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Stimulus Funds Won’t Cancel Streetlighting Fee

Sorry taxpayers, money from fee can't be replaced by pandemic aid, federal rules say.

City Mask Mandate Ends June 1st

Following new CDC guidelines, city will allow its health order to expire.

Riverworks Financial Clinic expands to help Milwaukee residents gain financial stability

Public private partnerships spur clinic’s growth to address long and short-term financial needs

Royal Capital Celebrates Start of 53206 Housing Development

See inside former school as redevelopment work starts.

Brewers Home Games to be at Full Capacity Beginning June 25

Milwaukee Removing Most COVID-19 Restrictions on June 15th

Health order expected to be reduced to a focus on masks.

Bill Punishes Milwaukee, Madison

GOP bill backed by Lena Taylor gives police power in FPC disciplinary actions of cops.

A County Opinion on City Legal Dispute?

Dispute between council and City Attorney gets ever stranger, as committee requests county corp counsel's opinion.

It’s ‘The Trade Milwaukee’ Hotel

Marriott Hotel in Bucks Deer District will 'honor calloused hands that built' the city

City Must Apologize to Sterling Brown

Council approves settlement, which includes apology and changes in how police are trained.

Council Okays $20 Million Milwaukee Tool Deal

Approved unanimously. Company wants to move quickly on occupying Westown building.

City Will Increase Recycling Pickups

Every-other-week recycling pickups will begin in June for most households.

The Couture Construction Begins May 5th

After years of delays, financing secured for complicated project to build 44-story lakefront tower.

Medical College of Wisconsin’s Comprehensive Injury Center Adds New Position, Director of Violence Prevention Policy and Engagement

10 Milwaukee Parks Get Free Wi-Fi

City using CARES Act funding to expand free internet access to underserved communities.

Pension Costs Will Cause Huge Worker Layoffs

One-sixth of city workforce projected for cuts by 2026, with added cuts in future years.

Mayor Barrett Encourages Milwaukeeans to Wear Denim on April 28

City Resuming Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Wednesday

Milwaukee also using more community clinics to make vaccinations more convenient.

Council Committee Amends Milwaukee Tool Deal

Reporting requirements on employee race, gender, residency and wages added.

Curfew Tickets During Protests Look Biased

Black residents hit by 64% of curfew violations during Milwaukee’s Spring 2020 protests.

Barrett Pushes Council To Accept Milwaukee Tool Deal

Council seeking labor agreement for contracted service workers.

Join the Return of the Spring River Cleanup

Plus, a virtual dinosaur safari, an international cooking seminar and the return of Rock the Green.

Jury Finds Officer Derek Chauvin Guilty

Minneapolis cop guilty on all charges, including second degree murder of George Floyd.

Vaccination Numbers Going Down

Fewer people in Milwaukee and Wisconsin are seeking the vaccine.

Statement from Mayor Barrett on the New Impact Review for the I-94 Project

State Delaying Interstate 94 Expansion For New Study

Project opponents applaud the move.

Biden Plan Is a Lead Pipe Cinch

His infrastructure proposal could provide enough funding to replace all lead pipes in Milwaukee.

Founding Member of national African American Tobacco Leadership Council to Kick-off No Menthol Sunday efforts in Wisconsin

City Must Decide How To Spend $405 Million

Latest federal COVID-19 stimulus plan creates pleasant challenge for mayor, council.

Community Groups to Receive More than $100,000 to Help Curb Reckless Driving

City grant money to be used for marketing campaigns, murals & community events

Reggie Moore Leaving Office of Violence Prevention

After 5 years on the job, Moore will shift focus from local to national change in new role.

Statement from Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Today’s Supreme Court Decision:

Habitat Building 80 Homes in Harambee

Backed by Bader Philanthropies, Habitat aims to transform the fortunes of neighborhood and families

88Nine’s Tarik Moody Joining City Plan Commission

Moody will put his background in architecture to good use in new role.

Walk-In Vaccine Clinics Open to Everyone

Clinics at North Division and South Division high schools are now open to all city residents 16 years or older.

Milwaukee Strikes Out On MLB All-Star Game

Denver, not Milwaukee, lands All-Star Game.

Brewers Join COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign

Public service announcements feature Brewers players asking everyone to get vaccinated.

County Executive Letter to Commissioner of Major League Baseball Re: 2021 All Star Game Relocation

Mayor Barrett Letter to Commissioner Manfred Regarding the 2021 All Star Game

Milwaukee Could Suspend Street Lighting Fee

But property owners will need to pay at least once.

Council Makes Street Name Changes Easier

New rule requires four-fifths of council to approve. Cesar Chavez Dr. extension next?

FEMA Will Run Wisconsin Center Vaccinations

Federal pilot program will administer 3,000 vaccinations a day, seven days a week.

Milwaukee Tool Could Bring 2,000 Jobs Downtown

City would provide up to $20 million to lure fast-growing company to Downtown.

16% of State Fully Vaccinated

State continues to ramp up vaccination. Milwaukee pushing resources into community clinics.

Bay View’s Most Valuable House Has New Owner

Former alderman Tony Zielinski sells both of his houses, now lives in Florida.

Fired Deputy Health Commissioner Questions Her Ouster

Dr. Griselle Torres was one of two department leaders fired when Commissioner Kirsten Johnson took over.

8 Ways Police Mishandled Protests

From Los Angeles to New York, Milwaukee and Wauwatosa, police made similar mistakes.

Council Wants Ann Wilson Off Fire & Police Commission

9-6 vote against her reappointment. But they lack the authority to remove her.

Milwaukee Health Commissioner Names Two Senior Team Members

Scott Walker and Voter Suppression

The new GOP maxim: if they think you’re uninformed, you shouldn’t be allowed to vote.

