Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Milwaukee public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
7 topics in licensing
Play by Play tavern renewal
Public passenger vehicle driver's license application
Shuttle vehicle license application
Revival on Second license
Fancy's tavern license (Heavy Hands LLC)
2221 N. Humboldt license expansion
Rio Crepes & Gelato extended hours
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Milwaukee from local and regional media.
MCTS Running Extra Brewers Parade Buses
MCTS adding extra buses to five routes dropping riders within walking distance of parade route.
Oct 30, 2026Finance Committee Wraps Budget Amendment Day After Nearly 12 Hours of Debate
Fire trucks, raises and a We Energies replacement study dominate discussion.
Oct 30, 2026MKE County: Supervisors Vote Down Amendment That Would Have Saved Millions In Drug Costs
Sup. Shawn Rolland proposed amendment to increase cost for popular weight loss drug.
Oct 30, 2026Open Container Law Could Soon Apply to ATVs
As OWI citations for ATVs/UTVs rise, vehicles could soon be under open container restrictions.
Oct 30, 2026As SDC Falters, City of Milwaukee Becomes Latest To Walk Away
City removes its commissioner amid concerns over governance, transparency and leadership gaps.
Oct 29, 2026MKE County: Free Health Clinic Makes Plea for County Support
Nonprofit Health Connections Inc. has become a lifeline for Milwaukee-area patients in need.
Oct 28, 2026Study Ranks Milwaukee 8th Nationally In Spending on Fast Food
Too many 'food swamps' — neighborhoods with lots of fast food outlets and no grocery stores?
Oct 28, 2026Dimitrijevic’s Budget Amendment Restores Library Hours, City Worker Pay
Proposal would give raises to some workers, reduce parking fee hike and fund hiring incentives.
Oct 28, 2026Council Moves to Take Control Of Police Department Use of Flock Cameras
'We want more democracy, we want more transparency.'
Oct 28, 2026MKE County: County Seeks Private Business to Run Park Operation
Push for parks revenue from various services involves large park with dormant pavilion.
Oct 28, 2026Committee Backs $3.75 Million City Hall Plaza Plan
Proposal has been discussed for decades. But don't use 'that orange gravel,' alderman warns.
Oct 27, 2026Master Lock Factory Back Up For Auction, Bidding Starts at $1
First auction deal fell apart, so owner wants no-contingency sale of sprawling industrial campus.
Oct 27, 2026