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Mayor Johnson Backs Pay Hikes For Elected Officials, Including Him

Raises for 81 employees defended by mayor's chief of staff in exclusive interview.

Northwestern Mutual Makes ‘Skyline-Defining’ Bet On Downtown

Insurance company celebrates construction start on $500 million tower overhaul.

Groundbreaking For Coggs Center a History Lesson

Trailblazing legislator's legacy continues at new human services building.

Milwaukee Faces Future Budget Challenges

Act 12 didn't solve all of city's fiscal woes says Wisconsin Policy Forum.

Legislative Committee Okays $6 Million for 2nd Juvenile Facility

What would that mean for Milwaukee's youthful offenders?

East Side Tower Adds Apartments

New Land plan is now for 24 stories, less parking. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.

Milwaukee Could Get $5 Million Citizen-Led Transformation Fund

But council members have plenty of questions about Mayor Cavalier Johnson's proposal.

Mayor, County Exec Join Strikers Outside Bay View Auto Plant

UAW workers on strike at Stellantis distribution hub.

How Much Do Brewers Benefit Milwaukee?

Vos claims city is the biggest beneficiary. Really? Let’s look at the numbers.

Milwaukee Wins $3 Million To Fight Youth Homelessness

Continuum of Care partners will rely on youth input for how funding will be spent.

VIA CDC’s Affordable Houses Are Test of New Building Technique

Structure of homes, sold at affordable prices, will be pre-assembled in factory near Teutonia and Hampton.

Downtown Milwaukee hosts 2nd annual Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee on Oct. 28

Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 casts a spell on Red Arrow Park for a family-friendly Halloween event

Mayor Announces Reelection Bid, Kicks Off Spring 2024 Races

Cavalier Johnson seeks a full-term. All city officials are on the ballot.

The Connector Building Opens in Harambee

New community hub and cafe part of larger revitalization project, B-Line Park.

Milwaukee Still Paying $1 Million Per Year For Brewers Stadium

New request for $2.5 million annually comes as city still paying prior costs

Robin Vos Sticks It To Milwaukee

He gives Brewers more than they wanted and makes only Democratic parts of metro area pay for it.

Ald. Dimitrijevic encourages residents to follow along with, participate in 2024 budget process

Mayor Unveils 2024 Budget With New Sales Tax

But a massive deficit still looms for Milwaukee.

Mayor Johnson Responds To Stadium Funding Deal

Milwaukee wants to see development by Brewers and no taxation without representation.

Baldwin Secures $13.5 Million to Fight Climate Change, Expand Access to Green Space, and Create Healthier Communities

Baldwin-backed Inflation Reduction Act funding will plant and manage trees and create pathways for careers in tree maintenance in Milwaukee and Dane County

Rep. Donovan Blasts Housing Authority Chaos

After Waukesha, Will Other Communities Seek Great Lakes Water?

City spent nearly a decade pursuing diversion, which was eventually reduced by Great Lakes governors.

County Voters Oppose Brewers Bailout

Poll finds residents oppose subsidy by 2-1 margin, could make a deal even tougher to sell.

Conference Touts Milwaukee’s Cream City Brick, How To Preserve It

The brick that made Milwaukee famous requires special care when attempting to maintain or restore it.

Regal Rexnord Moving HQ To Milwaukee

Beloit company making the move to Milwaukee, but will it bring any jobs with it?

Waukesha Celebrates Completing Milwaukee Water Pipeline

$286 million project will provide safe water for suburban community, revenue for Milwaukee.

Protected Bike Lanes Debut On East Side

But some areas will still need improvements as more permanent infrastructure installed.

Lush Gourmet Popcorn Opening in Riverwest

Two-day grand opening ceremony to begin with Sept. 22 ribbon-cutting.

Horwitz, World-Patterson Elected To Lead Fire & Police Commission

Past chairs resigned in protest of new state law stripping authority.

Common Ground Expands Campaign Against City Housing Authority

Coalition demands HUD investigation into rent payment issues. HACM defends itself.

Who Will Blink on Brewers Subsidy?

Vos wants a local contribution and Milwaukee officials oppose this. The issue could get very ugly.

Milwaukee Businesses Pitch Republicans

300 businesses at Baird Center seek customers and contacts for 2024 convention.

How David Crowley Led on Sales Tax

The inside story of how the county exec and mayor helped pass state legislation to save Milwaukee.

Sheehy Says Local Sales Tax Must Help Fund Brewers’ Stadium

Some of new city and county sales tax must be spent on the team, business leader says.

