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Proposal Would Make Attending Street Takeovers Illegal
New citation aims to address growing problem.
Sep 11th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Church Plans Major Housing Development
Far northwest side congregation plans project on vacant land near church.
Aug 6th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
City Could Get Involved In Money-for-New-Moms Program
Dimitrijevic's proposal seeks to extend cash grant program for low-income mothers to three years.
Apr 19th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
New Council Most Diverse In Milwaukee History
The largest number of Black, women and LBGTQ+ members in history. Meet all 15.
Apr 15th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
A New Plan For Tiny Homes
With a new design and developer for project to support homeless veterans.
Feb 12th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Johnson Backs Pay Hikes For Elected Officials, Including Him
Raises for 81 employees defended by mayor's chief of staff in exclusive interview.
Oct 9th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Plan Commission Okays Huge Housing Development
Rejects Ald. Taylor's push to delay proposal for 1,145 units of housing near Northridge.
Jul 18th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New Emergency Housing For Those With Lead Poisoning
Community Advocates expanding its portfolio of temporary housing.
May 8th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New Council Members Sworn In To Great Applause
Andrea Pratt, Lamont Westmoreland and Larresa Taylor join first full council in 17 months.
Apr 18th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Pratt, Westmoreland and Taylor Win Council Seats
Andrea Pratt defeats David Bowen by very slim margin.
Apr 5th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Three Northside Aldermanic Races
Six candidates running to fill three open seats on the Milwaukee Common Council.
Mar 29th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Youth Prison Costs Grow 71%
Gov. Evers proposes additional $33 million for Lincoln Hills replacement.
Mar 1st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Three Highly-Competitive Aldermanic Races On April Ballot
Pratt vs Bowen, Westmoreland vs Jackson and Ball vs Taylor.
Feb 21st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City Reverses Course, Approves Northridge Menards Self Storage
Multiple city committees balked at proposal in 2022. Why the reversal?
Feb 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Approves New Youth Prison in Milwaukee
Replacement for troubled Lincoln HIlls facility doesn't come without objections.
Jan 17th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New Youth Prison Wins Key Endorsement
Despite objections from neighbors, zoning committee supports new facility on northwest side.
Jan 10th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
More Than 15 Candidates Running For Three Council Seats
North side voters will find packed primaries on Feb. 21.
Jan 5th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Family Dollar, Gimbel Beat City In Court
Area alderman and nonprofit pushed to close store, citing shoplifting, loitering and fighting.
Jan 4th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New Hotel Rises on City’s Edge
Hotel will be Wisconsin's first WoodSpring Suites.
Dec 16th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
New Youth Prison Gains Plan Commission Approval
But some nearby residents oppose project, cite lack of area council member.
Dec 12th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Special Elections Called For 3 Council Seats
Northside races called to replace Chantia Lewis, Ashanti Hamilton and Nikiya Dodd.
Nov 29th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd Resigns
But questions remain on where she's going and where she's been.
Nov 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Chambers, Brostoff Sworn In As Aldermen
New council members welcomed by colleagues, face budget veto override vote next week.
Nov 16th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Mark Chambers, Jr. Wins Aldermanic Seat Last Held By Cavalier Johnson
State Rep. Jonathan Brostoff also wins seat on Common Council.
Nov 9th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
When Will Nikiya Dodd Resign?
Alderwoman returns after six-week absence, declines to answer any questions from press.
Nov 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Where Is Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd?
Alderwoman is expected to resign, has missed last two council meetings.
Nov 1st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Can’t Figure Out What To Do With Northridge Menards Proposal
Retailer wants to add self-storage units to parking lot next to building. City concerned about unintended consequences, future development.
Oct 17th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Chantia Lewis Ordered To Pay More Than $27,000
Former alderwoman currently serving 30 days in custody for campaign finance violations.
Oct 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Former Alderwoman Chantia Lewis Booked Into House of Correction
Lewis, who awaits restitution hearing, must serve 30 days in custody as part of plea agreement.
Sep 30th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Ashanti Hamilton Resigns For Administration Job
New head of Office of Violence Prevention was 1st District alderman since 2004.
Aug 31st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Chantia Lewis Sentenced To 30 Days In Custody, 3 Years Probation
Sentence much lighter than DA wanted for two campaign finance felonies.
Aug 25th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Who Will Run To Replace Hamilton and Lewis?
Four of 15 Common Council seats are vacant or due to be. Is Rep. David Bowen running?
Aug 15th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Judge Holds Northridge Mall Owners In Contempt, Issues $2,000 Daily Fine
Chinese ownership group given until Friday to secure mall, trial scheduled for October 3.
Aug 15th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Gives First Approval to New Youth Prison Site
But promises substantial time remains for formal public comment.
