Sharlen Moore was elected as alderperson for the 10th Aldermanic District in 2024.
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Milwaukee Throws The Book at Illegal Sales of Tobacco, Alcohol, THC to Youths
City is now 'the most expensive place to sell harmful products to children' in the state.
Aug 4th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee’s Police Chase Policy Is Stuck In Neutral
Despite 10 deaths from high-speed chases, council won't crack down on police pursuits. Why?
Aug 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Targets Airbnb Party Houses With Neighbor Notices and Registry
Council backs requirements while eyeing even more restrictions.
Jul 31st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Rejects Mayor’s Fire & Police Oversight Nominee
Not about qualifications, but ideology says one council member.
Jul 31st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Caribbean Restaurant Opens in Story Hill Neighborhood
Dos Islas offers family recipes from Dominican and Puerto Rican cuisines.
Jul 29th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee Will Pursue Data Center Moratorium
Ald. Dimitrijevic leading council push for moratorium until regulations can be adopted.
Jul 24th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Could Make It Easier To Identify Homes Listed on Airbnb
City grappling with limits of state regulations, attempting to improve transparency.
Jul 23rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Meet Milwaukee’s New DEI Director
Mary Reed leads new city department with a not-so-memorable name.
Jul 21st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Midtown Walmart Redevelopment Wins Approval After Contentious Fight
Dropping disputed computing facility clears way for 200 apartments and new Capitol Library.
Jul 20th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Suspends Liquor Sales at Magic Food Market
Northside corner store will continue food sales while working to address other issues.
Jul 14th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Moore Will Force Council Vote On High-Speed Police Chases
'We’re not going to allow people to die because we’re pursuing somebody for expired plates.'
Jul 14th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Opposing Mayor, Council Members Back Boulevard to Replace I-794
'The mayor is only one part of local government; his position does not reflect that of the entire city.'
Jul 13th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Midtown Walmart Redevelopment Drops ‘Data Center’ Plan
Controversial computing facility nixed as city faces deadline for 200 affordable apartments.
Jul 6th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Makes First Move on Scooter Crackdown After Sidewalk Crash
Alders debate new speed limits, fines and the city’s contract with Lime as scooter use surges 26%.
Jul 2nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Special Housing Project Breaks Ground
With new six-story complex, NeuVue aims to put young adults on solid ground.
Jul 1st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
6-Hour Showdown Over Midtown Walmart Ends In No Decision
Fierce debate over computing facility threatens 200-unit affordable housing deal and new library.
Jun 29th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
What To Do About High-Speed Chases?
MPD, council, Fire & Police Commission at odds over policy. Ten deaths in past year.
Jun 17th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Could Use Its New Police Oversight Authority For First Time
But police union is objecting to proposal to address killings involving officers.
Jun 17th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Stadium Freeway Replacement Will Take Years More of Study
Initial study ends with an even costlier study required next.
May 19th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Divided Council Reaches Deal on Leftover Federal Pandemic Funds
Twice-rejected proposal gets 10-5 vote of approval from full council.
May 13th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Legendary Doctor William Finlayson Dies at 101
Trailblazing doctor delivered an estimated 10,000 babies in his career.
May 12th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
So Many Needs, So Few ARPA Dollars Left to Spend
A divided council can't decide how to spend remaining federal grant funds.
May 6th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Why Milwaukee’s Potholes Are So Bad, And What’s Changing
A brutal winter, new repair gear, Brewers funding and AI detection reshaping the city’s response.
Apr 28th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Bus Tour Showcases New Path To Affordable Homeownership
Community Development Alliance highlights six new homes and a financing model built for the future.
Apr 24th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Demands Release Of Salah Sarsour From ICE Detention
Unanimous vote backs Islamic Society leader while lawyers' habeas petition calls jailing illegal.
Apr 22nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
New Violence Prevention Director Narrowly Approved
Karin Tyler endured rocky approval process, but the job is now hers.
Apr 21st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Showdown Set Over Violence Prevention Director
And just how far is Mayor Cavalier Johnson willing to go to fund the department?
Apr 10th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee To Become a ‘Sensory-Inclusive City’
How adding quiet and calming spaces could change city and attract tourists.
Apr 7th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Pushes 60-Day Notice For Grocery Store Closings
Ordinance would require food retailers to warn city leaders. Is it enforceable?
Apr 7th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
‘Teen Takeovers’ at Bayshore Mall and Moody Park Worry Officials
Teen brawls and violence. 'We cannot normalize this.'
Apr 1st, 2026 by Chesnie Wardell
Despite Objection, Milwaukee Approves Laser Scanning Requirement
Demolishing a historic building will now require an additional step.
Mar 27th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Hits Pause On Violence Prevention Pick After Grant Snub
Loss of a $2 million state grant deepens doubts about Karin Tyler and the future of the new department.
