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Moxy Hotel Passed by Divided Committee, Sets Up Council Showdown

Deer District project hit by proxy war over unionizing The Trade.

Stadium Authority Seeks Study to Redevelop Brewers Parking Lots

Mayor Johnson has criticized 'sea of parking.' Ballpark district seeks consultant.

Council, Community Groups Oppose MPD’s Facial Recognition Plans

But Mayor Johnson backs Milwaukee Police searching millions of records.

Cardboard Beds Dramatize Hidden Crisis

Temporary art installation by nonprofit Courage+ highlights LGBTQ+ homelessness.

Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Josh Schoemann Criticizes Evers, Says He’ll ‘Outwork’ Others

Schoemann is leading conservative candidate in race.

Council Vents Frustration on City Response To Suspected Shooter Incident

'We owe our employees better,' says council president.

Council Could Kill Revised Baird Center Revenue-Sharing Agreement

Ald. Bauman says city should hold out for more than $500,000 per year.

Former Deputy City Attorney Sues City Over Inspector General Report

Odalo Ohiku says allegations in report were false, defamatory.

How a 50-Ton Marooned Boat Was Removed From The Lakefront

Jeff Piller and All-City Towing overcame so many obstacles to remove Deep Thought.

RNC Report Says Convention Had $321 Million Economic Impact

Host-sponsored report touts impact more than 50% larger than predicted.

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.

City of Milwaukee’s Population Grew in 2024

For the first time since 2014, but underlying data tells a more complicated story.

Police Descend on City Hall Complex After Reports of Shots Fired

Issue appears to have been an outburst of a terminated employee.

Enerpac Relocates Downtown, See Its New Headquarters

Industrial tool maker relocates to Milwaukee from Menomonee Falls, plans growth.

Superintendent Announces Administrative Changes to MPS Central Office

New Structure Aims to Accelerate Academic Outcomes, Improve Operational Effectiveness and Accountability, and Make MPS an Employer of Choice

Milwaukee Has Removed 10,000 Lead Laterals

Faster pace hits a 'milestone' for the city. But 65,000 still left to go.

Wisconsin Bike Fed Celebrates Wisconsin Bike Week with Communities Across the State June 1 – 8, 2025

Could Milwaukee Launch Its Own Cell Phone Service?

Newly-elected alderman has no shortage of ideas.

GOP Bill Could Cut MPS Funding Over School Police

MPS and city would have to negotiate with Joint Committee on Finance.

Seeds of Change in 53206 Area

Youth gardening program seeks to nurture a healthier neighborhood.

Campaign Launched To Build City’s First Inclusive Playground

Battle with cancer leads to making Stella's Playground for children of all abilities.

The Final Voyage of Deep Thought

It was like a carnival down at the lakefront, as All City Towing managed to remove infamous boat.

Milwaukee Arts Board announces 2025 Artists of the Year, Friends of the Arts Award honorees

No Charges Against Columbus Police in RNC Shooting

5 officers fatally shot Sam Sharpe in Milwaukee neighborhood during convention.

How Republicans Tweaked State Aid to Benefit GOP Communities

Legislature radically changed state aid formula to give more to Republican areas.

Next Door’s Read for Children in May strives to read 100,000 minutes to kids!

The month-long event promotes the importance of early childhood literacy in Milwaukee with volunteer reading opportunities for community members and special guest readers including Mayor Cavalier Johnson and MFD Fire Chief Aaron Lipski.

County Hiring New Contractor To Remove Beached Boat

Milwaukee County Parks planning removal operation Tuesday, May 6.

City Revises Its ‘Growing MKE’ Plan, Including Changing The Name

A 'benefit and harm analysis' also attempts to address critics' concerns.

Through The Rain, Thousands March For Immigrant Rights

Annual May Day march draws increased attention, attendance due to Trump administration actions.

Washington County Executive Files To Run For Governor

Republican Josh Schoemann is first candidate to enter race from either major party.

Crowley Supports Replacing SDC

State could de-designate SDC as community action partner. But which local officials must agree?

Big Truck Day returns to Downtown Milwaukee on Saturday, May 17

Mayor, County Executive React to Judge Dugan’s Arrest

Both call out ICE for disrupting justice system participation by repeatedly arresting people at courthouse.

