Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County unveils plans to make roads safer
Over the next decade, residents in all 19 Milwaukee County municipalities could see more left-turn lanes, curb bump-outs, raised crossings and other permanent transformations at the community’s most significant road hazards if city leaders follow recommendations outlined in new Municipal Safety Action Plans.
Each safety action plan was built through analyses of crash data, municipal expertise and public feedback, and provides recommendations for elected officials and staff on how to improve each area’s biggest safety risks, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley announced in a press conference March 17 in Wauwatosa. All plans can be viewed on the county website.
A $32 million federal grant secured by the Complete Communities Transportation Planning Project, which is led by the Milwaukee County Department of Transportation, helped fund the creation of the plans.
The publishing of the municipal safety action plans marks the end of that county’s three-phase planning project and could unlock more funding for recommendations in the plans, according to a news release shared following the press conference.
The plans also mark a major step in the county’s Vision Zero goal to eliminate traffic deaths and serious road-related injuries by 2037, Crowley said. Crashes have declined across the county, but at the same time the crashes that do occur are getting more severe, according to Dr. Ben Weston, chief health policy adviser for Milwaukee County.
Now, it’s up to each municipality to decide which changes to make on their streets, and how to fund them – whether locally through mechanisms like tax incremental financing or community development block grants, or through state or federal programs.
Wauwatosa had a 2025 with no fatal crashes, but more work needed to lower serious injuries by traffic crashes
In Wauwatosa, which has drafted its own commitment to Vision Zero, the goals for no fatalities and injuries on the road are already looking attainable, Mayor Dennis McBride said at the press conference.
Zero people died due to traffic crashes in Wauwatosa in 2025, the first year since 2019 the city saw no fatal crashes on its streets. Still, in 2025, 16 severe injuries involving crashes occurred in Wauwatosa.
“One year of zero fatalities does not mean our problem is solved,” McBride said. “This shows progress is possible, but we still need to eliminate the serious injuries on our streets.”
Wauwatosa’s Municipal Safety Action Plan will be another tool for the city, which is working to “constantly improve our roads,” McBride said.
In 2025, the city implemented three traffic calming projects, all funded through the $15 vehicle registration fee, or wheel tax, that went into effect April 1, 2025, and is paid for annually by vehicle owners for initiatives to help combat reckless driving.
That includes flashing beacons and bump-outs at Wauwatosa Avenue and Wright Street, bump-outs and signage at Lloyd and 73rd streets and improvements near schools at Center and 120th streets.
But city funds and new fees alone can’t keep up with the road needs, and local communities need more funding from the state to make improvements, McBride said.
WEST ALLIS, Wis.– The Milwaukee Brewers kickoff a statewide mural series by revealing new art in West Allis.
The fresh mural titled “The Launch” is the first of many City Connect themed projects popping up this summer.
Local Milwaukee artist Michael Cerda designed the Wisco wall and helped unveil it on Friday, May 22.
According to the Brewers, The Wisco Pop-Up Series is celebrating the “Wisco Way” through murals and experiences all across Wisconsin.
The series is part of a City Connect initiative to highlight art and culture in different communities.
Future murals are planned for Eau Claire, Janesville and Kenosha.
There will also be a “City Connect refresh” on the Green Bay mural that was installed last summer.
Beyond the art, there will be pop-up experiences at the following cities:
“The Launch” mural is featured on the outside of the Slingshot Bar on W. National Avenue in West Allis.
The artist, Michael Cerda, is the owner of Cerda Design Co.; specializing in sign painting and design for local businesses.
Cerda has previously collaborated with the Milwaukee Brewers for two other murals: The “El Paletero” on the outside of Heavy Hitters and the Barrelman and Milwaukee script mural across from the American Family Field, Brewers Way 1.
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred early Friday morning on the 3700 block of W. Villard Avenue.
A 21-year-old was shot and arrived at the hospital for treatment.
The police are investigating the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting is asked to contact the Milwaukee Police Department at (414) 935-7360 or Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS or P3 Tips to remain anonymous.
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MILWAUKEE — The FBI is reportedly looking to interview Milwaukee police officers about the 2020 presidential election.
The Milwaukee Police Department confirmed to TMJ4 that the department “is aware that the FBI may be interviewing members of our department regarding the 2020 Election.”
This marks the latest in a series of federal election inquiries in the area. Earlier this month, agents visited the home of Milwaukee County elections director Michelle Hawley.
The FBI has not said why they were attempting to contact Hawley, and they have not yet replied to requests for information on their probe of the Milwaukee officers.
President Donald Trump has continuously made false claims that he won the 2020 election, and election-related lawsuits continue to be a focus of the Department of Justice under the Trump administration.
On Thursday, U.S. District Judge James Pederson dismissed a DOJ lawsuit seeking to compel the state of Wisconsin to hand over detailed voter registration information.
The DOJ has sued at least 30 states and the District of Columbia seeking to force the release of detailed voter data. In addition to Wisconsin, judges have rejected similar attempts in Maine, Arizona, California, Massachusetts, Michigan, Oregon and Rhode Island.
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