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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.

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.'

Lena Taylor Appointed to Milwaukee County Circuit Court

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

2024 Mayor’s Design Awards Now Accepting Nominations

Mayoral Candidate David D. King Responds to the Milwaukee Police Department Report On Crime

Milwaukee Takes Ownership of Northridge Mall

Judge grants city property via tax foreclosure.

David D. King Responds to Mayor Johnson’s Fundraising Text Attacking Life

Commissioner Lafayette L. Crump honored as 2024 Wisconsin Titan 100

Controversial Water Insurance Company Walks Away From Milwaukee

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

Mayor Cavalier Johnson Endorses Kent Lovern for Milwaukee County District Attorney

Mayor Names Three to Senior Positions in City Government

Promotions Elevate Current Employees into New Responsibilities

Council Approves Raises For Elected Officials, Administrators

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

Milwaukee to Formalize Sister City Relationship with Kragujevac, Serbia on January 26

Nearly 800 Gather to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at YMCA’s 27th Annual Community Celebration

One of Milwaukee’s oldest institutions honored Dr. King’s legacy by convening the community for reflection, inspiration, and deliberate conversation to help address the city’s most critical issues

The Herb Kohl Way

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

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.

Proposal Advancing To Give Mayor, Alders 15% Raises

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

Election Commission Boots Griffin From Ballot

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

Sales Tax Helps Fire Department Add Paramedics, Fire Engine

New ambulance for area near 27th and Capitol, restored fire station at 13th and Layton.

The Anti-Urban Views of Josh Schoemann

Why did Washington County Executive dump on Milwaukee?

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.

City Names Vendor For New Downtown Park

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

Possible Revival For Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee Commuter Rail Line

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

Herb Kohl Passes Away

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

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.

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.

Wisconsin Communities Get Federal Funds for Street Safety

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

Mayoral Candidate David D. King Turns in Over 1900 Nomination Signatures

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.

Milwaukee Aims to Become Healthiest City In Wisconsin

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

Mayor Vetoes Controversial Insurance Partnership

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

City of Milwaukee Earns $4 Million Grant to Advance Traffic Safety Initiatives

Tax Bill Mixup Will Result In Approximately 600 Bills Being Reissued

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

Milwaukee Plans Big 2024 Early Voting Push

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

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.

Gov. Evers Announces $15 Million Grant for City of Milwaukee to Redevelop Blighted Northridge Mall Property

Baldwin Pushes to Provide Milwaukee Residents Tools to Compete Against Wealthy Out-of-State Investors in Housing Market

As of last year, out-of-state landlords owned over 7,000 single family homes in Milwaukee, up 50 percent since 2017 and 476 percent since 2005

Bill Christianson Announces Run for City of Milwaukee Comptroller

Current Deputy Comptroller starts campaign with support of Mayor Cavalier Johnson, Comptroller Aycha Sawa

Common Ground Wins $6 Million for Driver Education

New Park Will Be Built Atop 24th Street

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

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.

Deputy Secretary of Commerce Visits With Milwaukee Latino Leaders

Council President Pérez leads roundtable discussion at City Hall.

Hundreds of National Media Members Descend On Milwaukee For RNC Preview

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

Council, Mayor Bickered On Brewers Deal

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

Council Confirms New Chief Building Inspector

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

Council Overrides Mayor’s Veto, Adopts 2024 Milwaukee Budget

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

New Third-Party Study Suggests How Milwaukee Could Save Millions

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

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.

Milwaukee’s Chief Building Inspector Takes New Job

Erica Roberts swaps building code for computer code.

Brewers Stadium Deal Passes the Legislature

Gov. Tony Evers promises to sign it.

The Streets of New Milwaukee Is Theme at Conference

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

Mayor’s Veto Reduces Property Tax

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

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.

JusticePoint Continues Jail Alternatives Program for Municipal Court

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

Could Brewers ‘Sea of Parking’ Lots Be Developed?

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

Bucks, Jeffers Plan Deer District Apartments

New building would rise between The Trade and Aloft hotels.

Mayor Johnson Honors 40 Chief Election Inspectors

"Pillars of Democracy" Celebration Recognizes Decades of Ensuring Election Integrity

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.

Mayor Johnson to Light 2023 City of Milwaukee Christmas Tree on Friday, November 17 at Cheer District, Illuminated by the We Energies Foundation

110th Annual Tree Lighting Celebration takes place from 5-7 p.m.

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.

Fight At City Hall Over Control of Board of Zoning Appeals

Council wants board to be independent of administration, but responsive to aldermanic input.

Milwaukee’s Three Streetcar Extensions Need Mayoral Direction

Extensions to Fiserv Forum, East Side, Walker's Point and Bronzeville need local funding source.

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