Mayor, health commissioner kick off Milwaukee’s fight against the flu
MILWAUKEE-- Mayor Tom Barrett and Commissioner of Health Jeanette Kowalik on Monday, Oct. 8 reminded the public about the importance of getting the flu shot this season.
Komatsu to build new HQ, manufacturing campus in Milwaukee, create 400+ jobs
MILWAUKEE -- Komatsu Mining Corp.
Common Council approves plan to change metered parking rates depending on demand
MILWAUKEE -- Surge pricing will change the way you park and pay in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee's mayor proposes $20M for lead poisoning reduction programs
MILWAUKEE -- Mayor Tom Barrett presented his 2019 proposed executive budget to the Milwaukee Common Council on Tuesday, Sept. 25.
'Nothing but window dressing:' Groups critical of mayor's plan to combat lead issues
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett has announced his 2019 budget proposal includes $20 million to deal with the city's lead issues -- calling it an "unprecedented investment," but not everyone is on board.
Clinic helps green card holders apply for US citizenship
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett joined the group Voces de la Frontera for a citizenship clinic on Saturday, Sept. 22.
'United we stand:' Somber 9/11 ceremony held in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- A somber, heartfelt remembrance was held at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center on Tuesday morning, Sept. 11.A massive American flag hung from fire trucks at the entrance to the War Memorial.
City leaders announce 5 new sites for early voting ahead of Nov. 6 election
MILWAUKEE -- City officials in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Sept. 4 announced plans to expand early voting for the Nov. 6 election.An announcement was made to add five new early voting sites across the city -- three in libraries, and the other two at Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM).The five new sites are as follows:
MPD chief after 4 homicides in 24 hours: 'To use a firearm over an argument is a cowardly act'
MILWAUKEE -- Four people were killed in Milwaukee on Monday, Aug. 6, on the heels of multiple shootings over the weekend.
Feds rebuked Milwaukee for lead abatement errors in 2012, long before public was told
MILWAUKEE -- Federal officials demanded changes to Milwaukee's lead abatement program more than five years before Mayor Tom Barrett went public with his concerns, a FOX6 News investigation reveals.Administrators with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development warned then-Milwaukee health commissioner Bevan Baker that the city was not in compliance with federal rules in November 2012, according to a letter provided to FOX6 through an open records request.
Paying to park is going high-tech: Milwaukee installs 3,700 new Smart meters
MILWAUKEE -- There are smartphones, smart cars -- and now, Smart parking meters.
Mayor Barrett says he's appointing Jeanette Kowalik as health commissioner
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett has revealed his selection for health commissioner.In a letter to the Milwaukee Common Council, Mayor Barrett said he's appointing Jeanette Kowalik.His appointment needs to be approved by the council.