Cavalier Johnson

Cavalier “Chevy” Johnson, was elected mayor of Milwaukee on April 5, 2022.

Elected to Milwaukee Common Council in 2016. Became council president in 2020 after re-election.

On Dec. 22 Johnson became acting mayor of Milwaukee following the resignation of Tom Barrett. Johnson was elected to the remainder of Tom Barrett’s term (through 2024) on April 5, 2022.

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‘Top Chef’ Premiere Dished Up Praise For Milwaukee, The Dairy State

The season's first episode highlighted Milwaukee's Lupi & Iris, Blu and a handful of local personalities.

Mar 21st, 2024 by Sophie Bolich

Milwaukee Election Official Guilty of Election Fraud

Jury finds Kimberly Zapata guilty of a felony. Sentencing will take place on May 2.

Mar 21st, 2024 by Evan Casey

City Spends $77,000 To Resolve Harassment Claim Against Spencer

Embarrassing payoff comes amid city attorney's reelection campaign.

Mar 19th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene

MKE County

8 Takeaways From Crowley’s State of the County Speech

And a new slogan: 'What’s good for Milwaukee County is good for the entire state.'

Mar 19th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer

City Hall

Lawsuit Likely Over RNC Free Speech Stage

Committee endorses plan despite concerns from Coalition to March on the RNC.

Mar 18th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene

Biden Promotes ‘Life-Changing Improvements’ in Milwaukee Visit

Speech at Pieper Hillside Boys & Girls Club promotes effort to rebuild 6th Street.

Mar 13th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene

Murphy’s Law

How to Grow Milwaukee to 1 Million

Mayor Cavalier Johnson is missing the key way to grow the city.

Mar 13th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy

Milwaukee Wins $36 Million To Rebuild Key Street

Grant will overhaul 6th Street through heart of city.

Mar 12th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene

Police Chief Jeffrey Norman Talks Crime, Guns and RNC

Milwaukee's top cop appeared before the Milwaukee Press Club Thursday.

Mar 8th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes

12 Years After Being Built, Wisconsin’s Talgo Trains Enter Service

But in Nigeria, not Wisconsin.

Mar 5th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene

See Inside Fiserv’s New Headquarters

Company is painting the town orange says CEO. Its headquarters is decorated with the Bucks' championship court.

Mar 4th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene

Cavalier Johnson Is All In On Growing Milwaukee

Annual State of the City speech places growth plan front and center.

Mar 4th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene

RNC Wants 10,000 Volunteers To Greet Guests, Provide Directions

Not about wearing a red or blue shirt say organizers, it's about making a positive impression.

Mar 1st, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene

Murphy’s Law

Does ShotSpotter Reduce Crime?

Milwaukee is one of 150 cities that use it. But is there any hard evidence that it works?

Feb 28th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy

Plats and Parcels

New Corporate Headquarters, 130 Jobs For Downtown

Enerpac Tool HQ moving to Milwaukee. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.

Feb 25th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene

See Where Milwaukee’s Secret ShotSpotter Sensors Are

Data leak reveals what MPD and company have attempted to keep private.

Feb 23rd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene

Campaign Wants You To “Vote Yes For MPS” On School Referendum

Group urges voters to support property tax increase for students.

Feb 22nd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer

RNC Security Zone Revealed

Zone will cover portion of Downtown in July, with multiple layers of access.

Feb 21st, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene

Westmoreland, Winter Advance in 5th District

Incumbent Lamont Westmoreland will face Bruce Winter, a third-time candidate.

Feb 20th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene

Cavalier Johnson Easily Wins Primary

Johnson will face David D. King in general election.

Feb 20th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene

Spring Primary Election Results

Mayor, three council seats and a county board seat on ballot.

Feb 20th, 2024 by Urban Milwaukee

Vote Tuesday

Mayoral Race Headlines Primary Election

Plus: Three aldermanic races and a county supervisor contest.

Feb 19th, 2024 by Urban Milwaukee

Plats and Parcels

A Four-Way Preservation Fight Over Wisconsin Avenue

Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.

Feb 18th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene

Milwaukee Leaders Want State To Allow Red Light Cameras

Mayor Johnson, County Executive Crowley say cameras are proven tool for addressing reckless driving.

Feb 16th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer

Construction Starts On Long-Awaited King Drive Building

Five Points Lofts, first proposed in 2020, is finally becoming reality.

Feb 9th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene

Data Shows Milwaukee’s Traffic Calming Effort Is Working

Speeding dropped 69% on one southside street.

