Last night, Feb. 24, the Common Councils of Wauwatosa and West Allis have each voted to approve an intergovernmental agreement to move forward with the creation of a joint fire department, which will be named Milwaukee Metro Fire Rescue. The Wauwatosa Common Council voted 12-2 in favor, and the West Allis Common Council voted 10-0 in favor.
This historic collaboration reflects both communities’ shared commitment to providing cost-effective municipal services, prioritizing fiscal responsibility, and providing excellent fire and EMS services to the community. By merging resources and expertise, Milwaukee Metro Fire Rescue will enhance emergency response capabilities while reducing duplication and maximizing taxpayer value.
The next steps in this process are detailed in the timeline available at www.WestAllisWI.gov/FireDepartmentMerger
Read the full press release at www.WestAllisWI.gov/news
The Common Council will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. at West Allis City Hall, 7525 W. Greenfield Ave. View the agenda here: https://westalliswi.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
The City of West Allis Plan Commission will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. at West Allis City Hall, 7525 W. Greenfield Ave. View the agenda here: https://westalliswi.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
Milwaukee County is reviewing its programs and practices to find ways to improve efficiency, save taxpayer dollars, eliminate disparities, and advance equity through the Future State Project. During these Future State listening sessions, recommendations to change the County's services and organizational structure will be shared. These recommendations aim to guide our community towards becoming the healthiest county in Wisconsin. You're invited to provide feedback on the recommendations and share your thoughts on how County departments and offices can better serve residents now and into the future.
Session Opportunities
Tuesday, March 3 from 6-7:30 p.m.
Franklin Public Library - Fadrow Room
9151 W. Loomis Rd in Franklin
Wednesday, March 4 from 6-7:30 p.m.
Kosciuszko Community Center - Community Room
2201 S. 7th St. in Milwaukee
Thursday, March 5 from 5-6:30 p.m.
Brown Deer Public Library - Community Room
4301 W. Brown Deer Rd. in Brown Deer
Monday, March 9 from 6-7:30 p.m.
Washington Park Senior Center
4420 W. Vliet St. in Milwaukee
Wednesday, March 11 from 2-3:30 p.m.
5Points Neighborhood Association Grace Fellowships Church
3879 N. Port Washington Rd. in Milwaukee
Thursday, March 12 from 5:30-7 p.m.
ThriveOn King - Neighborhood Hall
2153 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. in Milwaukee
For more information, contact the Milwaukee County Future State Team at SHFutureStateProject@milwaukeecountywi.gov.
Sponsored by Milwaukee County Office of Strategy, Budget, and Performance.
Registration is now open for the West Allis Police Department's Community Police Academy. This 10-week course provides residents of West Allis with an overview of the police department's operations as well as issues facing law enforcement. Attendees will meet on Mondays from March 2 through May 4, from 6-9 p.m. in the West Allis Police Department Assembly Room at 11301 W. Lincoln Ave.
Presentations will be provided by frontline personnel such as patrol officers, K-9 handlers, traffic investigators, detectives, and SWAT members. Participants will also have the opportunity to fire a handgun on our firing range.
Sign up today. Registration is required.
The nice weather has allowed Public Works crews to continue leaf collection where they left off before Mother Nature decided to snow on us earlier in the season. Crews have transitioned equipment from snowplow & salt spreading trucks to leaf collection and hauling. Track leaf collection at www.WestAllisWI.gov/LeafPickup
In the next few days, West Allis property owners will receive important information in the mail regarding the upcoming City-wide property revaluation. Assessment notices will be mailed and available online at www.WestAllisWIi.gov/PropertyAssessments by April 7. Learn more about the upcoming revaluation process at www.WestAllisWI.gov/news
To improve traffic flow and safety, the traffic signal located at 75th Street and Greenfield Avenue was removed and replaced with a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) for pedestrian crossings. Wisconsin state law requires motorists to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks. The flashing lights of an RRFB help to increase a motorist’s awareness of a pedestrian crossing. Learn more about the change at www.WestAllisWI.gov/news
Crews are currently working two separate main breaks. The first break is on S. 84th St. and W. Hayes. Traffic on S. 84th St. is being split to maintain one lane of traffic in each direction. The second break is located on S. 82nd St. just north of W. Oklahoma Ave. Crews anticipate both breaks to completed by 6 p.m. today. Pavement repair will take place tomorrow and both locations will be fully open to traffic by Friday morning.
