Working towards deal: Barrett's chief of staff, County Exec. Abele take part in Bucks arena meeting in Madison
MADISON (WITI) -- Key players are still working towards a deal as it relates to funding for a new Milwaukee Bucks arena in downtown Milwaukee.
MADISON (WITI) -- Key players are still working towards a deal as it relates to funding for a new Milwaukee Bucks arena in downtown Milwaukee.
During kick off rally for mayoral campaign, Alderman Bob Donovan unveils 10-point public safety plan
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Alderman Bob Donovan, who is running for mayor, on Wednesday, May 20th held a "kick off rally" for his "2016 Common Sense for Milwaukee Mayoral Campaign." During that rally, held at the Irish Cultural and Heritage Center of Wisconsin on W.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Alderman Bob Donovan, who is running for mayor, on Wednesday, May 20th held a "kick off rally" for his "2016 Common Sense for Milwaukee Mayoral Campaign." During that rally, held at the Irish Cultural and Heritage Center of Wisconsin on W.
"There is frustration:" Questions, but few answers over MPD video recording system failure
MADISON (WITI) -- A legitimate investigation -- or a stage for politics to play out?
MADISON (WITI) -- A legitimate investigation -- or a stage for politics to play out?
"Things are happening:" $3 million BP gas station opens in west side neighborhood that has struggled
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The owners of a new gas station on Milwaukee's near west side are hoping the business will fuel more than just vehicles.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The owners of a new gas station on Milwaukee's near west side are hoping the business will fuel more than just vehicles.
Ceasefire Sabbath on heels of violent weekend: Mayor Barrett wants folks "outraged & engaged"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It was another violent weekend in Milwaukee -- particularly on Saturday, May 16th -- the eve of Ceasefire Sabbath.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It was another violent weekend in Milwaukee -- particularly on Saturday, May 16th -- the eve of Ceasefire Sabbath.
Milwaukee Police Department: Seven criminal cases impacted by failure of video recording system
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department has provided some new information as it relates to a "catastrophic failure" of MPD's video recording system that occurred back in January.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department has provided some new information as it relates to a "catastrophic failure" of MPD's video recording system that occurred back in January.
Ahead of Ceasefire Sabbath, Mayor Barrett, Chief Flynn reach out to city's faith leaders
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Faith leaders in Milwaukee are coming together to promote peace.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Faith leaders in Milwaukee are coming together to promote peace.
Lawmakers set hearing to investigate "catastrophic failure" of MPD's video recording system
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It is a glitch that has garnered attention at the Capitol in Madison.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It is a glitch that has garnered attention at the Capitol in Madison.
"Somebody knew:" Questions raised about failure of Milwaukee Police Department's videotape system
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The failure of a videotaping system used by the Milwaukee Police Department leads to the loss of key pieces of evidence.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The failure of a videotaping system used by the Milwaukee Police Department leads to the loss of key pieces of evidence.
Lawmaker suggests solution to "prevalent crime problem" can be accomplished by "prioritizing our spending"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Wisconsin lawmaker says the solution to the problem of violence in and around Milwaukee is more police on patrol -- and he says accomplishing this is simply a matter of "prioritizing our spending." He is proposing an increase in funding for the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Officer Grants Program -- but where would the money come from?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Wisconsin lawmaker says the solution to the problem of violence in and around Milwaukee is more police on patrol -- and he says accomplishing this is simply a matter of "prioritizing our spending." He is proposing an increase in funding for the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Officer Grants Program -- but where would the money come from?
Milwaukee's infant mortality at lowest point in recent history, dangerously high for one population
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee's infant mortality is at its lowest point in recent history.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee's infant mortality is at its lowest point in recent history.
There's an app for that: MKE Park to make paying for parking easier in city
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- You can now pay for parking without ever getting out of your car.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- You can now pay for parking without ever getting out of your car.
Spring is here, and it's time to clean up! Project Clean & Green runs through June 1st
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Winter is over, and it's time to make Milwaukee beautiful again!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Winter is over, and it's time to make Milwaukee beautiful again!
