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Do 3,000 Homes in City Lack Plumbing?

City officials, others dispute study finding “plumbing poverty” affecting mostly minorities in Milwaukee.

Predator Cop Costs Milwaukee $400,000

Officer ultimately spent four years in jail after using his job to prey on teenage girls.

Statement by Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett:

Council Halts Redistricting After Latino Pushback

After approving a map in November, council rejects it, to allow more community feedback.

New Historic Preservation Commission Member Nominated

Nicholas Hans Robinson is the youngest Black architect in Wisconsin.

Port Milwaukee Helps Move Ascent Project Forward

Last Shipment of Mass Timber Structural Elements Leaving Port Milwaukee for Downtown Tower’s Construction Site

Milwaukee’s Extended Indoor Dining Closure Reduced COVID-19 Spread

Study finds cities with extended closures saw 61% fewer COVID-19 cases.

Senate Committee Schedules Vote On Barrett’s Ambassadorship

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations poised to advance nomination to full Senate.

General City Workers Will Get 2% Raise

First raise for non-resident workers since 2008.

FPC Suspends Residency Preference For Police, Fire Promotions

Move comes after public safety unions filed lawsuit challenging this.

Voces de la Frontera Applauds Mayor Barrett for Listening to Latinx Communities & Vetoing Maps

Barrett Vetoes Redistricting Map

Voces de la Frontera lobbied for a veto to push council to create third Hispanic district.

Group Introduces Nine Options To Create Three Latino-Majority Council Districts

But none have majority Latino voting age populations today. Will Barrett veto?

City of Milwaukee, Habitat for Humanity Working to Build New Housing in Harambee Neighborhood

Committee Endorses Dana World-Patterson’s Appointment To FPC

Human trafficking victims' advocate draws high praise from council members.

For Fourth Year in a Row, City of Milwaukee Celebrates 100 Percent Human Rights Campaign Municipal Equality Index Score

Barrett Pushed To Veto New Council Map

Voces de la Frontera calls for creation of third majority-Hispanic district.

Jesse Jackson Blasts City’s “Taxing and Taking”

Longtime activist and reverend joins local pastors to insist churches must stay tax exempt.

Entrepreneur Announces Run for Mayor

Michael Sampson, 38 founder of SWARMM Events, vying to replace Tom Barrett.

The Council’s War With Tearman Spencer

Lots of grumbling, but City Attorney scores wins in two of three battles Tuesday.

Public Works Commissioner Jeff Polenske Leaving For Private Sector

Three-decade government veteran "retiring" for private-sector employment.

Milwaukee Adopts New Ward Map For City

New districts coming next week. Riverwest further split between two council districts.

Council Blasts Extra Cost For Morales’ Lawsuit

City Attorney Spencer knew outside counsel handling case exceeded authorized cost.

Council, Mayor At Odds Over City Attorney

Council wants to hire its own attorney. City Attorney oppose this and Barrett vetoes proposal.

Will Gun Safety Consortium Impact City?

Residents hope gun deaths will decline as Milwaukee joins national group.

Milwaukee Solar Program Has Record-Setting Year

Solar power in Milwaukee has doubled in less than two years.

Mayor Barrett and Common Ground Announce City of Milwaukee Joining National Gun Safety Consortium

Sheriff Lucas Won’t Run for Reelection

His Chief Deputy Denita Ball announces run for sheriff since Lucas is running for mayor.

Dana World-Patterson Nominated to FPC

Human trafficking victims advocate would replace longtime Fire & Police commissioner Ann Wilson.

The Hop Unveils MU Basketball Branding

In time for teams' opening games and running until January, a Marquette basketball-branded streetcar.

Johnson Seeks ‘True Partnership’ With State Government

Council president, who could soon become acting mayor, says city’s future depends on this.

Senator Baldwin Applauds House Vote to Pass Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

Bipartisan legislation creates Wisconsin jobs and rebuilds Badger State infrastructure

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.

