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Milwaukee Loses Its Violence Prevention Czar Because of State Constitution?
Mayor, fire chief express disappointment, frustration.
Jan 30th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Council Seeks To Levy Big Fines, Up to $50,000, on Problem Landlords
City has shuttered 11 buildings this winter for dangerous emergency violations.
Jan 26th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
New Council Members Oppose Taking Tax Returns To Pay Private Ambulances
But opposition could cost the city 'ginormously' more money, warns a veteran.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
After Deadly May Fire, Milwaukee Adds New Safety Requirements
More inspections, more data and changes that will impact landlords, tenants.
Dec 2nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Miffed Mayor Issues 7 Budget Vetoes
Johnson unhappy with council amendments, calling one 'pointless and heartless.'
Nov 18th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
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
Northridge is Gone, Milwaukee Looks to Transform the Site
Searching for an anchor business or organization to help revive the area.
Oct 29th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Legislators Push Fire Sprinkler Bills After Deadly May Fire
Legislation would provide grants for sprinkler installation, allow municipal regulations.
Oct 27th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
These City Employees Make More Than Mayor Cavalier Johnson
27 employees top the city's pay scale.
Oct 23rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Has a Fire Truck Problem
Milwaukee may soon need to dial 911 to replace its fire trucks.
Oct 14th, 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
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
City, County Officials Say More Shelters Needed After Floods
Churches, gyms, schools, residents encouraged to open doors to those in need.
Aug 26th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes
Mayor Skips Finalists, Picks Outsider For Key Violence Prevention Role
Johnson taps Adam Procell, who turned his life around after homicide conviction.
Aug 18th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Alders Support Sprinkler Subsidies
Retrofitting old buildings is costly, but 'you can't put a price on' saving lives.
Jul 30th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Everyone Agrees, Let’s Delay Affordable Housing Proposal
Ald. Larresa Taylor still negotiating changes in controversial proposal.
Jul 16th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Illegal Fireworks Linked to Rising Number of Milwaukee Fires
Seven fireworks-related fires on July 4th, mostly on north side of city.
Jul 15th, 2025 by Devin Blake
Council Split On Cudahy Farms Proposal
Area Alderwoman Larresa Taylor opposes plan backed by Mayor, DCD.
Jul 10th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Fire Chief Says Sprinklers Don’t Cost Much
Less than cost of new carpet? Chief Lipski calls for sprinklers in large buildings.
May 28th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos Says Changes to Sprinkler Laws Unlikely
Five people died, many injured in fire at Milwaukee building without sprinklers.
May 14th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Lack of Sprinklers Worsened Deadly Fire, Chief Says
Ald. Bauman calls for investigation of building codes, sprinkler requirements.
May 14th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
5 Dead, Hundreds Displaced by Milwaukee Fire
Fire spread quickly at west-side apartment building without sprinkler system.
May 12th, 2025 by WPR Staff
Vannoy Defeats Kuether-Steele In Only Contested School Board Race
Two other members win unopposed races.
Apr 2nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
RACM Board Overrules Taylor, Neighbors, Recommends Funding For Cudahy Farms Development
Move sets up council showdown over affordable housing proposal.
Mar 20th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Native Now Leads Milwaukee Archdiocese
Jeffrey Grob, who grew up on a dairy farm, becomes 12th Archbishop of Milwaukee.
Jan 15th, 2025 by Evan Casey
City Reopens South Side Fire House
Engine 31 firehouse on S. 8th Street recommissioned thanks to new city sales tax.
Jan 8th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Demolition of Northridge Mall Reaches Key Milestone
Mall is now visibly falling, while DCD still planning what comes next.
Nov 19th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Hazmat Response to Suspicious Envelope At Election Commission
Fire chief reports unidentified substance found in envelope is not hazardous.
Nov 8th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Planning Innovative Fire Repair Shop, Suburbs Could Join
Milwaukee is at a 'blinking red light hazard zone' with its current facility.
Oct 30th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Construction Begins On Expanded Housing Complex For Veterans Experiencing Homelessness
Centers for Veterans Issues expanding Vets Place Central on city's Near West Side.
Oct 3rd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Meta House Developing $33 Million Women’s Treatment Center
Ceremonial groundbreaking held for new complex at 39th and Bluemound.
Sep 2nd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Half of Wisconsin’s Fire Chiefs Say They Need More Funding
Fire chiefs see 'potential' for special purpose fire districts to enhance public safety
Aug 5th, 2024 by WPR Staff
High Stakes, Low Turnout Special Election Tuesday
State senate race pits Dora Drake vs. LaKeshia Myers to replace Lena Taylor.
Jul 1st, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Secret Service, City Find Themselves Targeted By Protesters, Republicans
Republicans want alternative to Pere Marquette Park. ACLU announces lawsuit.
Jun 6th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Reaches The Hard Part of Demolishing Northridge Mall
Demolition nearly complete for former Boston Store.
