Mayor Barrett, members of Common Council kick off voter ID social media campaign
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Mayor Tom Barrett and members of the Milwaukee Common Council gathered Monday morning, October 6th to launch a new social media campaigned aimed at spreading awareness of the new voter ID regulations that will be enforced during the upcoming November elections.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Mayor Tom Barrett and members of the Milwaukee Common Council gathered Monday morning, October 6th to launch a new social media campaigned aimed at spreading awareness of the new voter ID regulations that will be enforced during the upcoming November elections.
Milwaukee Health Dept. awarded $3.9 million to prevent lead poisoning
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – It's a big financial boost to help the city of Milwaukee fight a problem found in hundreds of old homes in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – It's a big financial boost to help the city of Milwaukee fight a problem found in hundreds of old homes in Milwaukee.
Mayor Barrett takes his "Strong Neighborhoods" program to CityLab conference in Los Angeles
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett took part in the 2014 CityLab conference in Los Angeles hosted by The Atlantic in partnership with The Aspen Institute and Bloomberg Philanthropies.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett took part in the 2014 CityLab conference in Los Angeles hosted by The Atlantic in partnership with The Aspen Institute and Bloomberg Philanthropies.
They have to start paying into the pension program, so some city employees could be in line for a raise
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- More than 2,000 city of Milwaukee employees could be in line for a raise.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- More than 2,000 city of Milwaukee employees could be in line for a raise.
Dontre Hamilton family attorney says demonstrations will no longer disrupt traffic
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A demonstration by Dontre Hamilton supporters has raised questions about the Milwaukee Police Department and the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office's handling of protesters who block streets and disrupt traffic.31-year-old Dontre Hamilton was shot and killed by a Milwaukee police officer inside Red Arrow Park in April.On Wednesday evening, September 24th, those Hamilton supporters gathered in Red Arrow Park -- and marched to Milwaukee's City Hall, hoping to meet with Mayor Tom Barrett.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A demonstration by Dontre Hamilton supporters has raised questions about the Milwaukee Police Department and the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office's handling of protesters who block streets and disrupt traffic.31-year-old Dontre Hamilton was shot and killed by a Milwaukee police officer inside Red Arrow Park in April.On Wednesday evening, September 24th, those Hamilton supporters gathered in Red Arrow Park -- and marched to Milwaukee's City Hall, hoping to meet with Mayor Tom Barrett.
"It's a responsible budget:" Public safety, help for homeowners key issues in Barrett's budget proposal
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Tuesday, September 23rd released his proposed budget for the city.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Tuesday, September 23rd released his proposed budget for the city.
Two dead after 13 shootings since Friday: Mayor Barrett's budget proposal to call for more officers
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police have seen a violent few days in the city -- with 13 separate shooting incidents occurring since Friday, September 19th, and two people are dead.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police have seen a violent few days in the city -- with 13 separate shooting incidents occurring since Friday, September 19th, and two people are dead.
Nominate your tree! It could shine brightly in Milwaukee's Red Arrow Park
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The City of Milwaukee’s Department of Public Works is now accepting nominations for a tree to serve as the 2014 City/County Christmas tree to be displayed in Red Arrow Park in downtown Milwaukee.Residents and property owners within the City of Milwaukee are asked to check their yards for a Christmas tree to donate this holiday season.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The City of Milwaukee’s Department of Public Works is now accepting nominations for a tree to serve as the 2014 City/County Christmas tree to be displayed in Red Arrow Park in downtown Milwaukee.Residents and property owners within the City of Milwaukee are asked to check their yards for a Christmas tree to donate this holiday season.
Remembering 9/11: Special ceremony held at Milwaukee War Memorial Center
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, Governor Scott Walker, British Ambassador Sir Peter Westmacott and other local leaders honored the victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001 with a special ceremony at the Milwaukee War Memorial Center on Thursday, September 11th."There's been no single event that has changed our collective lives more than the events that took place 13 years ago right now," Mayor Barrett said.Local and state leaders, veterans and active duty military members as well as community members gathered together as one."It was so good to see all the different political parties and people from all walks of life coming here.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, Governor Scott Walker, British Ambassador Sir Peter Westmacott and other local leaders honored the victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001 with a special ceremony at the Milwaukee War Memorial Center on Thursday, September 11th."There's been no single event that has changed our collective lives more than the events that took place 13 years ago right now," Mayor Barrett said.Local and state leaders, veterans and active duty military members as well as community members gathered together as one."It was so good to see all the different political parties and people from all walks of life coming here.