Mar 27th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Fire Chief in Line For Huge Pay Increase Due to ‘Mistake’
Council decision led to 'enormous' raise for police chief, could benefit fire chief.
Mar 17th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Police Misuse of Flock Surveillance Becoming Statewide Issue
Milwaukee, other cities face misconduct cases, accountability issues.
Mar 15th, 2026 by Isiah Holmes
Council Moving To Block ICE From City Property
Third piece of 'ICE Out' package gets key endorsement.
Mar 9th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Signs ‘Sanctuary City’ Resolution, With Key Caveat
Will Trump administration label Milwaukee a 'sanctuary city'?
Mar 9th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
See Inside New Juvenile Detention Facility
New 32-bed facility part of state plan to regionalize juvenile detention facilities
Mar 5th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
The Clause in Milwaukee’s ICE Package That Could Trigger ‘Sanctuary City’ Label
Former alderman blasts council's actions.
Mar 5th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Opposes We Energies Data Center Plan
Ald. Dimitrijevic says proposal could leave ratepayers on the hook for new power plants.
Mar 4th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Did Milwaukee Just Make Itself A Sanctuary City?
City Attorney warns of Trump Adm. reaction as council passes 'ICE Out' proposal.
Mar 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Announces ‘ICE Out Milwaukee’ Plan
Seeking to use 'every single city resource' to oppose possible ICE surge in Milwaukee.
Feb 11th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Facing Pushback, MPD Halts Use of Facial Recognition Technology
If not, Fire & Police Commission, Common Council are poised to step in.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Seeks To Levy Big Fines, Up to $50,000, on Problem Landlords
City has shuttered 11 buildings this winter for dangerous emergency violations.
Jan 26th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
City Could Bill MPS Over Arcane State Law
City Attorney must provide legal services to MPS. Could it charge for this?
Jan 21st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
New Council Members Oppose Taking Tax Returns To Pay Private Ambulances
But opposition could cost the city 'ginormously' more money, warns a veteran.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
After Deadly May Fire, Milwaukee Adds New Safety Requirements
More inspections, more data and changes that will impact landlords, tenants.
Dec 2nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Narrowly Approves New Police Contract
Several members raise objections to provisions in and out of the deal.
Nov 25th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
The Full Cost of New Police Contract
City will need to absorb large, complicated costs.
Nov 21st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
What’s In the 44 Footnotes Added to Milwaukee’s Budget?
Record number of footnotes reveal what council members are thinking. And who's the new prolific author?
Nov 14th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
City Closes ELMNT Lounge
After 7 years in business Common Council revoke its license, but club plans court challenge.
Nov 4th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Procell Has Sweeping Goals For Community Wellness and Safety
Is surprise appointee's plan to prevent violence too ambitious?
Nov 4th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Legislators Push Fire Sprinkler Bills After Deadly May Fire
Legislation would provide grants for sprinkler installation, allow municipal regulations.
Oct 27th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Extending Hours For Downtown Parking Meters
It could also add more areas with variable pricing.
Oct 24th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
A New Solution for City’s Cracked Sidewalks?
Idea proposed by Ald. Coggs would also save property owners money.
Oct 23rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Spends Millions Each Year Repairing Damage by Reckless Drivers
For the first time, city is breaking out the costs. It's a lot.
Oct 22nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
One Alderman’s Quest To Defund The Streetcar
Ald. Scott Spiker wants city to hop off The Hop.
Oct 18th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Cherry Street Bridge Reconstruction Is Millions Over Budget
But city says it is still saving money. How?
Oct 17th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Changing How It Deals With Habitual Parking Offenders
Those with five or more tickets will receive new treatment from the city.
Oct 10th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
City Will Waive Permit Fees For Owner-Occupied Homes Flood Repair
Proposal aims to reduce costs of rebuilding after 1,000-year storm.
Sep 17th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Criticized for Process of Choosing Wellness and Safety Leader
After three finalists came before public forum, Johnson chose someone else.
Aug 26th, 2025 by Devin Blake
Mayor Skips Finalists, Picks Outsider For Key Violence Prevention Role
Johnson taps Adam Procell, who turned his life around after homicide conviction.
Aug 18th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Youth Council Celebrates Success, Seeks New Members
City empowers teens to allocate substantial funding to nonprofits.
Aug 1st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Committee Backs Mayor’s Picks for Housing Authority Board
'Outstanding choice by the mayor,' says Ald. Russell W. Stamper, II.
Jul 28th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Housing Authority’s Financial Woes Worse Than Previously Reported
Deep financial problems for HACM dating back to 2018.
Jul 24th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Signs Housing Legislation, Praises Late Jonathan Brostoff
'Honey Badger' alderman was champion of affordable housing effort.
