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Milwaukee Continues Preparing for Possible ICE Surge
1,800 letter writers urge Common Council to sign ICE OUT proposals.
Feb 24th, 2026 by Isiah Holmes
Chambers, Zamarripa Trade Profanity, Barbs Over Policy
Blowup results in Pérez shaking up committee assignments. Could a censure be next?
Feb 17th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Announces ‘ICE Out Milwaukee’ Plan
Seeking to use 'every single city resource' to oppose possible ICE surge in Milwaukee.
Feb 11th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Facing Pushback, MPD Halts Use of Facial Recognition Technology
If not, Fire & Police Commission, Common Council are poised to step in.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Approves Historic District Over Owner’s Objections
Vote is unanimous. Former church also gets historic designation without opposition.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Controversial Riverwest Tavern On Hold
Business hits another licensing snag, council schedules more debate.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Property Owner Losing Historic Preservation Battle
Scott Lurie can't convince the city his East Side properties aren't historic.
Feb 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Finds Young Users For Abandoned Motorcycles
Youth program will use abandoned dirt bikes, motorcycles for training.
Feb 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Endorses New Riverwest Market
Committee approves Metro Pantry for former Dollar General, but with strict conditions.
Jan 29th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Riverwest Sports Bar Wins Key Approval
After addressing neighbors concerns, Diaspora Sports Bar gets committee approval.
Jan 28th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
City Suspends Northwest Side Bar
Committee divided over shooting near bar; New Entertainers must close for 15 days.
Jan 21st, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Alderwoman Seeks To Regulate Data Centers in Milwaukee
Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic's proposal would start with a "pause" on local development.
Dec 19th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Temple Goddess Reports Two Close Calls at Farwell Intersection
Just a year after crash closed former restaurant, cars nearly strike cafe building twice.
Dec 15th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee Vying For Grants For Trail Extensions, Traffic Safety Projects
City submitting five applications to competitive grant program.
Dec 4th, 2025 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
East Side Apartment Building Advancing
7-story apartment complex on site where 11-story project set off 2008 controversy.
Dec 1st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Narrowly Approves New Police Contract
Several members raise objections to provisions in and out of the deal.
Nov 25th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Entire Council Overrides Every Budget Veto by Mayor Johnson
Unanimous vote overrides all 7 vetoes, backs all alternations in mayor's budget.
Nov 25th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Little-Known Federal Tribal Program Saving Milwaukee Taxpayers Millions
Could it also be used to pay for streetcar expansion?
Nov 17th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
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
Proposed Ordinance Targets Unsanctioned Nightclubs
City leaders say legal loophole allows nightclubs in private event venues.
Nov 11th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
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
City Closes ELMNT Lounge
After 7 years in business Common Council revoke its license, but club plans court challenge.
Nov 4th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Committee Recommends Closing ELMNT Lounge
Milwaukee Common Council will take a final vote next month.
Oct 21st, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee Changing How It Deals With Habitual Parking Offenders
Those with five or more tickets will receive new treatment from the city.
Oct 10th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Hidden Tubes Will Net City $500,000 Annually
Milwaukee rewrites decades-old leasing framework.
Oct 10th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Again Exploring Third Drop-Off Center
But will it be able to find a location?
Oct 1st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Stolen Gun Leads City to Suspend Harambee Convenience Store
Safety concerns lead to unanimous council vote against Third Street Quick Mart.
Sep 24th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Council, Mayor Clash Over Parking
A stinging defeat for mayor, a win for Bauman, and Westmoreland issue ends quietly.
Jul 29th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Adopts Growing MKE Plan
Now known as 'Housing Element,' plan aims to fight off gentrification, create 'missing middle' housing.
Jul 15th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
After Lengthy Debate, Council Legalizes Carriage Homes
Did Milwaukee just eliminate single-family zoning?
Jul 15th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Public EV Charging Plan Faces Trump Opposition, Council Concerns
'I'd cut this program if I was the federal government,' said one alderman.
Jul 3rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Proposed Food Truck Park Wins Key Approval
After a year in limbo, Pali Park is progressing. It's a big change for Water Street.
Jul 2nd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Council Reopens Flag Debate. Again
Alders insist council can 'walk and chew gum' in taking on the flag issue.
Jun 24th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Jumps Off Trampoline Debate
A $500 fine for improper usage? 'This is a trampoline. It's not a fire.'
Jun 24th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Temple Goddess Brings Plant-Based Options to Farwell Avenue
Vegan cafe, formerly at Crossroads Collective, has reopened on the Lower East Side.
Jun 20th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee’s Flag Debate Is Back
New task force would host design contest. Could People's Flag prevail?
Jun 18th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Downtown Bar Gets 20-Day Suspension
City cites 5 altercations and a Water Street 'melee' at longtime Brother's Bar.
