Council finance committee considers amendments to Barrett's proposed budget; alderman, chief clash over fire funding
MILWAUKEE -- An annual marathon meeting continued into Friday evening, November 3rd, at City Hall.
"It's very special:" Milwaukee DPW harvests the 2017 city Christmas Tree
MILWAUKEE — Mayor Tom Barrett and the City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Forestry Division harvested the annual city Christmas tree on Wednesday, November 1st.The 32-foot Colorado Blue Spruce was harvested from a lawn on S. 26th Street near W.
Milwaukee DPW to harvest annual city Christmas tree on Wednesday
MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works (DPW) Forestry Division will be harvesting the city's annual Christmas tree on Wednesday, November 1st.It's a 32-foot Colorado Blue Spruce is located along S. 26th St.
Milwaukee launches new phase of "Strong Baby" campaign, pushes idea of smoke-free homes
MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee launched on Friday, October 27th a new phase of its citywide Strong Baby Campaign.
Mayor Barrett and Commissioner of Health kick-off Milwaukee’s fight against the flu
MILWAUKEE -- It’s the time of year when ghosts and goblins are always lurking.
"Seconds can be the difference:" Milwaukee Fire Dept. kicks off Fire Prevention Week
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire Department is driving home an important lesson to people of all ages this week.
On 7th annual Strong Baby Sabbath, city leaders hope for continued decline in infant deaths
MILWAUKEE -- On average, 100 infants die before their first birthdays in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee streetcar to be named "The Hop" under deal with Potawatomi, free rides for a year
MILWAUKEE -- The downtown streetcar will be called The Hop presented by Potawatomi Hotel and Casino under a naming rights deal that city officials announced Friday, October 6th, and rides will be free for the first year.Under the sponsorship agreement, Forest County Potawatomi will pay $10 million over 12 years, Mayor Tom Barrett said.
"Doesn't want to deal with the heat:" Mayor Barrett responds to Milwaukee alderman's budget complaints
MILWAUKEE -- More sparring over the streetcar.
Unfriendly forecast: Rising pension costs cause bleak budget outlook
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said this week he's frustrated with his own budget.
"Milwaukee has handcuffs on it:" Mayor reveals 2018 budget plan which includes fire, police cuts
MILWAUKEE -- Mayor Tom Barrett's proposed budget would cut police officer and firefighter positions, close a number of fire stations, and raise property taxes.
"That's not helping:" Mayor Barrett's 2018 budget cuts sparks negative reaction
MILWAUKEE -- Significant cuts to the police and fire departments.
"People were driving recklessly:" Revised Milwaukee Police Dept. vehicle pursuit policy now in effect
MILWAUKEE -- Revisions to the Milwaukee Police Department vehicle pursuit policy went into effect on Friday, September 22nd.