New Street Lighting Fee Will Be Levied

Look for it on your next water bill. Fee will pay for more city electricians.

Council Approves New Deal for The Couture

After infighting, City Hall clearing way for $188 million tower.

Deal on The Couture Pending

Common Council will review revised agreement for $188 million tower Friday morning.

City Attorney Blocking The Couture

Spencer won't sign off on revised deal for downtown tower, saying Ald. Bauman overstepped his authority.

Evers Is Wrong on I-94 Expansion

The proposal doesn't learn from history and contradicts the approach of Biden, Buttigieg.

Largest solar project in the history of Milwaukee now fully operational in the 13th

Statement of Alderman Scott Spiker March 16, 2021

City’s Largest Solar Installation Is Live

More than 7,000 solar panels produce enough energy to power 500 homes.

Judge Blomme Arrested On Child Pornography Charges

Investigation led by Attorney General Kaul cites judge's alleged use of Kik messaging app.

FEMA Joins Wisconsin Center Vaccine Site

State is allocating 7,000 doses weekly to the site.

Gov. Evers Announces FEMA Support for Milwaukee COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Clinic Site

Mass vaccination clinic will transition to federal support on March 15

Leadership Shakeup at Health Department

Two top officials pushed out by new city Health Commissioner Kirsten Johnson.

Stimulus Bill Provides Major Funding to Local Governments

Bill will funnel millions into local services, housing assistance, health care, childcare tax credits and unemployment.

GOP Bill Cuts Funding for Cities that ‘Defund Police’

Any reduction in law enforcement spending would be matched by a reduction in state funding.

Senate Bill Threatens FPC Independence

Police and fire fighter unions handed power over Fire & Police Commission disciplinary hearings.

City Expands Vaccine Eligibility

With more vaccine available, health department expands range of people who can get treated at the Wisconsin Center.

Another Council Committee Opposes Wilson

Majority of council opposes Ann Wilson's reappointment to Fire & Police Commission.

City Has More Vaccine For Educators Than Demand

Mayor says Wisconsin Center has 800 vaccine appointments still open for Wednesday.

City Now Accepting Applications for New Round of Fresh Food Access Grants

Supreme Court Brushes Off Trump Election Challenge

Trump filed the suit against Wisconsin Elections Commission and many state, local officials.

Evers Wants Local Climate Change Plans

Governor's budget would require every local government in state to create a plan.

MPS Should Offer In-Person Classes

Or else the Legislature should expand school choice.

New Faces in New Places

A look at people, places and personnel change over the last month.

Do New Apartments Lower Rents?

Study finds prices increase, or decrease, based on what price tier they're in.

City Aims To Vaccinate Every Educator In Two Weeks

City health department, Children's Wisconsin and Medical College will partner in effort.

Common Council honors Dr. Joan Prince for decades of service to Milwaukee

Joint statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Mark Borkowski, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

8.7% of State Now Fully Vaccinated

Next phase underway. Nation's addition of Johnson & Johnson one-shot vaccine will speed up efforts.

City Pushes Century City to Make USPS Trucks

Council members and mayor urge Oshkosh Corporation to consider Milwaukee location.

State Vaccination Rate Increasing

Weekly federal allocation increases. 6.3% of state now completely vaccinated.

Nominations Open for 2021 Mayor’s Design Awards

City looking for "design excellence" across Milwaukee.

Mayor Tom Barrett released the following statement:

Local Black History You Should Know

Including Marvin Pratt, Heal the Hood and the Young, Black & Opinionated podcast.

The Education of Sherwin Hughes

Talk show host for 101.7 The Truth talks about growing up in Milwaukee.

Group Fundraising for Vel Phillips Statue

Statue would be erected at state Capitol, the first person of color so honored.

It’s Official, Old World Third Will Be MLK Drive

Barrett and council members reflect on racial division and what the renaming symbolizes.

Let Us Now Praise Rush Limbaugh

What was his impact on Wisconsin? Praise and condemnation and silliness offered.

Biden Sells Pandemic Plan in Town Hall

Milwaukee chosen for his first official visit as president.

Bucks Reopening Fiserv Forum To Fans

Team shows off phased reopening plan, beginning with 10% of capacity.

Vaccine Distribution Shows Racial Inequity

Data shows stark disparities. State spending $6.1 million to improve racial and ethnic vaccine equity.

Mayor Tom Barrett released the following statement:

DeVougas Resigns From Fire & Police Commission

Attorney was subject of police video leak that resulted in ethics investigation.

38 Citations Issued for COVID-19 Violations

VIP Lounge received $11,000 of $28,000 in fines issued by the city.

Mayor Appoints Jodie Tabak Chief of Staff

Communications director promoted, as Paul Vornholt takes job in Racine.

Mayor Names New Chief of Staff

State Says Health Department Needs Improvement Plan

MHD is in trouble, but the blame goes back four commissioners.

Evers’ Budget Proposal Would Allow Milwaukee Sales Tax

City and county officials have been pursuing option for over a year.

Six Steps To Improve Fire Safety

After three fatal fires in two weeks, Fire Department and city officials offer safety tips.

Report Finds FPC Ignored City Attorney’s Advice

City Inspector General blames, adds more troubles for Fire & Police Commission.

New City Health Commissioner Approved

Kirsten Johnson's appointment sails through council.

Council Reduces Mayoral Power

A Barrett slap down. 15-0 vote restricts mayor's power over Historic Preservation Commission.

Old World Third St. Will Be MLK Drive

Council unanimously approves naming entire street to honor civil rights leader.

Contribution to Justin Bielinski of $100