Common Council adopts amended 2022 City budget

Wisconsin Local Leaders Support Passing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Making a Major Federal Investment in Rebuilding Water Infrastructure

Praise for Senator Baldwin’s work on bipartisan legislation that will help local communities replace dangerous lead service lines, address dangerous PFAS chemicals, and improve resiliency of infrastructure

Jeffrey Norman Named Permanent Chief of Police

Norman has served as acting chief since Dec. 2020 while city sorted out botched Morales demotion.

Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Now Available for Children Ages 5 to 11

Barrett Appears Before U.S. Senate

Mayor's nomination as Ambassador to Luxembourg reviewed by Senate committee.

116 Non-Vaccinated Workers Face Suspension

And possible termination. 95.3% of general city employees complied with vaccine mandate.

A Deer District Foundation

The Trade hotel will rise nine stories, including 205 rooms.

Barrett Confirmation Hearing Set for Tuesday

If Mayor Tom Barrett is quickly confirmed, mayoral election would occur alongside Spring elections.

Committee Recommends Few Budget Amendments

No fee increases and few changes as council braces for next year's fiscal cliff.

WCD Celebrates Start of Convention Center Expansion

$420 million project is intended to boost business, fully realize Wisconin Center's potential.

Activists Oppose Johnson’s Push for More Police Near Schools

Common Council president concerned about reckless driving. LIT wants less policing of schools.

North Side Plan Plots 16 Priority Projects

Traffic calming, housing rehab, safety, dealing with vacant lots top list of recommended projects.

Are Unvaccinated Police Endangering Community?

No one knows what percentage of Milwaukee officers has been vaccinated.

Fond du Lac North Area Plan Earns City Plan Commission Approval

Council Adopts $179 Million Rescue Plan Package

Compromise plan includes money for pension reserve, housing, lead abatement and child care providers.

Statement by Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on the death of Major Harris:

Barrett Ambassador Confirmation Stalled in Senate

But candidates are still lining up to replace him. Seven have filed candidacy already.

ARPA Funding May Delay City’s Fiscal Cliff Says Policy Forum

Non-partisan organization reinforces need for state support to address Milwaukee's structural financial issues.

City of Milwaukee Hosts 3rd Annual Love Without Violence Conference During Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Milwaukee’s Office of Violence Prevention and the Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault to host series of events to increase awareness and engagement for domestic violence prevention

Marina Dimitrijevic is Officially Running For Mayor

Alderwoman is the seventh individual in the race.

Wisconsin Police Departments Struggle With Officer Retention

City of Milwaukee lost 500 officers to retirement over past five years.

Second New Building Proposed For Century City

Good City Brewing affiliate could develop building similar to Century City 1.

Council Strikes Deal On How To Spend $179 Million ARPA Allocation

Housing, lead abatement, child care, police recruits, violence prevention, a new MLK library and more.

Election Probe Testimony Postponed

Testimony from public officials for the GOP-investigation was to begin Friday, Oct. 15.

MPD Supervisors Face Vaccine-or-Mask Requirement

Agreement is less strict than requirement for general city workers, doesn't include rank-and-file police officers.

Milwaukee Might Bid for 2024 Republican National Convention

City already planning to bid for the Democratic National Convention.

Statement from Mayor Tom Barrett on Governor Evers’ Investments in Violence Prevention:

The Organ Trail Runs Through Milwaukee

Organ donor's cross-country bicycle trip started with a chance meeting in Louisiana bar.

City and Police Supervisors Reach Agreement on COVID Vaccinations

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?

Century City’s First New Building is Fully Leased

Five tenants fill warehouse.

Mayor Barrett Announces 500 STRONG Homes Loans Awarded to Milwaukee Homeowners

Homicides, Shootings, Auto Thefts All At Record Highs

MPD Acting Chief Jeffrey Norman presents vision of community-centered approach to solving issues.

Milwaukee Will Comply With Subpoenas, But City Attorney Won’t Say How

Spencer big on promises, but short on details.

