Full County Board to take up high-rise proposal Thursday
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele wanted the County Board to give his office permission to negotiate with the Barrett Visionary Development group on a $125 million, 44-story high-rise hotel and apartment/retail complex on the spot where the Downtown Transit Center now stands.
Milwaukee teens gain summer employment through city program
MILWAUKEE -- In today's economy, it is even harder for teens to find summer employment.
Thursday "Carmex 75th Anniversary Day" in Wisconsin
FRANKLIN -- Gov.
Some aldermen voice concern over Election Commission appointee
MILWAUKEE -- Neil Albrecht is Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett's pick to serve as the executive director of Milwaukee's Election Commission.
Milwaukee leaders honor and remember Debra Usinger
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and other leaders were among a group of officials who honored Debra Usinger Monday, July 16th.
Emerald ash borer discovered in city of Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee officials are urging cooperation from residents in their battle against the emerald ash borer (EAB).
Business Journal Report (7-12-12)
In business news for Thursday, July 12th, 2012 -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett hopes downtown building owners will cut back on energy use.
Gov. Walker spent $16 million on TV advertising during recall
MADISON (AP) -- Gov.
City leaders react after Flynn addresses crime reporting
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn addressed a Common Council committee Thursday, June 21st, regarding allegations his department has misreported crime numbers.
City of Milwaukee to negotiate selling water to City of Waukesha
MILWAUKEE/WAUKESHA -- A water fight between Milwaukee and Waukesha continues, as the City of Milwaukee says it is ready to negotiate selling water to the City of Waukesha.
New MU poll shows Thompson leads Baldwin, Obama leads Romney
MILWAUKEE -- A new Marquette University Law School poll shows Republican Tommy Thompson with a solid 49% to 41% lead over Democrat Tammy Baldwin in the race for the U.S. Senate seat.
NAACP Milwaukee files complaint against city for contracts
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee's NAACP is asking the U.S. Department of Justice to conduct an investigation into the way the City of Milwaukee awards contracts to minority firms, and has filed a complaint with the federal government.
Alderman Donovan to hold streetcar petition rally
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Alderman Bob Donovan held a petition drive to stop the Milwaukee streetcar project being pushed by his fellow aldermen and the mayor.
FOX6 News goes one-on-one with Milw. Mayor Tom Barrett
MILWAUKEE -- A week after losing the recall election to Gov.
Democrats say they're down but not defeated after recalls
APPLETON -- Less than a week after a losing their bid to recall Governor Scott Walker, Wisconsin Democrats wrapped up their state convention Saturday, June 9th in Appleton.
Rainbow PUSH calls for new attention in Simmons death
MILWAUKEE -- A group of community leaders in Milwaukee is calling for change in the wake of the death of 13-year-old Darius Simmons.
Take Your Time (6-6-12)
One day after Wisconsin's historic recall election, where Gov.
Barrett says he hopes Gov. Walker will bring state together
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee's Mayor, Tom Barrett conceded the gubernatorial recall race to Gov.
Leaders come together for Third Annual Infant Mortality Summit
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and the City of Milwaukee Health Department hosted the "Third Annual Infant Mortality Summit" Wednesday, June 6th at the Italian Community Center in downtown Milwaukee.
Romney: Favorable GOP response in WI could help his campaign
SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Mitt Romney said Wednesday, June 6th that conservatives should be emboldened by the failed attempt to recall Wisconsin's Republican governor.