May 2nd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Pledges To Get Involved in Schools
Johnson vows to make Milwaukee a city that attracts people because of its schools.
Apr 16th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Officials Urge Ambulance Policy Changes After Woman’s Death
Unanimous Common Council measure calls for future operating procedure updates.
Feb 6th, 2024 by Evan Casey
Paramedics Never Left Ambulance to Look for Woman Who Froze to Death
Paramedics were on the scene for around 7 minutes, CEO says
Jan 30th, 2024 by Evan Casey
Sales Tax Helps Fire Department Add Paramedics, Fire Engine
New ambulance for area near 27th and Capitol, restored fire station at 13th and Layton.
Jan 8th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
MFD Says There Were At Least 7 Recent Fires At Abandoned Northridge Mall
Security removed after Phoenix Investors walked away from buying property.
Nov 2nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Fire Department Reopening Station At 13th and Layton
Chief Lipski picks Engine 17, shuttered in 2021, to reopen.
Oct 15th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Fire Department Debating Which Station To Reopen
For first time in years, MFD thinks about growth. Down to three options.
Oct 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Firefighters, Teens Are Growing Greens In Shuttered Fire Station
Hydroponic gardens located at fire stations throughout the city will provide more than 25 pounds of lettuce and herbs per month.
Aug 11th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
County Executive Hosting Parks ‘Celebrity Softball Game’
Teams include local journalists, artists, business owners, activists, politicians and community leaders.
Aug 4th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
After State Law Stripped Authority, Leaders of Milwaukee’s Fire & Police Commission Resign
Chair Edward Fallone and Vice Chair Amanda Avalos resign in protest following "assault on self-government."
Jul 20th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Johnson Signs 2% Sales Tax Into Law
"Something huge, something major, something extraordinary," says Johnson of revenue deal, averting fiscal cliff.
Jul 14th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Committee Endorses 2% Sales Tax
And blasts state policy restrictions while insisting tax is far from a 'Milwaukee bailout.'
Jun 26th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Will Ban Most New Vape Shops
City zoning code change aims to deter teens from using tobacco.
Jun 14th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Police Settlement Will Cost Millions Less Than Expected
Plus: costs grow in claim against Tearman Spencer and a firefighter conspiracy defense.
Jun 12th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Zoning Board Approves Capitol Drive Addiction Treatment Clinic
Community Medical Services approved to open at N. 76th St. and W. Capitol Dr.
Jun 5th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
Experts Discuss Milwaukee’s Plague of Overdose Deaths
Milwaukee Overdose Response Initiative confronts a fatal overdose every 16 hours.
May 30th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
New Froedtert, MCW Program Will Treat Veterans, First Responders
$12.5 million donation from national nonprofit will fund treatment of traumatic brain injuries.
May 1st, 2023 by Evan Casey
City May Close Libraries, Cut 25% of Police and Fire Departments
Milwaukee faces $156 million fiscal cliff without state help.
Apr 25th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Bucks Tightening Deer District Security Ahead of Playoffs
Community ambassadors, increased police presence and 'leave it at home' initiative aim to protect fans for Bucks postseason.
Apr 14th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Spike In Deaths Points to Tainted Local Drug Supply
Milwaukee County has averaged one overdose death every four hours since Saturday.
Apr 4th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Northside House Fire Kills Three Overnight
Seven people have died in house fires in Milwaukee so far this year.
Mar 29th, 2023 by Evan Casey
City Reverses Course, Approves Northridge Menards Self Storage
Multiple city committees balked at proposal in 2022. Why the reversal?
Feb 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Will Host GOP Presidential Debate In Lead Up To RNC
Host committee working to secure delegate hotels within 60 miles of city.
Feb 2nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City Seeks To Limit New Vape Shops
But questions abound on the legality and strategy of any bans or limits.
Feb 1st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Wauwatosa, Milwaukee Collaborate on Fire Station
Deal on fire station near cities' border enables Milwaukee to reactivate central city station.
Jan 23rd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Chambers, Brostoff Sworn In As Aldermen
New council members welcomed by colleagues, face budget veto override vote next week.
Nov 16th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Judge Rules Northridge Demolition Should Proceed, Despite Appeal
But will it? Mall remains unsecured and derelict.
Nov 11th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Northridge Owner Appeals, Blocks Demolition Order
2019 court case continues to drag on. Mall has been closed since 2003.
Oct 31st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
What Two Fire Stations Will Milwaukee Fire Department Cut?
Or will an influx of Medicaid money stave off cut?
Oct 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Judge Rules Northridge Mall Must Be Demolished
Ruling is a win for city, but issues remain with demolishing building.
Oct 3rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Judge Holds Northridge Mall Owners In Contempt, Issues $2,000 Daily Fine
Chinese ownership group given until Friday to secure mall, trial scheduled for October 3.
Aug 15th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Northridge Mall Suffers Fourth Fire In A Month
Fire chief and mayor are fed up. Lawsuit to demolish building has critical hearing Monday.
