Milwaukee Zoning Committee Advances TID 134 for Austin Commons—Key Terms and Next Step
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.
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Milwaukee Common Council backs I-794 “highway-to-boulevard,” Mayor Johnson wants upgrades
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.
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Milwaukee City Plan Commission to hear zoning and development items July 20, including Midtown Center changes near Hope Avenue
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.
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Milwaukee heat advisory July 14–15: cooling sites and warning signs
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.
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Milwaukee County transit audit raises oversight questions as board weighs fixes
Milwaukee County – A county audit says key MCTS contracts skipped board review, putting transit oversight and taxpayer accountability back in focus.
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Milwaukee moves to keep grocery stores and pharmacies from disappearing from neighborhood blocks
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.
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Affordable Housing Funding, Workforce Grants and Early Education Events Lead Milwaukee Updates
Milwaukee, WI – April 3, 2026 – City leaders advance $5M for affordable housing as workforce grants and early education events roll out across Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee Advances Housing, Transit and Budget Talks as Spring Session Heats Up
Milwaukee, WI – April 2, 2026 – City leaders advance housing incentives, transit funding plans and early 2027 budget talks amid growth and equity concerns.
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Affordable Housing Breaks Ground, Workforce Grants Flow, and Homeless Funding at Risk in Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI – April 1, 2026 – Major housing, workforce and homelessness funding updates signal a pivotal week for Milwaukee’s economy.
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City Budget Update, Utility Allowances Revised, and Energy Costs in Focus
Milwaukee, WI – March 31, 2026 – City leaders advance the 2026 budget plan as housing utility allowances shift and energy costs draw public scrutiny.
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Rising Rents and Housing Data Highlight Ongoing Pressure in Milwaukee Market
Milwaukee, WI – March 30, 2026 – New rental listings and fresh housing data show continued affordability pressure across Milwaukee County.
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Milwaukee Eyes Transit Funding Shift, Utility Relief and New Housing Push
Milwaukee, WI – March 29, 2026 – City leaders weigh transit funding changes, rising utility costs and new housing plans shaping growth.
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Milwaukee Weighs Utility Rates, Housing Financing, and Infrastructure Priorities
Milwaukee, WI – March 27, 2026 – City leaders are tackling utility rates, affordable housing financing, and major infrastructure coordination this week.
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Downtown Projects Stall, Housing Push Grows, and Council Advances New Maps
Milwaukee, WI – March 26, 2026 – Downtown projects face delays as housing investment grows and city leaders advance new development plans.
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Milwaukee Daily Brief: Homicide Charge, Theater Spotlight, Broadway Opening Night
Milwaukee, WI – March 25, 2026 – A homicide charge is filed, a local theater production draws crowds, and The Wiz opens downtown.
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Schimel to Remain in Federal Prosecutor’s Office; Local Leaders Address Election Privacy Concerns
Milwaukee, WI – March 22, 2026 – Federal court changes and voter privacy concerns lead this weekend’s top local headlines.
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Milwaukee Headlines: Museum Milestone, Brewers Broadcast Shift, New Year Gunfire Concerns
Milwaukee, WI – March 21, 2026 – Major updates on the Public Museum, Brewers broadcasts, and city safety efforts lead this week’s local headlines.
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Paczki Day Crowds, Primary Results and Old World Wisconsin Expansion Lead Milwaukee Headlines
Milwaukee, WI – March 17, 2026 – Paczki Day crowds, key primary results, and a new Old World Wisconsin milestone lead local headlines.
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Paczki Day Crowds, Election Results and Old World Wisconsin Expansion Lead Local News
Milwaukee, WI – March 16, 2026 – Paczki Day crowds, primary election results, and a major Old World Wisconsin expansion lead today’s local headlines.
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Milwaukee Teen Pleads Guilty, Summer Hiring Begins, Brewers Make Moves
Milwaukee, WI – March 13, 2026 – A teen pleads guilty in a child’s death, lifeguard hiring ramps up, and Brewers roster moves lead local headlines.
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MPS Cuts Approved, Weather Whiplash and St. Patrick’s Day Closures Lead Milwaukee Headlines
Milwaukee, WI – March 12, 2026 – School board OKs 260+ job cuts, record heat flips to snow, and St. Patrick’s Day street closures begin.
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St. Patrick’s Parade Set; Panthers Fall in Horizon League Final
Milwaukee, WI – March 11, 2026 – Downtown gears up for Saturday’s St. Patrick’s Day parade as Milwaukee’s college hoops season ends in Indianapolis.
