Over a free lunch at noon the Energy Exchange - 4121 S 6th Street - you will receive money saving tips from Wisconsin Energy Conservation staff, learn about low-cost financing programs through Milwaukee's Energy Efficiency programs and gain knowledge about "green energy efficiency" for your business or property.

Event takes place on January 26th, just e-mail jessica@gatewaytomilwaukee.com or click here to register.

Wrriten by Sarah Millard

The Milwaukee Common Council voted Tuesday without comment to effectively begin conversations with the Waukesha Water Utility as Waukesha looks to purchase Lake Michigan water. The resolution begins the study portion before the two communities enter into negotiations.

“The Common Council directs all city departments and agencies to cooperate with the Milwaukee Water Works, the Legislative Reference Bureau and the Department of City Development in providing all necessary information for studies of proposed water service agreements pursuant to this resolution,” states the resolution passed by the Milwaukee Common Council on Tuesday.

The resolution was forward to Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett to sign... Read More

Severe thunderstorms and strong winds pushed through the area overnight, toppling a tree on the 1100 block of S. 18th street in Clarke Square. City crews worked through the night removing the tree and several sidewalk panels dislodged when the tree was unrooted.