"Restoring the neighborhoods:" $2M grant brings hope to residents near Milwaukee's Sherman Park
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee alderman on Tuesday, November 22nd approved a $2 million plan to tear down or fix up vacant houses in Milwaukee's Sherman Park neighborhood.
Up and walking around: Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett recovers from hip replacement surgery
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett is recovering from hip replacement surgery that he had on Monday, November 14th.The mayor's spokesperson tells FOX6 News that the mayor has already been up and walking around.
"I don't know if I'm coming back:" Concerns rise over president-elect's suggested immigration policy
MILWAUKEE -- Immigration was one of President-elect Donald Trump's core campaign issues -- with many elements pledged for his first day in office.
"This is our chance to give back:" Holiday drive for veterans now underway in Milwaukee County
MILWAUKEE -- Around the holidays so many give to the less fortunate, but on Friday, November 11th, veterans are the center of our attention.
Demonstrations & disruption: There's plenty of frustration over protests in downtown Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Demonstrations and disruption.
38K ballots already cast, but time is running out to vote early in the City of Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Friday was the second to last day for early voting in Milwaukee -- and already one Republican leader is looking ahead to revisiting possible restrictions after this election.The line was constant at the early voting location at the Midtown Shopping Center in Milwaukee.
City of Milwaukee Christmas Tree harvested: "Let’s bring this ceremony back to City Hall"
MILWAUKEE -- There was quite a commotion Wednesday morning, November 2nd on the typically quiet stretch of North 52nd Street.“Whenever you see this many city trucks and the police here, you’re thinking, ‘Oh my gosh, what went wrong?' This is what went right," Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said.
"Community effort:" Mayor Barrett announces new initiative aimed at reducing violence in city
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Tuesday, November 1st announced the details of a plan to reduce violence and create healthier, safer neighborhoods in Milwaukee.
"It's a public safety issue:" Protesters demand release of body camera video in Sylville Smith case
MILWAUKEE -- Family and friends of Sylville Smith marched the streets of downtown Milwaukee on Friday afternoon, October 28th.
Goal surpassed: Officials tout success in lowering Milwaukee's teen pregnancy rate
MILWAUKEE -- Set a goal -- and then surpass it.
Alderman speaks out after 8 homicides in 4 days: "We're in one hell of a mess!"
MILWAUKEE -- Eight homicides in four days in Milwaukee.
"This is now your time:" Milwaukeeans asked to complete survey about safety in the city
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton, and Public Safety Committee Chair Alderman Bob Donovan are asking residents to complete a brief survey regarding public safety in Milwaukee.
Barrett: Milwaukee's in-person absentee voting is "expanding access" to voters
MILWAUKEE -- Mayor Tom Barrett reported on Wednesday, October 12th on the number of residents who have taken advantage of in-person absentee voting opportunities in Milwaukee.Since September 26th, more than 6,100 in-person absentee ballots have been submitted at the three early voting locations throughout the City.There are 725 hours of in-person absentee voting available in the city, including extended weekend and evening hours, that begin six weeks before the presidential election in November.
United Way, hospital systems donate $75K to buy water filters, available to low-income families
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced on Thursday afternoon, October 6th a new venture that they say will help keep lead from children in the city.
Mayor Barrett's 2017 budget includes more money for MPD; but staffing levels will remain the same
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Monday, September 26th presented his 2017 budget to the Milwaukee Common Council.
180,000 trucks: Milwaukee company 1 of 6 finalists for major USPS government contract
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee company is one of six finalists for a major government contract.Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett held a special news conference Sunday, September 25th at the site of the old Talgo plant in Century City, the largely abandoned manufacturing sector on the city's north side -- on the eve of his budget address.
Walgreens unveils drug disposal program, places prescription medication kiosks in stores
MILWAUKEE -- Walgreens is joining the fight to keep prescription drugs out of the hands of those who might misuse them.
Milwaukee leaders announce details of Resiliency in Communities After Stress and Trauma (ReCAST) grant
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and members of the City of Milwaukee's Health Department were joined by Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton and other community leaders on Thursday, September 22nd to announce the details of the Resiliency in Communities After Stress and Trauma (ReCAST) grant.The City of Milwaukee Office of Violence Prevention was one of eight cities nationwide to be awarded this grant by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.The City of Milwaukee Health Department applied for this grant in June of 2016.
Addressing water worries: Mayor's Office in talks with AO Smith for filters for homes at risk of lead exposure
MILWAUKEE -- Low-income residents in Milwaukee could soon see cleaner drinking water coming from their faucets.
"Something positive:" Vacant homes in Sherman Park removed through 'deconstruction'
MILWAUKEE -- Addressing the eye sores.