Jul 16th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Adopts Growing MKE Plan
Now known as 'Housing Element,' plan aims to fight off gentrification, create 'missing middle' housing.
Jul 15th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
After Lengthy Debate, Council Legalizes Carriage Homes
Did Milwaukee just eliminate single-family zoning?
Jul 15th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Housing Plan Wins Key Council Committee Endorsement
Revised 'Growing MKE' is not perfect, but council should still adopt it say sponsors.
Jul 9th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Monterrey Market Opens Third Location, Its Biggest Yet
Family-owned grocery chain expands to West Side, fulfilling community need.
Jun 27th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Despite Concerns, Council Overhauls Near West Side Parking Regulations
'Chaos is where we're at right now,' says alderman.
Jun 26th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Giving Cash With No Strings Attached To New Moms Is Delivering Big Results
Cash transfer program shows positive outcomes for 122 Milwaukee moms.
Jun 23rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Construction Beginning On Milwaukee’s Largest-Ever Riverwalk Expansion
Harbor District Riverwalk will line Inner Harbor, function much like a park.
Jun 20th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee’s Flag Debate Is Back
New task force would host design contest. Could People's Flag prevail?
Jun 18th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Leaders Slam Trump Administration’s Job Corps Cuts
Mayor, county executive call for restoration of Jobs Corps program.
Jun 10th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Reaches Mayor’s Protected Bike Lane Goal
Mayor Cavalier Johnson calls it a 'great start,' pledges to keep going.
Jun 5th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
‘Growing MKE’ Proposal Picks Up Key Endorsement
New name, revised plan turns one major opponent into a supporter.
Jun 2nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Council, Community Groups Oppose MPD’s Facial Recognition Plans
But Mayor Johnson backs Milwaukee Police searching millions of records.
May 27th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
West Side Grocery Store Wins Key Approval
Monterrey Market gets enthusiastic backing of city licenses committee.
May 21st, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Through The Rain, Thousands March For Immigrant Rights
Annual May Day march draws increased attention, attendance due to Trump administration actions.
May 1st, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Crowley Supports Replacing SDC
State could de-designate SDC as community action partner. But which local officials must agree?
Apr 30th, 2025 by Edgar Mendez and Meredith Melland
Council Divided Over Nightclub’s Age Restriction
Council denies Allure's request to lower age limit, despite split vote.
Apr 23rd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee Delays Legalizing Carriage Houses
How the sponsors of accessory dwelling units sabotaged their own proposal.
Apr 22nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Police Department Technology Purchases Raise Concerns
Will increase in cameras and video data invade privacy of citizens?
Apr 22nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Police Creating a Drone Team
Purchasing 16 drones and training an airborne assessment team.
Apr 22nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Pérez Reshuffles Council Committees
Addition of new alder Alex Brower prompts changes, restores power to veteran council member.
Apr 9th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
City Suspends Southside Dollar Tree
Council says it has citywide concerns with chain's operation.
Apr 3rd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Who Will Be Funded by Council’s Transformation Fund?
After 'fighting' and negotiations, council finally picks 15 winners for funding.
Mar 31st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Plans To Construct 60 Traffic Calming Projects in 2025
City plans record number of projects while federal cuts loom.
Mar 14th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Talks Education, Public Safety in 2025 State of the City
Upbeat speech also discusses Growing MKE plan, elections and safe streets.
Mar 3rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Lobbies for Statewide Bonus Program to Hire More Cops
Rep. Bob Donovan champions Florida-style program to attract more officers.
Mar 3rd, 2025 by Evan Casey
Comptroller Discovers Housing Authority Owes City An Additional $4 Million
Latest 'crippling' blow for HACM adds to long list of problems.
Feb 17th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Bauman Wins Preservation Funding By Sacrificing Deconstruction Funds
Did he open the door to the council taking the remainder of the deconstruction fund?
Feb 7th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
HACM Illegally Reallocated Federally-Restricted Funds
New CFO found the missing money. Blame placed on former finance director.
Jan 31st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Broad Coalition Opposes New Immigration Enforcement Facility
City, county and state officials, community and business leaders condemn ICE proposal.
Jan 15th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Monterrey Market Owner Reveals Plans for New Location
Grocery store plans a third location this year on Milwaukee's far West Side.
Jan 6th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Uplifting Mansion Brings New Life To Wisconsin Avenue
New owners reinvigorate historic 1899 mansion as a hub for entrepreneurs and events.
Jan 1st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Will City Refund Snowplowing Fee For Poor Performance?
Some council members, frosty about results, support the idea.
Dec 23rd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Housing Authority Names Temporary Leader, While Another Exec Departs
Plus: Another board member resigns.
Dec 20th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Damning Federal Review of Housing Authority Released
Broken governance, poor financial controls and building management issues plague agency.
Dec 11th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
