City of Milwaukee

Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson joins WUWM’s Lake Effect to discuss whether hosting the Republican National Convention was worth it for the city and how he’ll be involved in this week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

The latest population numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau are out, and the estimates show that Milwaukee’s population is still shrinking but at a slightly slower pace.

The U.S. Secret Service has announced some of its security plans in preparation for the RNC. The American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin filed a lawsuit against the city regarding protest rights during the event.

The Coalition to March on the RNC wants to be within sight and sound of the Fiserv Forum, which is the main site of the July convention.

Earlier this year, the agency admitted to misallocating funds. Staffing cuts followed and a state audit was ordered. Then last month, operations abruptly stopped

The Milwaukee Fire Department is working with Ignite the Spirit Milwaukee to help provide mental health services to all firefighters. Milwaukee Fire Chief Aaron Lipski shares more.

A recent report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum shows rising numbers of traffic related deaths in Milwaukee County, especially for Black residents, sharply contrasts the statewide trend where traffic deaths have been on the decline for decades.

Mayor Cavalier Johnson is starting his second term and first full term as mayor, after winning the special election in 2022 after former Mayor Tom Barrett's resignation and serving a two-year term. Here are his plans moving forward.

The April 2 election ballot includes Milwaukee city attorney, the chief legal counsel for city government. Here's an interview with candidate state Rep. Evan Goyke and a non-interview with incumbent City Attorney Tearman Spencer.

A coalition that wants to hold protests hopes for additional changes to the proposed ordinance.