Bob Donovan wants in, alderman announces he's running for Milwaukee mayor
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The race is on!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The race is on!
"I need our community to be engaged & enraged:" Politicians try to stop the violence
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Some big name politicians meeting to try to find a way to stop the violence -- there's one easy step, start talking about it!Just days ago we saw the latest incidence of young children caught in the crossfire of gun violence.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Some big name politicians meeting to try to find a way to stop the violence -- there's one easy step, start talking about it!Just days ago we saw the latest incidence of young children caught in the crossfire of gun violence.
More children injured in gunfire prompts extended police presence in hot spot neighborhoods
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Friday, July 25th in the area of 36th and Hadley there is lots of police activity.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Friday, July 25th in the area of 36th and Hadley there is lots of police activity.
Are students in Wisconsin getting the best education? Common Core Standards becomes a hot issue between state politicians
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Are students getting the best education possible under the current Common Core Standards?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Are students getting the best education possible under the current Common Core Standards?
"Life is back to normal:" After 92 water main breaks in May, repairs are now complete
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 92 water main breaks in Milwaukee in May!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 92 water main breaks in Milwaukee in May!
Despite fog, rain & colder weather, Summerfest attendance is up for 2014
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Despite fog, rain and cooler-than-normal temperatures, 851,879 passed through the gates of Summerfest 2014.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Despite fog, rain and cooler-than-normal temperatures, 851,879 passed through the gates of Summerfest 2014.
$100,000 donated to Earn & Learn program, benefits young people
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- For the last three years, Jeremy Mack has spent his summers at the Big Gig.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- For the last three years, Jeremy Mack has spent his summers at the Big Gig.
Barrett: "We need to get through to their hard heads before bullets do"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Far too many innocent bystanders are falling victim to gun violence.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Far too many innocent bystanders are falling victim to gun violence.
Water woes: Cost to repair failed water pipe approaching $2 million
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The water woes for 16 southeast Wisconsin communities drag on.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The water woes for 16 southeast Wisconsin communities drag on.
Marketing Milwaukee's Park East corridor: "We want to ignite the fire"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and Mayor Tom Barrett unveiled a new website on Tuesday, June 10th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and Mayor Tom Barrett unveiled a new website on Tuesday, June 10th.
JOBS: Program aims to help hundreds of people find work
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A city program aims to connect hundreds of workers with construction jobs in Milwaukee -- and Mayor Tom Barrett highlighted the plan on Monday, June 9th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A city program aims to connect hundreds of workers with construction jobs in Milwaukee -- and Mayor Tom Barrett highlighted the plan on Monday, June 9th.
Wisconsin Democrats praise gay marriage ruling
WISCONSIN DELLS (WITI/AP) — Wisconsin Democrats are praising a federal judge's decision to overturn the state's gay marriage ban.With a crowd ready to warmly receive any message so long as it falls on the Democratic platform...
WISCONSIN DELLS (WITI/AP) — Wisconsin Democrats are praising a federal judge's decision to overturn the state's gay marriage ban.With a crowd ready to warmly receive any message so long as it falls on the Democratic platform...
"All-hands-on-deck solution" needed: Infant mortality rate up; 117 babies died in 2013
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett has issued a community wide call to action as he released the city of Milwaukee 2013 infant mortality data.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett has issued a community wide call to action as he released the city of Milwaukee 2013 infant mortality data.
"Every step counts:" Mayor Barrett urging folks to "Walk 100 Miles in 100 Days"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett is trying to get folks to be more active.Mayor Barrett has launched a new program called "Walk 100 Miles in 100 Days.The program is an effort to fight obesity.Mayor Barrett says less than half of Milwaukee residents report getting recommended physical activity on a regular basis.On the city of Milwaukee's website, Mayor Barrett has issued this statement:"We can change this, one step at a time.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett is trying to get folks to be more active.Mayor Barrett has launched a new program called "Walk 100 Miles in 100 Days.The program is an effort to fight obesity.Mayor Barrett says less than half of Milwaukee residents report getting recommended physical activity on a regular basis.On the city of Milwaukee's website, Mayor Barrett has issued this statement:"We can change this, one step at a time.
Milwaukee man fatally shot, neighbors not surprised by gunfire
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- One man is dead after shots are fired near 92nd and Silver Spring in Milwaukee late Monday night.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- One man is dead after shots are fired near 92nd and Silver Spring in Milwaukee late Monday night.
Be "engaged and enraged:" Flynn, Barrett call on community to combat violence
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 10-year-old Sierra Guyton continues to recover in the hospital after she was caught in the crossfire while playing on a playground near 28th and Clarke last week.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 10-year-old Sierra Guyton continues to recover in the hospital after she was caught in the crossfire while playing on a playground near 28th and Clarke last week.
What will stop the violence in Milwaukee? Mayor Barrett trying to put people to work
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Despite the plea for peace from city officials during "Ceasefire Week" -- we saw an 11-year-old girl become the victim of violence on Milwaukee streets -- and Ceasefire Week ended Sunday, May 18th with a triple shooting in which two people were killed.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Despite the plea for peace from city officials during "Ceasefire Week" -- we saw an 11-year-old girl become the victim of violence on Milwaukee streets -- and Ceasefire Week ended Sunday, May 18th with a triple shooting in which two people were killed.
Barrett on Ceasefire Sabbath: "I'm going to continue to reach into every neighborhood"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee's "Ceasefire Week" wrapped up on Sunday, May 18th -- on "Ceasefire Sabbath." Just hours before Ceasefire Sabbath began, Milwaukee police responded to three shootings within just 20 minutes as Saturday night turned into Sunday morning.Three people were injured in shootings late Saturday night/early Sunday morning -- including a 40-year-old man who is said to be in grave condition.Despite the violence, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett visited several churches on Sunday morning -- spreading his "Ceasefire Sabbath" message.On Sunday morning, Mayor Barrett sat among the congregation at St.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee's "Ceasefire Week" wrapped up on Sunday, May 18th -- on "Ceasefire Sabbath." Just hours before Ceasefire Sabbath began, Milwaukee police responded to three shootings within just 20 minutes as Saturday night turned into Sunday morning.Three people were injured in shootings late Saturday night/early Sunday morning -- including a 40-year-old man who is said to be in grave condition.Despite the violence, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett visited several churches on Sunday morning -- spreading his "Ceasefire Sabbath" message.On Sunday morning, Mayor Barrett sat among the congregation at St.
Ceasefire gun buyback: Cash for guns to get weapons off the streets
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It was kind of up in the air, how the community would respond to this gun buy back.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It was kind of up in the air, how the community would respond to this gun buy back.
The American Dream: New program aims to boost homeownership
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The city of Milwaukee is teaming with Wells Fargo to boost homeownership in the city.It's called the NeighborhoodLIFT program.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The city of Milwaukee is teaming with Wells Fargo to boost homeownership in the city.It's called the NeighborhoodLIFT program.