Anonymous Donor Will Fund Boat Removal

Donor approaches mayor's office. Marine salvager enacts plan to remove boat.

City of Milwaukee Highlights the Vital Impact of Community Block Grants on Housing and Community Stability

Historic Inaugural Wisconsin Entrepreneurial Legacy Gala to Celebrate Latino Business Excellence in Wisconsin

For Two Straight Years, Milwaukee’s Homicide Rate Has Fallen

A close look at the work violence prevention and interruption plays in attempting to continue that trend.

City of Milwaukee Kicks off Project Clean & Green on Wednesday, April 16 at 11-30AM

New School Board Member Had Strong Union Support

Seven of nine board members are now union-backed candidates.

Common Council Wants to Ban Hookah Sales to Those Under 21

Hookah bars expanding in city. Compliance with state law may be an issue.

Near West Side Stakeholders Reimagine 35th Street

Design charrette creates shared vision for key street, properties.

Pick Where Future Bublr Bikes Docks Should Go As Part of Massive Expansion

Hundreds of new bikes and docks will expand utility, reach of bike-sharing system.

Milwaukee Agrees To New Labor Deal With One of Its Biggest Unions

But it comes with a big price tag.

Education Funding Is Big Issue at West Allis State Budget Hearing

57 local school referendums passed in April election but many other districts hurting.

City Wants Your Feedback On Its Plan To End Traffic Deaths

Vision Zero Action Plan includes seven strategies, 100 action items.

New MPS Superintendent Dumps Beleaguered Facilities Director

Top building manager gone as lead crisis drags on.

First Vessel of Port Milwaukee’s 2025 International Season Arrives

Patagonman sails the Atlantic Ocean to Milwaukee

See New Options To Slim I-794 in Downtown or Make It A Boulevard

WI Department of Transportation has narrowed study to effectively two options.

19 Winners and Losers in Historic Election

Beyond the names on the ballot, who else won or lost in yesterday’s election?

Vannoy Defeats Kuether-Steele In Only Contested School Board Race

Two other members win unopposed races.

Brower Defeats Bauman In Race To Replace Brostoff

The nonpartisan Milwaukee Common Council now has a self-described socialist joining its ranks.

A Final Public Meeting On Converting Stadium Freeway to Boulevard

Wednesday meeting will include 3 alternatives for rebuilding freeway.

Who Will Be Funded by Council’s Transformation Fund?

After 'fighting' and negotiations, council finally picks 15 winners for funding.

Crowley Wants Partners For County Government

His State of The County address also takes issue with Trump funding cuts.

15 Months Late, MPD Sends Officers Into 11 High Schools

'Finally' says Judge Borowski after city, MPD and MPS meet January 2024 deadline.

Milwaukee Police Officer Charged With Using Position to Help Gang

Juwon Madlock accused of offering to sell guns, buy stolen truck, help fugitive avoid arrest.

Milwaukee Plans To Construct 60 Traffic Calming Projects in 2025

City plans record number of projects while federal cuts loom.

How Deportations Will Hurt Milwaukee

Most of its growth in population and workers in last 30 years has come from immigrants.

Aurora Plans To Light Beacon at 27th and Wisconsin

Former MPS School would see new life as health center.

Housing Authority Says City Didn’t Cash More Than $2 Million In Checks

New CFO finds that agency previously tried to pay city for employee wages.

City Wants To Advance Affordable Housing Development, Alderwoman Not So Sure

Alderwoman Larresa Taylor raises concerns about potential 1,145-unit Cudahy Farms development. DCD proposes subsidy.

New Milwaukee Sales Tax Brings in $200 Million

2024 was first year of 2% city sales tax; it raised $16 million more than expected.

Council Overrides Mayor’s Veto, Changes Zoning Board Makeup

Mayor Johnson calls move 'unnecessary and potentially detrimental.'

Aurora Health Care to Invest Nearly $50 Million for Collaborative Health and Wellness Center on Milwaukee’s Near West Side​​

​​​The Beacon will bring partners together to provide a wide range of programs aimed at empowering individuals and families to achieve physical, mental, and social wellness.​​

MSOE Reveals Plans For $76 Million Engineering Building, AI School

Engineering school taking 'next bold step' as part of $125 million campaign.