Feb 9th, 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

Milwaukee Officials, Climate Advocates Praise Clean Energy Projects

Biden's $2.55 billion Clean Energy Plan funding projects in Wisconsin.

Feb 6th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes

By Demolishing Homes, Milwaukee Hopes To Revive Neighborhoods

City hopes to raze 180 houses this year, but how long will neighborhoods take to revive?

Feb 5th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene

Eitel Cancels Plans For Vel Phillips Plaza Cafe After Council Questions, Public Opposition

After Milwaukee Turners "pilloried" Eitel on Tuesday, things appear to have snowballed behind the scenes.

Feb 2nd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene

Milwaukee Business Donating Wireless Network To Ukraine Sister City

Advanced Wireless aims to help Irpin get back on its feet.

Feb 1st, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene

Murphy’s Law

No, I-794 Won’t Be Eliminated

Many seem to think state proposal will tear down Hoan Bridge. Nope. Will that change the views of detractors?

Jan 31st, 2024 by Bruce Murphy

Milwaukee Will Build 45 Traffic Calming Projects in 2024

'Reckless drivers, they infuriate me,' says Mayor Cavalier Johnson.

Jan 30th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene

The New Fashioned Announces Restaurant Partner For Deer District Project

Opening April 5 with Benson's Restaurant Group as its restaurant and catering partner.

Jan 30th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich

City Won’t Fully Regulate Airbnb In Milwaukee

Mayor's staff recommends letting status quo stand, council wants more discussion.

Jan 30th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene

Plenty of Horne

Notables Attend City Birthday Party

The city's 178th birthday party offered fun, food and political chatter.

Jan 27th, 2024 by Michael Horne

Fire Department Reviewing 911 Calls After Women Falls on Ice, Dies

Report says Milwaukee's 911 call system can lead to 'delays and frustration for the caller.'

Jan 27th, 2024 by Evan Casey

Lena Taylor Appointed to Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Long-serving state senator is latest Evers appointment to local circuit court.

Jan 26th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer

Milwaukee Takes Ownership of Northridge Mall

Judge grants city property via tax foreclosure.

Jan 25th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene

City Hall

Controversial Water Insurance Company Walks Away From Milwaukee

Mayor had vetoed proposal, some council members were openly critical.

Jan 19th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene

City Hall

Council Approves Raises For Elected Officials, Administrators

Vote was 9-6. Elected officials will get 15% hike, non-elected leaders even more.

Jan 17th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene

The Herb Kohl Way

"Living a life full of good deeds and service.' Hundreds gathered to honor US Senator and Bucks owner.

Jan 13th, 2024 by Evan Casey

After Missteps, Milwaukee Launching New Effort To Help Young Black Men

Lack of resources, infighting doomed prior efforts. Walter Lanier is charting a new course.

Jan 11th, 2024 by Jonmaesha Beltran

City Hall

Proposal Advancing To Give Mayor, Alders 15% Raises

Finance Committee to discuss issue Wednesday. Many city administrators also get raises.

Jan 9th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene

Election Commission Boots Griffin From Ballot

Griffin vows appeal, and warns that those involved will 'probably go to prison.'

Jan 9th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene

City Hall

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

Murphy’s Law

The Anti-Urban Views of Josh Schoemann

Why did Washington County Executive dump on Milwaukee?

Jan 8th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy

Milwaukee Homicides Drop 21% in 2023, But Still Above Pre-Pandemic Levels

For the first time in four years, Milwaukee doesn't set new record high.

Jan 4th, 2024 by Evan Casey

City Names Vendor For New Downtown Park

Nomad Coffee Bar will operate a 2,900-square-foot cafe at Vel R. Phillips Plaza.

Jan 3rd, 2024 by Sophie Bolich

Possible Revival For Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee Commuter Rail Line

KRM project, killed in 2011, would connect lakefront communities in southern Wisconsin.

Jan 2nd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene

Herb Kohl Passes Away

Former U.S. Sen. Kohl, 88, also a philanthropist, businessman and longtime Bucks owner, dies after brief illness.

Dec 27th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene

Biden Touts ‘Small Business Boom’ In Visit to Milwaukee

President hails record rise in Black-owned businesses in speech at WI Black Chamber of Commerce.

Dec 20th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich

City Seeks Grants to Build Bike Lanes on 2nd, Center, Sherman and Lisbon

Part of mayor's proposal to build 50 miles of protected bike lanes by 2026.

