Milwaukee housing authority misused $2.8M from feds, leaders say
Milwaukee's housing authority on Friday said prior leadership misused millions of federal dollars that was intended to provide rent assistance.
Milwaukee's housing authority on Friday said prior leadership misused millions of federal dollars that was intended to provide rent assistance.
Cudahy redevelopment problems; 'blighted' property concerns neighbor
The City of Cudahy sent out a notice of public hearing before the Community Development Authority regarding the creation of redevelopment in District 3.
The City of Cudahy sent out a notice of public hearing before the Community Development Authority regarding the creation of redevelopment in District 3.
California wildfires: AZ businesses that offer alternate building materials getting lots of calls
As California rebuilds from the wildfires, homeowners appear to be looking at alternative ways to build a home, and they are also looking at alternative building materials that some Arizona businesses are offering.
As California rebuilds from the wildfires, homeowners appear to be looking at alternative ways to build a home, and they are also looking at alternative building materials that some Arizona businesses are offering.
The most and least affordable cities for renters: Final 2024 data
Rental prices have spiked significantly making it more challenging for consumers to find housing in certain cities based on data from a new housing market report.
Rental prices have spiked significantly making it more challenging for consumers to find housing in certain cities based on data from a new housing market report.
Wisconsin property taxes; why you may be paying more than needed
For four years in a row, Milwaukee has missed the state's number for commercial properties and that could affect what property owners pay in taxes.
For four years in a row, Milwaukee has missed the state's number for commercial properties and that could affect what property owners pay in taxes.
Milwaukee extreme cold; emergency warming center opens
As the polar vortex causes temperatures to continue to plunge, many are staying inside. But what happens when you have no place to go?
As the polar vortex causes temperatures to continue to plunge, many are staying inside. But what happens when you have no place to go?
Milwaukee housing costs on the rise; help available to renters
It may be a new year. but the cost of living in the Milwaukee area has been tight and many are feeling it.
It may be a new year. but the cost of living in the Milwaukee area has been tight and many are feeling it.
6 major landlords accused of scheming to keep rents high, DOJ says
Several large landlords in the U.S. are being sued by the Justice Department for allegedly coordinating to keep Americans’ rents high. Here’s what to know.
Several large landlords in the U.S. are being sued by the Justice Department for allegedly coordinating to keep Americans’ rents high. Here’s what to know.
Jimmy Carter's Habitat for Humanity legacy: 'He stood up for us'
President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn spent decades helping build thousands of homes with Habitat for Humanity.
President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn spent decades helping build thousands of homes with Habitat for Humanity.
Milwaukee housing authority names interim secretary-executive director
The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee Board of Commissioners has appointed Kenneth Barbeau as Interim Secretary-Executive Director.
The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee Board of Commissioners has appointed Kenneth Barbeau as Interim Secretary-Executive Director.
Wisconsin DOJ, Berrada Properties agree to $1.7M+ resolution
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul on Wednesday announced a more than $1.7 million agreement between the state DOJ and Berrada Properties.
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul on Wednesday announced a more than $1.7 million agreement between the state DOJ and Berrada Properties.
Feds' scathing Milwaukee housing authority report; critics respond
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) wrote a scathing letter to Milwaukee's housing authority.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) wrote a scathing letter to Milwaukee's housing authority.
Milwaukee housing authority; feds issue scathing report
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development wrote a scathing letter to Milwaukee's housing authority, saying the organization requires changes.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development wrote a scathing letter to Milwaukee's housing authority, saying the organization requires changes.
Willie Hines retiring, Milwaukee housing authority residents hopeful
For more than a year, tenants and activists demanded new leadership at the embattled Milwaukee housing authority. Willie Hines will soon retire.
For more than a year, tenants and activists demanded new leadership at the embattled Milwaukee housing authority. Willie Hines will soon retire.
Homeless veterans, Milwaukee 'Freezing for a Reason' raises awareness
The Wisconsin branch of the American Legion is "Freezing for a Reason" this weekend to raise awareness for veterans who are experiencing homelessness.
The Wisconsin branch of the American Legion is "Freezing for a Reason" this weekend to raise awareness for veterans who are experiencing homelessness.
Milwaukee housing authority leader Willie Hines retiring
Willie Hines, the Milwaukee housing authority's secretary-executive director who has been under fire over public housing living conditions, announced on Friday that he will retire – effective Jan. 1, 2025.
Willie Hines, the Milwaukee housing authority's secretary-executive director who has been under fire over public housing living conditions, announced on Friday that he will retire – effective Jan. 1, 2025.
South Milwaukee affordable housing; $3M investment targets families, vets
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley announced a $3 million investment in affordable housing units as part of the redevelopment of the former site of Bucyrus-Erie in South Milwaukee.
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley announced a $3 million investment in affordable housing units as part of the redevelopment of the former site of Bucyrus-Erie in South Milwaukee.
Milwaukee winter warming plan
The Milwaukee Coalition on Housing and Homelessness unveiled its 'Winter Warming Plan' to support the homeless community amid the upcoming cold weather season.
The Milwaukee Coalition on Housing and Homelessness unveiled its 'Winter Warming Plan' to support the homeless community amid the upcoming cold weather season.
Milwaukee youth shelter could close due to federal funding loss
Walker's Point Youth & Family Center on Milwaukee's south side could close at the end of the year due to a sudden loss of federal funds.
Walker's Point Youth & Family Center on Milwaukee's south side could close at the end of the year due to a sudden loss of federal funds.
Section 8: Milwaukee housing authority board vote finalizes contract
The Milwaukee housing authority board on Wednesday voted to finalize a contract with an out-of-state vendor to operate its Section 8 voucher program.
The Milwaukee housing authority board on Wednesday voted to finalize a contract with an out-of-state vendor to operate its Section 8 voucher program.