Mayor Talks Education, Public Safety in 2025 State of the City

Upbeat speech also discusses Growing MKE plan, elections and safe streets.

Milwaukee Lobbies for Statewide Bonus Program to Hire More Cops

Rep. Bob Donovan champions Florida-style program to attract more officers.

Facing Common Ground Opposition, Housing Authority Board Nominee Bails

Nominee decries 'personal agendas,' Common Ground demands member representative of tenants.

Judge Fines City For Failing To Comply With MPD in Schools Requirement

Judge Borowski gives city $1,000 per day fine until 25 police officers placed in schools.

57th Shamrock Club of Wisconsin St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns Saturday, March 15

Celebration of Milwaukee’s rich, Irish heritage expected to bring thousands of spectators to downtown Milwaukee

Common Ground Opposes Mayor’s Housing Authority Nominee

Coalition wants a resident of a public housing tower installed on board.

Statement from Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson Applauding Governor Evers’ Budget

Looks Forward to Continuing to Engage with the Governor and the State Legislature to Deliver for Milwaukeeans

Former Alderman Rainey Out Of City Job

Rainey spent less than a year as head of the Office of African American Affairs he helped create.

Mayor Johnson Names Buford to Head the Office of African American Affairs

Who Will Win 3rd District Aldermanic Race Between Brower and Bauman?

And what does socialist Alex Brower have in common with Republican Bob Donovan?

Judge Borowski Gets On His High Horse

He blasts MPS for violating law on police in schools while glossing over it himself.

Brower, Bauman Advance From 8-Way Race to Replace Brostoff

Alexander Kostal narrowly finishes third.

Tom Barrett Is Figuring Out What Comes Next

Rotary speech by ex-mayor and newly-returned ambassador is frank and funny.

Judge Rules MPS, City Must Split School Police Costs 50/50

They have 10 days to follow order or face contempt of court ruling.

Part 2: New Poll – Milwaukee Voters Reject Jill Underly’s Lowered Standards & DPI’s Honesty Gap, Demand Higher Expectations for Students

Public trust in the Department of Public Instruction and State Superintendent Jill Underly plummets as voters learn about statewide assessment changes

MPS, City Feud Over Paying School Resource Officers

Not one cop has signed up for required training. Viewed as dead-end job?

New Poll: Milwaukee Voters Demand Urgent Reforms to Address MPS’ Continued Shortcomings

Voters are rejecting Superintendent Jill Underly and DPI’s excuses for failing to hold MPS accountable — and continue to support significant reforms to address the district’s academic and financial challenges

Bauman Wins Preservation Funding By Sacrificing Deconstruction Funds

Did he open the door to the council taking the remainder of the deconstruction fund?

Dangerous Levels of Lead Contamination Found At Three MPS Schools

District says it has remediated situation, but its buildings have been source of lead poisoning.

Advocates Push to Increase Funding For UW System

State ranks 43rd in funding, jeopardizing state's workforce and economy, civic leaders say.

Waukesha County Executive Kills Sales Tax Plan, Warns of ‘Deep Service Cuts’

Paul Farrow gives in to opponents. Waukesha among just 2 counties without sales tax.

HACM Illegally Reallocated Federally-Restricted Funds

New CFO found the missing money. Blame placed on former finance director.

CG and Tenants United Statement on HACM Financial Mismanagement: “We smelled smoke; here’s the fire”

Freeway-to-Boulevard Option Still On Table for 794 Rebuild

But "it is too early" for the city to take a formal position says City Engineer. Downtown plan favors boulevard.

White House Rescinds Federal Funding Memo, Yet Says It’s Still Pursuing Freeze

Trump administration continues to cause angst for recipients, questions about legality.

Private School Plans Soccer Field Atop Public Street

Nativity Jesuit wants to build playing field, green space in unusual location.

Federal Judge Freezes the Freeze, Blocks Trump’s Plan

Temporary block lasts until Monday.

Milwaukee Officials Trying To Understand Impact of Trump’s Federal Aid Freeze

Freeze could have massive impact, causing service cuts, layoffs and shutdowns.

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