Milwaukee officials offer tips for staying safe, parking legally during heavy snow
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee's Department of Public Works says crews have been planning for storms like the one coming all season long.
'A concerted effort to misrepresent:' Ousted health commissioner insists he's not at fault for lead scandal
MILWAUKEE -- Ousted Milwaukee Health Commissioner Bevan Baker spoke publicly Monday, Dec. 23 for the first time in nearly two years after it was revealed the Milwaukee Health Department may have put thousands of children at risk of lead exposure -- insisting he's not at fault.Baker has maintained from the beginning that he wasn't responsible for the serious mismanagement of the Milwaukee Health Department's Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program.
'This is a serious problem:' City of Milwaukee awarded $735K grant to fight opioid epidemic
MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee received a helping hand in the fight against the opioid epidemic on Thursday, Dec. 19.
Holiday wish list fulfilled at the Center for Veterans Issues in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Holiday cheer was on full display on Monday, Dec. 16 at the Center for Veterans Issues in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee city officials conflicted on 'longstanding issues' of Fire & Police Commission
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee's Fire and Police Commission is currently made up of one executive director, six commissioners and support staff, which is operating with 50% vacancies.Some Milwaukee Common Council members say that's because they've learned the commission's management team is running a toxic and incompetent workplace environment.
Milwaukee's mayor proposes $2.2M in block grant funds for lead abatement
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced on Sunday, Dec. 1 a portion of his proposed allocation of 2020 Community Development Block Grant funding.
Mayor promotes Small Business Saturday, to 'make sure people keep their money here in our community'
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett called on shoppers to visit small retailers on Saturday, Nov. 30 as part of Small Business Saturday in the city.The mayor visited Boswell Books on N.
Multi-year renovation of Victory Over Violence Park nears an end, to be complete in July 2020
MILWAUKEE -- Leaders provided an update on Wednesday, Nov. 27 on the multi-year renovation of the Victory over Violence Park in the City of Milwaukee.
Milwaukee joins cities across nation using PulsePoint: 'Be better neighbors and better responders'
MILWAUKEE -- Starting Tuesday, Nov. 26, the City of Milwaukee is partnering with PulsePoint -- a mobile app that connects those trained in CPR with those suffering cardiac arrest.
'Great benefits:' Molson Coors says it will soon bring hundreds of jobs to Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Molson Coors says it will soon bring hundreds of jobs to Milwaukee.
2020 DNC Host Committee, Northwestern Mutual hold 'Ensuring Economic Equity' summit
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee and Northwestern Mutual brought together leaders from across industries for Ensuring Economic Equity: An Industry Best Practices Summit, Friday, Nov. 22.The "3E" Summit is the first of three summits the Host Committee and Northwestern Mutual are organizing to address community-identified focus areas and make an impact beyond the four days of the 2020 Democratic National Convention.Through keynote speeches, panel discussions, and targeted networking opportunities, the 3E Summit showcased examples of best practices for economic equity and inclusion across various sectors and industries.
'This driving needs to stop:' Victims, community leaders, plead to curb reckless driving
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee mother of two is one of the latest victims of reckless driving.
Holiday season kicks off in Milwaukee with 106th annual City Christmas Tree Lighting
MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee kicked off the holiday season with the 106th annual City Christmas Tree Lighting outside City Hall on Thursday evening, Nov. 21.
'We are stronger together:' Tom Barrett seeks 5th term as mayor in 2020
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced on Wednesday, Nov. 20 his intention to run for reelection in 2020.
Revealed: Bucks exceed inclusionary hiring goals for construction of Fiserv Forum
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks announced on Tuesday, Nov. 19 they have exceeded significant diversity and inclusion hiring goals for the construction of Fiserv Forum, in addition to meeting a living wage requirement for the workforce credited with constructing the world-class venue.
Rake leaves to the curb: Milwaukee leaf collection deadline extended to Nov. 24
MILWAUKEE -- If the leaves in your yard are hidden under snow, and not at the curb for pick-up, you're in luck.
Veterans Day ceremony will mark initial development of tiny homes for vets in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Milwaukee Alderwoman Chantia Lewis scheduled a Veterans Day signing ceremony to mark the initial development of tiny homes for homeless veterans in Milwaukee.The signing ceremony was scheduled for 9:45 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11 outside City Hall, and will include a tiny home open for tours.The Milwaukee Common Council on Nov. 5 approved legislation to bring 48 Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin tiny homes and a community center to city-owned land near 60th Street and Green Tree Road, each with about 240 square feet of living space.
White House responds to Milwaukee mayor's comments linking acid attack to president
MILWAUKEE -- The White House and other Republicans are now responding to Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett's comments about an acid attack on a Latino man on the city's south side.