President Sells ‘Bidenomics’ In Visit To Milwaukee

Biden touts green jobs, low unemployment, rebuilding middle class in factory floor speech.

Bublr Bikes Celebrates 10 Years of Exploring Milwaukee

La Causa, Inc. raises over $100,000 for its Crisis Nursery and Respite Center during Summer Celebration Fundraiser

Crowley Amassing Large Pile of Campaign Cash

Crowley sitting on more than $200,000 war chest with primary more than 7 months away.

MPD Seeks Partners For New Camera Network

Partnerships with residents and businesses allow MPD to tap into network of surveillance footage across the city.

MPD Launches Community Connect Milwaukee Program Powered by Fusus

Mayor Johnson Hosts 2,000 Kids at Brewers Game

Part of Safer City MKE initiative, partnership with Neighborhood House of Milwaukee, Brewers Community Foundation.

Xankia Unveils New Look, Menu

Vietnamese-American restaurant in Downtown hosted grand reopening last weekend.

2 Charged With Hate Crimes Against Muslim Women

Mayor Johnson condemns 'horrific' attack at Cathedral Square on July 30.

Food Trucks Banned On Portion of W. Silver Spring Drive

Alderman says grills, pop-up shoe sales have occurred on busy street.

City Attorney Pumps Brakes On Council’s Lobbying Changes

Decision is on hold until at least after the August recess.

Court Blocks Judges’ Quick Termination of Court Alternatives Program

But exactly why two judges pursued terminating decades-old JusticePoint partnership is unclear.

Streetcar Ridership Has Climbed For 27 Straight Months Year-Over-Year

But is still below 2019 figures. Extension will open in October.

Milwaukee Company Backs Out of Buying Northridge Mall

Phoenix Investors had secured the troubled property, but city opposed its redevelopment plans.

South Shore Farmers’ Market Turns 25!

County Board Approves Sales Tax

County joins city in adopting new sales tax designed to avert fiscal cliff after years of declining state aid.

Mayor’s Political Director Steps Down, Leaves Nation Consulting

Sachin Chheda, who led successful statewide campaigns, leaves political consulting firm.

Inside St. Augustine’s Huge Expansion

K4-12 private choice school adding new $49 million school building.

Hop Ridership Surges During Busy Festival Weekend

Over 18,000 passengers rode the streetcar to reach Bastille Days, the H-D Homecoming Festival and other Milwaukee destinations last weekend

Council Demands Control of Lobbying, Despite Mayoral Pushback

Mayor and council president at impasse, council set to take more control.

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."

National Ave Could Get Protected Bike Lanes, Fewer Driving Lanes

But will accommodations be made for bus rapid transit or streetcar service?

For Council, the paper chase is over

Statement from City Clerk Jim Owczarski

Supervisors Debate Sales Tax Hike

Does the board have the 12 votes needed to approve this critical measure?

Port Celebrates Biggest Investment In 60 Years

New facility is a partnership of city and state, like 'peanut butter and jelly.'

Mayor Johnson Signs 2% Sales Tax Into Law

"Something huge, something major, something extraordinary," says Johnson of revenue deal, averting fiscal cliff.

Police Pledge Transparency Now That They Have Policymaking Power

Deal that gave Milwaukee a 2% sales tax also stripped Fire & Police Commission of much of its authority.

Common Council Approves 2% Milwaukee Sales Tax

But members blast policy provisions state is imposing. Mayor says vote was equal to one to create city in 1846.

Evers Vetoed Funding for Republican National Convention

GOP legislators gave Milwaukee tourism bureau $10 million for 2024 convention.

Baird Name Will Be Added Atop U.S Bank Center

Financial company extends its lease of nearly half of Wisconsin's tallest building.

Council, Mayor At Odds On City Lobbying

Council members feel they were left out of state revenue deal, want more control over city lobbyists.

Have A Firefighting Boat? City Needs One for Republican Convention

City seeking all sorts of security products for national convention in July 2024.

New ‘Healing Spaces’ Created In Vacant Lots

Program, championed by Alderwoman Coggs, aims to turn blight to beauty.

Northwestern Mutual Wins Key Vote To Close Cass Street

But not without derision, and the suggestion to create an open-air passageway for the public.

Port Milwaukee Earns 15th Pacesetter Award for Increased International Cargo in 2022

Your Input Sought On How To Get To One Million Residents

Public meetings will seek suggestions on how to grow city and achieve mayor's vision.

