Rep. Richards Reaffirms Call to Pass Universal Background Checks Law

Rep. Richards Reaffirms Call to Pass Universal Background Checks Law

Today, Rep. Jon Richards (D-Milwaukee) reaffirmed his call for a public hearing and passage of his bill to require criminal background checks for all firearms transactions in Wisconsin.

Auditions Saturday for Chicago’s Ruth Page School of Dance

Auditions Saturday for Chicago’s Ruth Page School of Dance

Auditions for the Four Week Professional Dance Program Take Place at The Milwaukee Ballet on Jan, 11 from 2:30 – 4 p.m.

MPS to be closed Tuesday, Jan. 7; essential staff report

MPS to be closed Tuesday, Jan. 7; essential staff report

Milwaukee Public Schools will be closed Tuesday, January 7 due to the continuing extremely cold and dangerous weather conditions, the district announced Monday.

I-794/Hoan Bridge Project Moves to Next Phase

I-794/Hoan Bridge Project Moves to Next Phase

Full Freeway Closure Begins Friday Night at 10PM

Mill Road Library Closing Early Today

Mill Road Library Closing Early Today

Library’s heating system currently inoperative

Nominations sought for 2013 Dr. James G. White 6th District Difference Makers Awards

Nominations sought for 2013 Dr. James G. White 6th District Difference Makers Awards

Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs established the Dr. James G. White 6th District Difference Makers Awards to recognize those residents and organizations that work diligently to improve and strengthen the quality of life for themselves, their neighborhood and the City of Milwaukee.

Anonymous donor pledges $10,000 in matching funds to help orphans

Anonymous donor pledges $10,000 in matching funds to help orphans

An anonymous member of the Milwaukee-area community will give up to $10,000 to match funds that are being collected to benefit the children orphaned by a tragic murder-suicide that took place earlier this month.

Grace Fuhr Leaving Historic Milwaukee

Grace Fuhr Leaving Historic Milwaukee

HMI Program Manager will accept job in State Senate.

The Marcus Center and BMO Harris Bank are Hosting Heroes Night During War Horse Wednesday, January 8, 2014

The Marcus Center and BMO Harris Bank are Hosting Heroes Night During War Horse Wednesday, January 8, 2014

The Marcus Center is also proud to host a group of veterans to serve its mission as a Milwaukee County War Memorial to "Honor the Dead by Serving the Living."

Milwaukee County Cuts Electricity Use in 2013

Milwaukee County Cuts Electricity Use in 2013

Milwaukee County’s “Kill-a-Watt” Challenge to save money and cut electricity wrapped up a successful 2013.

To avoid a drunken driving arrest or crash, designate before you celebrate on New Year’s Eve

To avoid a drunken driving arrest or crash, designate before you celebrate on New Year’s Eve

Although no one really knows what the New Year will bring, everyone can take steps to make sure 2014 doesn’t start with a drunken driving arrest or crash.

Happy Holidays: Fired transit worker gets Scrooged
Happy Holidays

Fired transit worker gets Scrooged

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan December 27, 2013