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Why Historic Whitnall Golf Course Needs Redesign
New irrigation system, practice facilities part of once-in- a-century redesign.
Feb 14th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Could Underwood Creek Parkway Become A Trail?
Parkway has been closed since 2020 due to interstate construction.
Jan 17th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Construction on New Kohl Park Trail Planned for Spring
2.6 mile trail will run through park and connect to Oak Leaf Trail.
Jan 17th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Hopeful for Pool Openings in 2024
Committee adds funding to Parks budget for this, but more pools are not guaranteed.
Dec 18th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
So Much for That Free Bike Trail
Supervisors consider killing deal for pedestrian infrastructure that Wauwatosa would pay for.
Dec 13th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Southside Park Getting A Fence You Didn’t Know It Needed
Supervisors add funding for fence around Boerner Botanical Gardens.
Nov 11th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Kosciuszko Center Remodeling Planned for 2024
Budget proposal includes funding for building improvements.
Oct 20th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
South Shore Breakwater Getting Emergency Repairs This Fall
But 2023 budget politics may have killed appetite for long-term repairs.
Aug 18th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Ravine Road Project Could Begin in 2024, With Pedestrian-Only Option
Parks requesting funding for planning, design and extensive public engagement.
Aug 1st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Oak Leaf Trail Could Be Extended in 2024
Federal funded trail connections planned in Kohl Park and Bender Park.
Jul 25th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Grants Could Fund Marina Upgrades
County grant office and Parks department seek federal and state grants.
Jul 24th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Downtown Development Agreements Will Help Fund County Parks
TIF districts for Northwestern Mutual and Fiserv projects funding county park improvements.
Jul 20th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
After First Rejecting Funding, Old Loomis Road Will Be Fixed
Plus: Board gets preview of minority rule, and Sup. Burgelis holds pride ceremony despite having his jaw wired shut.
Jun 23rd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Will Old Loomis Road Finally Be Fixed?
Supervisors reconsider road repair after turning down state funding for project two years ago.
May 23rd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Zablocki Golf Course Getting Synthetic Turf
Will become first public course in county to get artificial greens and tee boxes.
Apr 19th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Stall, Inflate Cost of Sea Wall Project
Cost of McKinley Flushing Channel rises as county board second guesses engineers.
Feb 1st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Stall Waukesha Drinking Water Project
Waukesha needs access to one acre of county land. Committee votes to delay this.
Dec 8th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Vetoes Lake Park Bluff Proposal
Should neighbors have rights to maintain bluff forever? Crowley says no.
Nov 22nd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Lake Park Neighbors Seek Control of Bluff
Wahl Ave. residents have already clear cut top of bluff, now want special access to all of it.
Nov 8th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
County Parks Fees Increasing
Parks system stays afloat - barely - with money making services that provide half its budget.
Oct 25th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Two New Oak Leaf Connections Planned for 2023
One trail would extend network on city's far northwest side while another would connect Milwaukee and Racine counties.
Oct 19th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
State Awards $4.4 Million for Oak Leaf Trail Projects
Projects include a new connection, trail flooding mitigation and trail modernization.
Oct 6th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Does Downtown Roller Rink Need Protective Surface?
Company which installed concrete in Red Arrow Park says no. Parks staff disagree.
Aug 3rd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Pension Costs Decimated County Services
New generation of leaders has inherited government unable to pay for parks, buses, buildings and basic services.
Dec 14th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Land Sale Could Finance Parks Repairs
Board's finance committee approves using $1 million from sale of County Grounds land.
Dec 13th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
KK River Oak Leaf Expansion Planned
Bike trail would run between S. 27th St. and S. 16th St. on the south side of the river.
Nov 2nd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Wants ‘Emergency’ Designation For Oak Leaf Sinkhole
Needs emergency authorization to quickly repair bike trail sinkhole and prevent flooding.
Sep 22nd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Committee Okays Three Acre Solar Farm
We Energies to install 540 kilowatt array on unused land at Oakwood Park Golf Course in Franklin.
May 11th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Planning Three Acre Solar Farm
We Energies would install a solar array on unused land at Oakwood Park Golf Course.
Apr 9th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Wilson Park Garden Project Delayed
Parks still hasn't inked agreement after two months. Supervisors tell department to move quicker.
Apr 2nd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Leasing Golf Carts, Making Money
County golf courses will have an additional 46 golf carts, which should pay for themselves three times over.
Mar 25th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
‘Classic Car Garden’ Planned for Wilson Park
The proposal from the business district almost bogged down by administrative red tape.
Jan 28th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Bradford Beach Restaurant Advancing
Concessionaire plans to add full-service restaurant to historic beach house.
Jan 26th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
County Parks Are in Great Danger
Decades of declining funding hurting them. If you love the parks, here’s how you can help.
Dec 25th, 2020 by Jeremy Lucas
County Grapples With 5G Infrastructure in Parks
State legislation has tied the county's hands over regulation of telecommunications infrastructure.
Aug 5th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Board Approves Raffle to Fund Parks
A 50/50 raffle, and potentially a specialty license plate and scratch-off lottery ticket, all okayed to raise revenue.
Jun 29th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Green Bay Packers Donate New Playground for Center Street Park
The Packers gift, which includes installation costs, was made in conjunction with the National Football League’s "Play60" and "Huddle for 100" initiatives, is valued at between $75,000 and $80,000.
Sep 30th, 2019 by Sup. Eddie Cullen
VISIT Milwaukee announces 2019-2020 Board of Directors
Convention visitors bureau adds five new board members, new vice chair
Jul 8th, 2019 by VISIT Milwaukee
7 Goals of County Fair Deal Group
Abele and Lipscomb's group releases seven recommendations for state legislative action.
Jan 18th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
County Officials Review Revenue Options
Abele and Lipscomb's Fair Deal group considers ways to relieve dire financial situation.
Jan 5th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
