Lost rent. Botched ledgers. Tenants accuse Milwaukee Housing Authority of pattern of mismanagementSome attorneys and former employees are backing up public housing residents who have accused the Milwaukee Housing Authority of poor accounting practices. Aug 30 23August 30, 2023Article at Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
He's been a Milwaukee ambassador for years. Now, he serves the unhoused with a 'heart of gold.'He sees the work he does, supporting and looking out for unhoused people day after day, as directly tied to his faith Aug 14 23August 14, 2023Article at Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Takeaways from Mayor Cavalier Johnson, County Exec David Crowley on sales tax, Brewers stadium, gun lawsCrowley also encouraged lawmakers to reach a deal to fund Brewers stadium renovations, and Johnson pushed for gun control. Aug 02 23August 02, 2023Article at Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Habitat for Humanity continues to build in Midtown, with help from Sargento and Bucks' ConnaughtonThe collaboration comes as Milwaukee Habitat aims to double its housing output to 40 homes a year by 2028. Jul 27 23July 27, 2023Article at Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Kenosha County panel on race and equity debates racism as a public health crisis two years after civil unrestThe meeting saw debate on whether to recommend rescinding the counties declaration of racism as a public health crisis. Jul 21 23July 21, 2023Article at Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
This father-son duo from Wisconsin just biked across the U.S. and went viral doing itSam and Chick Westby spent 42 days biking 3,600 miles across the U.S., sharing their journey with their growing social media followers along the way. Jul 19 23July 19, 2023Article at Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Jury rules for Milwaukee police in lawsuit over arrests during Sherman Park unrestTwo Milwaukee residents said their rights were violated during arrests near a memorial to Sylville Smith, whose shooting by police sparked the unrest. Jul 14 23July 14, 2023Article at Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Milwaukee Mayor Johnson signs 2% city sales tax legislation following lengthy negotiations"We've accomplished something huge, something major, something extraordinary for our city," Johnson said, surrounded by a group of supporters. Jul 14 23July 14, 2023Article at Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Sherman Park unrest reverberates in court 7 years later, with a Milwaukee alderman testifying against the cityTwo residents say their rights were violated while arrested at a memorial for Sylville Smith, whose shooting by police touched off the 2016 unrest. Jul 14 23July 14, 2023Article at Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Milwaukee Mayor Johnson says he'll use new relationships with Republicans to push for gun controlJohnson is fresh off of helping to land a local government funding deal with Republicans in Madison to avoid massive service cuts in Milwaukee. Jul 13 23July 13, 2023Article at Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
What to know about the Milwaukee council's vote for a 2% sales taxThe council voted 12-3 Tuesday to implement the tax, sending it to Mayor Cavalier Johnson to sign. Jul 11 23July 11, 2023Article at Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Milwaukee Common Council passes 2% sales tax aimed at averting a financial crisisThe measure needed a supermajority of 10 council members to pass and ultimately was approved on a 12-3 vote. Jul 11 23July 11, 2023Article at Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
'Then we'll go bankrupt': Milwaukee residents bristle at 2% sales tax path to stave off financial crisisThe Milwaukee Common Council is expected to vote Tuesday on enacting a 2% sales tax aimed at avoiding a financial cliff. Jul 07 23July 07, 2023Article at Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
'Nothing felt like this.' One baker's reflections on the three-year Colectivo union drive.Doug Thompson grew up in West Allis, where the closure of a union factory, Allis-Chalmers, devastated his community. Decades later, he became part of the union drive at Colectivo. Jul 06 23July 06, 2023Article at Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Calls for respiratory problems spike, especially among people who are Black or olderAs fires in Canada fuel "very unhealthy" air in Milwaukee, health officials suggest staying inside, with an air conditioner on and windows closed. Jun 27 23June 27, 2023Article at Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Dane County passes resolution to become a 'sanctuary' for transgender and nonbinary peopleThe resolution passed overwhelmingly, by a vote of 25-1, though it was preceded by four hours of often critical testimony. Jun 16 23June 16, 2023Article at Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Mayor signs new food truck regulations, drawing mixed reactions from vendorsThe ordinances prohibit trucks downtown from selling food after 1 a.m. and requires vendors in Burnham Park to apply for a limited number of spots. Jun 15 23June 15, 2023Article at Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Speaker Robin Vos responds to criticism of 'racist' policies in local government funding billAssembly Speaker Robin Vos said liberals "want race, color and gender to be a part of everything and almost mandated for what people should believe." Jun 14 23June 14, 2023Article at Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Dane County could become a 'sanctuary' for transgender and nonbinary people. Here's what a new proposal would meanThe resolution, which has the support of a supermajority of the Board of Supervisors, would protect gender affirming care in the county, even is outlawed by state legislators. Jun 12 23June 12, 2023Article at Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Packers' AJ Dillon joins 'roofing of the goats,' goat parade at Al Johnson's restaurant in Door CountyThe Mayor of Door County joined the annual events in Sister Bay. Jun 10 23June 10, 2023Article at Milwaukee Journal Sentinel