City of Milwaukee reveals hours for in-person absentee voting
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced on Tuesday, September 13th the hours of operation for in-person absentee voting (IPAV) throughout the City of Milwaukee.There are 725 hours of IPAV available in the City, including extended weekend and evening hours, that begins six weeks before the presidential election in November.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced on Tuesday, September 13th the hours of operation for in-person absentee voting (IPAV) throughout the City of Milwaukee.There are 725 hours of IPAV available in the City, including extended weekend and evening hours, that begins six weeks before the presidential election in November.
"Increase access to voters:" Milwaukee to offer expanded hours, more sites for in-person absentee voting
MILWAUKEE -- By doing something never done before, Milwaukee has taken a major step to help you make sure your vote counts.No matter which candidate you choose, your selection will make a difference."It is very important to vote," said Mayor Tom Barrett.
MILWAUKEE -- By doing something never done before, Milwaukee has taken a major step to help you make sure your vote counts.No matter which candidate you choose, your selection will make a difference."It is very important to vote," said Mayor Tom Barrett.
Milwaukee remembers 9/11 in solemn ceremony: "We must continue to rise from the ashes"
MILWAUKEE -- Many in Milwaukee gathered for a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at the War Memorial Ceremony."It was 15 years ago this morning that some questioned whether there would ever be a new dawn," said Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett.
MILWAUKEE -- Many in Milwaukee gathered for a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at the War Memorial Ceremony."It was 15 years ago this morning that some questioned whether there would ever be a new dawn," said Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett.
"Look for the NSF logo:" What you need to know when trying to filter lead from your water
GLENDALE -- 44 percent of Milwaukee homes may be dealing with lead coming out of their faucets.
GLENDALE -- 44 percent of Milwaukee homes may be dealing with lead coming out of their faucets.
"Amazingly effective:" City leaders suggest residents purchase water filters amid lead concerns
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee's mayor is strongly suggesting city residents in about 70,000 homes should start using a water filter.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee's mayor is strongly suggesting city residents in about 70,000 homes should start using a water filter.
Milwaukee mayor: "We understand what the challenges are" as it relates to lead in city's laterals
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Health Commissioner Bevan Baker spoke at length on Thursday, September 8th about the safety of tap water in the city -- and how residents can ensure they are not being exposed to excessive levels of lead.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Health Commissioner Bevan Baker spoke at length on Thursday, September 8th about the safety of tap water in the city -- and how residents can ensure they are not being exposed to excessive levels of lead.
Mayor's office: Use of filters is part of city's strategy to address issue of lead in water
MILWAUKEE -- The office of Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett issued a statement on Wednesday evening, September 7th to say the "use of filters" are part of the city's overall strategy to address the issue of lead in water.Here is the complete statement from the mayor's office:
MILWAUKEE -- The office of Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett issued a statement on Wednesday evening, September 7th to say the "use of filters" are part of the city's overall strategy to address the issue of lead in water.Here is the complete statement from the mayor's office:
Mayor Barrett pledges funding for more officers: "Public safety is gonna be, by far, the biggest portion of my budget"
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett has pledged funding for more police officers will be the biggest part of his proposed budget.On Tuesday, September 6th, Mayor Barrett wasn't sharing details about his proposed public safety budget -- just that there will be a request for more funding.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett has pledged funding for more police officers will be the biggest part of his proposed budget.On Tuesday, September 6th, Mayor Barrett wasn't sharing details about his proposed public safety budget -- just that there will be a request for more funding.
"We just need answers:" Milwaukee ranks among unhealthiest cities in Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE -- It's one title Milwaukee does not want.
MILWAUKEE -- It's one title Milwaukee does not want.
Mayor Barrett to request federal funds, put funding in his budget to tear down, renovate blighted homes
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett says the effort to tear down or renovate blighted homes in Milwaukee, announced Friday, August 26th may not start for months.Governor Scott Walker announced on Fridaythat nearly $5 million has been pooled together from different state agencies, which will be invested in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett says the effort to tear down or renovate blighted homes in Milwaukee, announced Friday, August 26th may not start for months.Governor Scott Walker announced on Fridaythat nearly $5 million has been pooled together from different state agencies, which will be invested in Milwaukee.