The Common Council will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. at West Allis City Hall, 7525 W. Greenfield Ave. View the agenda here: https://westalliswi.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
The Community Development Authority will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. at West Allis City Hall, 7525 W. Greenfield Ave. View the agenda at www.WestAllisWI.gov/agendas
There's still time to register for ENGAGE: Community in Focus for spring 2026! The City of West Allis and the Community Impact Partnership and Foundation are hosting a five-session leadership workshop to provide West Allis residents and business owners with an opportunity to develop their leadership skills and explore real community challenges. Each session will focus on a key issue impacting the city, offering participants the opportunity to work alongside community leaders, organizations, and residents to develop practical ideas, pilot concepts, or strategic recommendations. The goal is not only leadership development, but tangible community benefit. Registration is required.
Session themes will include:
Increasing Civic Involvement
Youth Voice and Intergenerational Leadership
Housing Stability and Community Care
Public Gathering Places and the Power of “Third Spaces”
Economic Opportunity and Small Business Vitality
Special guest speakers include:
Ian Abston, The Hoan Group and Forward 48
Steph Salvia, Joy Engine
Dr. Tarrynce Robinson, West Allis-West Milwaukee School District
Julian Kegel, Kegel's Inn & German Restaurant
West Allis Community Impact Partnership & Foundation
Planning Committee of the emerging West Allis Homeless Support Coalition
City of West Allis Planning & Zoning Department
More to be announced
The sessions will be held on Thursdays, Feb. 19, 26, Mar. 5, 12, and 19 from 6-8 p.m. at Aurora West Allis, 8901 W. Lincoln Ave.
Registration is open to West Allis residents/business owners and will be limited to 20 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. Sessions will consist of presentations, discussion panels, and interactive small group work. Please be sure you can commit to all 5 sessions in this series before registering. When registration is full, a waitlist will be created for a future series.
Thanks to generous community sponsors, this workshop series is offered free of charge, and a light meal is provided. For additional information, contact Suzanne Singh, Community Engagement Manager, at ssingh@westalliswi.gov.
The conversation will continue Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 6 p.m. at the West Allis-West Milwaukee Recreation Center in the Multipurpose Room 97 at 2450 S. 68th St.
There has been a main break on S. 76th Street between W. Becher Street and W. Rogers Street. Southbound traffic is being detoured at W. National Avenue to S. 84th Street, and northbound traffic is being detoured at W. Becher Street to S. 84th Street. We expect to have water service restored by 4 p.m. today. The road will remain closed until Thursday morning, Feb. 5, to complete the road patching.
Water crews are working to repair water main breaks in multiple locations. With the continued deep freeze, we have seen an increase in main breaks and frozen water services. Crews are currently working on separate breaks in the following areas.
2880 S. 97th St.
8625 W. Schlinger Ave
7240 W. Kinnickinnic Pkwy
Residents in these areas are being notified by field crews, and we will work to get water service restored to everyone as soon as possible.
The City of West Allis Plan Commission will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 6 p.m. at West Allis City Hall, 7525 W. Greenfield Ave. View the agenda here: https://westalliswi.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
ENGAGE: Education, Networking, Growth, Action, and Gaining Empowerment
Spring 2026: Community in Focus
The City of West Allis and the Community Impact Partnership and Foundation are hosting a five-session leadership workshop to provide West Allis residents and business owners with an opportunity to develop their leadership skills and explore real community challenges. Each session will focus on a key issue impacting the city, offering participants the opportunity to work alongside community leaders, organizations, and residents to develop practical ideas, pilot concepts, or strategic recommendations. The goal is not only leadership development, but tangible community benefit. Registration is required.
Session themes will include:
Increasing Civic Involvement
Youth Voice and Intergenerational Leadership
Housing Stability and Community Care
Public Gathering Places and the Power of “Third Spaces”
Economic Opportunity and Small Business Vitality
Special guest speakers include:
Ian Abston, The Hoan Group and Forward 48
Steph Salvia, Joy Engine
Dr. Tarrynce Robinson, West Allis-West Milwaukee School District
Julian Kegel, Kegel's Inn & German Restaurant
West Allis Community Impact Partnership & Foundation
Planning Committee of the emerging West Allis Homeless Support Coalition
City of West Allis Planning & Zoning Department
More to be announced
The sessions will be held on Thursdays, Feb. 19, 26, Mar. 5, 12, and 19 from 6-8 p.m. at Aurora West Allis, 8901 W. Lincoln Ave.
Registration is open to West Allis residents/business owners and will be limited to 20 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. Sessions will consist of presentations, discussion panels, and interactive small group work. Please be sure you can commit to all 5 sessions in this series before registering. When registration is full, a waitlist will be created for a future series.
Thanks to generous community sponsors, this workshop series is offered free of charge, and a light meal is provided. For additional information, contact Suzanne Singh, Community Engagement Manager, at ssingh@westalliswi.gov.
Due to the school district closing tomorrow, Jan. 23, the WAWM Recreation & Community Services and the WAWM Activities & Fitness Center will be closed and will no longer be available as warming sites, as originally stated. Warming sites are listed at www.WestAllisWI.gov/news
