Rep. David Bowen Announces Bid For Milwaukee Alder

The 1st Aldermanic District is one of five vacant common council seats in the city.

Dates Set For 2024 Republican National Convention In Milwaukee

The Republican National Committee is set to nominate a 2024 presidential candidate in Milwaukee on these days.

Advocates Gather At Milwaukee City Hall To Support Migrant Families

Faith and immigration groups call for compassion as Title 42 is slated to end.

Voters In Milwaukee Co. Will See Abortion Referendum In April

Voters in Milwaukee County in April will get the chance to share their opinion on abortion law in Wisconsin with a non-binding referendum.

U.S. Rep. Moore Comments On "Grit And Grace" Documentary

The congresswoman, who grew up in Milwaukee, stresses that it’s a city where 17,000 jobs were lost in a 30-year period.

Milwaukee County Exec David Crowley Discusses Challenges At Press Club Luncheon

When he was sworn in as county executive in May 2020, he became both the first African American to serve in that office and the youngest.

Ahead Of First Hearing, Advocates Press Criticisms Of Widening Milwaukee Freeway

Objections included wetland preservation, economic fairness, combating environmental racism and curbing climate change.

Milwaukee Co. Referendum On Abortion Law Back Up For Consideration

A referendum to gauge opinion on abortion law in Milwaukee County is being reconsidered after the county board rejected it this fall.

Family, Lawyer, Activists Blast Milwaukee Jail For ‘Preventable' Suicide

The family of Brieon Green says he committed suicide in his jail cell as a guard walked past.

EPA, Wisconsin Reach $1.6M Settlement With Milwaukee-Area Company Over Air Pollution, Waste Management

The settlement with Container Life Cycle Management will be split evenly between the state and federal governments.

April Election To Decide WI 8th Senate District After Darling Retires

Gov. Tony Evers on Friday ordered a special election for Alberta Darling's Wisconsin Senate seat to coincide with the April 4 election.

Vending Machines With Narcan, Fentanyl Testing Strips Could Come To Milwaukee

Last year, 644 people died of a drug-related cause in Milwaukee County, breaking a new record.

Report: Milwaukee Soccer Stadium Deal Should Guarantee Better Jobs, Working Conditions

The report, “Worker Power Levels the Playing Field,” was released Tuesday by COWS, a think tank at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Deaths Of Unhoused People In Milwaukee Rising

The medical examiner’s office has recorded 52 deaths of unhoused people in 2021, up from 21 in 2018.

Alberta Darling Stepping Down From WI Senate In December: Report

Longtime Republican State Sen. Alberta Darling said she is stepping away from her role in December, according to reports.

Milwaukee County Budget Passes As Some Residents, Board Members Express Discontent

Some harm reduction and human needs programs didn’t escape the chopping block.

Court Ruling Throws WI Student Debt Relief Applicants Deeper In Limbo

After a judge blocked Biden's student debt relief plan, here's what to know in Wisconsin.

Here's How Milwaukee County Voted In The Midterms

With 68.8 percent voter turnout, Milwaukee County voters largely selected Democrats in the 2022 midterms, unofficial results show.

Milwaukee Mayor Thanks Election Workers

He praised staff across the city of Milwaukee for “ensuring a transparent, fair, and safe election for Milwaukeeans.”

At Milwaukee Central Count, Tight Security And A Squad Of Observers

No protesters or demonstrators were around, either outside the building nor inside.

Real-Time Milwaukee County Results When Polls Close

The election commission will begin reporting results at around 8 p.m., with courthouse doors opening for the public at 7 p.m.

Milwaukee Voting Goes Smoothly With No Early Lines

None of the polling sites showed signs of harassment, propaganda, or other issues that have arisen in recent elections.

Seeking To Bring Peace, Ensure Justice, Clergy Prepare To Stand Watch At The Polls In Wisconsin

Chaplains are preparing to serve at polling places in Milwaukee and some of its suburbs, Madison, Green Bay, Beloit, Racine and Kenosha.

Analysis: Milwaukee County Should Invest In Drug Treatment Services

The county continues to set and break records for drug-related deaths year after year.

Wisconsin Elections Commission Responds To Milwaukee Official's Firing

The top election commission in Wisconsin responded Thursday after accusations that a Milwaukee official requested three fake ballots.

Milwaukee County Residents Speak Up On 2023 Budget

Although a $12.6 million gap in the budget was closed using funds made available through the ARPA, tough decisions now loom.

Milwaukee Elections Official Fired After False Requests Of Military Absentee Ballots

The terminated employee is commission deputy director Kimberly Zapata.

Milwaukee Election Official Fired After 'Fictitious' Ballots: Mayor

The deputy director of the Milwaukee Election Commission was fired after she requested ballots to be sent to a politician, the mayor said.

Former President Barack Obama Featured At Milwaukee Early Voting Rally

Obama joined Democratic candidates in discussing what’s at stake in November.

Examining The Power Of Latino Voters

These voters were the topic of a panel discussion at a Milwaukee Press Club on Wednesday.

Taking The Temperature Of Milwaukee Voters

Advocates see enthusiasm but also disappointment and frustration.

Milwaukee Sheriff Stepping Down For Job With Fiserv: Report

Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell Lucas announced his resignation on Friday and plans for a job at Fiserv, according to reports.

$1.6M Settlement Proposed For Milwaukee Company After Waste Violations

Years after a company operating Oak Creek and St. Francis faced waste violations, the state announced a proposed settlement.

Will November's Election Show The Hidden Potential Of Young Voters?

With outreach, Leaders Igniting Transformation in Milwaukee hope they will have an impact.

First Lady Visiting Milwaukee Wednesday: Reports

First Lady Jill Biden is visiting Milwaukee Wednesday to speak at an event with the Milwaukee Teachers' Education Association, reports said.

Gun Control Advocates: Milwaukee Police Union Misses Mark With Firearms Lawsuit

Since 2020, two officers have been injured when department-issued SIG Sauer P320 sidearms fired without the trigger being pulled.

Republicans Sue Milwaukee Over Effort To Get Out The Vote

The lawsuit seeks communications between city employees about a privately funded GOTV effort.

Homes MKE Development Teams Selected To Renovate 150 Vacant Properties In Milwaukee

The goal is to provide residents with affordable housing.

Michels Tells Radio Host He Would Sign Abortion Ban With Exceptions

If the WI Legislature passes a bill with exceptions to the state's abortion ban, Tim Michels would sign it if elected, he told a radio show.

V.P. Harris Campaigns In Milwaukee, Praises AG Kaul

The U.S. Supreme Court's Dobbs decision “intentionally shifted the fight for reproductive rights to the states,” she said.