Dec 19th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene

Wisconsin Communities Get Federal Funds for Street Safety

$11 million for eight local governments, including $4 million for Milwaukee.

Dec 19th, 2023 by Evan Casey

Milwaukee Makes It Far Easier To Replace Your Lead Service Line

Opt-in program part of citywide plan to replace all lead service lines in 20 years.

Dec 18th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene

Milwaukee Aims to Become Healthiest City In Wisconsin

New plan by city health department addresses racism, health equity.

Dec 18th, 2023 by Margaret Faust

Mayor Vetoes Controversial Insurance Partnership

Council narrowly endorsed idea, only for Mayor Cavalier Johnson to kill initiative.

Dec 15th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene

City Hall

Tax Bill Mixup Will Result In Approximately 600 Bills Being Reissued

City of Milwaukee forgot to include unpaid fees for hundreds of properties.

Dec 14th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene

City Hall

Milwaukee Plans Big 2024 Early Voting Push

City will have at least nine early voting sites, including some new and expanded ones.

Dec 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene

City Wins $15 Million To Demolish Northridge, But Still Must Prevail In Court

Federal funds, long anticipated, provide major boost to city's redevelopment effort.

Dec 8th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene

New Park Will Be Built Atop 24th Street

One block of southside street near MPS school would become neighborhood amenity.

Dec 5th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene

After School Contract Scrutiny, Randall Resigns From RNC Post

Republican party leader Gerard Randall's nonprofit had received no-bid contract from MPS, but work was uncompleted, false board members declared.

Nov 30th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess

Deputy Secretary of Commerce Visits With Milwaukee Latino Leaders

Council President Pérez leads roundtable discussion at City Hall.

Nov 30th, 2023 by Evan Casey

Hundreds of National Media Members Descend On Milwaukee For RNC Preview

Republican Party, local host committee hold media walkthrough in advance of 2024 convention.

Nov 30th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene

Council, Mayor Bickered On Brewers Deal

Council president said no more than $1 million, mayor said council was undermining city's negotiating position.

Nov 29th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene

Council Confirms New Chief Building Inspector

Jezamil Arroyo-Vega is the new head of the Department of Neighborhood Services.

Nov 21st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene

Council Overrides Mayor’s Veto, Adopts 2024 Milwaukee Budget

Mayor Johnson attempted to lower property tax increase using federal grant.

Nov 21st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene

New Third-Party Study Suggests How Milwaukee Could Save Millions

But will ideas like selling buildings or changing police overtime rules work?

Nov 17th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene

Milwaukee Public Schools Ending Contract With GOP Leader’s Nonprofit

Decade-long no-bid partnership for Gerard Randall coming to an end following questioning by board.

Nov 17th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess

Milwaukee’s Chief Building Inspector Takes New Job

Erica Roberts swaps building code for computer code.

Nov 15th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene

Brewers Stadium Deal Passes the Legislature

Gov. Tony Evers promises to sign it.

Nov 14th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson

The Streets of New Milwaukee Is Theme at Conference

Urban Spaceship delves into how to make city a people-friendly place.

Nov 14th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene

Mayor’s Veto Reduces Property Tax

Cavalier Johnson issues single veto, replacing small tax hike with federal grant money.

Nov 14th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene

Murphy’s Law

Civic Blackmail Works For Brewers Again

It was always an empty threat by Brewers, yet neither the Legislature nor Gov. Evers made any attempt to protect the taxpayers.

Nov 14th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy

JusticePoint Continues Jail Alternatives Program for Municipal Court

Nonprofit group suing city after municipal judges sought to cancel its services contract.

Nov 13th, 2023 by Jonmaesha Beltran

Could Brewers ‘Sea of Parking’ Lots Be Developed?

Bucks, Packers have built restaurants, hotel, apartments. Brewers urged to do the same.

Nov 13th, 2023 by Evan Casey

Bucks, Jeffers Plan Deer District Apartments

New building would rise between The Trade and Aloft hotels.

Nov 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene

Five Years After Settlement, Racial Disparities Remain In MPD’s Practices

Black residents remain far more likely to be stopped while driving, subjected to interview or stop-and-frisk exam.

Nov 10th, 2023 by Edgar Mendez

GOP, RNC Leader Questioned Over No-Bid Contracts From Milwaukee Public Schools

Gerard Randall’s nonprofit received nearly $1.3 million from the district over the past decade. Leaders say he listed them as board officers without their knowledge.

Nov 9th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess