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
Due to the extreme weather conditions predicted for Friday, Jan. 23, garbage and recycling collection will be canceled. Friday’s collection will resume on Monday, Jan. 26. Crews will be working on an adjusted schedule next week, Jan. 26 through Jan. 30. See the adjusted schedule at www.WestAllisWI.gov/news
The National Weather Service has issued an extreme cold watch from Thursday night (Jan. 22) through Saturday morning (Jan. 24), with wind chills potentially reaching -25 to -40 degrees. For warming sites, cold-weather safety information, and tips on avoiding frozen pipes, visit www.WestAllisWI.gov/news
There has been a water main break at the 11500 block of Washington Street. Water service will be shut off to 30 customers from 10 a.m. through 3 p.m. today while the crew works to fix the leak.
A new construction in progress report is now available: https://aptg.co/J0P4ZV
Reminder: Property tax bill payments are due Jan. 31. Mailed payments are considered timely if they are postmarked on or before Jan. 31. Please note that due to USPS operational changes, mail may be postmarked a day or two after it’s received, so plan ahead to avoid late fees.
Payment Options:
Tri City National Bank: Pay by Jan. 31 and get your cash refund immediately. Check Tri City’s website for hours and locations.
City Hall 24-Hour Dropbox: 7525 W. Greenfield Ave., east of the main entrance. Items after 8 a.m. are receipted next day, but payments on the due date are considered timely.
e-Check: No fee. Pay online from checking or savings. Allow 2 business days for processing.
Credit Card: Online or by phone at 855-288-0677. Allow 3 business days for processing. 2.88% convenience fee applies.
Mail: Send to City of West Allis, P.O. Box 14248, West Allis, WI 53214. Must be properly addressed and postmarked by Jan. 31.
In-Person: City Hall Customer Service Center, Mon–Fri, 11:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Closed Monday, Jan. 19.
Learn more about payment options or pay online.
You brought the snowstorm of creativity, and now it’s time to choose the coolest names for our snow plows. After sifting through a blizzard of submissions, we’ve narrowed it down to the top 30 finalists for our snowplow naming contest. Now you get to decide which names will hit the streets this winter! Vote at www.WestAllisWI.gov/SnowPlow
Voting is open through 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 19. First, second, and third place winners will be announced on Tuesday, Jan. 20. The three names receiving the most votes will be featured on our plows this winter.
The Community Development Authority will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 6 p.m. at West Allis City Hall, 7525 W. Greenfield Ave. View the agenda at www.WestAllisWI.gov/agendas
Join us for the first Community Conversation of 2026: Faith-Based Outreach in West Allis on Thursday, Jan. 22 at 6 p.m. at the West Allis-West Milwaukee Recreation & Community Services located at 2450 S. 68th St. This is an open, facilitated conversation for faith leaders, outreach coordinators, and volunteers who want to connect, exchange ideas, and strengthen our collective impact. Whether your congregation has a long-established program or is just getting started, your perspective is welcome.
