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Mayor Names New Health Commissioner

Michael Totoraitis will lead department, subject to council confirmation.

MPD’s First-Quarter Review

Supervisor Martin, Alderman Westmoreland to Host Community Forum on Parks and Neighborhood Safety

Forum will focus on Kops, Cooper, and Nash Park communities

11-Story East Side Hotel Approved

Council unanimously endorses new hotel for Brady Street.

New Council Members Sworn In To Great Applause

Andrea Pratt, Lamont Westmoreland and Larresa Taylor join first full council in 17 months.

Confectionately Yours Hosts Grand Opening

Plus: Hot Dish Pantry opens, 10th season for Pete's Pops and Chillwaukee's new owners.

Milwaukee Could Benefit From DNC in Chicago

Visit Milwaukee hopes for side tourism to this city by Democratic convention goers.

Milwaukee Wants 4,500 Police For RNC

City would house additional officers from across the state and country.

Bucks Tightening Deer District Security Ahead of Playoffs

Community ambassadors, increased police presence and 'leave it at home' initiative aim to protect fans for Bucks postseason.

Milwaukee Public Library Moves Forward With New Martin Luther King Branch

Mayor Cavalier Johnson Selected For National Pedestrian Safety Initiative

Milwaukee is one of nine cities in new program.

Bowen Won’t Seek Recount, Pratt Is New Alderwoman

Andrea Pratt wins race to replace Ashanti Hamilton by 17 votes.

Pratt, Westmoreland and Taylor Win Council Seats

Andrea Pratt defeats David Bowen by very slim margin.

Women’s Entrepreneurship Week Returns

Annual event returns on May 8 with in-person programming and new organization at its helm.

March 31 marks a day of deep meaning for many in our community

Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa March 31, 2023

Legal Sports Betting Begins in Milwaukee

Mayor Cavalier Johnson puts $20 down for first bet.

City Constructing 50 Traffic Calming Projects in 2023

From full reconstruction to rapid implementation test projects, DPW say it's time to build.

New State Coalition Will Push Climate Goals

Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin seeks a carbon-free, environmentally just economy.

Northside House Fire Kills Three Overnight

Seven people have died in house fires in Milwaukee so far this year.

Common Ground Bashes City’s Housing Authority

Citing 'slumlord behavior,' launches Tenants United campaign, demands changes.

Three Northside Aldermanic Races

Six candidates running to fill three open seats on the Milwaukee Common Council.

West Side Freeway-to-Boulevard Study Advances

City has first-of-its-kind formal role in study of 1.5-mile Highway 175.

UWM Gets Stiffed In Governor’s Budget

While UW-Madison got $347 for building projects. Will Milwaukee's leaders push for better deal from legislators?

More than $500,000 in grants awarded to food pantries citywide

Milwaukee Hopes To Be Bellwether In Kia/Hyundai Suit

Could be central player in multi-city lawsuit, perhaps increasing size of any settlement.

City Will Sue Kia, Hyundai Over Repeated Thefts

City looking for 'payback' stemming from 'destruction' wrought by theft epidemic.

Ambassador Hotel Restaurants Reopening

All three have now reopened, as executive chef returns and new catering division launched.

Northwestern Mutual’s Glassy Second Tower Is A Go

Council unanimously approves $30 million commitment to $500 million project.

Council Approves Ordinance Requiring the Purchase of Low- and Zero-Emissions City Vehicles

Policy advances Milwaukee climate goals and cost-savings over vehicle lifecycle

AG Kaul, 21 Other States Demand Kia, Hyundai Address Thefts

Could be precursor to multi-state lawsuit over autos' defect that makes thefts easy.

Mayor Cavalier Johnson, State Representative Kalan Haywood and Hope DeVougas from US Congresswoman Gwen Moore’s office will visit students at Tenor High School on Monday, March 27, 2023 at 10:00 am

Third Ward Tower Starts Its Rise

Tower crane only hints at future height of 31-story apartment building.

Local Firm Wants To Buy Northridge From Chinese Owners

But is it just a stall tactic? City thinks so.

New Design For Vel R. Phillips Plaza Revealed

Redevelopment Authority endorses $16.5 million financing plan.

Marquette Law School to host Milwaukee leadership for ‘On the Issues: New Leadership, New Milwaukee,’ March 21

City of Milwaukee Announces Public Artist in Residence Personnel Selections

New Public Artist in Residence Will Develop Solutions to Help Address Reckless Driving in Milwaukee

Assembly Passes School Crime, Conversion Therapy Bills

Bill provides no funding for school resource officers. Democrats oppose both bills.

