Funding a new Bucks arena: Barrett says "city and county together" will pitch in $50M
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Who is going to pay for a proposed downtown Milwaukee Bucks arena, and how?
"Too many kids around here:" After concern from neighbors, sex offender will NOT be placed near school
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Concern and outrage from neighbors has led the Wisconsin Department of Corrections to reverse course as it relates to the placement of a registered sex offender.
"It's important to follow the rules:" Mayor Barrett, Chief Flynn speak out on Manney appeal hearing verdict
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- In final and unanimous decisions, a Fire and Police Commission panel ruled Monday, March 23rd fired Milwaukee Police Officer Christopher Manney will not get his job back.
Jobs, gun violence & new arena: Mayor Barrett presents his State of the City address
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett presented his State of the City address on Monday, March 9th at Alverno College on the city's south side.
Mayor Tom Barrett to deliver State of the City address Monday morning
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett was set to deliver his State of the City address on Monday morning, March 9th at Alverno College.On Sunday, Mayor Barrett ran through his speech and gave FOX6 News a preview.
"I want to help people:" City leaders swear-in 2015 Police Ambassador Class
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, Police Chief Ed Flynn and members of the Common Council swore-in the 17 young adults selected to take part in the 2015 Milwaukee Police Ambassador Program on Wednesday morning, March 4th."I want to help people.
City leaders encourage stricter penalties for teenagers convicted of stealing vehicles
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's become an epidemic in Milwaukee.
"It really does form your future:" Mayor looking for employers to take part in "Earn & Learn" summer program
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On a very cold Wednesday, February 18th, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett was thinking about summer.
"A tool that helps them grow:" Kiva City Milwaukee brings crowdfunded loans to small business owners
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Kiva.org has announced the launch of Kiva City Milwaukee, an initiative that brings crowdfunded micro-loans to small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs in Milwaukee and surrounding areas.
Paczki Day: Crowds devour sinfully good Polish treats at Milwaukee's National Bakery
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Well before the sun came up on Fat Tuesday, people lined up outside National Bakery to get their hands on fresh made paczki.Ken Lovas got in line at 4:20 a.m."I take them for work, I take them for church, I take them for neighbors, the little ones.
"You should sign once:" So why is Facebook administrator encouraging folks to sign streetcar petition twice?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It may be their best hope to stop construction of a downtown Milwaukee streetcar.
Milwaukee streetcar plans are set, but how will we pay for it?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- When construction begins on the Milwaukee streetcar, nearly half of that money will come from the city itself.
FREE CLINIC SATURDAY: Health officials urge community to get vaccinated for measles
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Doctors and public health officials are preparing for the possible arrival of measles in Wisconsin, as an outbreak originated in California’s Disneyland moves swiftly across the country.Valery Jahn takes a practical approach to raising her kids."Kids are going to get sick, they're going to get the cold, I try and protect them against the big bad things," said Jahn.So Jahn had both 4-year-old Gigi and 2-year-old Mason vaccinated."I believe that for my children I want them to be protected for as much as they can be protected," said Jahn.This season Jahn's watching out for measles -- a highly contagious disease that's sweeping across the country.
HELP WANTED: Milwaukee seeks fresh crop of employees to fill transitional jobs
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The City of Milwaukee is looking to hire a fresh crop of employees -- particularly those who might have trouble landing a job elsewhere.
Common Council gives controversial streetcar project the go-ahead, so what's next?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The controversial downtown Milwaukee streetcar project has received approval from the Milwaukee Common Council, and following that vote on Tuesday, February 10th, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett signed legislation to move the nearly $124 million project forward.
Common Council okays $124 million streetcar project, Barrett signs legislation to move it forward
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — The downtown Milwaukee streetcar project is moving forward.
R.T. Rybak to city leaders: Think of new arena as one piece to larger puzzle of vibrant downtown
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Former Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak was in Milwaukee on Monday, February 9th to offer advice on how to build a new arena in downtown Milwaukee.
Milwaukee mayor urges community to step up and get vaccinated at free clinics
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Doctors and public health officials are preparing for the possible arrival of measles in Wisconsin, as an outbreak originated in California's Disneyland moves swiftly across the country.Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett is calling for the community to step up and get vaccinated."People are very mobile.
Speaking up on the proposed downtown streetcar: Mayor Barrett hears feedback during community forum
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Speaking up on the proposed downtown streetcar project.
Ahead of Common Council vote, informational meeting set for February 2nd on downtown streetcar
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Common Council President Michael Murphy has scheduled an informational meeting open to the public to discuss the proposed downtown Milwaukee streetcar project.