September is "Recovery Month:" City leaders announce new program aimed at preventing addiction
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- September is "Recovery Month" nationwide -- a month in which officials promote prevention, treatment and recovery for people struggling with mental health and substance abuse disorders.In Milwaukee, Mayor Barrett and other city leaders addressed a small crowd inside City Hall Monday, September 8th to celebrate 25 years of Recovery Month, and encourage this year’s theme.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- September is "Recovery Month" nationwide -- a month in which officials promote prevention, treatment and recovery for people struggling with mental health and substance abuse disorders.In Milwaukee, Mayor Barrett and other city leaders addressed a small crowd inside City Hall Monday, September 8th to celebrate 25 years of Recovery Month, and encourage this year’s theme.
COUTURE: New look at project that will change Milwaukee's skyline
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and Mayor Tom Barrett revealed on Wednesday, September 3rd an updated plan to redevelop the Downtown Transit Center into what will be the Couture building.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and Mayor Tom Barrett revealed on Wednesday, September 3rd an updated plan to redevelop the Downtown Transit Center into what will be the Couture building.
Protesting the death of Dontre Hamilton, his family takes casket to City Hall
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Taking their demands to Milwaukee's City Hall, and Mayor Tom Barrett.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Taking their demands to Milwaukee's City Hall, and Mayor Tom Barrett.
Seeking a fresh start: Displaced Cargill workers take advantage of resource fair
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Sometimes getting the right job has to do with being at the right place at the right time.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Sometimes getting the right job has to do with being at the right place at the right time.
They protect, serve and... accept the Ice Bucket Challenge!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The officers of the Milwaukee Police Department are sworn to protect and serve.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The officers of the Milwaukee Police Department are sworn to protect and serve.
Accepted: Mayor Barrett, Common Council Pres. Murphy take on Ice Bucket Challenge
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Common Council President Michael Murphy accepted the Ice Bucket Challenge on Tuesday evening, August 19th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Common Council President Michael Murphy accepted the Ice Bucket Challenge on Tuesday evening, August 19th.
One door at a time: Milwaukee police act to ease tension in violent neighborhood
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News got an exclusive look at what Milwaukee police are doing to try to ease tensions in a violent neighborhood.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News got an exclusive look at what Milwaukee police are doing to try to ease tensions in a violent neighborhood.
First step: A helping hand for hundreds of Milwaukee Cargill workers laid off
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- What now?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- What now?
"I'd like to be able to wear the suits too!" Earn & Learn Program takes young people to Chase Tower downtown
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Chase Tower in downtown Milwaukee had some young guests roaming its halls on Thursday, August 7th -- all in the name of getting some hands-on, real-world experience.About a dozen young adults were there as part of the city of Milwaukee’s Earn & Learn Program -- which provides employment opportunities to Milwaukee’s youth.“Kids in my neighborhood, you don't get a lot of opportunities to do this type of stuff and to have a job and something to spend your time doing other than watching TV or stuff like that,” 15-year-old Ayanna Ellzey, who is taking part in the Earn & Learn Program said.Thursday gave them the chance to hear from Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and JP Morgan Chase employees, and see that is possible to someday get where they are."We want you to know what it's like to show up on time, how to interact with the public, interact with fellow workers.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Chase Tower in downtown Milwaukee had some young guests roaming its halls on Thursday, August 7th -- all in the name of getting some hands-on, real-world experience.About a dozen young adults were there as part of the city of Milwaukee’s Earn & Learn Program -- which provides employment opportunities to Milwaukee’s youth.“Kids in my neighborhood, you don't get a lot of opportunities to do this type of stuff and to have a job and something to spend your time doing other than watching TV or stuff like that,” 15-year-old Ayanna Ellzey, who is taking part in the Earn & Learn Program said.Thursday gave them the chance to hear from Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and JP Morgan Chase employees, and see that is possible to someday get where they are."We want you to know what it's like to show up on time, how to interact with the public, interact with fellow workers.
Differing opinions: Milwaukee leaders sound off on ways to curb the violence
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- After 13 people are shot in the last three days, city leaders in Milwaukee are speaking out on plans to curb the violence.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- After 13 people are shot in the last three days, city leaders in Milwaukee are speaking out on plans to curb the violence.
A new Milwaukee homeowner: Mayor Barrett sells another of the city's foreclosed homes
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett has sold another foreclosed home.Liborio Perez Chavez Jr.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett has sold another foreclosed home.Liborio Perez Chavez Jr.