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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.

Lindsay Heights Neighborhood Improvement District Approved

2022 Roundup: Gov. Evers Completes 2022 72-County Tour of Wisconsin

How Ascension Stole Christmas

Shutting down Labor and Delivery Unit at St. Francis Hospital shows disregard for patients and staff.

City of Milwaukee’s Credit Rating Cut Again

Downgrades will cost millions over time. Long-term fiscal plan needed.

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Secures $23,863,352 For Local Projects in Final Government Funding Package

In response, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement:

Dodd Takes Job At Charter School, Six Running To Replace Her

Former alderwoman's mystery job revealed.

Republicans Announce Dates for 2024 Milwaukee Convention

The Grand Old Party will take over Milwaukee in the middle of July.

Ascension Hospital’s Plan To Close Labor and Delivery Unit Criticized

City officials condemn this. It leaves 'no labor and delivery services" on city's South Side.

Milwaukee Believes Census Didn’t Count 15,800 Residents

City submitting formal challenge with more than $21 million in federal aid on the line.

Will Vos Kill Shared Revenue Hike For City?

Assembly Speaker's comments blasting Milwaukee worries Mayor Johnson.

Buffalo Wild Wings TIF Could Fund Road Repairs

Repairs and speed bumps for 8 southside streets. Plus: a recap of week's real estate news.

City Approves Funding For Pedestrian Plaza, Protected Bike Lane

Tax revenue from three apartment buildings will be tied to East Side pedestrian and bicycle improvements.

MPD Announces Updates Regarding ABLE Training and New Firearm

Is Historic Preservation Process Broken?

Some feel city's process needs to be reformed. Are they right?

Is ‘Cream City’ also becoming ‘Cyber City’?

Milwaukee tech landscape topic of Jan. 12 luncheon

Zapata Pleads Not Guilty To Felony Charge Related To Voter Fraud

Milwaukee's former number two election official represented by conservative law firm, poised to fight case.

First “Affordable Forever” House Available From Community Land Trust

Buyer sought for new-to-Milwaukee strategy designed to create affordable housing, community wealth.

Traffic Calming Poles Reduce Speeding

City has installed them on corners of major intersections. Studies show reduction in extreme speeding.

Nick DeSiato Is New Chief of Staff For Mayor Johnson

Jim Bohl will lead city's lobbying team, Kimberly Montgomery is retiring.

Groundbreaking For New Third Ward Tower

Hines praises Milwaukee, and contractor says pile driving will be done at start of 2023.

Former Milwaukee Election Official Pleads Not Guilty On Election Fraud Charges

Kimberly Zapata is now represented by conservative law firm connected to election decertification.

Should Tent Encampment At MacArthur Square Have Bathrooms?

It's become a hotly-debated issue at City Hall as number of tents grows.

Downtown Venues Announce Milwaukee Theater District

New coalition of groups and venues aims to spotlight city as arts and culture destination.

City To Fund 12 Affordable Housing Projects

Using federal funds for everything from new apartments to blocking predatory landlords.

Special Elections Called For 3 Council Seats

Northside races called to replace Chantia Lewis, Ashanti Hamilton and Nikiya Dodd.

Milwaukee Sues Second Reckless Driver

LaShawn Thomas has received 37 traffic citations in five years

Perez Gives New Committee Assignments

Newly-elected alders get their first assignments. But others still doing double duty.

Garden District ushers in the holiday season with multiple events this week

City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 to host third meeting for Downtown Area Plan update

Milwaukee-area residents encouraged to attend a Community Open House on Dec. 7

Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd Resigns

But questions remain on where she's going and where she's been.

Council Overrides Mayor Johnson’s First Vetoes

Actions finalize 2023 budget with no cuts to libraries or fire department.

Milwaukee Sets New Homicide Record

For the third straight year city has a new record high and it's only November.

Police Department Hiring 50 New Officers

MPD hopes recruiting classes will grow to be 30% women by 2030.

MPD Commits to Advance Women in Policing by Pledging to the National 30 x 30

Nonprofit’s Goal: 75,000 Men Take A Stand Against Human Trafficking

Fifth annual HEMAD Campaign aims to raise awareness and seek an end to the commercial sex trade

New East Side Pedestrian Plaza Planned

Tax revenue from new apartment buildings would pay for Ivanhoe Pl. plaza and area safety improvements

It’s Time to Sleigh the Holidays!

Christmas in the Ward Brings an Old-Fashioned Holiday Celebration to the Heart of Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward on Friday, Dec. 2

Construction Starts on Bronzeville High School

Plus: Will eastside school get redeveloped? And a recap of week's real estate news.

Complicated Fiserv Subsidy Earns First Approval

Complicated deal includes $7 million for financial company, $4.6 million for neighborhood improvements.

Supply Chain Slows Lead Service Lines Replacement

Due to shortage of parts, city may complete only 900 of 1,100 planned 2022 replacements.

Chambers, Brostoff Sworn In As Aldermen

New council members welcomed by colleagues, face budget veto override vote next week.

Conference Touts Mayor’s 1,000,000 Milwaukeeans Goal

Urban Spaceship speakers offer ideas from scrapping I-794 to eliminating zoning code.

Inside the Newly Opened Journal Commons

Former newspaper headquarters now a 141-unit apartment building.

5 Lessons From Mid-Term Election

Milwaukee's under-performance is a problem. And lack of national Democratic funding doomed Pfaff.

Mayoral budget vetoes to be taken up at Common Council meeting on November 22

Mayor Vetoes Library, Fire Service Cut Restorations in 2023 Milwaukee Budget

In making first veto, Johnson offers compromise to Common Council.

Mark Chambers, Jr. Wins Aldermanic Seat Last Held By Cavalier Johnson

State Rep. Jonathan Brostoff also wins seat on Common Council.

Mayor’s Office Adds ‘Vision Zero’ Czar

Newly-created position will coordinate citywide effort to eliminate traffic deaths.

Group Providing Free Rides To Polls

Souls to the Polls will offer on-demand rides for Milwaukee residents. 'We can't sit this one out.'

Milwaukee Building New Cruise Ship Dock

Funding secured, dock to be completed by 2024, to help maintain, grow city's cruise ship business.

When Will Nikiya Dodd Resign?

Alderwoman returns after six-week absence, declines to answer any questions from press.

2nd District Common Council Race

Ballard vs Chambers in race to represent city district formerly held by Cavalier Johnson.

South Shore Cruise Dock redevelopment set to move forward

Community Development Alliance Selects Developer Partners for King Park Building Project

Habitat for Humanity, Emem Group will construct 120 homes by 2026

Council Reverses Cuts, Raises Fees In Adopting 2023 Milwaukee Budget

But police will still see service reduction and drastic cuts will come in future years without changes at state level.

We Took the Free Riverwest Brewery Shuttle Bus. Here’s How it Went.

Shuttle is a welcome amenity, encourages locals and tourists alike to explore beyond Downtown.

Common Council adopts amended 2023 City budget

Milwaukee Deputy Election Director Charged With Felony, Motive Revealed

Kimberly Zapata was fired Wednesday, now charged for improperly requesting absentee ballots.

Design Plans Unveiled for Harbor District Riverwalk Project

Mayor Cavalier Johnson and Department of City Development continue to advance efforts to grow Milwaukee’s Riverwalk and expand public access

Alderwoman Dimitrijevic brings more traffic calming measures to Humboldt Park area

Statement of Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic November 3, 2022

Likely criminal case looming against former deputy director of the Election Commission

Statement of Milwaukee Common Council members: Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs,  Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderman Mark A. Borkowski, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker and Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic

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Contribution to José G. Pérez of $10