Milwaukee receives $5.6M in federal grants to help in lead abatement efforts, particularly lead paint

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced on Tuesday, Oct. 1 the City of Milwaukee was the recipient of $5.6 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Tom Barrett, Jim Sensenbrenner reflect on impeachment of President Clinton: 'Literally took months'

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump repeatedly pushed Ukraine's president to "look into" Democratic rival Joe Biden, according to a rough transcript of a summer phone call that is now at the center of Democrats' impeachment probe into President Trump.

Complete text: Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett's Executive Budget proposed for 2020

MILWAUKEE -- Below is the complete text of Mayor Tom Barrett's Executive Budget 2020 presentation to the Milwaukee Common Council made on Tuesday morning, Sept. 24.

'Long-established Wisconsin company' to open production facility in Century City

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett is expected to make a major jobs announcement in Milwaukee.The announcement was scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 3, but unfortunately had to be rescheduled "as a result of unforseen circumstances." Officials said Tuesday they "anticipate a formal announcement in the next day or two."According to a news release, a 175,000 square foot production facility will be built in Milwaukee's Century City business park.

Mayor Barrett, Chief Morales deny reports police chief is in danger of being fired

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales are denying a report from WISN-AM Radio that indicated Morales may be in danger of being fired.According to the WISN-AM Radio report by Mark Belling, Morales' contract is up in January -- and he has not been offered a new contact by the Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission, which is controlled by the mayor.The mayor's office released the following statement on this matter:

'Focus on safety:' Riders give Lime scooters a test run at training session

MILWAUKEE -- Lime scooters is taking steps to make sure riders follow the rules which ultimately could determine whether the scooters will stick around Milwaukee.Lime held a series of training events meant to show people how to safely and responsibly operate the scooters.On Saturday, Aug. 10 dozens of people lined up for the training session near the Summerfest Grounds.