Aug 11th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Denita Ball Wins Sheriff’s Race
Ball wins with 55% of the vote, defeating Brian Barkow and Thomas Beal.
Aug 9th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene and Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Wins 2024 Republican National Convention
It's official. GOP will pick its presidential nominee in Milwaukee.
Aug 5th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Planning To Eliminate Traffic Crash Deaths
City, led by Mayor Cavalier Johnson, adopts "Vision Zero" policy
Jun 23rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Bodies of Two Drowned Men Who Tried to Rescue Boy Found
Boy, 10, his father and another adult male all swept away and died in Monday’s rainstorm.
Jun 17th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer
Body of Drowned Boy, Aged 10, Found
Authorities still searching for 2 men who tried to save child swept away in rainstorm’s high waters.
Jun 14th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer
City Handing Out Free Gun Locks
Part of broader effort to reduce gun violence and accidental shootings by kids, say mayor and police chief.
May 9th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Aaron Lipski Given Four-Year Term As Fire Chief
Chief comes from a family that is synonymous with Milwaukee fire fighting.
Apr 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Inside Milwaukee’s 911 Center
Some two dozen MPD employees handle more than 1 million calls per year. City plans reorganization of system
Mar 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Completes Renaming Old World Third To Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Milwaukee fixes a 1984 "injustice" by extending King Drive through Downtown.
Jan 17th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
A New Public Safety Plan for Milwaukee
Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson releases a strategy focused on law enforcement, community healing and neighborhood-level investments.
Jan 12th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Oil Spill’s Spread Could Have Been Halted?
Komatsu criticized for not calling local officials to prevent spread of 400 gallons of oil.
Jan 10th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Johnson Ceremonially Sworn In As Mayor
Milwaukee's acting mayor hosts a ceremony of pomp and circumstance to tell his story.
Dec 23rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Dettmer’s Appointment As Public Works Head Is Historic
First female to lead DPW, first time that no major mayor-appointed leaders are white males.
Dec 20th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Jeffrey Norman Named Permanent Chief of Police
Norman has served as acting chief since Dec. 2020 while city sorted out botched Morales demotion.
Nov 4th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Recommends Few Budget Amendments
No fee increases and few changes as council braces for next year's fiscal cliff.
Oct 28th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee OK’s ARPA Funding for Ambulances, Reckless Driving and Eviction Prevention
Finance & Personnel Committee recommends spending $14 million of city's $394 million ARPA allocation.
Sep 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Cleans Up From Storm, Braces For Another Difficult Night
Tens of thousands of Milwaukee residents remain without power Wednesday afternoon.
Aug 11th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
New Fire Chief Tackling Tough Issues
Increasing diversity, reducing staff burnout are top issues for Chief Aaron Lipski.
Jun 24th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez
Lipski Appointed Fire Chief For One Year
Fire & Police Commission could open up internal search process next year.
May 24th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Backs Lipski For Fire Chief
Acting chief gains remarkably broad array of support for permanent fire chief.
May 20th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Faces Ambulance Shortage
Shortage of personnel and low reimbursement rate pushing private providers to quit city's 911 system.
Apr 28th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Six Steps To Improve Fire Safety
After three fatal fires in two weeks, Fire Department and city officials offer safety tips.
Feb 10th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Our Workload Is “Through the Roof”
How the closing of south-side station impacts Milwaukee Fire Department.
Feb 7th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez
Fire Department HQ Being Renamed For Wisconsin’s First Black Architect
Alonzo Robinson was a trailblazing architect
Jan 28th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Leaders Commit To Addressing Homicide Pandemic
"There is a tremendous amount of work to be done, and we will do it together," said Mayor Tom Barrett.
Jan 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Coggs Continues to Lead Push for Enhanced Trauma-Informed Care
Alderwoman pushes for standardization in referrals with hopes of preventing future crime.
Jan 7th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
$1.6 Billion Adopted Budget Raises Fees, Cuts Police
City's fiscal challenges continue to mount under state restrictions, rising costs.
Nov 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Approves Over 20 Amendments To Milwaukee Budget
Amendments target violence prevention, housing, lead abatement and more.
Oct 30th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Search for Police Chief Goes National
5 of 6 candidates from outside Milwaukee. FPC to decide by December. Barrett will weigh in.
Oct 5th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Stunned Council Grills FPC Director
"It all doesn't add up" two aldermen say, while Hamilton says questions were answered.
Dec 5th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
4,000 Police Officers Will Guard DNC
Some 150 police departments, 12 fire departments will secure 50,000-person event.
Nov 14th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Bucks, Fire Department Have Cost Sharing Agreement
Deputy Chief praises Bucks' commitment to safety.
Oct 3rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Should Smoking Be Banned in Front of Public Buildings?
Murphy and Donovan square off over smoking in front of City Hall.
Oct 3rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