City Faces Problems With 911 Call Center?

Millions spent, repeated delays and hours of closed door meetings suggest a problem launching system.

City Has $16 Million Plan For Downtown Plaza

Vel R. Phillips Plaza would honor civil rights pioneer, anchor W. Wisconsin Ave. Will it serve streetcar?

MPD Unveils Violent Crime Reduction Plan

44-page plan calls for community outreach, expanded police force and youth engagement.

Milwaukee Launching New Community Plaza Program

Effort would allow underused streets to be turned into temporary parks.

Mayor Cavalier Johnson Announces Funding Proposal for Vel R. Phillips Plaza in Westown

More than $15 million in proposed tax incremental financing dollars would convert a portion of a long-underutilized parcel into a public space named in honor of the iconic Milwaukee political activist and civil rights leader featuring both civic and transit amenities

‘Living Breakwater’ Would Protect Harbor

Harbor District, partnering with city, wins grant to design wetland habitat structure.

Summerfest Tech to Partner at the South by Southwest® Conference in Austin, TX

Bill Would Require Armed School Resource Officers

Republican proposal requires all schools to track crimes, hire officer after enough incidents.

Three Transgender Women Killed In Milwaukee in Nine Months

Local LGBTQ+ community leaders concerned about trend echoing national data.

Milwaukee Sales Tax Expected As Separate Legislation, Outside of Budget

Republicans expected to strip Gov. Evers' proposal from budget, but might not kill proposal.

Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. Announces Mary Ellen Stanek as Board Chairwoman and adds Dr. Joan Prince and Charles Harvey to Board of Directors

Wisconsin Loses Out on Stadium Freeway Grant

City-county-state effort sought $2 million grant to study converting it to a boulevard.

Will Police Officers Return to MPS Schools?

Activist groups oppose proposal, reportedly being discussed by MPD and school district.

New Port Director Shatters Glass Ceiling, Breaks Color Barrier

Jackie Q. Carter is new director of Port Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Faces Complicated Question On What Lead Pipes To Replace Next

Milwaukee Water Works hopes to grow replacements by almost 50% in 2024.

Board Resolution Condemns Conversion Therapy

Board expected to pass resolution, echoing stand of national medical groups.

New Vape Shop Will Beat City’s Ban

Temporary moratorium on new shops will begin Feb. 25. New shop on Ogden coming.

Mayor Johnson’s Plan to Nearly Double Milwaukee’s Population

Hopes to grow city's population from 577,222 to 1 million. How will he do it?

County Has A History With the Sales Tax

For 15 years local officials have debated, voted, campaigned on and lobbied for a county sales tax hike.

Milwaukee Businesses Receive Funding from Commercial Revitalization Grant Program

In 2022, more than $1.5 million in grant funding was awarded to 50 local businesses for property renovations and improvements

City Board Endorses $30 Million For NM’s $500 Million Tower Project

Subsidy also includes $10 million for bike, park and street improvements.

Federal Sweep Nets 114 Fugitives in Milwaukee

30-day U.S. Marshals operation clears 213 warrants, including 11 for homicide.

City of Milwaukee Accepting Applications for Summer Youth Internship Program

Since 2005, the Summer Youth Internship Program has connected thousands of young people with job opportunities and career pathways in City government

State Approves Its Half of Fiserv Subsidy

Company will get up to $7 million from state, $7 million from city TIF distrct

Comptroller Launches “Open Checkbook,” Highlighting Whom City Is Paying

New website shows what businesses are receiving payments from city.

Evers’ Budget Will Include More Shared Revenue, Sales Tax

Proposal could solve Milwaukee's fiscal woes. But Republicans may scrap Ever's budget.

Milwaukee Police Officer Killed While Chasing Suspect

Officer Peter Jerving shot and killed near S. 14th St. and W. Cleveland Ave.

Preston Cole Will Lead Department of Administration

Former DNR Secretary and City Hall veteran returning to city government.

Council Approves Temporary Moratorium To Slow Proliferation of Vape Shops

News Release from Alderman Jonathan Brostoff

Milwaukee Police Officer Killed While Chasing Suspect

Officer Peter Jerving shot and killed near S. 14th St. and W. Cleveland Ave.

Mayor Cavalier Johnson Tours Agricultural Maritime Export Facility at Port Milwaukee with The DeLong Co., Inc.

