Costco Breaks Ground on New Store This Week
It’s been a busy 2 weeks for Costco as they move forward on their first Milwaukee County store in Franklin. They got their development agreement finalized with the city, purchased…
Franklin Police Respond to Incidents Related to ‘Paranoia’ Game
This morning, the Franklin Police Department posted on social media that they responded to two incidents, one resulting in an arrest for disorderly conduct. The first incident was when FPD…
Council to Consider Citizen Comment Limitations
Tuesday night has a small Council agenda, but a proposal in how citizens can address their elected officials could attract residents to listen in. Per the Council packet and action…
TID Board Controversy Over? Mayor Nominates Former Alderman
Mayor John Nelson’s nomination to the Joint Review Board changed Thursday night. A few days ago, the Economic Development Commission (EDC) agenda had a letter from Nelson nominating Cathleen “Cathy”…
Nomination for Joint Review Board Sparks Controversy
In tonight’s Economic Development Commission meeting agenda, Mayor John Nelson nominated Cathleen “Cathy” Richard to serve as the public member on Franklin’s Joint Review Board (JRB). The JRB reviews and…
Milwaukee Alderman Launches Bid to Challenge Steil
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…
Council OKs Decibel Increases for Rock Complex Events
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…
Costco Development Agreement Approved
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…
AT&T to Expand Fiber to More Franklin Neighborhoods in 2026
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…
Franklin Health Department Tackles Medication Safety in Proposed Billboard
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…