"Summerfest is in full bloom" with massive banner hanging from City Hall
MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest kicks off its 50th edition on Wednesday, June 28th.
20 Milwaukee teens begin summer jobs as part of Mayor Barrett's "Earn and Learn" program
MILWAUKEE -- Twenty Milwaukee teenagers were congratulated Monday, June 19th on their first day of work at a premier summer job.They'll be spending their summer working at locations throughout the Medical College of Wisconsin and MSOE.The students are taking part in Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett's "Earn and Learn" program.Mayor Barrett himself toured the locations with the students, who will get first-hand experiences in the health care field this summer.
Aldermen, reps from police, firefighter unions slam Mayor Barrett over proposed public safety cuts
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee's police and firefighter unions on Monday, June 12th slammed Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett over threats of public safety cuts.Barrett is warning that the city's dire budget situation could lead him to cut 84 police officers and 75 firefighters.The union reps said police and fire response will not be as effective if the cuts happen.
Food Town Mini Mart shut down for allegedly selling synthetic drugs
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and other city officials announced on Friday, June 2nd they have obtained a court order to close down the Food Town Mini Mart on Hopkins Street.
Mayor Barrett kicks off '100 Miles in 100 Days' challenge: "It's good for your health"
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee residents are being challenged to walk 100 miles.Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett kicked off the "100 Miles in 100 Days" challenge at City Hall Thursday, June 1st.In 2016, the Public Policy Forum reported Milwaukee's obesity rates are higher than both state and national percentages.The Walk 100 program aims to change that by increasing the physical activity of city residents.An inaugural stroll along the Milwaukee RiverWalk followed Thursday's kickoff announcement.
"Far too much!" Mayor Barrett reacts to violent weekend in Milwaukee; 4 dead, 14 injured
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett shared frustration on Monday, May 29th over the amount of gun violence that has been taking place in the city throughout the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
"I think it's effective:" Mayor Barrett says 'homicides are down' on annual Ceasefire Sabbath
MILWAUKEE -- When it comes to reducing violence in Milwaukee, Mayor Tom Barrett said it is a unified effort.
MillerCoors breaks ground on expansion for its Tenth Street Brewery in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- MillerCoors broke ground on Friday, May 19th for a $50 million expansion of its Tenth Street Brewery in Milwaukee.The expansion is expected to provide 65 new full-time jobs to the city.
Real-time GPS info: City, county leaders announce partnership to keep track of youth offenders
MILWAUKEE -- Under a new city-county agreement, Milwaukee Police will have real-time access to the GPS bracelet locations of juvenile offenders.
"Good conversation:" Mayor Barrett, Chief Flynn, Gov. Walker discuss public safety
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Wednesday, May 10th confirmed he and Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn met with Governor Scott Walker in private.The discussion revolved around ensuring Milwaukee would get adequate state funding for public safety.Mayor Barrett would not share specifics, but said the officials are working to make sure the Milwaukee Police Department has the resources needed to maintain proper staffing."We had a good conversation.
"We didn't buy this company to close it up:" Komatsu Mining Corp. says it's committed to Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Executives from Komatsu Mining Corp., a newly formed company that makes mining equipment on Milwaukee's south side, said they're committed to their operations in the city.
Port Milwaukee gets a new logo; highlights role in domestic, international transportation
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett revealed on Friday morning, May 5th a new logo for Port Milwaukee.Officials say the new name, image, and tag line are intended to project a contemporary image that highlights the Port’s role in domestic and international transportation.
"Sad reality:" Milwaukee alderman says alarming number of arson cases going unsolved
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee alderman says an alarming number of arson cases in the city are going unsolved -- pointing to an understaffed police force.
"I hope I'm wrong:" Milwaukee alderman fears crime may grow this summer
MILWAUKEE -- "Fearful of what the summer has in store." That is the warning from Milwaukee Alderman Bob Donovan.
Denim Day: New effort to raise awareness for sexual assault, supporting survivors
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett is calling for communitywide attention to a new effort that is raising awareness for sexual assault and supporting survivors.During the month of April, which marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month, jeans will hang from the light poles along Wisconsin Avenue between North Old World Third Street and North Prospect Avenue as part of a month-long campaign to support survivors of sexual assault.The effort is part of Denim Day, April 26, 2017, an international awareness campaign focused on preventing sexual assault and supporting survivors.
"A very strong case:" Police reveal how they tracked down suspects in fatal shooting of DNS worker
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn revealed on Friday, March 24th how authorities tracked down and arrested the five men suspected in the fatal shooting of a popular city employee.
Sources: 5 in custody, arrested just hours after city housing inspector gunned down on the job
MILWAUKEE -- Sources close to the investigation tell FOX6 News five suspects are in custody for questioning in connection with the murder of a Milwaukee housing inspector near 23rd and Cherry Wednesday, March 22nd. 64-year-old Greg "Ziggy" Zyszkiewicz, a City of Milwaukee Department of Neighborhood Services "Special Enforcement Agent" was gunned down on the job in broad daylight, and he may have been the target of a carjacking, sources say.
"Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful:" City crafts plan to spruce up the streets in spring
MILWAUKEE -- The snow was all but gone on Wednesday, March 22nd in Milwaukee, revealing the unflattering side of spring.
Sheriff Clarke mocks Mayor Barrett for 2009 beating near State Fair Park after Barrett criticizes him
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke poked fun at Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett for the 2009 incident near Wisconsin State Fair Park in which Barrett was beaten with a tire iron.The latest war of words between the two elected officials began last week, when Barrett accused Clarke of abandoning his Milwaukee County job in favor of appearances on Fox News."I've never once, never once, seen Sheriff Clarke at a crime scene," Barrett said during a WisconsinEye public affairs interview. "I think he's got a great gig going right now.