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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.

MLB Commissioner Expresses Confidence In Brewers Subsidy Agreement

Comments come as fight over funding American Family Field repairs and upgrades heats up.

Master Lock Closing Milwaukee Manufacturing Plant

Union says 330 jobs being outsourced.

New Body Camera Policy Won’t Apply During RNC

Community advocates decry decision, including lack of public comment.

See The 2023 Mayor’s Design Awards Winners

20 winners span the city, represent the best of Milwaukee architecture and design.

Senate Mulls Milwaukee’s Financial Peril

Struggling to create plan for shared revenue and sales tax that's acceptable to Assembly and Gov. Evers.

City Unveils Latest Lead Lateral Plan

With added federal funding, Water Works can now replace more laterals each year, but which ones?

The Ins and Outs of Milwaukee’s Financial Future

Republican legislators can't agree on how many strings to attach to funding proposal.

Construction Underway On Greenest Library in Milwaukee

New Martin Luther King Library will be a community hub, and provide housing for 93 households.

Republican Legislators At Odds Over Milwaukee Sales Tax

Assembly wants referendum, Senate may remove requirement to reduce uncertainty.

Milwaukee Hiring New Police Officers

Milwaukee planning for three recruiting classes in 2024, starting pay is $64,000.

$200 Million Kia-Hyundai Settlement Would Pay Vehicle Owners, City’s Lawsuit Ongoing

Theft epidemic caused by company's negligence, plaintiffs argued.

MPD Launches the Milwaukee Police Athletic League (MPAL)

Inside The Trade Hotel

Deer District hotel hopes to win lots of business, including from NBA teams.

Food Trucks Face New Restrictions

Proposal includes downtown time limit and ban on operating within 50 feet of a restaurant.

Negotiations Continue On Local Government Funding Plan

Assembly committee passes initial plan on party lines, but amendments are expected.

MPD Can Tow New Group of Repeat Reckless Drivers

City enacting its part of state law change. But how big of a loophole does the policy have?

Baird Center Reaches Highest Point

Topping-off ceremony for $456 million Wisconsin Center expansion draws dignitaries a year before completion.

Will Armed Police at MPS Hurt Schools?

Opponents of proposal for 25 armed officers say it will hurt teacher recruitment, target students of color.

Spanish Company Will Make EV Chargers In Milwaukee

Ingeteam will add product lines to its wind turbine plant in Menomonee Valley.

Dr. T Confirmed As Health Commissioner

Michael Totoraitis is the new leader of city health department.

State Sales Tax Deal Toughest on City

Deal for Milwaukee County far better than for city. Why? Blame police union.

GOP Revenue Sharing Plan Penalizes Cities

Milwaukee gets 10% hike in funding, rural towns get increase as high at 723%.

Vos Doubles Down On Sales Tax Referendum

Milwaukee would get sales tax, but only if voters approve it in referendum.

Cruise Season Kicks Off in Milwaukee

Milwaukee could set another record as Viking adds second ship to Great Lakes roster. But when will new dock be ready?

MTEA Joins Growing Coalition in Opposition to AB 245

MPS Workers Puzzled by Mayor and County Executive's Involvement in Scheme to Attack Milwaukee, MPS

Assembly Bill Would Provide Funding with Substantial Restrictions for County

County would see a revenue increase, but with substantial restrictions. Gov. Evers promises veto.

Construction Starts on Century City Park Expansion

Revamped Melvina Park at 29th and Melvina will nearly quadruple in size.

Resolution Calls For More State Aid, Local Autonomy

County board proposal demands hike in state aid with no strings attached.

Assembly Republicans Have Plan To Help Milwaukee, Will It Work?

Proposal would increase shared revenue and enable sales tax for Milwaukee, with strings attached.

Mayor Cavalier Johnson Announces First Cruise Ship Arrival for 2023 Season

More cruise passengers are expected to visit Milwaukee this summer

New Health Commissioner Wins Key Approval

Michael Totoraitis says he's commited to providing long-term, strategic leadership.

Milwaukee mayor to deliver keynote at Marquette’s 12th annual Real Estate Strategies Conference, May 3

7 Catalytic Projects For Downtown Milwaukee

New downtown plan calls for streetcar expansion, protected bike network, rethinking 794 and improved public spaces.

City May Close Libraries, Cut 25% of Police and Fire Departments

Milwaukee faces $156 million fiscal cliff without state help.

Pérez Shakes Up Council Committees

Changes after new members added: Ald. Scott Spiker gets his first gavel, Zamarripa loses hers.

City Seeks Restaurant or Cafe For Downtown Park

Its plan for Vel R. Phillips Plaza is to create new gathering spot for Westown.

Milwaukee Public Library Launches Online Merchandise Store

Promoting Digital Inclusion During National Library Week

RNC Looking For Businesses To Partner With

Host committee launches vendor website, promises lasting impact.

Work Starts on Redeveloping 150 Vacant Homes

Homes MKE aims to create new homeowners, improve neighborhoods.

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.

Contribution to Nik Kovac of $10

Contribution to José G. Pérez of $10