Mayor Barrett Is Latest Official Subpoenaed In Election Probe

Official leading the probe admits he doesn't understand how elections are supposed to work.

Milwaukee To Go “Claws Up” For The Brewers

City will light up blue and yellow to support baseball team during playoffs.

12 Options to Solve Milwaukee’s Fiscal Crisis

Nine are bad says alderman. Without solution Milwaukee would need to cut one-fourth of workforce.

Gov. Evers Announces $75 Million Investment In Minority-Owned Businesses

Two new programs will support businesses disproportionately harmed by COVID-19 pandemic.

King Park Tent Community Shows City’s Housing Struggles

Despite some successes, housing remains a major challenge in Milwaukee.

Groups Call For Defunding the Police To Solve Milwaukee Pension Crisis

Move would strip $78 million from MPD budget, leave others intact.

The Battle For New City Mask Mandate

As COVID-19 cases surge, teachers union and 11 other groups demand restored mandate, which many businesses oppose.

How Tax-Exempt Property Hurts The City

Your tax bill would be lower -- much lower -- without all those tax exemptions.

Morales Named Fitchburg Police Chief

Former Milwaukee chief will lead suburban Madison department.

Milwaukee Again Bidding To Host DNC

But city faces wide-open competition for 2024 convention. What is the new pitch?

Mayor Barrett Tells 2024 Democratic Convention Planners “We Are Ready”

Council President Proposes New City Department of Transportation

Ald. Cavalier Johnson thinks the department could better address reckless driving.

Statement from Mayor Tom Barrett on the Collins Settlement Agreement Report:

12 Takeaways From City’s 2022 Budget

What's in the 600 page, $1.75 billion budget document? An inside look at your city government.

City Offers $100 Vaccination Incentive

Health department will pay up to 1,000 people to get their first COVID-19 vaccination.

Getting Milwaukee closer to better financial health, more stable housing, and improved public health and safety

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson September 21, 2021

Barrett Unveils 2022 Budget Proposal

'The calm before the storm,' mayor warns, using federal funds and reduced police force to plug budget holes.

Bucks, NCG Break Ground on Deer District Hotel

"The Trade" will be a Marriott hotel with an entire floor intended for NBA players.

Jill Biden Visits Marvin Pratt Elementary

First Lady offers support for in-person schooling and vaccine mandates in discussion at north-side school.

The Rise of Rep. Janel Brandtjen

A leader in election lies and demagoguery has become a state Republican power.

American Family Field COVID-19 Testing Site Closing

Brewers playoff run requires team to use parking lot.

How Can Milwaukee Avoid Becoming Detroit?

Civic leaders from Detroit discuss Milwaukee's fiscal crisis, offer ideas and solutions

Milwaukee Finds Its Original City Flag

1953 flag design found in City Clerk archives.

Healing Spaces Initiative Working to Support Harambee Neighborhood and Residents

Democrats Face High Profile Races in 2022

Experts say elections will test strength of state Democratic Party.

Police Chief Search Has One Candidate

Acting Chief Jeffrey Norman asked to apply for permanent post by FPC. Mayor, many alders back him.

Committee OK’s ARPA Funding for Ambulances, Reckless Driving and Eviction Prevention

Finance & Personnel Committee recommends spending $14 million of city's $394 million ARPA allocation.

City Could Lose 40% of ARPA Funds to Revenue Recovery

Funds would go towards plugging revenue shortfalls, not generational investments.

How The City Lost the Medical Center

New mental health center on near West Side of city a change from decades of hospitals moving to Wauwatosa.

Council Delays Action On ARPA Funds

City has $193 million in the bank. But how to spend it still being debated.

Leaders Celebrate New Mental Health Center

Huge gathering of officials for project lauded as momentous, exciting and historic.

Mayor’s Race Looks Like a Wild One

Wide open, with lots of candidates, no obvious favorites and so much at stake.

Barrett, Kind Had 59 Years Experience

Exit of mayor and congressman makes room for new generation of leaders.

Contribution to Justin Bielinski of $100