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Common Ground Gets National Attention

Group’s battle with city housing authority becoming embarrassing for Milwaukee.

Former Top Election Official Signs Settlement With City

Claire Woodall will serve in remote, 'associate director' role until early August.

Wisconsin Bike Fed Celebrates Wisconsin Bike Week With Communities Across the State June 1 – 9, 2024

RNC, Protesters, Secret Service At Odds Over Free Speech Zone

Is Pere Marquette Park actually the Goldilocks spot?

Mayor Johnson Celebrates “Wisconsin Bike Week” with Annual Bike Ride

Protected Bike Lanes Will Link Bay View With Downtown

Series of city projects will provide safe link between South Side and Downtown.

Fire started in vacant house catches occupied home next door on fire

Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs May 22, 2024

Milwaukee Kicks Off Peace Week

Second annual Peace Week's events seek to 'jump-start the summertime in Milwaukee on a very positive and peaceful note.'

City of Milwaukee awarded federal funding for brownfield remediation and redevelopment

Walker’s Point Will Get New Plaza, Protected Bike Lanes

And upgraded skate park. City plans 11 projects to improve south-side area.

Milwaukee Officials Praise Rescheduling of Cannabis by Biden

New federal policy 'will help reverse longstanding injustices in our legal system.'

See the 2024 Mayor’s Design Awards Winners

20 projects big and small are named best of the best in Milwaukee design

Vice President Kamala Harris Promotes Economic Agenda in Milwaukee Visit

Harris joins entertainer D.L. Hughley for her nationwide "Economic Opportunity Tour" in the lead up to the presidential election.

$456 Million Baird Center Opens With Big Promises, Vision

100,000 more visitors every year, billions more in spending. See it yourself on Saturday.

Milwaukee Public Library Announces New Entrepreneur-in-Residence

The Entrepreneur-in-Residence Program Will Support Aspiring Business Owners Through Workshops, Mentoring and Library Resources

Number of Milwaukee Police Officers Declined 16% in 5 Years

Down from 1,900 officers in 2019 to 1,600 today, but will soon rise.

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

Common Ground Scores Win For Public Housing Residents

New policy sends city inspectors to check Housing Authority properties starting this week.

MPM Holds Groundbreaking for $240 Million Museum

Construction will begin soon on Public Museum's new five-story facility.

Khalif Rainey To Lead Office of African American Affairs

Plus: Mayor's new picks for lobbying leader, innovation director and labor negotiator.

Mayor Dumps Elections Director Claire Woodall

Johnson nominates deputy to replace her six months before presidential election.

Zoning Changes Would Clear Path To 1 Million Residents

But the Growing MKE plan is also intended to prevent gentrification and deter spikes in housing prices.

See The Design Concepts To Replace Stadium Freeway

More than 10 alternatives released for the northside freeway spur.

Draft & Vessel Owner Plans Cafe at Vel R. Phillips Plaza

Entrepreneur Nat Davauer has big plans for key downtown space.

City of Milwaukee releases Growing MKE Draft Plan

Growing MKE recommends updates to Milwaukee’s zoning code to permit additional styles of housing in all Milwaukee neighborhoods.

Choice of Committee Chairs Criticized

Council president Jose Perez 'shut all four Black women members out,' Ald. Pratt complains.

County Executive, Mayor Meet With Inmates to Discuss Second Chances

Crowley and Johnson were joined by Chief Judge Carl Ashley at Community Reintegration Center.

City and MPS celebrate Arbor Day with Tree Planting at Reagan High School

Observance includes tree climbing and lift truck demonstrations

Public Meeting On Freeway-To-Boulevard Project

Community input sought on proposal to convert Stadium Freeway to boulevard.

Biden Announces Milwaukee As New “Workforce Hub” For Lead Pipe Removal

Contractor capacity has long been issue limiting ability to remove lead pipes.

‘Big Truck Day’ returns to Downtown Milwaukee‘Big Truck Day’ returns to Downtown Milwaukee on Saturday, May 18, celebrating National Public Works Week on Saturday, May 18, celebrating National Public Works Week

Dozens of big rigs from the Department of Public Works, Milwaukee Police Department and Milwaukee Fire Department will be on site at Red Arrow Park for kids to check out

Milwaukee Record celebrates 10 years of “music, culture, gentle sarcasm”

Publication acknowledges milestone with special releases and events

Local Officials Praise Federal Investment in Affordable Housing

Mayor, county executive and Biden administration official tout housing program.

City Could Get Involved In Money-for-New-Moms Program

Dimitrijevic's proposal seeks to extend cash grant program for low-income mothers to three years.

Homicides in Milwaukee Down Nearly 50% in 2 Years

Numbers continue to decline since pandemic but officials say more work still needed.

Council, City Officials Celebrate Inauguration

'When you go into public service, you should feel the weight and responsibility.'

Mayor Backs Boulevard To Replace I-794 Downtown

'We should be thinking about the city we want in the future, 30 years from now.'

Mayor Pledges To Get Involved in Schools

Johnson vows to make Milwaukee a city that attracts people because of its schools.