Aug 12th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Northridge Mall Suffers Fourth Fire In A Month
Fire chief and mayor are fed up. Lawsuit to demolish building has critical hearing Monday.
Aug 11th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Chambers vs. Ballard For Common Council Seat
Chambers gets 60% of vote in three-way primary to fill mayor's former council seat.
Aug 10th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Announces Milwaukee Site For Lincoln Hills Replacement
Replacement for troubled youth justice facility would be on city's northwest side.
Aug 9th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Fires Badly Damage Northridge Mall
More troubles for vacant mall. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Jul 24th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Ald. Chantia Lewis Pleads Guilty, Removed From Office
Alderwoman faces August sentencing hearing following felony plea.
Jul 18th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Northridge Owners Renew Legal Battle With City
Chinese investment group finds new attorney, now represented by McDonald & Kloth.
Jun 30th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
New Group Takes Over Veterans’ Tiny Houses Project
Northwest side project to house and support homeless veterans could be headed to actual construction.
Jun 16th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Havenwoods BID Brings Crime Fighting Camera to 9th District
Automated license plate reading cameras help police track stolen cars, other crimes.
Jun 12th, 2022 by PrincessSafiya Byers
Northridge Mall Attorneys Quit, Chinese Group Must Find New Counsel
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Jun 5th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Embezzlement, Misconduct Trial Scheduled For Chantia Lewis
Lewis now faces multiple, fast-approaching deadlines to resolve her four felony charges.
Jun 3rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Should Select City Employees Be Paid More Than Mayor?
Alderwoman Coggs warns it could primarily benefit white men.
May 27th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Perez Shakes Up Committee Assignments
Musical chairs game has new leaders at the helm of city's most powerful committees.
Apr 28th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Choice School Must Pay Property Taxes
Deal for Greater Holy Temple Christian Academy to purchase former MPS school will require this.
Apr 13th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Foreclosed Home Will House Those Displaced By Lead Abatement
Community Advocates will buy, rehab city-owned home for temporarily displaced families.
Apr 12th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Menards Plans Northridge Expansion
Retailer building out self-storage facility on former Pick 'n Save property.
Apr 12th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
A New Downtown Tacqueria
Plus: A new soul food restaurant, East Side Korean place reopens, and entertaining with smoked turkey legs.
Apr 11th, 2022 by Michael Holloway
The Bellagio Is Coming To Milwaukee
Soul food restaurant and event space opening on far Northwest side.
Apr 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Mr. B’s Specialty Will Be Smoked Turkey Legs
Owner of Kiss Ultra Lounge plans replacement for Buffet City on northwest side.
Apr 6th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS’ Fletcher School Would Be Sold For Choice School
Greater Holy Temple Christian Academy would use vacant school near 91st and Brown Deer.
Apr 6th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Hmong Market Planned For Northwest Side
Husband-and-wife owners plan store welcoming to all at 76th and Mill Rd.
Apr 6th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Bree Spencer Added to Police-Fire Board
East Side resident works for national civil rights group, previously worked at Safe & Sound.
Apr 4th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Northridge Mall Raze Order Delayed
Appeals court sends case back to circuit court for review of city order, new estimate of repair costs.
Mar 29th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Delays Adding Bree Spencer To Fire & Police Commission
Appointed by acting mayor, but some council members want time to meet with her.
Mar 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Trial of Ald. Chantia Lewis Inches Forward
Embezzlement and falsifying campaign finance reports among 4 felony charges. Judge schedules June 3 plea hearing.
Feb 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Evolve Church Has Cafe, Bucks Cachet
Pastor Kenneth Lock II, Bucks' team chaplain, building huge new home for growing church in old shopping center.
Jan 31st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Suspends Downtown’s ELMNT Lounge For 60 Days
Action taken after police and others argue over how a homicide near bar was handled.
Dec 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Split On Hiring Its Own Attorney
Just the latest twist in the council's ongoing conflict with City Attorney Tearman Spencer.
Dec 14th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Gene’s Supper Club Still Open Despite Shootings
Police oppose its operation, council voted to close it, but owner fighting this in courts.
Dec 7th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Endorses Dana World-Patterson’s Appointment To FPC
Human trafficking victims' advocate draws high praise from council members.
Dec 2nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Releases Draft Plan For New Council Districts
Every aldermanic district would change under proposed plan.
Nov 18th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Adopts ‘Calm Before The Storm’ 2022 Budget
No fee increases and small tax increase as city bolsters pension reserve fund in anticipation of fiscal cliff.
Nov 5th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Adopts $179 Million Rescue Plan Package
Compromise plan includes money for pension reserve, housing, lead abatement and child care providers.
Oct 21st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Lt. Gov. Barnes Leads Fundraising in Senate Democratic Primary
Barnes raised more than $1 million since launching his campaign this summer.