Jun 4th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Council, Community Groups Oppose MPD’s Facial Recognition Plans
But Mayor Johnson backs Milwaukee Police searching millions of records.
May 27th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Could Milwaukee Launch Its Own Cell Phone Service?
Newly-elected alderman has no shortage of ideas.
May 12th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Sip & Purr Is Unique Cafe and Bar
Have your drink and watch the cats. Its international cat rescue program now chronicled in new movie.
May 1st, 2025 by Michael Horne
Through The Rain, Thousands March For Immigrant Rights
Annual May Day march draws increased attention, attendance due to Trump administration actions.
May 1st, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
With New Alderman in Place, Three Milwaukee Businesses Advance After Delays
Prairie Springs on Park, Sip & Purr and Purslane secured licenses on Tuesday.
Apr 25th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Brower Waxes Anti-Capitalist In First Council Speech
New alderman makes his case for socialism in front of packed council chamber.
Apr 22nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
7-Story East Side Apartment Complex Wins Key Endorsement
New alder Alex Brower backs new housing for long-vacant site.
Apr 15th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Brower Helps Get Milwaukee $1,000 From We Energies
At new alderman's first committee meeting the issue of city easement for utility arises.
Apr 9th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Pérez Reshuffles Council Committees
Addition of new alder Alex Brower prompts changes, restores power to veteran council member.
Apr 9th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
19 Winners and Losers in Historic Election
Beyond the names on the ballot, who else won or lost in yesterday’s election?
Apr 2nd, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Brower Defeats Bauman In Race To Replace Brostoff
The nonpartisan Milwaukee Common Council now has a self-described socialist joining its ranks.
Apr 1st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Can Milwaukee Buy We Energies?
The idea has become a key point in the Third District aldermanic race. Is it feasible?
Mar 24th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
City Still Pausing New Liquor Licenses in Vacant Aldermanic District
On hold until April 1. Pending licenses range from dive bars to upscale restaurant.
Mar 10th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Who Will Win 3rd District Aldermanic Race Between Brower and Bauman?
And what does socialist Alex Brower have in common with Republican Bob Donovan?
Feb 19th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Brower, Bauman Advance From 8-Way Race to Replace Brostoff
Alexander Kostal narrowly finishes third.
Feb 18th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Meet The Eight Candidates Running To Replace Brostoff
Special election for third district aldermanic seat draws large field.
Jan 17th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
District 3 Aldermanic Candidate Narrowly Survives Nomination Challenge
Election Commission reverses decision. Eight candidates are running for eastside seat.
Jan 14th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Two Candidates Running for Clancy’s County Board Seat
Clancy won't say if he will seek reelection in 2024, despite fellow DSA member filing to run.
Aug 21st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Advocates Push for City-Owned Public Utility
Replacing We Energies would lead to lower rates and fewer power outages, they declare.
May 16th, 2023 by Evan Casey
2021 Spring General Election Results
Races for circuit court judge, school board and county supervisor.
Apr 6th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Why BLOC Endorses Gokalgandhi
Passionate and dedicated, she would be first South Asian elected official in Milwaukee history.
Apr 4th, 2021 by Angela Lang
Meet the District 5 School Board Candidates
Alex Brower and Jilly Gokalgandhi compete to replace outgoing school board director Larry Miller.
Apr 4th, 2021 by Sam Woods
Guide to Candidates in Spring Election
State Superintendent, Circuit Court Judge, County Board and School Board races on ballot.
Mar 25th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
2021 Spring Primary Election Results
Unofficial totals from the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County for the February 16th primary.
Feb 16th, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee
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
A Primer on City School Board Races
Who is running in February primary and why the Milwaukee school board matters.
Feb 10th, 2021 by Sam Woods
Six New Milwaukee School Board Candidates
Three for open seats, three opposing incumbents in Spring 2021 election.
Dec 8th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
2020 Spring Primary
The results from Tuesday's election.
Feb 18th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Comptroller Candidates
Three candidates vying to be Milwaukee's next Comptroller.
Feb 15th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Voces de La Frontera Mobilizing Voters
Effort for 2020 builds on 2016, when it recruited 5,600 Latinx voters, 67% of them new voters.
Feb 4th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Meet the Candidates for City Offices
Packed spring election features 46 candidates for 19 city offices.
Jan 15th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Poll Shows Barrett Way Ahead
Zielinski, Taylor do poorly and more voters favor streetcar.
Nov 12th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
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
Credit Union Targets Riverwest, Harambee
Serving 53212 zip code, credit union elects board, seeks state approval.
Dec 29th, 2017 by Isiah Holmes
Riverwest Organizes a Credit Union
The credit union, also serving the Harambee neighborhood, already has $500,000 in pledges.
Dec 29th, 2015 by Jim Cryns
