First ads released in race for mayor of Milwaukee, and they're nasty: "Negative ads work"
MILWAUKEE -- The first ads in the race for mayor of Milwaukee have hit the airwaves, and they are nasty.
Some city leaders warn about 'zombie homes' as bill set to hit Senate floor in Madison
MILWAUKEE -- The concept of "zombie houses" sounds fictional, but city leaders in Milwaukee insist there are very real consequences.
"Zombie houses:" Mayor speaks out on bill that would allow homes to sit vacant for a year
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Monday, March 7th warned more "zombie houses" will be created if state senators pass a new law in Madison.The so-called "zombie houses" are abandoned by their owners, and unwanted by the banks.Current law forces banks to put a "zombie house" up for sale five weeks after it is found to be abandoned.A new proposal would move the deadline back to 12 months.Mayor Barrett says that would mean more empty houses.Barrett is asking that senators not take the bill up for a vote.
Pres. Obama cites gains in health coverage during visit; "You worked your tails off"
MILWAUKEE -- President Barack Obama is trumpeting the nation's declining uninsured rate and says 20 million people have gained insurance as a result of his signature health coverage law.The president visited Milwaukee Thursday, March 3rd to congratulate local leaders for winning a national health insurance enrollment contest -- beating 19 other cities, adding 38,000 new health insurance participants under the Affordable Care Act."I could not be prouder of you.
President Obama to visit Milwaukee to celebrate health care signups as state sues over ACA
MILWAUKEE -- President Barack Obama will be in Milwaukee on Thursday, March 3rd -- and this visit has nothing to do with the presidential race.
Wisconsin Supreme Court considers residency requirement in City of Milwaukee
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday, February 24th heard arguments about the City of Milwaukee's controversial requirement that its employees live within city limits.The city has stopped enforcing the requirement while the case is pending, and Mayor Tom Barrett said that about 10 percent of the city's 7,000 employees have moved out of the city as a result.
"Serious problem:" City of Milwaukee commits resources to track repeat juvenile offenders
MILWAUKEE -- Two Milwaukee police officers will now be tracking juvenile offenders as they work their way through the juvenile justice system.
"Northwestern Mutual Tower" project: Mayor announces 355 jobs for low-income residents
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Monday, February 22nd announced Northwestern Mutual has exceeded expectations for creating jobs in connection with its "Northwestern Mutual Tower" project.Part of the plan to build the tower includes a program to hire local residents in low-income areas.
Political newcomer James Methu endorses Tom Barrett for mayor of Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- After he was knocked out in the spring primary election on Tuesday, February 16th, James Methu is throwing his support behind Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett.Methu held a news conference on Thursday afternoon, February 18th to announce his endorsement of Barrett.Methu, a political newcomer, finished fourth in the primary -- garnering just three percent of the vote."I learned the political process the hard way.
Alderman Joe Davis endorses Bob Donovan in race for Milwaukee mayor
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Alderman Joe Davis endorsed Alderman Bob Donovan on Wednesday afternoon, February 17th in the race for Milwaukee mayor.
Running for fourth term: Mayor Tom Barrett to face Ald. Bob Donovan in April
MILWAUKEE -- On spring primary election night Tuesday, February 16th, a four-candidate field for mayor of Milwaukee was whittled down to two.
Race for the mayor's office: Four candidates, three push message of change
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee residents on Tuesday, February 16th will decide who will advance in the mayor's race.
Race for mayor of Milwaukee: Four-person candidate field to be whittled down to two
MILWAUKEE -- A field of four candidates for mayor of Milwaukee will be whittled down to two on Tuesday, February 16th, as voters take to the polls for the spring primary election.
Milwaukee wins “Healthy Communities Challenge," President Obama to visit
MILWAUKEE -- President Barack Obama will be making a trip to Milwaukee in the near future.
Mayoral forum: Four candidates face off in Milwaukee one week before primary
MILWAUKEE -- The primary election is next Tuesday, February 16th, and three candidates are looking to unseat Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett.
South side tradition: People line up at National Bakery & Deli for Paczki Day
MILWAUKEE -- The bakers at National Bakery and Deli worked around the clock preparing 36,000 paczki to satisfy the sweet tooth of customers on Fat Tuesday.
"It's wrong:" Franklin mayor not sure HOC is best option for young offenders from Lincoln Hills
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Milwaukee County officials want to bring 170 juvenile offenders back from the Lincoln Hills School for Boys/Copper Lake School for Girls, under investigation for alleged abuse, and place those offenders locally.
Mayor Barrett, Chief Flynn say they're not part of the conversation on troubled youth prison
IRMA/MILWAUKEE -- There are new concerns about the Lincoln Hills School for Boys/Copper Lake School for Girls in Irma, under investigation for alleged abuse.
State of the City: Mayor Tom Barrett confident despite homicides, police reform
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Monday, February 8th struck a confident tone as he delivered his State of the City address -- despite a spike in homicides and a federal review of the Milwaukee Police Department.In his address, Barrett said the plan to address the challenges facing the state's largest city includes economic development, health care and violence prevention.The speech was delivered at the Hmong American Peace Academy near 84th and Glendale in Milwaukee."It`s an award-winning school that`s educating Milwaukee`s future leaders," Mayor Barrett said.This was Barrett's eleventh State of the City address.
Mayor Barrett to deliver State of the City address: "A message of optimism and hope"
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett is set to deliver his "State of the City" address on Monday morning, February 8th, and it is already generating a lot of opinions from the men challenging him in the upcoming election.