Edward McDonald launches campaign for Milwaukee mayor
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee mayoral candidate kicked off his election campaign Thursday.
Twitter explodes with Ryan Braun messages
MILWAUKEE -- Reaction to the Ryan Braun decision is just about everywhere.
Only 130 have taken advantage of 5,000 free voter IDs
MILWAUKEE -- Friday is the last day for early voting in Milwaukee before Tuesday's primary election.
Mayor Barrett delivers State of the City address
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett unveiled his plans for the city in the annual State of the City address on Monday.The mayor delivered his speech at the Ingeteam Plant at 35th and Canal.
Part of foreclosure settlement going to budget shortfall
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett applauded Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen's work to help negotiate a mortgage settlement for struggling homeowners, but he strongly opposed Van Hollen and Gov.
Walker, Barrett talk jobs in Milwaukee Monday
MILWAUKEE -- Both Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett were in the Milwaukee area Monday touting job growth.
Mayor Barrett, DPW discuss city's snowfall preparedness
MILWAUKEE -- We could see the first measurable snowfall in southeastern Wisconsin Thursday, and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Milwaukee Department of Public Works Commissioner Ghassan Korban held a press conference Wednesday afternoon to discuss the city's preparedness to handle any snow we should see this week.Two months ago, Mayor Barrett held a press conference near 14th and Walnut in Milwaukee to talk about the city's winter preparedness plans.
Milwaukee Fire Department dedicates new equipment
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire Department is putting into use new equipment that will provide a greater level of protection for citizens and firefighters.Firefighters gathered on Monday morning to dedicate three new pieces of equipment to the force. "I think everybody recognizes the greatest asset the fire department has is its people, but in order for the people to do the best job they can do, they must have the right equipment," Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said.Rescue 1 and Rescue 2 fire trucks, and Ambulance 1 are some of the newest additions to the department.
Democrats lining up to take on Walker in potential recall election
MADISON -- A day after Democrats and recall organizers dropped off more than one million signatures to force a recall election against Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, the state's prominent Democrats are lining up to take him on.Even though the signatures have been filed with the Government Accountability Board, no election has yet been authorized, but because the number of signatures collected was so high, the assumption is that there will be an election, and Democrats will more than likely hold a primary. "I've said publicly that I would not be the least bit surprised if there were a Democratic primary for governor," Mike Tate with the Wisconsin Democratic Party said.Former Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk is lining up union support, and announced her intentions to run in a potential recall election on the web Wednesday morning. "Hope has inspired the people of this movement, and the movement has inspired me.
Barrett, Abele announce bids for re-election
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced on Wednesday morning they plan to seek re-election in 2012.
Report: Milw. image not recognized
A recent study shows that the City of Milwaukee has neither a positive nor a negative image, but rather, lacks a recognizable image nationally and internationally.
Democrats launch anti-Romney ad, will air in Wisconsin
The 2012 Republican presidential candidate hasn't yet been nominated, but already the Democratic National Committee is signaling out potential Republican candidate Mitt Romney, who is currently serving as Governor of Massachusetts.
Downtown Marriott hotel officially under construction
A wall was smashed in downtown Milwaukee Monday, to kick off construction for a new downtown Marriott hotel.
Who would run against Walker should recall election occur?
Thursday was day three in the effort to collect signatures to recall Governor Scott Walker, and some are now wondering who would run against him, should there be a recall election.
With first snowflakes of the season, snowblower-repair businesses are busy!
This week, southeastern Wisconsin saw its first snowflakes of the season, and that has many scrambling to make sure they're ready for what is forecast to be another big-snowfall winter.