This is the largest one-time investment in Port Milwaukee history since the 1950s

Milwaukee Will Host GOP Presidential Debate In Lead Up To RNC

Host committee working to secure delegate hotels within 60 miles of city.

Northwestern Mutual To Create Second Glassy Tower With $500 Million Investment

Company will completely overhaul existing building, create pedestrian street and relocate Franklin employees to Downtown.

Milwaukee Wins $4.4 Million For Pedestrian Safety Improvements

Federal grant will fund improvements along city's High-Injury Network of dangerous streets.

Group Will Audit City’s Bike and Pedestrian Infrastructure

City Thread awards Milwaukee grant, which includes audit and action plan.

Where Does ‘Conversion Therapy’ Go Next?

Milwaukee County could pass its own ban. Evers calls Republican actions 'ridiculous.'

Mayor Speaks At White House Lead Summit, City Joins New Partnership

Wisconsin is part of new program aiming to increase pace of lead pipe replacement.

How Can U.S. Marshals Help Milwaukee?

Safe surrender program, sustained community engagement are on the wish list.

Wauwatosa, Milwaukee Collaborate on Fire Station

Deal on fire station near cities' border enables Milwaukee to reactivate central city station.

Milwaukee Joins People-Focused National Transportation Group

NACTO membership gives city support in its push for safe streets.

Senator Baldwin Cuts Ribbon on Wisconsin MBDA Business Center to Support Minority-Owned Businesses

Baldwin helped bring home Wisconsin’s first MBDA Business Center in the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

CBS 58’s Amanda Porterfield Named to the 2023 Class of ‘40 Under 40’ Winners

Supervisor Says Republicans Planning Incentives for Consolidated City, County Government

Conervative Deanna Alexander described a specific plan that would "reward the entities for consolidating."

City, GMC Kick Off Study of City Operations

Study will have price tag in the hundreds of thousands, but who is the mystery firm doing it?

Giving Tents to Homeless Sparks Debate

Street Angels defends it; downtown business leader calls it 'enabling' such behavior, then walks back comment.

Two-Block Brady Street Pedestrian Zone Proposed

Business district will do formal study with goal of a trial as early as this summer.

Council Approves New Youth Prison in Milwaukee

Replacement for troubled Lincoln HIlls facility doesn't come without objections.

Nominations Sought for 26th Annual Mayor’s Design Awards

Milwaukee Buildings, Improvements, and Spaces Will Be Honored

Jackie Q. Carter Named New Port Director

Carter would set many firsts if confirmed by council.

St. Augustine’s New Elementary School Quickly Rising

St. Augustine will be the largest single-campus school in Milwaukee when building is completed this fall.

Despite New Homicide Record, Violent Crime in Milwaukee Fell 7% in 2022

Other serious crimes down 15%.

Bernadette Karanja Named Milwaukee’s Chief Equity Officer

Longtime city workforce leader is new CEO of improving racial and equity outcomes.

City, County Will Study Merging Services

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos pushing for this as prerequisite for more shared revenue for Milwaukee.

New Youth Prison Wins Key Endorsement

Despite objections from neighbors, zoning committee supports new facility on northwest side.

YMCA Brings Milwaukee Community Together for 26th Annual MLK Day Celebration

One of the State’s Largest and Longest-running Celebration Returns to Potawatomi Casino Hotel

Milwaukee Health Commissioner Resigns

Kirsten Johnson resigns after two years on job. New commissioner will be sixth in six years.

Administration Director Sharon Robinson Retiring

Former staffer for congressman and then Mayor Barrett ran city department for 18 years.

Milwaukee Arts Board Announces 2023 Application Cycles for Sustaining Grant Program, Public Art Conservation Fund

Zapata Resigns City Job Before Disciplinary Decision

Former deputy election director faces felony and misdemeanor charges for voter fraud.

Milwaukee Leaders Decry Homicides, Call For Change

City had 214 murders in 2022, up from 193. 'We need it to stop today.'

MATC Offering First-Ever Full-Ride Scholarships For Low-Income Students

$5 million pledge from Joe and Ellen Checota funds program.

More Than 15 Candidates Running For Three Council Seats

North side voters will find packed primaries on Feb. 21.

Family Dollar, Gimbel Beat City In Court

Area alderman and nonprofit pushed to close store, citing shoplifting, loitering and fighting.

Contribution to Nik Kovac of $10

Contribution to José G. Pérez of $10