Covering the latest news, politics and projects in Franklin, WI and surrounding communities.
On Sunday, Milwaukee Alderman Peter Burgelis announced he was entering the Democratic primary to challenge Representative Bryan Steil (R-Janesville) in November. Burgelis currently represents residents in Milwaukee’s 11th District, and…
Last Tuesday, the Franklin Common Council gave the OK to allow the The Rock Sports Complex to have higher decibel minimums for certain events throughout the season. These approvals come…
Last week, the Franklin Common Council gave the final OK to a development agreement to get Milwaukee County’s first Costco underway. The agreement had a 5-0-1 approval, with Alderwoman Eichmann…
The City of Franklin website posted a major update for those anticipating fiber Internet options – AT&T is expanding its fiber service to several neighborhoods throughout the year. Residents living…
Thanks to state grant funding, the Franklin Health Department plans to install at least one billboard aimed at addressing a growing community concern: behavioral health. As part of tonight’s Consent…
Franklin resident Dana Gindt and Greendale resident Joy Draginis-Zingales, joined by an entity called the Franklin Greendale Alliance, Inc, has filed a legal notice of injury and claim against the…
On Saturday, the Franklin Historical Society marked the city’s 70th year with a program titled “From Cabins to Condos.” As a bonus for attendees, all living former mayors, along with…
The Franklin Common Council on April 21st will be considering the creation of another tax-incremental district (TID) in an effort to lock-in plans by Yaskawa America to relocate their headquarters…
The Common Council meeting Tuesday kicks off a new 3-year chapter in city government. Mayor John Nelson and 3rd District Alderman Yousef Hasan both get sworn in for the second…
It is with much sadness to report that former Franklin Police Chief Rick Oliva passed away on April 14th. He served Franklin as its Police Chief for 18-and-a-half years, and…