Gov. Walker announces $4.5M investment committed to jobs and rebuilding Milwaukee neighborhoods
MILWAUKEE -- State and local officials say the civil disorder nearly two weeks ago on Milwaukee's north side has given them a new sense of urgency.
MILWAUKEE -- State and local officials say the civil disorder nearly two weeks ago on Milwaukee's north side has given them a new sense of urgency.
"If they try anything, I'll beat them with a gun:" Former MPD officer accused of threatening mayor at City Hall
MILWAUKEE -- A former Milwaukee police officer is accused of making threats at Milwaukee's City Hall.
MILWAUKEE -- A former Milwaukee police officer is accused of making threats at Milwaukee's City Hall.
Mayor Barrett: Emergency curfew for teens in Milwaukee has ended
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett issued a proclamation on Monday, August 22nd which ends an emergency curfew in the entire City of Milwaukee for all persons under 18 years of age between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.The curfew was put in place in the wake of the officer-involved fatal shooting of Sylville Smith and because of the unrest in the Sherman Park neighborhood that followed.The proclamation issued Monday says the following:
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett issued a proclamation on Monday, August 22nd which ends an emergency curfew in the entire City of Milwaukee for all persons under 18 years of age between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.The curfew was put in place in the wake of the officer-involved fatal shooting of Sylville Smith and because of the unrest in the Sherman Park neighborhood that followed.The proclamation issued Monday says the following:
Gov. Walker on body cam video from officer-involved shooting: "I purposely have chosen not to see the video"
MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel said Monday, August 22nd the fatal police shooting in Milwaukee that sparked two nights of violence was recorded by not one but two body cameras.The state is investigating the August 13th shooting of 23-year-old Sylville Smith.
MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel said Monday, August 22nd the fatal police shooting in Milwaukee that sparked two nights of violence was recorded by not one but two body cameras.The state is investigating the August 13th shooting of 23-year-old Sylville Smith.
"Those are real issues:" Mayor Barrett seeks positive change after last weekend's unrest
MILWAUKEE-- While many are asking "what's next?" after last week's officer-involved shooting spurred a night of unrest, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett is looking to answer that same question.
MILWAUKEE-- While many are asking "what's next?" after last week's officer-involved shooting spurred a night of unrest, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett is looking to answer that same question.
"We want to be the healthiest city in this country:" Health Fair held at North Division H.S.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee's mayor and health officials are urging parents to check their kid's immunization records.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee's mayor and health officials are urging parents to check their kid's immunization records.
Mayor Tom Barrett writes open letter to Milwaukeeans: "It is time to roll up our sleeves"
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee residents who get alerts from the city's E-Notify system received an open letter from Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Friday, August 19th.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee residents who get alerts from the city's E-Notify system received an open letter from Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Friday, August 19th.
"You can't print money:" Milwaukee leaders ponder whether they can afford to hire more police officers
MILWAUKEE -- In the wake of the unrest in Milwaukee, some are calling on the city to hire more police officers.
MILWAUKEE -- In the wake of the unrest in Milwaukee, some are calling on the city to hire more police officers.
Milwaukee leaders, police chief discuss strategy to keep long-term peace in the city
MILWAUKEE -- Leaders in the City of Milwaukee spent the Tuesday, August 16th discussing how they will keep the peace now and in the long-term in Sherman Park.Common Council members and the Milwaukee police chief met behind closed doors Tuesday morning, August 16th -- to get brief on the unrest.
MILWAUKEE -- Leaders in the City of Milwaukee spent the Tuesday, August 16th discussing how they will keep the peace now and in the long-term in Sherman Park.Common Council members and the Milwaukee police chief met behind closed doors Tuesday morning, August 16th -- to get brief on the unrest.
Chief Flynn: Community is responding to pleas for calm in Sherman Park
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn said late Monday, August 15th that he has been very gratified at the response from community members in and around the Sherman Park neighborhood.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn said late Monday, August 15th that he has been very gratified at the response from community members in and around the Sherman Park neighborhood.