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Nearly a year after Milwaukee’s August 2025 flood, thousands of recovery cases remained open in a March report while separate April 2026 FEMA aid and longer-term mitigation planning move forward.
Milwaukee’s City Plan Commission approved redevelopment of the long-vacant Midtown Center Walmart site after debate over a computing facility and library move.
Milwaukee County’s updated courthouse plan estimates a $897 million replacement for the Public Safety Building, with relocation and demolition anticipated in 2028.
Milwaukee opened the northern half of the Harbor District Riverwalk on July 15, adding public waterfront access while work on the rest continues.
Milwaukee’s 2026 salary ordinance includes a 4% residency allowance, while officials promote a targeted public-safety initiative tied to recruitment.
The Justice Department sued Milwaukee over its officer-mask and identification ordinance, asking a federal judge to block enforcement against federal law-enforcement officers.
Milwaukee Bucks guard Brayden Burries has been selected to the 2026 NBA All-Summer League First Team, a league-level honor following the summer competition.
Milwaukee County has launched Destined for Greater, a 2026 public-safety initiative supported by $1.5 million in Wisconsin violence-prevention grants.
Milwaukee County’s Election Commission lists Wisconsin’s Aug. 11, 2026, partisan primary and provides links to candidate, nomination-paper, drop-box and in-person absentee-voting information.
Milwaukee’s Common Council approved creation of a citizen-led panel intended to direct public-safety funding, according to the council’s July 31 news-release listings.
Milwaukee’s annual Bronzeville Week is scheduled for Aug. 1-8, bringing more than 25 events focused on African-American culture, history, art, commerce and entertainment to the Bronzeville area.
Milwaukee’s 2026 Bronzeville Week is underway in the Bronzeville neighborhood, with city-confirmed arts, history and community programming scheduled through Aug. 8.
Milwaukee’s emergency communications department is implementing Motorola Solutions’ VESTA 911 platform, adding planned capabilities for expanded call handling, real-time information sharing, language translation and text and multimedia communications.
A Milwaukee County committee advanced a resolution affirming support for election workers and election integrity after reported FBI contact with Elections Director Michelle Hawley. Full County Board action was expected in July but is not confirmed in the approved record.
Milwaukee’s Bronzeville Week opened Saturday, August 1, and continues through August 8. Sunday’s festival is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. along North Avenue between Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and 7th Street.
Milwaukee Zoning Committee advanced TID 134 for Austin Commons; Common Council adopted it July 14. $2.135M TIF repaid through 21 years of incremental taxes.
Milwaukee Common Council members back taking down I-794’s elevated segment for an at-grade network. Mayor Johnson wants improvements; WisDOT’s study continues.
Milwaukee WI — The City Plan Commission meets Monday, July 20, 2026 on Midtown Center zoning items at 5825 W. Hope Ave and a Bader Philanthropies DPD update.
Milwaukee’s Heat Advisory runs July 14 (11 p.m.) to July 15 (8 p.m.). Cooling sites, heat illness signs, and baby water safety tips from the City.
Milwaukee County – A county audit says key MCTS contracts skipped board review, putting transit oversight and taxpayer accountability back in focus.
Milwaukee WI – City lawmakers are advancing a package meant to slow grocery and pharmacy closures, with a final Common Council vote set for April 21.
Milwaukee, WI – April 3, 2026 – City leaders advance $5M for affordable housing as workforce grants and early education events roll out across Milwaukee.