Brewers Support Library Summer Reading Program

The Milwaukee Brewers Community Foundation, with support from Brewers’ shortstop Willy Adames, presented $40,000 to the Milwaukee Public Library Foundation to support the library’s Summer Reading Program. The funds were presented at a pre-game event held on American Family Field.

MPS Struggles With Shrinking System

With less students and less money, how can MPS 'right-size' the district?

Milwaukee to Celebrate Independence Day in 2023

Tradition of City Celebrations to Include Fireworks, Family Activities, and Community Events

Mayor Johnson Touts “One Milwaukee” Vision In State of City Speech

Public safety, an end to reckless driving, more bike lanes, lead lateral replacement and a city government back from the brink.

Council Committee Endorses 2% Sales Tax

And blasts state policy restrictions while insisting tax is far from a 'Milwaukee bailout.'

Milwaukee Wins $14 Million Grant To Rebuild, Reimagine Villard Avenue

Northside main street will receive "Complete Streets" treatment.

Senator Baldwin Helps Secure Nearly $35 Million for Critical Transportation Infrastructure Projects

Investment from Baldwin-Supported Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will improve safety for bicyclists, pedestrians, and drivers, support good paying jobs, and strengthen our supply chain

Milwaukee’s Climate Plan Could Be Game Changer

Equity component of plan would create jobs for those that need them most.

Common Council Plans To Approve Sales Tax

And later sue the state over policy restrictions. They 'will not dampen our creativity.'

Six Teenagers Injured in Shooting After Juneteenth Celebration

Police chief calls on adults to keeps guns out of hands of teenagers.

Sales Tax Timing Is Burning Issue

Will two-thirds of Common Council support 2% sales tax? How tricky is the tax's timing?

As Actual Public Education Funding Numbers Come Into Focus, MTEA Redoubles Efforts to Oppose Historically Bad Budget Deal

Estimated Funding Increases for Milwaukee Public Schools are Shockingly Low

Meet Up And Eat Up, Milwaukee! Summer Meals Program Provides Three Daily Meals to Kids, Teens and Families

Kickoff event highlighted Summer Meals, educational and recreational programs at 140+ sites throughout Milwaukee County

Milwaukee Has Very Ambitious Climate and Jobs Plan

Alderwoman Dimitrijevic and ECO director Erick Shambarger seek to transform the city.

Will Common Council Approve Sales Tax?

State deal requires two-thirds vote of council. Seven of 15 members have expressed concerns.

Public School Educators and their Unions Join Milwaukee Common Council Members in Condemning State Revenue Deal

Agreement Shortchanges Public Schools While Giving Windfall to Private Voucher Schools

Local Businesses Win Fresh Food Grants

City funds help awardees pay for micro-farms, fresh food storage coolers and more.

Diet Lite Offers Fat New Album

Milwaukee band has some crazy incidents before releasing 52-minute, 18-track 'Into the Pudding.'

City of Milwaukee Awards Fresh Food Access Fund Grants

QWERTYFEST MKE is Milwaukee’s type of festival

Celebrating the 150-year anniversary of the typewriter/s invention in Milwaukee, June 23-25

Third Ward Tower Making Its Mark

Building will eventually rise 31 stories, but it's already clearly visible

Milwaukee Sales Tax Deal Reached, Referendum Dropped

Deal at Capitol requires Common Council, County Board to pass new taxes with two-thirds votes. Includes substantial policy measures.

Tourism in Milwaukee sets new record with $6.018 billion economic impact in 2022

Greater Milwaukee area helps deliver statewide record year for tourism, accounting for more than 25% of total tourism impact in Wisconsin

Local Leaders Celebrate Launch of BRT Service

Connect 1, the new bus rapid transit service, launched Sunday.

Crowley’s Special Grants Office Secured $46.8 Million in 2022

In its second year of operation, the county's grants division applied for approximately $143.6 million in funding.

Labor Leaders, Politicians Rally To Keep Master Lock in Milwaukee

400 workers will otherwise lose their job following surprise announcement.

New Food Truck Restrictions Approved

Time limits, distance minimums, other rules target bad actors, say sponsors Brostoff and Zamarripa.

East Side Tower Gets Final Approval

New Land proposal for 25-story building wins unanimous Common Council vote.

City Program Seeks to Get Kids Off the Streets

"Safer City MKE" offers camping trips, city tours, art classes and more.

East Side Pedestrian Plaza Opens

The crossroads of the East Side are now a little bit easier to traverse.

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