Milwaukee City Wire

2227 N. 24th Place, Milwaukee acquired by Janelle Ivy Butler

By Milwaukee City Wire | Oct 8, 2021

The property at 2227 N. 24th Place, Milwaukee was sold on Oct. 8 by Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity Inc. for $121,000. The buyer was Janelle Ivy Butler.

“ADDITIONAL SPONSORS.....” published by Congressional Record in the House of Representatives section on Oct. 8, 2021

By Milwaukee City Wire | Oct 8, 2021

The Congressional Record published “ADDITIONAL SPONSORS.....” in the House of Representatives section on Oct. 8, 2021.

Macy Investments LLC unloads 2161 S. 16th St., Milwaukee

By Milwaukee City Wire | Oct 8, 2021

The home at 2161 S. 16th St., Milwaukee was sold on Oct. 8 by Macy Investments LLC for $137,500. The buyer was JJ Re LLC.

3345 N. Third St., Milwaukee purchased by Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity Inc.

By Milwaukee City Wire | Oct 8, 2021

On Oct. 8, Milwaukee Urban Gardens Inc. N/K/a Groundwork Milwaukee Inc. sold their home at 3345 N. Third St., Milwaukee to Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity Inc. for $15,000.

Edward A. Gehrke sells 1923 W. 19th Court, Milwaukee

By Milwaukee City Wire | Oct 8, 2021

On Oct. 8, Illysha Ann McCroy purchased a home at 1923 W. 19th Court, Milwaukee from Edward A. Gehrke for $165,000.

Pretty Sassy LLC acquires 2450 N. 39th St., Milwaukee

By Milwaukee City Wire | Oct 8, 2021

The home at 2450 N. 39th St., Milwaukee was sold on Oct. 8 by Pretty Sassy LLC for $107,000. The buyer was Smart Capital Partners LLC.

2917 N. Second St., Milwaukee purchased by Veronica Gesell

By Milwaukee City Wire | Oct 8, 2021

On Oct. 8, Robert J. Gesell sold their home at 2917 N. Second St., Milwaukee to Veronica Gesell for $12,000.

Jihad D. Jackson sells 2936 N. First St., Milwaukee

By Milwaukee City Wire | Oct 8, 2021

The property at 2936 N. First St., Milwaukee was sold on Oct. 8 by Jihad D. Jackson for $159,900. The buyer was Ethan C. Degner.

The Michael J. Brumm Revocable Trust of 2017 unloads 217 E. Clarke St., Milwaukee

By Milwaukee City Wire | Oct 8, 2021

On Oct. 8, Makisha Porter purchased a home at 217 E. Clarke St., Milwaukee from The Michael J. Brumm Revocable Trust of 2017 for $201,000.

No new teachers in Milwaukee sign pledge on Oct. 5 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Milwaukee City Wire | Oct 7, 2021

There were no new teachers in Milwaukee who signed the pledge on Oct. 5, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

From The Sconi

Wisconsin homicide rate estimated at 5.3 per 100,000 last year, FBI reports

By Metric Media News Service | 3 years ago

Wisconsin last year recorded a homicide rate of 5.3 per 100,000 residents, compared to the U.S. rate of 6.5 per 100,000 and the state’s 2.7 rate a decade earlier, according to newly released FBI crime data.

Barrett urges lawmakers on Capitol Hill to raise the federal debt limit, warns that 'a default would have big consequences' for city's economy

By Timothy Stuckey | Oct 7, 2021

Legislators on Capitol Hill continue to disagree on increasing the debt limit, which may result in the government going into default, according to an ABC7 report.

Jenifer Logan acquires 6520 W. Villard Ave., Milwaukee

By Milwaukee City Wire | Oct 7, 2021

The home at 6520 W. Villard Ave., Milwaukee was sold on Oct. 7 by Dorothy Durkin for $162,000. The buyer was Jenifer Logan.

Chase Avenue Property Group LLC acquires 2650 S. Chase Ave., Milwaukee for $12.2M

By Milwaukee City Wire | Oct 7, 2021

On Oct. 7, Klement Co., a Wisconsin Partnership sold their property at 2650 S. Chase Ave., Milwaukee to Chase Avenue Property Group LLC for $12,202,700.

'We're trying to fix it': Barrett addresses job shortage concerns as U.S Senate considers Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

By Timothy Stuckey | Oct 7, 2021

Mayor Tom Barrett recently addressed the number of Milwaukee's unfilled infrastructure jobs in a tweet, expressing concern that the city would be unable to utilize the benefits of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

'It is an honor': Haywood honored as Wisconsin Boys and Girls Club Alumni of the Year

By Ariana Chiarenza | Oct 7, 2021

Rep. Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee) has been recognized as the Wisconsin Boys and Girls Club 2021 Alumni of the Year and was inducted into the Hall of Fame.

One new teachers in Milwaukee pledge to teach controversial Critical Race Theory on Oct. 4

By Milwaukee City Wire | Oct 6, 2021

Critical Race Theory will be taught by one more teachers in Milwaukee, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

One teacher in Milwaukee pledges to teach controversial Critical Race Theory by Oct. 4

By Milwaukee City Wire | Oct 6, 2021

Critical Race Theory will be taught by one teacher in Milwaukee who’s signed an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project by Oct. 4.

Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative begins Oct. 8 to help men 'provide positive support'

By George Willis | Oct 6, 2021

The annual Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative is scheduled for Oct. 8-9. The two-day summit is aimed at giving men teaching tools and information so they can be a positive role model for their children.

'Some of my favorite baseball memories have been narrated by Bob Uecker': Longtime Brewers broadcaster honored

By John Kelly | Oct 6, 2021

Bob Uecker celebrates 50 years of being the voice of the Brewers.