Council President Jose Perez Reelected

Pérez wins by 10-5 vote over Milele Coggs to lead city's legislative body.

New Council Most Diverse In Milwaukee History

The largest number of Black, women and LBGTQ+ members in history. Meet all 15.

The Recombobulation Area announces biggest subscription sale of 2024, celebrates year of tremendous growth

Downer Theater Reopens To Big Crowd

Milwaukee Film kicks off stewardship of historic cinema with near-capacity crowd.

Streetcar Begins Daily Service To The Couture, BRT Will Soon Follow

Long-awaited milestone restores transit service to lakefront. Officials herald it as future of transit.

Council Bids Farewell To Alders Murphy, Borkowski and Rainey

Trio leaves, but not before singing, doing impersonations and issuing a challenge.

Senator Baldwin Delivers for Southeastern Wisconsin in Government Funding Legislation

Baldwin secured support for affordable housing, critical infrastructure, public safety, and more

Milwaukee Public Schools Referendum Narrowly Passes

Union touts passage as a win for Milwaukee's youth.

MTEA President Ingrid Walker Henry: Statement on Passage of MPS Referendum

Mayor Cavalier Johnson Cruises To Reelection

Milwaukee mayor wins his first full-term with more than 80% of vote.

Crowley Coasts Into Second Term

County executive easily wins reelection, thrashing perennial candidate Ieshuh Griffin.

2024 Spring Election Results

MPS referendum and county exec, mayor, Common Council and County Board races all on ballot.

Granholm Touts ‘Investing In America’ Initiative On Milwaukee Visit

Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm cites impact on Milwaukee, three area companies.

New Dashboard Shows Where, When Car Crashes Are Happening

Effort part of a larger push to address reckless driving and traffic safety.

Meet the Candidates For City Office

And read the analysis of each race and bios for each candidate.

‘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.

Milwaukee Election Official Guilty of Election Fraud

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

Statement from Mayor Cavalier Johnson On the Verdict in the Kimberly Zapata Case

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

Embarrassing payoff comes amid city attorney's reelection campaign.

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.'

MTEA Announces Endorsements in April 2nd Election

Lawsuit Likely Over RNC Free Speech Stage

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

Biden Promotes ‘Life-Changing Improvements’ in Milwaukee Visit

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

How to Grow Milwaukee to 1 Million

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

Milwaukee Wins $36 Million To Rebuild Key Street

Grant will overhaul 6th Street through heart of city.

Baldwin Brings Home Over $39 Million in Infrastructure Upgrades to Reconnect Wisconsin Communities

Baldwin voted for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act that fund the projects and fought for Wisconsin investments

Police Chief Jeffrey Norman Talks Crime, Guns and RNC

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

Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa Announces Slate of Endorsements for Re-election Campaign

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

But in Nigeria, not Wisconsin.

David D. King Responds to the State of the City

See Inside Fiserv’s New Headquarters

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

Cavalier Johnson Is All In On Growing Milwaukee

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

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.

Does ShotSpotter Reduce Crime?

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

New Corporate Headquarters, 130 Jobs For Downtown

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

See Where Milwaukee’s Secret ShotSpotter Sensors Are

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

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

Group urges voters to support property tax increase for students.

Enerpac Tool Group Announces Selection of Downtown Milwaukee Location for Global Headquarters

RNC Security Zone Revealed

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

David D. King vs Goliath

Westmoreland, Winter Advance in 5th District

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

Cavalier Johnson Easily Wins Primary

Johnson will face David D. King in general election.

Statement from Mayor Cavalier Johnson on Primary Victory

Spring Primary Election Results

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

Mayoral Race Headlines Primary Election

Plus: Three aldermanic races and a county supervisor contest.

A Four-Way Preservation Fight Over Wisconsin Avenue

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

Milwaukee Leaders Want State To Allow Red Light Cameras

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

Milwaukee Mayor Johnson and County Executive Crowley Endorse MPS Referendum Campaign

Milwaukee’s Top Leaders Announce Support for Vital Funding Measure for Milwaukee’s Children

Construction Starts On Long-Awaited King Drive Building

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

Data Shows Milwaukee’s Traffic Calming Effort Is Working

Speeding dropped 69% on one southside street.

Milwaukee Officials Urge Ambulance Policy Changes After Woman’s Death

Unanimous Common Council measure calls for future operating procedure updates.

Milwaukee Officials, Climate Advocates Praise Clean Energy Projects

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

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin Endorses in Spring Election

By Demolishing Homes, Milwaukee Hopes To Revive Neighborhoods

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

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.

Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson Endorses Liz Sumner for Milwaukee County Comptroller

Milwaukee Business Donating Wireless Network To Ukraine Sister City

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

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?

Milwaukee Will Build 45 Traffic Calming Projects in 2024

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

The New Fashioned Announces Restaurant Partner For Deer District Project

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

City Won’t Fully Regulate Airbnb In Milwaukee

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

Notables Attend City Birthday Party

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

Contribution to Nik Kovac of $10

Contribution to José G. Pérez of $10