreams of growing the port through international marketing.

Bring Us Your Green Projects, Says MMSD

District offers $1.5 million matching funds for projects to reduce urban runoff, taxpayers costs.

Harbor District Plans Unveiled

Plan would redevelop 888 acres, create $864 million in property development and 5,663 new jobs.

City of Milwaukee and Harbor District, Inc. Release Draft Water and Land Use Plan

Plan Calls for New Urban Development, Active Waterfront Uses, and Environmental Restoration Within a “Working Waterfront.”

Lisa Braun

"I’m proud to be born and raised in Milwaukee."

U.S Oil Won’t Ship Oil From Port

Signs written agreement and city gives it additional land at no charge.

Marquette’s Haggerty Museum of Art receives $146,000 federal grant

Funds are for a public art project by renowned artist Mary Miss

Retired librarian finds volunteering an important part of her life

Nancy Torphy has been an invaluable volunteer for Historic Milwaukee for the last seven years.

Ethanol Shipping Fuels Worries

U.S. Oil could also ship crude oil across local waters.

Harbor District Water and Land Use Plan Public Input Meetings

Asking for Feedback on Proposals for New Parks and Land Uses

Manifest Destiny

Messenger-themed bicycle race takes to streets and alleys for 16th year.

Sailing Vessels and Steamers, 1860s

Marine commerce thrived by then, but lost ships and passengers were not uncommon.

An “Extraordinary” Frank Lloyd Wright

Terrace Ave. home cost Manpower exec Robert Elsner $37,000 in 1955, now worth $750,000.

Jones Island Fishing Village, 1898

The settlement by Polish "Kashubes" even had a main street and a small beach.

Behold The ECO Mayor

Barrett touts green efforts, changes name of environmental sustainability office to ECO.

Port Of Milwaukee Has Flurry of Final Traffic

Great Lakes traffic up as ships rush to finish before St. Lawrence Seaway closes for winter.

From Gray to Green

The sewerage district has moved from tunnels and pipes to greenways, rain barrels and permeable pavement. Part 2 of a series.

How The Sewerage District Came of Age

The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District has been a national leader since its formation. Part 1 of a three-part series.

MMSD Reports First Combined Sewer Overflow of 2015

Storm Update – April 8 & 9, 2015

The Mysterious Kondos Chateau

One of the town's most magnificent mansions has a strange history, complete with a jailed lawyer who once served a governor.

Milwaukee’s Clean Water Advantage

Few cities have such control over their watershed, which gives Milwaukee an edge for cleanup efforts. Part II of series

Governor Walker announces more than $24 million in freight rail awards

Governor Scott Walker today approved six freight rail improvement projects totaling more than $24 million in grants and loans.

Riverfront Apartments Approved

The 216,906 square foot, 133-unit, mixed-use, retail and apartment building will have splendid views of the river.

Marina Will Battle Geenan for Assembly Seat

Dimitrijevic and Geenan are already competing for labor support.

The Kashubes’ Polka Picnic

The annual picnic celebrates the 73 years (until 1943) that these Polish ancestors lived on Jones Island.

Top Stop at Doors Open Milwaukee

City Hall Bell Tower is a favorite destination during Doors Open Milwaukee.