Oct 19th, 2021 by Laurel White
Chantia Lewis Case Moving Towards Trial
Probable cause found to continue with felony charges.
Oct 18th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Common Council Has 7 Times The Ideas As It Has Funding
82 ideas for how to spend $394.2 million federal grant. What will council choose?
Oct 12th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Chantia Lewis Goes To Court
In her first court appearance alderwoman pleads not guilty to misdemeanor. Four felony charges yet to come.
Sep 29th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Turmoil, Toxic Work Environment at City Attorney’s Office
Resignation forms cite ethical violations, poor treatment of women & more by Tearman Spencer.
Sep 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Elizabeth Warren Endorses Barnes for U.S. Senate
A high-profile endorsement in Democratic primary with nine candidates.
Sep 15th, 2021 by Laurel White
Ald. Chantia Lewis Charged With Defrauding City, Campaign of $21,000
City official and US Senate candidate faces four felony charges, up to 10 years in jail.
Sep 7th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Democrats Face High Profile Races in 2022
Experts say elections will test strength of state Democratic Party.
Sep 7th, 2021 by Laurel White
Council Delays Action On ARPA Funds
City has $193 million in the bank. But how to spend it still being debated.
Sep 1st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Activist Steven Olikara Joins US Senate Race
He’s the ninth Democrat running for seat held by Republican Ron Johnson.
Aug 17th, 2021 by Laurel White
State Emergency Management Administrator Enters U.S. Senate Race
Darrell Williams joins the race for the seat held by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson.
Aug 7th, 2021 by Laurel White
Kazee Planning Granville Commons Apartments
New apartment building would be built on vacant site near W. Bradley Rd.
Aug 5th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Poll Shows Barnes Leads Among Milwaukee Democrats
Getting 39% of Milwaukee County Democratic vote. Alex Lasry polled at only 4%.
Aug 3rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Larson Drops Out of Senate Race, Endorses Barnes
Eight candidates remain in race, including Godlewski, Lasry and Nelson.
Aug 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Holds ARPA Spending Until September
Mayor's $93 million "summer plan" delayed, along with proposals by alders.
Jul 27th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Health Commissioner Says Lead Crisis is Top Priority
Commissioner Johnson said she can fix department's troubled lead program.
Jul 22nd, 2021 by Matt Martinez
Barnes Gets National Endorsements for Senate Bid
Endorsements by three progressive groups could help him win the party activists.
Jul 21st, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Community Mourns Man Killed By Police
Criticism of police and solidarity and respect for Roberto Zielinski and his grieving family.
Jul 21st, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Chantia Lewis Enters U.S. Senate Race
Milwaukee alderwoman is ninth candidate in the race to replace Ron Johnson.
Jul 21st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Mandela Barnes Enters Senate Race
Long-rumored run by Lt. Governor becomes official and targets Ron Johnson.
Jul 20th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
$98 Million Plan Targets Lead Poisoning
Proposal addressing lead poisoning of children backed by the Coalition on Lead Emergency.
Jul 19th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Alderwoman Chantia Lewis For U.S. Senate?
Website appears, and quickly disappears.
Jul 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Anger and Frustration With Milwaukee’s Lead Program
Even the Milwaukee Health Department doesn't like what's happened since 2018.
Jul 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Federal Funds Could Be Used for Milwaukee Universal Basic Income Program
Funds would establish program infrastructure, city would still need to raise $450,000 from private donors.
Jul 14th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Tiny Homes Village Plan Moves Forward
24-unit veterans' housing complex could expand to 48 units in Menomonee River Hills neighborhood.
Jul 12th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
City Task Force Considers Unarmed First Responders
Unarmed responders would field calls for non-violent crimes.
Jul 8th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
New Ordinance Could Remove Elected Officials
For undefined 'inefficiency' or 'neglect of duty.' Alders slam the proposal.
Jun 28th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Should Milwaukee Eliminate Fine for Small Amounts of Marijuana?
Council tables a proposed policy change, but could pass measure on July 7th.
Jun 25th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
The Ann Wilson Problem
Mayor's chief of staff promises she will be replaced on Fire & Police Commission. But when?
Jun 24th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Should Millions in Federal Aid Be Split Up By Aldermanic District?
Council members float idea that would allocate some of the money by district instead of citywide.
Jun 4th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
9 Takeaways on Local Marijuana Laws
City and county moving toward reform but arrests and convictions still happening.
Jun 2nd, 2021 by Edgar Mendez
Vaccination Rate Below 20% in One Milwaukee Neighborhood
But your sewage doesn't lie, COVID-19 case rates are declining in the city.
May 26th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
New Housing for Human Trafficking Victims
Foundations for Freedom will offer emergency housing for women forced into sex work.
May 18th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
A Northwest Side Hub for Minority Entrepreneurs
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
May 16th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