Mayor Barrett: Violent incidents we've seen of late have something in common -- people losing control
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- We saw a shooting involving a four-year-old girl late Tuesday, April 14th and an officer-involved shooting at the Walgreens store near Fond du Lac and Hampton on Wednesday.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- We saw a shooting involving a four-year-old girl late Tuesday, April 14th and an officer-involved shooting at the Walgreens store near Fond du Lac and Hampton on Wednesday.
"We have an obligation as a community:" Businesses, city leaders work to boost Milwaukee's near west side
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee near west side is the focus of a new $1 million plan for revitalization.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee near west side is the focus of a new $1 million plan for revitalization.
"Day of celebration:" City of Milwaukee, Waukesha County officials proud to open joint recycling facility
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Though their politics are very different, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Waukesha County Executive Dan Vrakas on Tuesday, April 14th teamed up for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating a new joint city/county recycling facility located in the Menomonee Valley."It's a great layout," Sean Duffy, president and COO of the ReCommunity Recycling facility said.The $16 million facility is a joint effort.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Though their politics are very different, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Waukesha County Executive Dan Vrakas on Tuesday, April 14th teamed up for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating a new joint city/county recycling facility located in the Menomonee Valley."It's a great layout," Sean Duffy, president and COO of the ReCommunity Recycling facility said.The $16 million facility is a joint effort.
Mayor Barrett says those in Madison partially to blame for Milwaukee's violence; lawmakers respond
MADISON (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Assembly is back in session, and on Tuesday, April 14th, lawmakers responded to charged comments from Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett regarding all the violence we've seen in Milwaukee in recent weeks.Mayor Barrett held a news conference Monday afternoon -- after an incident Sunday in which three people were killed.
MADISON (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Assembly is back in session, and on Tuesday, April 14th, lawmakers responded to charged comments from Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett regarding all the violence we've seen in Milwaukee in recent weeks.Mayor Barrett held a news conference Monday afternoon -- after an incident Sunday in which three people were killed.
New Bucks arena: Basics are in place, but funding for the project still in question
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Calling it "a very, very exciting day," the Milwaukee Bucks and its design team released on Wednesday, April 8th, the first images and details of their vision for the development of a new multi-purpose, $500 million arena and another $500 million sports and entertainment district to help revitalize downtown Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Calling it "a very, very exciting day," the Milwaukee Bucks and its design team released on Wednesday, April 8th, the first images and details of their vision for the development of a new multi-purpose, $500 million arena and another $500 million sports and entertainment district to help revitalize downtown Milwaukee.
"Engine for future growth:" Milwaukee Bucks, design team release vision for new multi-purpose arena
MILWAUKEE (WITI/AP) -- Calling it "a very, very exciting day," the Milwaukee Bucks and its design team released on Wednesday, April 8th, the first images and details of their vision for the development of a new multi-purpose, $500 million arena and another $500 million sports and entertainment district to help revitalize downtown Milwaukee.Officials say the images depict early conceptual drawings of a new multi-purpose venue and entertainment district that anchor an ambitious new development vision activated by sports, entertainment, residential and office uses.
MILWAUKEE (WITI/AP) -- Calling it "a very, very exciting day," the Milwaukee Bucks and its design team released on Wednesday, April 8th, the first images and details of their vision for the development of a new multi-purpose, $500 million arena and another $500 million sports and entertainment district to help revitalize downtown Milwaukee.Officials say the images depict early conceptual drawings of a new multi-purpose venue and entertainment district that anchor an ambitious new development vision activated by sports, entertainment, residential and office uses.
"It's bigger than the team:" Talks over financing a new arena generate creative ideas
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele says there are a number of options on the table when it comes to finding a way to afford a new downtown arena for the Milwaukee Bucks."It's bigger than the team, it's bigger than the arena, it's about downtown Milwaukee and one of the biggest opportunities for development we've had in decades and we should be acting that way," said Abele.Abele was reacting to the offers made this week by Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele says there are a number of options on the table when it comes to finding a way to afford a new downtown arena for the Milwaukee Bucks."It's bigger than the team, it's bigger than the arena, it's about downtown Milwaukee and one of the biggest opportunities for development we've had in decades and we should be acting that way," said Abele.Abele was reacting to the offers made this week by Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett.