What Happened To The Airport’s Moving Walkways?

Finnish manufacturer says the mechanical walkway is finished, with a shockingly high replacement cost.

After Quick Success, Parks Fundraising Effort More Than Doubles In Size

'Cheers to Our Parks' seeks donations for $1.25 million effort.

MCTS Budget Deficit Bigger Than Previously Reported

Planned service cuts will only get the deficit to $10.9 million.

PurpleLine Bus Route Getting $21 Million Upgrade

County previously had plans for BRT line through 27th Street corridor.

Dugan Legal Team Strongly Disagrees With Federal Judge

Attorneys still pushing to dismiss criminal case against Judge Hannah Dugan.

New MPM Facility Drops a Beam While Celebrating New Milestone

A scary moment, then celebration of progress for Nature & Culture Museum.

MCTS Hires Outsider As New Leader

Beleaguered transit system just saw its third director in three years depart.

Summerfest Attendance 8% Higher Than Last Year

But was still below numbers for pre-pandemic two-week format.

Feds Announce Vague Road Safety Program

The goal is to remove distractions on the road, without providing any funding.

Airport Prepping For International Terminal Construction

Milwaukee Mitchell lines up contractor for demolition as it works on financing.

A Tale of Two Museums

Villa Terrace doing well. Charles Allis continues to falter.

Who Will Lead MCTS?

Have recent resignations affected the search for a new CEO?

Supervisors Rip EV Chargers in Parks

Supervisors echo criticism from Common Council members.

Transit Union Gives Leader Strike Authority

MCTS is facing a budget deficit, political blowback and, now, labor unrest.

MCTS Will Fix Budget With Federal Funds

Which means it will hit fiscal cliff in 2026. Transit officials grilled about budget hole.

Budget Deficit Fallout Grows, Head of MCTS Resigns

Transit system CEO is second official to resign since surprise deficit announcement.

Parks Committee Backs $30 Million Domes Deal

But supervisors are worried about projects in their districts that won't get funded.

Federal Judge Recommends Dugan Case Go To Trial

U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman will decide whether to follow advisory opinion.

Marcus Center Seeks Extended County Support

County subsidy to end next year. Marcus Center seeks support through 2030.

Transit Union Will Call Strike Vote

Union blindsided by budget deficit while negotiating next three-year contract.

Due To Deficit, MCTS Considering Hiring Freeze

But that could make it more difficult to deliver scheduled service of buses.

State Budget Provides Funding For Milwaukee Highway Patrol

New dollars could allow county to switch funding to courthouse project.

Facing Transit Deficit, Supervisors Target Free Riders

Big problem with cheaters. MCTS data suggests one in four riders evade payment.

Domes Plan Requires $30 Million From County

Upside: it will gain lots of private matching money. Downside: the county is broke.

A Bonobo Is Born

Endangered bonobo born at Milwaukee County Zoo, the first such birth since 2016.

County Transportation Director Resigns

Donna Brown-Martin resigns after shocking MCTS budget deficit revealed.

Parks Will Resurface 9 Playgrounds This Year

System has 112 playgrounds and also plans to rebuild Popuch Park playground.

Sheriff Creates Community Advisory Board

15 community members include law enforcement critics.

Facial Recognition Resolution Passes

Unanimous vote asks Sheriff's office to adopt guidelines to protect civil liberties.

Federal Judge Halts Job Corps Shutdown

Judge finds U.S. Department of Labor likely violated the law.

After Shocking Budget Shortfall, County Orders Up MCTS Audit

County executive, board and comptroller all caught off guard by $11 million deficit.

Board Rejects McGovern Senior Center Project

Controversial project would have involved private housing on public land, but was viewed as only option to save center.

Microsoft, UWM Unveil New AI Lab

Lab aims to connect Wisconsin manufacturers with new automation technologies.

MMSD Will Build Stormwater Infrastructure in Washington Park

Sewerage district partnering with county parks and Urban Ecology Center.

Can Charles Allis Stand On Its Own?

Museum still doesn't have executive director or lease agreement with the county.

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Planned For 5 County Parks

These parks and county zoo could receive charging stations through city program.

What’s That Big Inflated Crazy Thing At Summerfest?

Behold 'Astral Relics of the Northwoods.' You can walk through it.

The Uncertain Future of Hales Corners Park Pool

Sup. Logsdon wants to fill the pool and see if anything needs fixing. And then?

Sheriff Interested in Using Facial Recognition Technology

Sheriff's Office says it would not use technology for surveillance, but board considering guardrails. MPD also pursuing tech.

County Supervisors Blindsided by MCTS Cuts

Supervisors balk at lack of financial transparency from county transit system.

Judge Dugan Criminal Trial Delayed

Federal government opposes jury questionnaire that asks political questions.

New Affordable Homes Open in Midtown Neighborhood

Three new affordable duplexes, the first of 20, part of county-funded project.

MCTS Announces Service Cuts

Budget shortfall forcing it to reduce bus frequency along some high frequency routes.

Board Divided on McGovern Park Senior Housing Project

Halfway through its review process, it remains unclear if project will pass.

County Picks Site For New Courthouse

It won't be Milwaukee Public Museum site, leaving it available for redevelopment.

Attorneys Debate Judicial Immunity, Federal Powers in Judge Dugan Case

At issue are U.S. Constitution, 10th Amendment and separation of powers.

County Will Sell Deep Thought At Public Auction

Boat will be auctioned in whole, or, potentially in pieces.

Grand Opening Held For New Coggs Building

County officials, community celebrate new human services building in King Park neighborhood.

Milwaukee County Seeking $25 Million Federal Grant For Road Safety

Grant could fund road safety interventions in multiple cities.

Crowley Launches Small Business Grant Program, Announces First Winner

County providing funding for brick-and-mortar businesses.

Zoo Closing Small Animals Habitat

Zoo says facility is outdated, bad for animals. They will be moved to other institutions in U.S.

Immigrant Framed In Trump Threat Gets Bail

Man framed by local robbery suspect granted bail at immigration hearing.

Milwaukee Leaders Slam Trump Administration’s Job Corps Cuts

Mayor, county executive call for restoration of Jobs Corps program.

Supervisors Concerned About Facial Recognition Technology

Six supervisors support county policy with strict limits on use of technology.

Board Will Vote on McGovern Park Senior Center With Housing

County officials say affordable housing plan only way to save senior center.

Federal Judge Halts Jobs Corps Shutdown, At Least Temporarily

Judge grants injunction stopping U.S. Department of Labor's plan to shut down vocational schools.

County, Greendale Reach Agreement on Land Swap

County would trade parkland for a nature preserve. County Board must approve.

Anodyne Workers Win Union Election

Employees at the coffee company's four cafes in metro Milwaukee will now join union.

Deep Thought Could Be Sold

County could have public auction for boat abandoned at the lakefront, then removed and now in a towing lot.

County Replaces July 3 Fireworks With a Drone Show

Private sponsors will pay for more 'inclusive' show with no explosions.

Trump Administration Shutting Down Vocational School

Milwaukee Jobs Corps Center one of dozens in nation getting shut down.

MPS Teacher’s Aide Files For Stay of Deportation

However, she is not safe from a deportation action by ICE.

Acts Housing Launches Campaign To Outbid More Predatory Landlords, Help Homebuyers

Acts Housing raising funds to expand lending for first-time homebuyers, compete against landlords.

Domes Reveals Summer Show

New show opens Saturday

All County Beer Gardens Open For Summer

Beer garden system in full swing with opening of The Vine in Humboldt Park.

138 Former Judges Support Dismissing Dugan Case

Retired state and federal judges sign court filing calling for dismissal.

Milwaukee Man Facing Deportation May Have Been Framed By Prior Assailant

Is the federal government blaming an immigrant for an assassination threat they know he didn't make?

MPS Teacher’s Aide Ordered to Self Deport

Teacher's aide, who is seeking a visa, told to leave country by June 3.

Dugan Legal Team Continues Dismissal Push With New Filing

Memo offers an English and United States legal history.

Thursdays Bring Free, Reduced Admission to Attractions, Museums

County parks attractions and local museums offer deals on Thursdays.

Did Changes To Juvenile Justice System Work?

And was there a surge in youth crime? WPF report examines Milwaukee County youth justice system.

MCTS Finalizes New Route Changes

MOVE 2025 planning process for bus routes complete. Plan goes to County Board in June.

Massive Coalition Supporting County’s New Courthouse Project

More than 150 organizations, public and private sector leaders endorse project.

Board Shows Support For Affordable Housing Listing

County will partner with local startup on online rental listings.

Negotiations Break Down Between MCTS, Union

Transit union says MCTS not negotiating in good faith.

Board Approves Small Business Grant Program

County plans $200,000 in grants for small businesses planning brick-and-mortar locations.

Disease Outbreak Disrupts Anodyne Union Election

It remains unclear what happens next, including with ballots already cast.

Opening Dates Set For 39 Pools, Splashpads, Water Parks

Milwaukee County Parks plans to open several locations in waves.

Jail Reports Second In-Custody Death of 2025

33-year old man died Wednesday at Milwaukee County Jail.

Auditor Finds Jail Making Progress

Improvements come after report found 'deeply alarming' policies, problems.

Join County Executive For Bike Rides, Basketball and Zumba

David Crowley launches fourth annual Healthy County Challenge.

County Opens New Coggs Building

Department of Health and Human Services moving into new headquarters.

County Plans to Slash Budget in 2026

Officials outline ways to close the $46.7 million budget deficit projected for 2026.

Crowley Tours New Forensic Science Center

Building 70% complete. Crowley pitches such partnerships of county and state.

Sup. Eckblad Pushes County Affordable Housing Directory

County would partner with startup CityWise on novel affordable rental listing.

How to Get to Summerfest 2025 Using Public Transit

Go by bus or by train or by bike.

Dugan Enters Not Guilty Plea During Brief Appearance

Dugan appeared in court following arrest in courthouse ICE case, while protestors rallied outside.

Dugan Seeks Dismissal of Charges, Cites Judicial Immunity

Her attorneys use Supreme Court ruling in Trump lawsuit to back their argument.

Polednik Leaving Milwaukee Art Museum

Polednik will resign after nine years leading art museum.

New Youth Correctional Facility Opening By November

Part of long-term overhaul for state's youth offender system.

Lack of Sprinklers Worsened Deadly Fire, Chief Says

Ald. Bauman calls for investigation of building codes, sprinkler requirements.

Milwaukee Has Removed 10,000 Lead Laterals

Faster pace hits a 'milestone' for the city. But 65,000 still left to go.

Supervisors Push Sustainable Building Designs

Proposed standards would help county hit net-zero carbon emissions by 2050

How Should MCTS Spend $35,000?

Bus drivers union at odds with transit system over safety.

Wehr Nature Center Fund Drive Will Pay for Changes

Private dollars funding projects in Nature Center's five-year plan.

County Replaces Its Oldest Playground

New Mitchell Airport Park playground required federal approval and a special design.

County Wants To Boost Small Business, Commercial Corridors

County planning program directing funding to brick-and-mortar businesses and commercial corridor development.

New Private Operator Sought for Historic Trimborn Farm

Citing mounting cost of upkeep, county is interested in reducing fiscal responsibility for historic farm.

ICE Makes Another Courthouse Arrest

Federal immigration agents arrested an individual on Wednesday morning.

The Final Voyage of Deep Thought

It was like a carnival down at the lakefront, as All City Towing managed to remove infamous boat.

Milwaukee Public Museum Changes Its Name

Will become the Nature & Culture Museum of Wisconsin. Why the change?

Wisconsin Sues RFK Jr. Over HHS Funding Cuts

State joins others suing over massive layoffs, 'staggering amount of damage.'

Union Describes ‘Pervasive’ Union Busting Campaign at Trade Hotel

Union election remains unresolved pending investigation of company's tactics.

AmeriCorps Cuts Hit Programs in Milwaukee and State

Medical clinics, homeless shelters, conservation and legal programs harmed.

Trump’s Border Czar Warns Gov. Evers He Could Be Arrested

Evers responds. Says he did not break law in issuing memo.

County Hiring New Contractor To Remove Beached Boat

Milwaukee County Parks planning removal operation Tuesday, May 6.

Franklin Mayor Faces Growing List of Sexual Harassment Allegations, Workplace Investigations

Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office records from more than a decade ago echo allegations from recent Waterford investigation.

30th Street Corridor Trail Study Begins in May

Architecture and engineering firm will study feasibility of multi-use trail in 30th Street Corridor.

Duffy Threatens Local Transportation Agencies Over DEI, Immigration

U.S. Transportation secretary warns: obey or lose federal funds.

New MCTS Apprenticeship Program Seeks Stronger Workforce

Inaugural program aims to better train and retain bus drivers and mechanics.

Medicaid Cuts Won’t Save Money, Will Worsen Health Care

State health agency assesses the effects on Medicaid of federal funding cuts.

Could Courthouse Project Forge Partnership With State?

Discussion by county, state officials suggests political opening for state funding.

County Executive Signs Zero Carbon Emissions Plan

Plan for county government carbon neutrality by 2050 was 4 years in the making.

Supervisors Will Work On Plan for Sheriff Review Board

Key supervisor wants to work out details in time for 2026 budget process, while sheriff is pursuing her own board.

FBI Report Details Case Against Dugan, ICE Courthouse Arrest

Criminal complaint lays out federal officials view of April 18 courthouse ICE arrest.

Board Passes Resolution In Opposition To ICE Entering Courthouse Unlawfully

Conservative and liberal members agree ICE's new practices are disrupting due process.

Anodyne Union Files For Election After Management Denied Voluntary Recognition

Union says support grew after CEO expressed opposition.

Anonymous Donor Will Fund Boat Removal

Donor approaches mayor's office. Marine salvager enacts plan to remove boat.

Coalition Pushes For Early Childhood Funding

Federally mandated Birth to 3 program underfunded by state, on unsustainable path.

Aisha Carr Faces New Felony Charges

Former school board member at center of previous scandals charged with campaign finance violations.

County Emission Plan Has $441 Million Price Tag

Cost to be spread over 25 years to reach carbon neutrality by 2050.

County Wants Public Art For New Coggs Building

County has $100,000 budget, seeking artists for large mural and indoor mobile.

Supervisor Says County Will Remove S.S. Minnow

East Side Supervisor Sheldon Wasserman wants boat removed ASAP.

County Opens Public Golf Courses

All 13 county courses are ready for golfers.

Supervisors Nix Uber Rides for Bus Drivers

Funding will instead go toward an MCTS van program to pick up drivers getting off bus mid-route.

International Terminal Construction Could Begin This Year

Airport will redevelop unused Concourse E into new International Terminal.

Supervisors Can Create Sheriff Citizen Review Board, But What Power Would It Have?

Supervisors want independent community board, Sheriff plans her own.

Spirit Adds Non-Stop Flights To Detroit

Also, Spirit flights to Los Angeles, Baltimore and Nashville begin in May at Mitchell airport.

Fearful Supervisors Call For Courthouse ICE Policy

One supervisor was afraid to vote, fearing retaliation from Trump administration.

Anodyne Coffee Workers Are Unionizing

Seeking union recognition from Fairwave Holdings, which bought Anodyne in 2023.

Five Milwaukee Suburbs Launch Data-Driven Traffic Calming Projects

Projects are part of bigger vision of eliminating traffic deaths by 2037.

Big Changes Coming to South Shore Park in 2025

Plus: South Shore Terrace opens for the Season.

Senior Center Housing on Parkland Faces Pushback

County running out of options for dilapidated senior centers.

Elected Officials, Civic Leaders Decry ICE Courthouse Arrests

'Due process is non-negotiable.' County officials call for preventative measures.

County Begins Planning for Empty Museum Building

Soref Planetarium will move to future museum.

Tariffs Will Hurt Business, Workers in Wisconsin

Local business, labor and university experts warn that tariffs will lead to a recession.

Public Museum Begins Removing Exhibits Next Week

Will begin deinstalling exhibits, preparing to move them on Monday, April 6.

Kaul Announces Three New Lawsuits Against Trump Administration

Challenging orders closing agencies, defunding research and changing election rules.

ICE Arrests Individuals Inside County Courthouse

ICE provided advance warning to MCSO of one of two recent arrests inside the courthouse.

New Museum Exterior Being Built in Germantown

See how Stonecast Products is creating bluff-like exterior panels for future museum.

Marquette Poll Identifies Just How Unpopular Trump’s Tariffs and Musk Are

Majority of adults still favor deporting immigrants in the country illegally.

MCTS Lacks Cash To Pay For Uber Rides For Bus Drivers

Program to pick up drivers at various points around the city would last less than two months.

Price for Airport’s International Terminal Has Nearly Doubled

Milwaukee Mitchell Airport now expects project will cost $95.2 million.

Underly Wins Second Term as State Superintendent

Underly defeats challenger Brittany Kinser in hotly-contested race.

State Sues Federal HHS, Sec. Kennedy Over Public Health Cuts

Wisconsin joins nearly two-dozen states suing over cuts in public health funding.

DNR Finishes First Milwaukee Tree Census

What is Milwaukee's urban forest like? Report has data from years of tree surveys.

Parks Awards Contract for Franklin Habitat Restoration Project

90 acres in county's Root River Parkway will be restored to forest and prairie land.

Crowley Releases Plan To Make County Carbon Neutral By 2050

Twenty-five-year effort will require lots of change, but county has already made major strides.

Federal Cuts Hit Wisconsin Addiction Treatment, Public Health

Federal government pulls back on grant funding as DHHS fires thousands of employees.

County Planning New McGovern Park Senior Center

Working with Jewish Family Services on feasibility study for new senior center.

County’s Traveling Beer Garden Begins in May

Annual traveling beer garden coming to eight parks, starting May 14 at Wilson Park.

Crowley Wants Partners For County Government

His State of The County address also takes issue with Trump funding cuts.

Parks Wants Dollars For Dogs

Parks budgets $50,000 for improvements to its 6 dog parks, including 'Disneyland for Dogs.'

Trump Issues Order Changing Election Rules

Trump administration wants proof of citizenship during voter registration, claims U.S. elections are not properly secured.

Supervisors Seek to Limit Cellphone Use While Driving

Supervisors seek state law requiring use of hands-free cellphone device while driving.

MCTS Wants More Feedback On New Route Designs

Bus system begins phase two of MOVE 2025, a public-influenced planning effort.

County Partners On Housing For Former Offenders

Reentry housing will help provide stability for those leaving CRC.

Golf Returns to County Parks

Milwaukee County Parks hopes to open all 13 county courses by early April.

What Is Going On With DOGE and Milwaukee’s NLRB Office?

Three federal agencies claim three different things.

MCTS Celebrates 50 Year Anniversary With New Buses

New buses come with a new design riffing on familiar Milwaukee icons.

Sheriff’s Office Reports In-Custody Death

48-year old man died in hospital Tuesday after 'health crisis' at county jail.

Sheriff Ball Seeks Her Own Community Advisory Board

She would pick members. Meanwhile county board seeks to create advisory board.

Public Museum Begins Building New Exhibits

New Jersey company begins fabricating permanent exhibits for future museum.

County Adding Funding To Emergency Housing

$500,000 will bolster emergency homeless response.

Spirit Airlines Returns Non-Stop Flights to LA

Also adding non-stop flights to Baltimore and Nashville from Mitchell Airport.

Could Milwaukee Create a Regional Transit Authority?

Governor Evers creates pathway in biennial budget proposal.

New South Shore Park Beach Takes Shape

New beach designed to improve water quality, reduce beach closings.

Two Key Issues Driving County’s Poor Budget Picture

County projects to have $47 million deficit in 2026, but it already faces a 2025 deficit.

Supervisor Proposes Work Group For County Budget Problems

Sup. Shawn Rolland wants group to seek solutions to county's financial troubles.

See Vehicle Crash Hotspots in Milwaukee County

County updates data dashboard to show top spots for crashes.

County Faces $47 Million 2026 Budget Deficit

Comptroller report shows county short of solutions to chronic structural deficit.

Organized Labor Faces Assault Under Trump

DOGE targets Milwaukee NLRB office, Mitchell Airport TSA officers losing rights.

Evers Proposes Funding for County Courthouse Project

Proposing $25 million for new $495 million courthouse operated under state mandate.

Unions, Veterans Protest Cuts to VA

Friday afternoon protest attended by Congresswoman Gwen Moore.

Southwest, Frontier Add Nonstop Flights Just in Time For Spring Break

New direct flights to Austin and Tampa started Friday.

Sheriff Ball Holds Controlled Town Hall Following Jail Audit

MCSO announces costly plans for updates to jail facilities.

Crowley Tours Results of Suburban Affordable Housing Policy

Crowley administration has prioritized effort as part of economic mobility strategy.

Jail Lowering Cost of Phone Calls, Ending ‘Kickbacks’

County will stop taking commissions, or kickbacks, on phone charges.

Will Public Pool System Ever Be The Same Again?

Lifeguard shortage reduced. But funding to reopen all the pools lacking.

Should County Create New Bus Fund?

Potential policy would prioritize funding for buses. County supervisors will decide.

MCTS Expands Same-Day Paratransit Service

County transit system relaxes restrictions for on-demand paratransit service.

County Expands Lead Abatement For Low-Income Homes

Federal funds will bolster county's lead remediation program in suburbs.

Domes Project Lining Up Key Financing Component

Complicated redevelopment project needs funding from several sources.

Airport Breaks Ground On Massive Cargo Facility

$75 million facility being developed by private real estate company Crow Holdings.

Effort Aims To Reduce E. Coli Closures at Bradford Beach

Project will also try to reduce pollution from seagull droppings at McKinley Beach.

Parks Kicks Off Domes, Wehr Nature Center Discount Days

Free parking at Wehr and discounted admission at the Domes begins Thursday, Feb. 27.

MMSD Project Will Reduce Flooding in Jackson Park

Effort to re-naturalize the Kinnickinnic River and remove concrete channels moves west.

Crowley Signs Street Safety Plan

Plan three years in the making receives county executive approval.

Baldwin Enlists Constituents In Fight to Save Medicaid

Constituents sharing their personal Medicaid stories can help fight cuts, she says.

Evers Budget Gives Trail Projects Some Teeth

Governor supports local governments using eminent domain for trail, sidewalk projects.

Airport Launches Website To Highlight Nonstop Flights From MKE

Where and when can you easily go from Milwaukee? New tool takes to the sky.

Indoor Golf Facility Proposed For Noyes Park

Youth golf organization planning 15,000 square foot golf facility, new practice facilities.

Does Berrada Owe You Money?

Following settlement, DOJ creates webpage to help current and former tenants.

Evers Budget Good For Transit

Governor's proposals include new funding and potential grants for financially hurting MCTS.

Underly, Kinser Advance in State Superintendent Race

Incumbent Jill Underly takes first, will face conservative-backed Brittany Kinser.

County Creates Easy Public Access To Overdose Data

New data portal could improve responses and aid research on opioid crisis.

Judge Rules MPS, City Must Split School Police Costs 50/50

They have 10 days to follow order or face contempt of court ruling.

Airport’s International Terminal Project Gets Funding Boost

But will federal grant won in October be withheld by Trump administration?

County Parks and Greendale Consider Land Swap

Village would take over parkland it's maintained for 30 years and give up forest land.

Habitat Restoration Planned in Kletzsch Park

Project will support habitats for forest and wetland dwelling birds and amphibians.

Milwaukee Art Museum Director’s Salary Skyrockets

Compensation of more than half million per year is nearly equal with amount of county financial support, drawing supervisors' attention.

Airport Plans New Facility For Private Air Travel

New hangar complex in northeast corner of Mitchell Airport could increase business travel.

Airport Plans to Track Ride Share Cars

Seeks geo tracking system to verify it's collecting all fees owed by companies like Uber and Lyft.

Will Lakefront Brewery Go Union?

Narrow vote favored a union but six ballots challenged. Issue now in the hands of NLRB.

County Rejoins Joint Climate Committee

City-County committee will oversee implementation of climate and economic equity plan.

Board Approves Expedited Video Release, But Sheriff Must Act

Resolution urges Sheriff to adopt policy similar to city's for Milwaukee Police.

City, County Partnering on Rapid Drug Testing Program

Goal is to collect better data on what drugs are in the community and where.

Public Museum Raises $105 Million Private Donations for New Home

Exterior construction of new facility on 6th and McKinley should be finished this year.

Southwest Adding More Nonstop Flights To Popular Destination

Airport director attributes change to customers heavily using once-a-week nonstop option.

Streetcar Workers Unionize

The Hop's workers approve union with ATU Local 998, which also represents MCTS workers.

County Government Cuts Carbon Emissions by 48%

Reduction since 2005 puts it near to goal of 50% reduction by 2030.

Airport Traffic Soared Higher in 2024

Mitchell International traffic rises to 6.3 million passengers in 2024.

MCTS Driver Charged With Homicide for Hitting, Killing Pedestrian

Montrell Pharm faces negligent homicide charge for fatal Christmas day crash.

Supervisors Withdraw Sade Robinson Memorial

Supervisors pull support on behalf of family after racist messages and abuse.

Trump Administration Slashes Popular Transportation Grant Program by 90%, Imperiling Milwaukee Funding

Program previously funded several Milwaukee projects, including bridge repair, streets and streetcar extension.

Design Team Selected For $500 Million Courthouse Complex

Two firms wills serve as design consultants on Safety Building replacement process.

Judge Rules Tearman Spencer Criminal Case Will Move Forward

Spencer's attorney argued there isn't probable cause to allow the case to continue.

Federal Judge Orders Jail to Relax Book Policy

Prison rights organization wins injunction allowing more reading materials at county jail.

Zoo Acquires Jaguar from Belize

Filly was saved by Belize authorities from being killed for preying on livestock.

Supervisors Back Expedited Video Release Policy for Sheriff

Policy would require this when officers kill or injure anyone but Sheriff opposes it.

Former U.S. Capitol Police Officer Visits Milwaukee, Slams Schimel

Harry Dunn criticizes Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel's stand on Jan. 6. rioters.

Trump Freezes Federal Spending Critical to Milwaukee Projects

His executive order could kill spending for major projects by city, county and airport.

Museum Staff a Casualty of Villa Terrace, Charles Allis Privatization

The firings were a shock, as nearly all staff of both museums let go.

Railroad Company Responds to Supervisors’ Pressure

Union Pacific promises it will fix damage to College Avenue.

Move Over Groundhogs, Zoo Will Use Goats To Predict Weather

From gophers, to penguins and now goats, Milwaukee County Zoo continues Groundhog Day tradition in idiosyncratic fashion.

Evers Hosts Roundtable at Southside Grocery Store

Gov. Tony Evers visited El Rey supermarket the day after his State of the State Speech.

AARP Recognizes Milwaukee as ‘Age-Friendly Community’

Milwaukee County's commitment to seniors draws praise, vision for even better services.

County May Rejoin City-County Climate Change Committee

Resolution calls for reconstituting committee in union with city to monitor results.

WisDOT Releasing New Freeway-to-Boulevard Designs in April

State agency plans to offer three 'themes' for replacing the Stadium Freeway with a boulevard.

Wisconsin Challenges Trump’s Order Ending Birthright Citizenship

Joining 19 other states suing Trump and federal agencies over executive order.

Parks Removing Berm in King Park

Why? 'Crime prevention through environmental design.'

Parks Restoring Native Prairie, Forest on Former Agricultural Land

Department will restore 90 acres of land in Franklin to natural habitat.

Following Child’s Influenza Death, State DHS Urges Vaccination

The flu vaccination rate in Wisconsin is only 31.7%.

County Files Lawsuit Over Insulin Price Fixing Scheme

Joins national lawsuit charging big pharmacy and insurance companies with racketeering.

State Gives Milwaukee Millions for Court Security, Forensic Science Center

State provides more than $6 million for initiatives important to local justice system leaders.

6 Community Groups Get Funding For Substance Abuse Programs

County awards $600,000 in opioid settlement funds to nonprofits fighting drug abuse.

Milwaukee’s New District Attorney Sworn In

Kent Lovern replaces John Chisholm as Milwaukee's top prosecutor.

How Will County Jail React To Trump’s ‘Mass Deportation’ Policy?

Per Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office policy, it does not detain individuals at the request of ICE.

MMSD Plans Estabrook Falls Fish Passage

Removing one of the final fish barriers between Lake Michigan and upriver spawning grounds.

District 3 Aldermanic Candidate Narrowly Survives Nomination Challenge

Election Commission reverses decision. Eight candidates are running for eastside seat.

Fairgrounds Coffee Workers Win Union

By a four-to-one vote, downtown coffee shop workers choose to join union.

United Community Center Awarded Drug Company Money For Addiction Treatment

Nonprofit will use state grant for residential substance abuse facility for men.

Great Lakes Funding Critical To County Parks

Bipartisan bill to extend federal funding will help reduce pollution in Milwaukee's watershed.

Supervisors Want To Fund Brostoff-Inspired Suicide Prevention Training

Sup. Kathleen Vincent proposes funding "We Can Save Lives" tour.

Family Drug Treatment Court Sees Big Funding Boost

Court taking on substance abuse and separated families receives federal grant.

Supervisors Back Sade Robinson Memorial in Warnimont Park

Six supervisors are co-sponsors; Parks department working with Robinson family.

City Reopens South Side Fire House

Engine 31 firehouse on S. 8th Street recommissioned thanks to new city sales tax.

County Taps New Private Contractor For Jail Commissary

Union Supply Group will run commissary at jail and Community Reintegration Center.

County Lifeguard Training Begins For Summer 2025

Parks department has lacked full complement of lifeguards for years.

MCTS Eyes PurpleLine Upgrades After Connect 2 Demise

Will pursue federal grant for new shelters, signalization and pedestrian safety.

Correctional Officers Charged With Abusing Inmates

Accused of beating and pepper spraying two handcuffed inmates in county jail.

Consulting Firm Selected To Overhaul Milwaukee Trail Plan

Countywide trail plan has not been updated for nearly two decades.

MCTS Director Retires After Pledging to Return From Leave

Denise Wandke left under cloud of uncertainty in October.

County Tightens Financial Reporting

New resolution requires stricter financial reporting from county departments.

County Hikes Funding For Jail Contractor

More funding for financially troubled company handling jail health care.

McKinley Marina Getting New Boat Launches

Milwaukee County Parks putting finishing touch on marina parking lot project.

Don’t Drink and Drive, Take the Bus

All MCTS buses are free beginning 8 p.m. on New Years Eve thanks to Molson Coors.

Supervisors Push For Expedited Video Release By Sheriff’s Office

Backing policy similar to city's for video release after use of force by officers.

Homelessness Decreases In Milwaukee, Increases Nationally

Annual point in time count reveals 36.4% decrease in unsheltered homeless persons.

County Takes On Union Pacific Railroad

MCDOT wants county board to invoke statute, demand repairs to railroad crossings.

DA’s Office Announces New Leadership Under Kent Lovern

DA-Elect, who succeeds John Chisholm, picks new team of leaders.

Hazmat Team Responds to Suspicious Envelope At DA’s Office

Envelope with white powder that proved to be sugar prompts emergency response.

University Club Pays $1 Million Settlement Over Improper PPP Loan

DOJ takes legal action against $600,000 federal pandemic loan the club claimed.

White Paint or Green Paint?

County officials disagree on what color for bike lanes when Mason St. bridge repainted.

County Working On Small Business Grant Program

Milwaukee County wants to help small businesses open brick and mortar stores.

See Construction Progress at New Natural History Museum

Construction has finished roughing out first floor of Milwaukee Public Museum replacement.

Board Approves Villa Terrace, Charles Allis Privatization, With Extra Protection

County Board approves transferring museums to nonprofit ownership.

New Program Hopes To Help People Transition Out of Group Homes

Effort aims to create 'pathway to an independent and fulfilling life for individuals living with a mental illness.'

Berrada Settles DOJ Lawsuit

Landlord Youssef Berrada, charged with many violations, will pay $1.7 million.

At Year End County Narrowly Avoids Budget Deficit

Strategic cost cutting in September has saved the budget, will leave small surplus.

State Must Rethink Transportation Funding

Current funding sources likely unsustainable, report finds, and local roads and transit are suffering.

Still Not Enough Money For Early-Childhood Program

Publicly funded developmental education agencies in county need funding.

South Side Aldermanic Challenger Fined Over Campaign Literature

Perennial candidate Ryan Antczak admits to knowingly distributing false information.

Zoo Opens New Penguin Habitat

Project funded with $4.5 million in state and local funding.

County Executive David Crowley Is a College Graduate

He's the first Milwaukee County Executive in two decades to hold a bachelor's degree.

Ice Skating Starts Friday at Red Arrow Park

Free 'Slice of Ice' experience will be open as long as weather allows.

Suit Alleges Policy Decisions Led To Suicide at Community Reintegration Center

Suit alleges "deliberate indifference" to Antonio Bonaccorso's mental health struggle in advance of suicide.

Three Airlines Add Nonstop Flights To Warm Destinations

American, Sun Country and Alaska add more domestic and international flights.

New Parks Trails Under Construction

More than a mile of new trail in two parks should be finished by summer 2025.

Aurora Plans Health Center At Wisconsin Avenue School

The school on 27th and Wisconsin was last used by MPS in 2007.

Pabst Theater Union Gets Big Wage Hikes

Workers at all 6 Pabst venues get raises in second union contract since 2022.

MCTS Launches New Planning Process For Route Changes

MOVE 25 will give riders the chance to weigh in on 32 proposed changes.

Meet The New MCTS Transit Security Team

Following federal directive, MCTS makes changes to security.

Downtown Coffee Shop Employees Organizing Union

Five-year-old cafe latest business to organize with MASH.

New Grant Will Help Find Housing For Those Leaving Incarceration

County will work with individuals facing homelessness as they they Community Reintegration Center.

New County Traffic Safety Plan Unlocks Access To $5 Billion Funding Pool

County wrapping up three-year safety planning project.

County Building Emergency Housing Program for Homeless Seniors

Federally funded program aims to get elderly off streets and out of makeshift shelters.

A ‘Difficult Separation’ for Villa Terrace, Charles Allis Museums

County reaches deal to split museums up, and phase out public funding.

Public Museum Near 75% of Funding Goal

MPM seeks $150 million in private donations for new $240 million museum.

Supervisors Question Jail Leaders Following Audit

Sheriff Ball says they're taking steps to fix 'deeply alarming' issues cited by audit.

Jail Health Care Provider Has Declared Bankruptcy

But the company, Wellpath assures county board it won't affect jail health care.

County Board Will Vote on Airport Ride-Share Fees

Proposal adds $3 fee for companies like Uber and Lyft giving rides to Mitchell airport.

Airport Plans $10.5 Million Taxiway for New Cargo Facility

New $75 million facility expected to quadruple Milwaukee's air-cargo traffic.

Wil-O-Way Facilities Get New Splashpads

Switching from wading pools at facilities serving children and adults with disabilities.

County Opens Employee Wellness Clinics

Hoping for long-term savings as county employees get preventive health care at workplace clinics.

Supervisors Push To End Medicaid Suspension For Incarcerated

Anyone jailed has federal health benefits suspended, even if not convicted of a crime.

Activists, Family Members Call For Change At Jail

Calling for community input after 'deeply alarming' report on jail's suicide policies.

County Reaches Deal With Charles Allis Art Museum

Will transfer ownership to museum's nonprofit operator, end subsidy by 2028.

Former Public Defender Travis Schwantes Charged With Paying Client for Sex, Fraud

Schwantes faces multiple charges related to solicitation of prostitution and acting as attorney for one of the women he was soliciting.

Sheriff’s Office Responds to Alarming Jail Audit Report

Board will take report up in December. Chairwoman Nicholson and County Executive Crowley call for collaboration on solutions.

Frustration With Paratransit System Persists

Plus, new on-demand program sees low ridership.

Meaux Park Gets New ‘Connaughton Courts’

Connaughton Foundation and Kellners fund redevelopment of six courts for popular park.

Jail Audit Finds ‘Deeply Alarming’ Suicide Policies

Independent audit commissioned by County Board finds troubling policies, problems.

Frontier Adds Nonstop Flights from Milwaukee to Florida

Three nonstop, round-trip flights a week between Milwaukee and Tampa airports.

Franklin Mayor John Nelson Sues Sheriff To Block Record Release

Seeks to keep secret internal affairs records from his time as a sheriff's deputy.

Affordable Housing At Former Bucyrus-Erie Buildings Moves Forward

$50 million redevelopment to create 141 units, with 81 affordable and 8 for veterans.

Lakefront Brewery Service Workers Organizing Union

Union for workers says it has majority support. Lakefront wants NLRB election.

Two Road-to-Trail Projects Funded in 2025

$10 million for two small projects within county parks approved.

2024 A Record Year for School, Local Funding Referendums

Hundreds of school districts, 31 local governments asked voters for more funding.

Marquette University Refuses Union Recognition on Religious Grounds

University relying on religious freedom protections to side step union election.

Life-Saving Program Will Provide Blood Transfusions Before Ambulance Gets To Hospital

Milwaukee County is first EMS system in Wisconsin to introduce field blood transfusions.

Can You Find the Watermarkers?

New public water-themed art installations going up around the city.

Crowley Signs 2025 Budget Without Vetoes

Approves slightly amended $1.4 billion 2025 budget with 2.5% increase in tax levy.

County’s Jail Healthcare Provider Is Bankrupt

Wellpath LLC, the health care provider since 2019, seeks to clear $550 million in debt.

FlexRide Touted For Its Success

Winning recognition for connecting city residents to suburban jobs not reachable by bus.

North Point Parking Lot Could Be Finished by Summer

County Board approved funding to finish project in 2025 budget.

MCTS Tries New Tactics To Improve Safety for Operators

Providing rides for bus operators back to the station after they end their shift.

King Park Community Center Turkey Drive Underway

Community center raising funds to feed 3,000 families on Thanksgiving.

Hazmat Response to Suspicious Envelope At Election Commission

Fire chief reports unidentified substance found in envelope is not hazardous.

Board Quickly Adopts 2025 Budget

Board makes few changes to county executive's recommended budget. Adds Domes plan and funding for eviction representation.

Rep. Rodriguez Hangs Onto Assembly Seat

Southside Republican squeaks by Democratic challenger in remapped Assembly District.

Russell Antonio Goodwin, Jr. Wins Northwest Side Assembly Seat

Goodwin easily defeats Deanna Alexander for open seat.

Habush Sinykin Defeats Stroebel, Flips Senate Seat For Dems

Attorney and environmental advocate defeats Republican Duey Stroebel.

Donovan Fends Off Second Challenge from Bird

Long time Milwaukee politician hangs onto Assembly seat for another term.

He’s Back, Donald Trump Wins Presidency

Trump declares victory hours before all votes in Wisconsin, Michigan reported.

Vining Win Reduces Republican Majority in Assembly

Robyn Vining defeats Tom Michalski in newly remapped district.

Power to the Polls Does One Final Voter Canvass

Hundreds of volunteers knocking on doors in closing hours of presidential race.

Court Finds Probable Cause In Spencer Misconduct Case

Court declines to dismiss felony and misdemeanor charges against former city attorney.

County Officials Encourage Voter Participation, Trust in Election

Urging participation in democratic process and noting how secure local election system is.

Winter Brings End To Construction Detours for MCTS

With construction season ending riders will see four routes return to normal.

Supervisors Move to Create Civilian Review Board for Sheriff

Proposal could provide citizen oversight for Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office.

Trump Tells Voters in Milwaukee He Doesn’t Want Their Money, ‘I Want Your Damn Vote’

In another digressive speech, Trump attacks his enemies and offers lofty promises to his supporters.

New Pickleball Courts Open at West Milwaukee Park

New courts in West Milwaukee are only second park with pickleball in county parks system.

Tight Budget Forces Difficult Vote on Housing, Juvenile Justice

Sup. Shawn Rolland wants $500,000 for a housing program. But his chosen source raises concerns for administration, colleagues.

Parks Fundraising Campaign Raises $530,000 Far Faster Than Expected

'Cheers to our Parks' campaign with Molson Coors outperforming expectations.

Ribbon Cutting on New Lyons Park Playground

New southwest side playground improves accessibility for children and families.

New Gun Violence Prevention Program Goes After Habitual Offenders

Based on national gun violence prevention model, program will target up to 40 frequent shooters.

Bipartisan Group Urges Trust in Wisconsin Election Process

Former Republican and Democratic elected officials say state's elections are safe, secure and deliberately slow.

MCTS Will Hire Its Own Personnel For Security

Bus system has long relied a private contractor.

MCTS Plans 2025 Fare Increase

Transit system raising the daily, weekly and monthly caps.

County Budget a ‘Pleasant Surprise’, But Future Looks Rough

Annual Wisconsin Policy Forum analysis reveals county faces difficult decisions in future.

County Seeking Developers For Mixed-Use Senior Center

New senior center would include affordable housing for seniors.

City, County Extend Funding for Eviction Prevention, Legal Aid

County and City team up to extend free legal counsel program, which has reduced need for other social services.

Supervisor Adds Domes Project to 2025 Budget

Board advances plan to redevelop the Domes, transfer operations to nonprofit.

Oak Leaf Trail Temporarily Closed in Tosa

A section of trail providing safe crossing of Highway 100 is temporarily closed.

State Funding $3.9 Million Clinton Rose Senior Center Renovation

County investing in renovations that will serve more than just the senior population.

Supervisors Want Climate Consultant

2025 budget seeks expansion in climate planning, work with other municipalities and hunting for federal grants.

Denise Wandke Out at MCTS, Says She Will Return

MCTS managing director takes 'unexpected leave' and goes camping?

Crowley Budgets $26 Million For New Buses

If approved, county would employ federal funding to help purchase 40 new buses.

Why Were Trees Cut Down at Veterans Park?

Parks clearing trees along lakefront lagoon killed by emerald ash borer.

South Shore Breakwater Project Could Finish in 2025

Crowley includes funding in 2025 budget to finish $26 million sea wall project.

Airport Expected To Match Pre-Pandemic Traffic By 2025

'We're very pleased with the increase we're seeing.'

Airport Will Start Charging Fee On All Uber, Lyft Rides

Starting in 2025, all trips to and from facility will have surcharge. Parking costs also increasing.

County Has A Year To Cap Landfill It’s Struggled to Sell

DNR says action required on Greenfield property acquired via property tax foreclosure.

Board Spikes Chair’s Plan For Reduced Bus Fares For Voting

Wide-ranging concerns raised about Marcelia Nicholson's proposal.

Trump Campaigns At Milwaukee’s Discovery World

Introduced by Tommy Thompson, then delivers speech with false claims.

Crowley’s 2025 Budget Avoids Service Cuts

With a 2.8% property tax hike and more funding for Sheriff's office, CRC and court security.

Construction On Airport’s New Cargo Facility Starts This Winter

It could quadruple the airport's cargo capacity and will be completed by early 2026.

McKinley Marina Could Benefit From Trust Fund

Milwaukee County Parks proposes creating the fund to pay for future marina maintenance.

Supervisors Propose Reduced Bus Fares On Election Day

Chairwoman Nicholson proposes cutting MCTS fares by up to $1 to encourage voting.

Youth Prison Population Down, Costs Up

State charges counties $1,263 a day to incarcerate youth, up from $301 in 2015.

Parks Wobbles on Brown Deer Disc Golf

After pushback from disc golfers Parks officials reconsidering new course design.

New On-Demand Paratransit Service is Working

New program starts small, but is well received, according to MCTS and riders.

County Seeks Construction Manager for Its Biggest Ever Development

County planning to use construction management at risk for $500 million courthouse project.

FTA Requiring MCTS, Others To Search For Threats To Transit Workers

Federal agency wants transit systems to assess and fix threats to transit workers.

County Pulls Funding For Upstart Kitchen

Project funded with federal stimulus dollars never moved forward. Funds used to close 2024 budget gap.

County Selling Former Allis-Chalmers Landfill

Site in Greenfield near the county border was used as dump by Allis-Chalmers foundry.

North Avenue Market Closes

Food hall turned restaurant at 59th and North closes its doors for good.

TIF Funds Support Walker Square Park Upgrades

One of a number of county parks getting funding from a city TIF district.

Bender Park Bike Trail Coming in 2025

1-mile trail through park in Oak Creek will bring riders closer to Racine-Kenosha Trail.

Zoo Maintains ‘Gold Standard’ Rating

It's spent millions in recent years on facility upgrades to maintain AZA accreditation.

Board Extends Fresh Food Program For Impoverished Families

And still closes budget deficit. Program provides families matching funding to buy healthy food.

County Officials Close 2024 Budget Gap

Board approves funding package closing $19 million gap. But a new challenge awaits for 2025 budget.

Two County Affordable Housing Efforts Would Create 89 Homes

Board approves a combined $4.5 million in county support.

County Deploying $1.3 Million in Environmental Cleanup Grants

Projects including adding sand to Bradford beach, improving animal habitats along Menomonee River.

County, WisDOT Plan $2.6 Million Mason Street Bridge Rehab

Bridge spanning Lincoln Memorial will be shut down for repairs in 2025.

Rite-Hite Plans Bigger Private Hangar At Airport

Manufacturer will build $10 million expansion at Mitchell airport.

County Has Huge Solar Energy Potential

Report identifies 22 possible projects. Federal infrastructure bill could help fund them.

Parks, Riverkeeper, MMSD Partner on Tree Planting

Kinnickinnic River Parkway is first site chosen for reforestation partnership.

County Aims To Build New Courthouse By 2032

Project could take seven years and $500 million to complete.

New BRT Project Gone For a Decade

Connect 2 dead for 10 years or more. 'This has to be clearly stated for the record.'

Controversial, New Anti-Semitic Mural Defaced

Mural criticizing Israel for war in Gaza includes a Star of David with a swastika at the center.

Solving County’s Budget Gap Includes Study of Sheriff’s Spending

$30,000 staffing study part of resolution closing 2024 budget deficit.

County Building 24 Single-Family, Affordable Homes in Oak Creek

Federal funding will help county transform site acquired via tax foreclosure.

Commission Charts New Course for County Senior Centers

Could new senior centers be built using city's mixed-use development strategy for libraries?

County Would Build Criminal Justice Reentry Housing

MacArthur Foundation grant gives county funding to pursue reentry housing project.

County Holding Public Workshops For Traffic Safety Projects

Five meetings in coming weeks seek citizen feedback on plans to make roads safer.

County Gets Federal Funding For Buses, Roads

$29 million to help county to improve road safety, replace 13 aging buses.

Crowley Signs Opioid Program Funding

Legislation uses funding from legal settlement to take on opioid addiction epidemic.

Chief Judge, Sheriff At Odds On Bailiff Staffing

MCSO ends mandatory overtime in circuit courts, which threatens safety, Chief Judge says.

County Gets $1.5 Million for Urban Forestry

Federal funds will help the parks department expand its forestry crew.

Federal Grant Boosting Energy Efficient Affordable Housing Program

$3.4 million grant supports program building new affordable homes with net-zero greenhouse gas emissions.

County Strings Together Funds to Close $19 Million 2024 Budget Deficit

$3.3 million in ARPA funds, including $1 million originally allocated to affordable housing, used to close budget gap.

Despite Low Offer, MCTS Loses Bid To Run Waukesha Bus System

Waukesha favors experience of existing operator Transdev.

Committee Approves Up To $5,000 Fines for Illegal Dumping in Parks

And costs could go higher if cleanup costs exceed $5,000. Full board approval remains.

Canceled BRT Project Saves MCTS Budget Until 2028

Shelving project reduces operational costs, helps MCTS stay solvent.

Committee Approves Villa Terrace Takeover Plan

The future of Charles Allis Museum meanwhile remains a question mark.

Domes Group Proposes $133 Million Repair, Redevelopment

Friends of the Domes plan to save the Domes needs $30 million from Milwaukee County.

Global Cyber Outage Hurt July Airport Traffic

But Milwaukee Mitchell passenger traffic still much higher this year than in 2023.

Bipartisan Coalition, Business Leaders Support New International Terminal

County pursuing federal grant to replace shuttered concourse with new international terminal at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport.

Rather Than Razed, Coggs Building Could Be Turned Into Affordable Housing

Crowley proposes supporting Gorman proposal with $2.5 million budgeted for demolition.

Crowley Signs Zero Traffic Deaths Policy

Adoption of policy brings county one step closer to millions in federal funding for road projects.

You Can Help Plan Trails in Milwaukee

Parks department seeks robust public input as it plans major expansion of biking-walking trails.

Villa Terrace, Charles Allis Museums Could Become Event Space, Hotel

Two museums will likely be separated, with an uncertain future for Charles Allis.

ERIK’s Bike Shop Closing East Side Location

Minnesota-based bicycle retailer moving Milwaukee store to Brookfield.

Contaminated Franklin Gas Station Will Be Studied, Then Sold

State grant will fund environmental assessment of property foreclosed by county.

Pension Overpayments Still Happening?

Retired sheriff's deputy notified he owes $9,000 for pension overpayments. Crowley's office says such errors are rarities in recent years.

Paratransit Taxis Launching Next Week

New service has wheelchair-accessible vehicles for persons with disabilities.

Fix At Six Coalition Sues State, Federal Government Over I-94 Expansion

Suit charges planners didn't consider other alternatives or impact on nearby communities.

Milwaukee School Board Recall Fails

Organizers fall far short of total signatures needed to trigger recall of four school board directors.

JD Vance Talks Illegal Immigration, Drugs In Visit To Milwaukee Police Union

Vance uses campaign stop to rail against illegal immigration and Kamala Harris.

Airport Traffic Booming So Far in 2024

2024 is flying ahead of 2023, and that's before RNC surge is factored in.

It’s MCTS Vs. TransDev for Waukesha Metro Contract

MCTS competing against its troubled paratransit contractor for transit system contract in Waukesha.

MCTS Halting Plans for Second Bus Rapid Transit Route

Citing fiscal concerns, transit officials plan to ask county board to pause rapid transit project.

Local Musician Fundraising for Youth Organization

Rapper Emmitt James hosting 2nd Annual Big Band BBQ on Friday.

Sequanna Taylor Wins Assembly District 11 Primary

County supervisor wins Assembly primary. Will run in general unopposed.

County Treasurer Cullen Withstands Chisholm’s Challenge

Veteran politician David Cullen, county treasurer since 2014, will serve four more years.

New Courthouse Project Opens Door For Energy Efficiency

County's $488 million criminal courthouse plan includes energy modernization project.

New Buses, Courthouse Project Pushed For 2025 Budget

County committee doing early work on budget struggles to find enough funding.

County Nearly Doubles Narcan Vending Machines

Adding 8 more machines with free life saving items like narcan and drug testing strips.

Milwaukee Senate and Assembly Races

A handful of partisan primaries will also determine the winner of the general election in November.

Meet the Candidates for County Office

Cullen vs Chisholm for treasurer showdown is winner-take-all.

China Lights “Year of the Dragon” Opens in September

Annual festival will include many new lanterns this year, including a brand new dragon.

Quiet Policy Change Saves Milwaukee County Fathers $67 Million

County ended birth cost recovery program with the goal of addressing racial inequity, improving child support.

Hampshire Street Oak Leaf Trail Ramp Might Finally Be Built

Long awaited project is well positioned heading into 2025 budget. But will it survive?

What Will Be Done With Existing Public Museum Building?

Milwaukee County seeking consultant to help sell property.

Union Alleges Retaliation By Manpower After Mass Layoffs During Negotiations

A union representing video game testers charges ManpowerGroup with violating labor laws.

Historic Marker Commemorating Black Nite Uprising Dedicated

First LGBTQ historic marker in Wisconsin erected in Milwaukee to remember site of uprising that occurred years before Stonewall.

Downtown Janitors Secure Wage Increases

Wages were a top priority when contract negotiations began in June.

U.S. Energy Secretary Joins State, Milwaukee Officials To Launch First in Nation Rebate Program

Wisconsin is the first state to launch a home energy efficiency rebate using funds from Inflation Reduction Act.

Make Your Feelings Known on Planned Boerner Botanical Gardens Fence

County Parks launches survey to help determine a boundary for the fence.

Board Approves ‘Vision Zero’ Strategy To End Traffic Deaths

Milwaukee County commits to seeking zero deaths by 2037. Plus: board approves opioid programs, new county attorney and support for manufacturing company.

New Matching Program For Those With Decades Overdue Child Support Debt

Program will help relieve child support debt and help those with warrants avoid jail time.

Indigenous Artist Creating Art Installation For New Public Museum

Public art piece by Mark Fischer will draw on cultural imagery of Wisconsin's First Nations.

New Documentary Highlights Milwaukee’s ‘Housing First’ Homelessness Strategy

"Beyond the Bridge: A Solution to Homelessness" presents Milwaukee's response to the crisis as a blueprint for other communities.

Health Officials Urge Vaccinations Before Kids Go Back to School

Only 79% of MPS students were vaccinated last year.

Parks Opens New Playground at Vogel Park

Neighborhood park on northwest side gets new ADA-accessible park.

South Shore Beach Reconstruction Scheduled for Fall

Bay View will likely have a new beach with cleaner water by next summer.

MCTS Announces Route Changes for Fall 2024

Changes reflect the start of the school year and the end of a major city road project.

Brewers Ballpark Subsidy Stings County Budget

The county's contribution to the American Family Field deal is making its budget deficit worse in 2024.

Zoological Society Raises Additional $1 Million for Rhino Project

Donation will lessen taxpayer expense for $23 million project.

Limited Funding Pushes Up Fares for New Paratransit Taxis

Fares will likely start at $12 one-way for on-demand service replacing former paratransit taxi program.

City, County Will Partner To Pursue Climate Action Grants

County board resolution urges greater collaboration between the governments on climate projects.

Low Sales Tax Collections Spell Trouble for County

Low sales tax collections could drive county budget deficit into double digits by end of year.

Robots Are Coming To Milwaukee Beaches

Plastic Free MKE launches new plastic cleaning robots at Milwaukee public beaches.

Brown Deer Golf Course Adding Large Practice Facility

Milwaukee County Parks plans to add putting green, practice bunker and cart paths.

Milwaukee Art Museum’s Revenue, Staff in Decline

June report says memberships, admissions, school trips all down since the pandemic.

Supervisors Move To Approve New County Attorney

Acting Corp Counsel Scott Brown receives board's first approval for top attorney.

MMSD Announces $13 Million Water Tech Lab

Federally funded lab at water reclamation facility in Oak Creek to develop new technologies.

For Working People, The RNC Was A Headache

Security perimeter and bus detours made it harder and more expensive getting to work.

Flights Grounded as Thousands of RNC Attendees Try to Leave Milwaukee

A global cyber outage grounds flights early Friday morning. Officials say no evidence of cyber attack.

JD Vance Plays Up Working Class Roots, Populist Politics in RNC Speech

VP nominee puts an exclamation point on Trump's populist politics and paeans to the country's "forgotten people."

Democrats Challenge Republicans on Abortion in Milwaukee

Surrogates for Biden-Harris campaign traveled to Milwaukee to counter RNC messaging.

Ron Johnson Says Free-Market Principles Could Fix Education

WI senator blasts educational bureaucracy at panel hosted by right-wing Moms for Liberty.

Hovde Plays MAGA Hits in RNC Speech

GOP senate hopeful bashed President Biden, his opponent Sen. Tammy Baldwin, drug cartels and the media.

Tough Messages Projected on Downtown Buildings Bash Trump, MAGA

Democratic guerrilla group projects images opposing Donald Trump, supporting Joe Biden.

Trump Nominated, Running Mate Chosen on First Day of RNC

Quickly nominating Trump, approving his platform and VP candidate, U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance.

MCTS Adds 28 New Buses

But it's still not enough for the system's aging fleet.

Coalition to March on RNC, City Reach Last Minute Deal

Coalition and City reach agreement on march routing through RNC security perimiter.

RNC Will Cause Some County Services To Be Moved to Wauwatosa

Milwaukee County launches webpage to detail what office is going where.

Hank Aaron State Trail Will Be Closed For RNC, State Fair

Hank Aaron Trail closed for third year in a row for security concerns during state fair.

MCTS Designing New Bus Shelters

First 25 bus shelters -- of some 600 total -- will be installed next year.

County Breaks Ground On Youth Detention Facility

New facility a long-awaited first step in the plan to close state youth prisons.

Municipal Cooperation Needed on Illegal Dumping in Parks

County considers fines up to $10,000, but lower municipal penalties would prevail.

Despite Losing Lawsuit, Coalition To March on RNC Will Proceed Without Permit

Group says it won't follow city's designated parade route.

Bus Ads Will Blast Trump, Promote Biden During Republican Convention

57 MCTS buses will become rolling billboards for Democratic ads during the RNC.

MCTS Announces Bus Detours for RNC

14 MCTS routes will be detoured around Republican National Convention's security perimeter. Changes could begin July 11.

Board Could Boost Illegal Dumping Fine 2,400%

Supervisor Shawn Rolland proposes raising fine from $200 to $5,000.

Paratransit Taxis Could Return in September

MCTS officials believe they have found new taxi provider for persons with disabilities.

Beloit Company Plans Move to St. Francis

Advanced manufacturer, Lean Design Werks, would clean up polluted property with state and county aid and relocate.

County Awards $2.8 Million To Non-Profit Opioid Programs

Funding 15 local groups for opioid abuse prevention, treatment and recovery.

MCTS Bids To Run Waukesha Buses

Milwaukee transit officials make first major play for a regional transit system.

County To Get $3 Million From Kroger In Opioid Settlement

Supermarket chain settles with local governments in lawsuit over role in opioid crisis.

Parks Department Joins Pickleball Mania

Free, outdoor pickleball comes to the county parks system.

Parks Plans Removal of Holler Park Pool, Other Disused Buildings

KK Parkway tennis courts and St. Martins Park Pavilion also on the list.

Wehr Nature Center Plans Improvements

Nature preserve working with the Friends of Wehr Nature Center to plan, fundraise.

Opioid Settlement Will Fund 7 New, Expanded Abatement Efforts

$8.5 million in public health programs, research would be funded by companies that played role in opioid epidemic.

Look For New Art Exhibits Next Time You Fly Out of MKE

New partnership between MIAD and Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport.

Board Supports 128th Air Wing’s Bid for New Plane

Supervisors seek to protect the jobs, economic impact of 128th Air Refueling Wing.

Ribbon Cutting for Concordia 27 Finally Comes

Much lauded mixed-use project on 27th and Wells took nearly a decade to develop.

Aisha Carr Charged With Fraud, Misconduct in Office

Former school board director faces two felonies for living outside district she represented.

Marcus Performing Arts Center Struggling Financially

It was supposed to go independent by 2026, but now pleads for continued county support.

Board Will Weigh In On MPS Trouble

Six supervisors support Sup. Bielinski's resolution opposing any changes to MPS governance.

Supervisors Embrace Part-Time Roles, Schedule

Supervisors change start time of board meetings, reflecting truly part-time nature of job.

Two Road-to-Trail Projects Are Finally Moving To Construction

Parks system will replace two parkway segments with trails in bid to expand access, reduce maintenance.

County Government Charts Big Expansion of Solar Power

New Coggs building project is a catalyst for countywide plan exploring solar power.

After Series of Deaths, County Jail Audit Approved

Milwaukee County Board approves contract with third-party for independent audit of the jail. But not without derision over process.

Parks Planning 10 Miles of New Trails by 2026

Parks sets ambitious goal, plans to focus trail development on "historically underserved communities."

Airport Planning Redevelopment of International Terminal, Again

But it's now an $80 million project. COVID-19 scuttled prior effort to eliminate stand-alone building.

Summerfest Presents a ‘Cosmic Cornfield’

Festival will premiere immersive art installation created by FuzzPop Workshop.

Federal Funds Turn Zablocki Golf Course Synthetic

Synthetic tee boxes and greens at golf course are another ARPA success story.

MCTS Unveils Juneteenth Bus

Bus wrapped in murals by two local artists celebrating Juneteenth Day.

Changes Coming to Brown Deer Disc Golf?

Parks wants to protect natural areas. Disc golfers say it will ruin best course in Milwaukee.

Crowley Approves Funding for Franklin Affordable Housing

A signing ceremony for $2.5 million project in Franklin supported by its mayor.

Supervisor Questions Jail Audit Contract

County Board will consider whether or not to release funding for audit of county jail this month.

It’s A Bird, It’s A Plane, It’s A Giant Baby

Coming Friday: Giant inflatable baby art installation to celebrate international 'Make Music Day'.

Villa Terrace Celebrates 100th Anniversary

Museum plans a weekend of events and fundraising for anniversary in July.

Crowley Tours Unique Emergency Housing Facility

Facility is yet another project advancing housing under the Crowley administration.

County Expanding Aging and Disability Center

Wave of retiring Baby Boomers is bringing issue to forefront.

Recall Effort Launched Against Four MPS Board Members

Recall organizers demand financial accountability, say they do not support privatization.

Janitors Union Prepares for Contract Fight

Union representing downtown janitors seeks to protect workers' pandemic-era wage gains. Mayor joins the rally.

Officials Celebrate Kletzsch Dam Fish Passage

$3 million project connects fish to 54 miles of habitat that's been out of reach for 80 years.

Pony Rides Won’t Return to the Zoo

Pony ride provider, New Beginnings Ranch had to back out.

RNC Will Be Busy Time for Airport

Mitchell International Airport will have more flights and bigger planes during Republican convention.

The Domes’ Summer Show Offers Roadtrip Across America

The annual show was designed to feel like a road trip and depicts regions of the U.S. with iconic landmarks.

Election Scheduled for Trade Hotel Union

Union will move forward on election despite charges of unfair labor practices.

County Creates Housing Voucher to Landlord Pipeline

Housing Division ready to launch program incentivizing landlords to accept tenants with housing assistance vouchers.

Should MCTS Take Over Operation of The Hop, Other Transit Systems?

MCTS officials are considering bidding to operate the systems as a move to create a regional transit authority and financial security.

Trump Sentencing Looms Over RNC Planning

RNC officials promote massive convention stage. But will Trump walk across it?

Airport Expands TSA Precheck Options

TSA Precheck enrollment using CLEAR biometric kiosks available 7 days a week.

The Remarkable Decline of Milwaukee’s Youth Prison Population

Down from about 130 in 2015 to less than 20 this year.

Milwaukee Might Get Thousands of New Trees

County Parks seeks urban forestry grants funded by Inflation Reduction Act.

Planning Begins for New Criminal Courthouse

County will solicit planning and design contractors in June for $488.4 million project.

Riders Decry County’s Paratransit Service

Transit service for persons with disabilities has never been worse, more inefficient or unreliable, users say.

MCTS Launches Real-Time Transit App for Riders With Disabilities

Reliability and timing of vans have long been an issue for paratransit riders.

Parks Foundation Says Donors Uninterested in July 3 Fireworks

Parks foundation has been working with county to find sponsors for annual event.

County Wants Your Ideas for Charles Allis and Villa Terrace’s Future

County looking for 'creative ideas' for East Side museums.

Parks Removed One Acre of Concrete in 2023

Parks system making strides in effort to reduce the cost-burden of pavement.

Trade Hotel Files for Union Election, Organizers Object

MASH wants recognition instead of a vote.

County Selects Auditor For Jail Death Inquiry

Texas-based Creative Corrections will handle inquiry, pending board approval of a contract.

County Board Officially Recognizes Denim Day

New supervisor pushes resolution for day to 'stand against sexual assault and violence.'

Failed County Board Candidate Charged With Election Fraud

Andrew Matias, who was disqualified from the ballot, now faces criminal complaint.

Zablocki Golf Course Reopens With Synthetic Greens

New greens should save money on water, labor and fertilizer at county-run 9-hole course.

July 3rd Fireworks Canceled

Without a sponsor, annual event is called off by Milwaukee County.

Supervisors Grudgingly Approve Raises for Sheriff’s Deputies

County Board unanimously approves new contract with sheriff's deputy union, but wants overtime under control.

36 Pools, Splash Pads, Water Parks Opening in 2024

Parks opening far more pools in 2024 after making waves with lifeguard hiring.

RNC Prep Includes Maritime Security Planning, Training

Local coast guard station hosts exercise gaming out security threats for Republican National Convention.

McKinley Beach Reopens After Four Years

Adding and shaping 11,000 cubic yards of sand to create safer, shallower swimming area.

Sun Country Adds Nonstop Flights to Caribbean

Budget airline announces flights to Jamaica and Dominican Republic next winter.

Corrections Driving County Budget Into Deficit

Along with lower tax revenue than projected. '2024 may punch us in the face.'

Candidate Announces for Aisha Carr’s Former School Board Seat

James Ferguson II is first candidate to announce. Special election is scheduled for Nov. 5.

Humboldt Park Beer Garden Opens Thursday

The Vine will offer Lakefront Brewery beers and food from Karol's Kitchen.

Trade Hotel Union Files Charges for Labor Law Violations

Complaints allege company barred pro-union communications. NLRB will investigate.

Trade Hotel Workers Organizing Union

Lead organizer Milwaukee Area Service and Hospitality Workers alleges labor violations.

Parks Updating Countywide Trail Plan

Planning process seeks citizen input on future of Milwaukee trail system.

Frontier Begins New Nonstop Flights To East Coast

It's now easier to travel from Milwaukee Mitchell.

Vice President Kamala Harris Promotes Economic Agenda in Milwaukee Visit

Harris joins entertainer D.L. Hughley for her nationwide "Economic Opportunity Tour" in the lead up to the presidential election.

Habitat Begins Construction Season With Big Goals

Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity plans to build 32 new homes for first-time homebuyers in 2024.

Juneau Park Beer Garden Opens Friday

Beer garden opens for second season in downtown park with lake views.

MCTS Announces Summer Bus Service Changes

Connect 1 will begin running to lakefront and 10 lines will increase or reduce frequency.

Climate Change Threatens Milwaukee’s Coastline

New report documents big changes, multiple threats to miles of valuable coastline.

Evers, Packers Welcome NFL Draft to Wisconsin

2025 NFL Draft will be held in Green Bay. At least 250,000 fans expected to attend.

Airport Park Gets New Playground

After years in limbo, Mitchell Airport Park's playground, one of the county's oldest, will be replaced.

Bader Philanthropies Supports Affordable Housing Project in Franklin

Will buy land for affordable housing project for adults with disabilities.

Pony Rides Returning to Zoo

The rides will return in June for first time since 2020.

Cinco De Mayo Violence, Viral Video Prompt Community Response

County supervisor wants community events moved into parks for better security.

Alexander, Goodwin Running For Same Assembly Seat

The two candidates previously faced off running for a seat on the Milwaukee County Board.

Crowley Sworn In For Second Term Before Large Crowd

The county executive announces new plans for affordable housing and transit funding. And hints at gubernatorial run.

Supervisors Want Higher Fines for Illegal Dumping

Current fine is $200. Dumping costing Parks approximately $14,000 a year to clean up.

Crowley Backs Affordable Housing in Franklin

Commits $2.5 million to support development of 12 units for persons with disabilities.

Legalize Hammocks!

Parks Department seeks repeal of ordinance outlawing hammocks in county parks.

MPM Holds Groundbreaking for $240 Million Museum

Construction will begin soon on Public Museum's new five-story facility.

County Seeks New Youth Commissioners

14 seats on 18-member youth commission will be open in 2025.

Sequanna Taylor Running for State Assembly

After years on county board, Taylor has seen how state laws greatly impact local issues.

Charles Allis and Villa Terrace Could Be Sold

New report looks at future of museums, with selling them a last resort.

Huge Air Cargo Facility Proposed for Airport

Dallas-based real estate company Crow Holdings proposing 337,000-square-foot facility.

Pat Connaughton Foundation Renovating Meaux Park Basketball Courts

Meaux Park courts used for historic Warning League youth basketball program.

Embattled School Board Director Aisha Carr Resigns

Carr has been a controversial school board director, and faced a potential disciplinary investigation.

Cudahy Nature Preserve Receives Old-Growth Forest Designation

Nature preserve recognized by national network of old-growth forests.

Spirit Adds New Flights to Dallas

New flights to and from Milwaukee's Mitchell airport will run three times a week.

Boerner Botanical Gardens Opening 50th Summer Season

The prized public gardens open for the season Wednesday, May 1.

Kohl Philanthropies Donates $2 Million to New Public Museum

Grant supports new museum facility and free membership for educators.

MCTS Expands Summerfest Service

MCTS will run three park-and-ride shuttles to and from Summerfest this year.

Whitnall Park Beer Garden Opens This Week

Beer garden offering 24 taps and summer pig roasts opens May 1.

Wisconsin Policy Forum Leader Rob Henken Stepping Down

Longtime president will become part-time director of Herzfeld Foundation.

Zoo Breaks Ground on New Rhino Facility

$23 million project will bring rhinos back to Milwaukee County Zoo for first time since 2021.

County Executive, Mayor Meet With Inmates to Discuss Second Chances

Crowley and Johnson were joined by Chief Judge Carl Ashley at Community Reintegration Center.

Paratransit Taxis Could Return This Year

A task force has outlined a new, scaled-back taxi program the county could implement this year.

Milwaukee An Outlier For Rising Traffic Deaths

Up by 113% in Milwaukee County in past two decades while declining by 36% statewide.

Two Deadly Crashes Hit Buses in 48 Hours

$2 million worth of MCTS buses were totaled by reckless drivers in just two days last week.

Sherman Park Revitalization Project Begins

$2.5 million project includes more than a dozen planned improvements to the park.

McKinley Beach Will Open for Summer

After drownings, beach has been closed since 2020.

Soul Food Restaurant Coming to Humboldt Park

Karol's Kitchen and Catering will replace Triciclo Peru at beer garden.

County Seeks Contractors for Youth Detention Center

A $31 million project to create addition to Vel R. Phillips Juvenile Justice Center.

New Domes Plan Expected This Summer

Friends group working with Parks on final plan for Mitchell Park Domes. But will it work?

Local Officials Praise Federal Investment in Affordable Housing

Mayor, county executive and Biden administration official tout housing program.

‘Enough is Enough’ Crowley Says, After 100 MPH Driver Smashes Into Bus

Following deadly crash, county officials call for community responsibility, more tools and funding to address reckless driving.

County Funding Early Childhood, Parenting Programs

Community Advocates works with county to support six nonprofit organizations.

Parks Announces Discount Days for Domes, Wehr Nature Center

Special days each month aim to attract more visitors.

County Expanding Emergency Housing Offering on South Side

Purchase-and-rehab project underway for S. 22nd Street.

Parks Makes Final Push for Summer Lifeguards

County hoping to increase lifeguards by 10% in 2024.

Bucks Honor Incarcerated Work Program Graduates

Milwaukee Bucks offered a 'life changing experience' for six incarcerated men.

Parks Finds Support for Tosa Road-To-Trail Project

A section of Underwood Creek Parkway would become mixed-use trail.

Off-Board Fare Collection Begins on Connect 1

Transit system adds final piece to its east-west bus rapid transit route.

First Majority-Women Milwaukee County Board in History Sworn In

Board chair Marcelia Nicholson hangs onto the position for a third-term.

Celebrate Milwaukee Day In County Parks

Parks offering deals on admission and concessions along with special stickers.

After Veto, Reporting, Board Reverses Course On 36% Raises For Electeds

Special meeting used to support county executive's original proposal of 11.5%.

New Homes Model Future of Affordability

Community Development Alliance showcases three model houses that are part of city-changing affordable homeownership effort.

Humboldt Park Needs New Food Provider For Beer Garden

County looking for new operator after Triciclo Peru closed.

Elected Officials Lobbied Board for 36% Pay Hike

Actions by constitutional officers raises ethical concerns, county executive's office says.

Support For School Funding Referendums Declining

New report finds voter support rose for years, but now in decline.

Public Golf Courses Open for the Season

12 of 13 county golf courses have opened. Golf has become cash cow for Parks.

RNC Says Event, Restaurant Bookings Should Begin Soon

Why is pace of bookings behind those for Democratic convention in Chicago?

Meet The New Milwaukee County Board

When the next legislative cycle begins, there will be four new supervisors.

Just How Bad Are Milwaukee’s Roads?

They are among the worst in the state, which is also doing poorly, new report finds.

Who’s Clear Cutting The Lake Bluff?

Bluff near Juneau Park looks quite barren, but it's intended to be temporary.

County Wins Award for Opioid Settlement Fund Usage

Award applauds the county's investment of settlement funds from opioid epidemic lawsuit.

Parks Foundation, Molson Coors Raising $500,000 For Parks

Brewery donated $250,000 matching funds to "Cheers to our Parks" campaign.

Logsdon Wins Reelection to South Suburban District

County supervisor defeats challenge from Danelle Kenney.

Gómez-Tom Wins Full Term on County Board

Caroline Gómez-Tom won a special election to fill a vacant seat in 2023.

Alexander Fends Off Challenge for Board Seat

Alexander beats first-time candidate Brandon Williford in district on northwest side.

Wasserman Holds Onto County Board Seat

Incumbent defeats challenger in district that includes East Side, Downtown and Third Ward.

Jack Eckblad Wins Bay View County Board Seat

Defeats Ron Jansen for open seat representing southeastern part of Milwaukee.

Liz Sumner Wins County Comptroller Race

Two-term county supervisor will replace longtime comptroller Scott Manske.

Crowley Coasts Into Second Term

County executive easily wins reelection, thrashing perennial candidate Ieshuh Griffin.

Harley Park and The Hub Take Shape

County spruces up park as construction of nearby corporate community park and event space proceeds.

Meet the Candidates for County Office

And read the analysis of each race and bios for each candidate.

South Shore Beer Garden Opens Wednesday

County's 2024 beer garden season begins at South Shore Park.

Did Supervisor Use False Endorsement?

Sup. Patti Logsdon promoted endorsement from a school administrator, who says he never gave it.

Meet the Candidates for County Office

And read the analysis of each race and bios for each candidate.

County Opens Two Mental Health Crisis Houses

Stabilization houses will provide housing for people experiencing a mental health crisis.

Crowley Vetoes Big Salary Hikes for Elected Officials

36% pay hikes passed by board are 'unprecedented and irresponsible,' Crowley chides.

Homelessness Increasing in Milwaukee

Began rising during pandemic and has continued since then, new report finds.

County Offering $2.8 Million For Opioid Addiction Programs

Awarding grants for addiction prevention, harm reduction, treatment and recovery.

No More Free Boat Slips for Police

Board ends agreement with city and MPD tied to 1995 grant for McKinley Marina.

Why Is North Point Parking Lot Closed?

County Parks closing popular lakefront lot to reconstruct shoreline stone barrier.

Board Backs Less Road-To-Trail Conversion in Jackson Park

Board backs area supervisors' proposal that costs more money.

Northwestern Mutual Will Buy University Club

The Georgian Revival building was home to downtown club for 125 years.

MPS Makes the Case for Referendum

Principals say they need funding to maintain their schools' current operations.

Board Approves Unprecedented Pay Raise For Elected Officials

Board approves unprecedented 36% salary increases for elected officials without saying a word.

Board Approves Insulin Price-Fixing Lawsuit

Plus: County will do business with historic bank, a new bus replacement policy and new housing-related projects are approved.

County Board Wants Ceasefire In Gaza, But Only By A Narrow Margin

Fight over underlying language divides board.

New Dashboard Shows Where, When Car Crashes Are Happening

Effort part of a larger push to address reckless driving and traffic safety.

See The 2024 Traveling Beer Garden Schedule

New stop added at Kops Park.

County’s Paratransit Service Shows Improvement

French company hired by MCTS to transport people with disabilities has improved service.

8 Takeaways From Crowley’s State of the County Speech

And a new slogan: 'What’s good for Milwaukee County is good for the entire state.'

Parks Seek 400 Seasonal Workers by Summer

County offering $100 referral bonuses for new hires and returning seasonal workers.

Board Supports Professional Licensing for DACA Recipients

Bipartisan state legislation failed to pass, but county supervisors get behind the policy.

Committee Backs Housing Voucher Incentives

Program would incentivize landlords to accept tenants receiving rental assistance.

County Gets $2 Million Federal Funding for Affordable Housing

Funding included in congressional earmarks for latest appropriations bill.

County Funds Black-Owned Bank’s Capital Campaign

Columbia Savings & Loan seeking to raise $10 million in deposits to fund 100 home loans.

Say Goodbye to the Zoo’s Steam Engines

Zoo selling steam engines to a Wisconsin Dells train museum, replacing them with new locomotives.

County Budget Woes Expected To Return Next Year

Despite new sales tax, county likely to have to cut positions and programs.

35th Street Bike-Bus Study Begins This Summer

MCDOT will test interventions aimed at increasing safety for pedestrians and transit users.

Parks Committee Backs Jackson Park Trail ‘Compromise’

Parks committee backs plan to downsize trail conversion along Jackson Park Drive.

Construction of New Museum Scheduled for Summer

Milwaukee Public Museum progressing on private fundraising needed to begin construction.

MPS Referendum Would Reverse Effects of Declining State Funding

The district's enrollment has declined by 31.5% and staffing by 36.8% since 2004.

Connect 1 Fare Collection Begins in April

Transit system finally receives fare validators for the east-west bus rapid transit route.

Supervisors Seek Change to Housing Discrimination Law

Change in state law needed for county to address housing voucher discrimination.

County Getting $4 Million Federal Funding for Transit, Parks

Return of federal earmarks, advocacy by Rep. Moore and Sen. Baldwin delivers for county.

Make Your Opinion Known On Second BRT Line

MCTS wants more public input before it begins detailed planning of the route.

County Partnering With Froedtert on Employee Health Clinics

County aims to use federal funds to create clinics designed to save money in future years.

Supervisors Seek Even Bigger Raises For County Officers

Committee unanimously supports a $33,000 raise for all three constitutional officers.

Joint City-County Housing Committee Gaining Support

County Board committee provides first county approval for joint housing initiative.

Lincoln Park’s Henry Aaron Field Getting New Lighting

Parks would provide We Energies free utility easement so it can install new electrical infrastructure for lighting.

New County Building Could Run on Solar Power

County planning 31,000 square feet in solar arrays to power new human services building.

Huge Turnout Supports Israel-Gaza Ceasefire Resolution

But committee rejects language accusing Israel of 'genocide' and can't agree on resolution.

Miller Lite Free Rides Return for St. Patrick’s Day

Molson-Coors sponsoring free rides on MCTS buses Saturday, March 16.

Urban Native Leaders Promote the Vote

Tribal leaders and organizations encourage native voter turnout at community event.

Sherman Park Construction Will Begin This Spring

A new splash pad, bike loop and pathways will be constructed.

7 Takeaways From Milwaukee County’s Reckless Driving Report

One in four traffic fatalities are a bicyclist or pedestrian.

Transit Officials Done With Battery Electric Buses

Officials want to stick with clean-diesel until technology, market conditions improve.

Crowley Touts New Era for Parks Spending

County Executive signs $500,000 funding for parks using proceeds from new sales tax.

Whitnall Beer Garden Opening This Weekend

With unseasonably warm weather, Parks hosting first beer garden pop-up since 2017.

Museum Begins Epic Task Packing Collections

Milwaukee Public Museum must pack and transport 4 million items to new museum.

Three County Officials Could Get Pay Hike

County Clerk, Treasurer and Register of Deeds could make six-figure salaries if board okays it.

Crowley Signs First in State Housing Proposal

$1 million to provide emergency shelter for people in crisis and affordable-rate apartments.

Area Supervisors Want Less Road-To-Trail Conversion In Jackson Park

'The trail will be wonderful for everybody else,' but not nearby residents, supervisor says.

Campaign Targets MPS Funding Referendum

Atty Dan Adams forms Milwaukeeans For Affordable Housing, bashes proposed tax hike.

MCTS Seeking Board Approval For 27th Street BRT Line

And unlike east-west line, Connect 2 wouldn't use battery electric buses.

Proposal Would Incentivize Landlords To Accept Assistance Vouchers

Proposal seeks to address housing voucher discrimination by adding incentives for landlords.

Campaign Wants You To “Vote Yes For MPS” On School Referendum

Group urges voters to support property tax increase for students.

Young Adult Resource Center Expands to South Side

Owen's Place connects young people with employment opportunities and mental health resources.

Longtime Supervisor and Political Newcomer Advance In County Board Primary

Deanna Alexander and Brandon Williford advance to general election for County Board District 18 in April.

County Will Sue Insulin Companies for Price-Fixing

County's attorneys seek to join another multi-jurisdictional lawsuit, like the one brought successfully brought against opioid companies.

Airport Plans Big Increase In Flights For Spring Breakers

19% more flights than same time last year.

Will County Ever Be Able to Afford Parks System?

New Wisconsin Policy Forum report looks at potential tools and agreements to pay for park maintenance.

Route 30 Will Return To Downer Avenue in March

Direct access to Downtown was cut amidst the launch of Connect 1 BRT line.

Milwaukee Leaders Want State To Allow Red Light Cameras

Mayor Johnson, County Executive Crowley say cameras are proven tool for addressing reckless driving.

Whitefish Bay Affordable Housing Development Approved on Appeal

Village Board of Appeals overturns controversial decision by architectural review commission.

John Remington Appointed Circuit Court Judge

Remington is a partner and civil litigator at Quarles & Brady.

Why Historic Whitnall Golf Course Needs Redesign

New irrigation system, practice facilities part of once-in- a-century redesign.

What’s Happening With Second BRT Project?

MCTS will host public meetings as it seeks federal funds for 27th Street BRT.

Parks Seeks Kosciuszko Community Center Members

Center offers many activities, amenities. Holding an open house all day Tuesday.

County Treasurer Dave Cullen Announces Reelection Bid

With many endorsements, Cullen faces Ted Chisholm in Democratic primary.

County’s Top Attorney Leaving For Broadcasting Job

Corp Counsel Margaret Daun will join Civic Media and host daily radio show.

Marquette Starbucks Workers Win Union Election

A majority of workers voted unionize, joining a nationwide union representing Starbucks employees.

Planned Parenthood Workers Win Union Election

Next up is negotiating a contract.

County Beefing Up Translation Services

Supervisor Caroline Gómez-Tom's 2023 proposal quickly moving forward.

Supervisors Oppose Controversial Road-to-Trail Project

Parks department wants portion of Jackson Park Drive with no driveways converted to trail.

How Do You Calculate a Project’s Climate Impact?

County government has developed a formula to evaluate that for infrastructure projects.

Frontier Adding Nonstop Flights to Philly

Flights to run three days a week out of Mitchell Airport with introductory fare of $19!

Brewers, Summerfest Offering Free Tickets to County Lifeguards

These and other freebies will help county recruit lifeguards, address the ongoing shortage.

City Opens New Early Voting Site

Early voting has begun for spring primary election on Feb. 20.

Charles Allis Premieres Photo Exhibition This Weekend

'Screen Time' considers internet-age photography by artists from across the globe.

City TIFs Becoming Useful Tool for County Parks

Red Arrow Park is latest-county asset to benefit from city's Tax Incremental Financing.

Board Votes to Wait for City Bodycam Lawsuit Ruling

County considering policy like the city's for release of body cam videos for officers.

Meet the 2024 Rosa Parks Scholarship Winners

Three Milwaukee area high school students earn $1,000 each.

Board Funds Crisis Housing in Uptown Neighborhood, Demurs On Southside Dog Park

Plus: A controversial penguin project is funded, funding for southside dog park is paused and 'high-impact' parks projects are funded.

New Federal Rules May Require Public Museum to Remove Some Exhibits

Regulations require prior consultation with Native American tribes and descendants before items can be exhibited.

MCTS Still Not Using All Its Electric Buses

MCTS only operating five out of 11 BEBs on a daily basis.

Airport Has Best Traffic Year Since 2019

Milwaukee Mitchell confirms more than 6 million passengers traveled through airport in 2023.

A Battle Over Sheriff’s Bodycam Policy

Two supervisors push for faster public release of video evidence, but committee says no.

Crowley Approves New Zoo Entrance

County wants new zoo entrance to reduce car backups on Bluemound Road.

Warehouse Art Museum Is Moving

Modern and contemporary art museum founded in 2018 moving to undisclosed new location.

County Announces Home Repair Program for Seniors

Including interest free loans for repairs and grants for accessibility improvements.

Supervisors Upset By Penguin Project’s Increased Cost

Design error leads to $1.5 million hike in cost. 'Somebody's head should roll for that.'

New Runway Dog Park? Maybe Not

Funding source and timeline raise concerns, but county board may be split on the issue.

Lena Taylor Appointed to Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Long-serving state senator is latest Evers appointment to local circuit court.

Parks Planning ‘High-Impact’ Investments in 2024

Seeking projects that can be quickly implemented, leverage additional funding or prepare for the future.

Former Bus-Streetcar Facility To House Custom Shipping Container Company

Containers Up buying former MCTS facility from Milwaukee County.

WisDOT Getting Closer to I-794 Project Recommendations

Seeking 'most feasible' ways to tear down 1 mile (or less) stretch of downtown freeway.

County Expanding Narcan Vending Machine Program

Officials want to add 8 more in Milwaukee; businesses, nonprofits urged to request one.

Supervisors Push Israel-Gaza Ceasefire Resolution

Led by Sup. Ryan Clancy, four supervisors want board to take vote on foreign policy.

Board Gives Go-Ahead for Jail Audit

Policymakers authorize audit looking into cause of deaths at Milwaukee County Jail.

Could Shuttered Runway Dog Park Be Replaced?

Park near airport shut down after FAA objections. Supervisor pushes for a replacement.

Groundhog Day? It’s Penguin Day in Milwaukee

Milwaukee County Zoo will use a Humboldt Penguin to predict the arrival of spring.

Urban Ecology Center Adding Trail Connection, Greenspace to Riverside Park

Planned event hall development includes features designed for public access, recreation.

Ted Chisholm Running for County Treasurer

Milwaukee DA's son, formerly the sheriff's chief of staff, to oppose incumbent David Cullen.

Juvenile Justice Facility Construction Could Start in Spring

New facility in Milwaukee will keep county youth out of state juvenile prisons.

Tight Housing Market Squeezing Out Poorest Renters

Even those with federal housing vouchers. Can Housing Division solve the problems?

Could Underwood Creek Parkway Become A Trail?

Parkway has been closed since 2020 due to interstate construction.

Construction on New Kohl Park Trail Planned for Spring

2.6 mile trail will run through park and connect to Oak Leaf Trail.

Annual Train Show Returns to Domes

'Tiny Toy Towns' include small towns built of children's toys that G-scale model trains ride through.

County Youth In State Prisons Declining Again

After spike in 2022, number of youth sent to state juvenile prisons dropped in 2023.

Unique Housing Project Planned for Uptown Neighborhood

Project near 50th and North first in state to include both affordable rentals and crisis beds.

Chisholm Reflects on Time as Milwaukee’s Top Prosecutor

He has served for 17 years as DA, overseeing turbulent times in city's history.

Habitat Restoration Coming to Kohl Park

Part of massive environmental cleanup effort. Project would tie in with new bike trail, create large natural area.

Milwaukee Under Winter Storm Emergency, Many Offices Closed

Declaration closes public buildings like the courthouse Friday.

County Board Campaign Derailed by False Nomination Signatures

Sup. Steve Taylor's opponent Andrew Matias booted from District 17 race by election commission.

Kent Lovern Announces Campaign for DA

Milwaukee County Chief Deputy DA seeks to replace his boss John Chisholm, who will retire.

Traffic Fatalities Show Racial Disparities

County Department of Transportation crunching data as part of reckless driving project.

Whitefish Bay Affordable Housing Project Stalled

Planned affordable development rejected by village commission on aesthetic grounds.

Second Candidate Joins Race for County Comptroller

Capital Midwest Fund partner Michael Harper will run against Sup. Liz Sumner.

Board Must Set Terms for Third Party Jail Audit

Supervisors will hear from county auditors on what is needed for the audit.

Wrong Paperwork Gets County Board Candidate Tossed From Ballot

Ryan Antczak, a former Republican state Assembly candidate, circulated the wrong paperwork for nomination signatures.

District Attorney John Chisholm Won’t Seek Reelection

Chisholm has served as Milwaukee County District Attorney since 2007.

Rematch Set For Southside County Board Seat

Gómez-Tom vs Sanchez, again, for a full term on county board.

Ice Skating Returns to Red Arrow Park

Free, outdoor ice rink is finally open.

Newcomer Running Unopposed for County Board

Sky Capriolo running for seat vacated by Sup. Peter Burgelis, who will run for alderman.

Planned Parenthood Workers Unionizing

More than 100 workers organizing union in Wisconsin.

10 Most Popular MCTS Routes in 2023

Top route had 7,300 rides per day. Future BRT corridors rank among most popular.

County Supervisor Patti Logsdon Faces Challenger

Danelle Kenney running for District 9. Will Rock Sports Complex be an issue?

Free Bus Rides On New Year’s Eve

For 35th year, Molson Coors is sponsoring free bus rides on all MCTS routes.

MCTS Ridership Grows in 2023, Still Far Behind Pre-Pandemic Numbers

Transit system making year over years gains, but still hovering near half of 2019 ridership.

Airport Closing In On Pre-Pandemic Traffic

Milwaukee Mitchell on track to crack 6 million passengers for first time since 2019.

Board Extends Racine Jail Transfer Contract

Sheriff's office says it needs this option in case of overcrowding.

Board Approves New Correctional Food Contract

Florida company will serve jail and CRC, replacing much criticized Aramark Corporation.

Board Adds Funding For Housing, Violence Prevention

$1.6 million for medical debt program wasn't spent, reallocated to other programs.

Board Approves Affordable Housing Funding, Bike Trail, Solar Study

Plus: A new overlook for the improved Kletzsch Dam.

Board Approves Much Debated Health Travel Program, Once Focused On Abortion

Proposal began as attempt to pay for travel costs related to out of state abortions.

Largest Fish Barrier Between Grafton and Lake Michigan Removed

New fish passage opens up 54 miles of habitat for native species like northern pike and sturgeon.

Workers At Starbucks on Marquette Campus Demand a Union

It's the first Starbucks in city of Milwaukee to organize a union.

Staffing Improves At Correctional Facilities

But still understaffed: County jail reaches 74% of full staffing level and CRC 83%.

In-Person Visits Return to Community Reintegration Center

County correctional center has not allowed such visits for more than a decade.

Airport Plans to Repair, Replace Taxiways

Mitchell International Airport awarded $8.7 million in federal funds to pay for this.

Supervisors Hopeful for Pool Openings in 2024

Committee adds funding to Parks budget for this, but more pools are not guaranteed.

County Officials Change Jail Food Provider

Contract with Trinity Services Group, starting at $6.2 million annually, needs county board approval.

Third Candidate Will Run for Northwest Side County Board Seat

Brandon Williford joins race for District 18, opposing incumbent Deanna Alexander.

County Would Fund Three Suburban Affordable Housing Developments

Projects in Whitefish Bay, South Milwaukee and Brown Deer secure support from board's Finance Committee.

Supervisors Support New Zoo Entrance

Current location of Zoo entrance causing traffic backups, safety issues on Bluemound Road, supervisor says.

Public Museum Experiencing Frequent Maintenance Issues

MPM reports regular breakdowns of circulation and temperature control systems.

So Much for That Free Bike Trail

Supervisors consider killing deal for pedestrian infrastructure that Wauwatosa would pay for.

Airport Gets Federal Funds for Runway Rehab

Mitchell International Airport awarded $8.7 million from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

MPM Needs $35 Million To Begin New Museum Construction

Needs this to reach $100 million in private donations before spring 2024 groundbreaking.

Crowley Backs More Suburban Affordable Housing

Allocating $6.6 million for projects in Whitefish Bay, South Milwaukee and Brown Deer.

Supervisors Back Grant for Abandoned Building Redevelopment

Long-vacant, Near-West-Side building to be transformed into larger, subsidized apartments.

Supervisor Pushes Kletzsch Park Dam Overlook

$309,000 project would increase access to river, allow portage for canoes, kayaks.

Parks Hosting Pancake Dinners, Winter Activities

Activities include hiking, glow skating, skiing, snowshoeing and pickleball.

County Working To Revive On-Demand Paratransit Taxis

Prior service canceled because of concerns about drug testing, vehicles that didn't support wheelchairs.

As Deadline Looms, County Should Shift Stimulus Funding

County hasn't spent more than half of $184 million grant.

Anne O’Connor Running for North Shore County Board Seat

O'Connor is co-founder of Bay Bridge, an advocacy organization focused on racism and segregation.

Justin Bielinski Running For Open Seat On County Board

Bielinski running for West Allis-centric seat being vacated by Sup. Tony Staskunas.

27th Street Rapid Bus Route Would Launch In 2028

MCTS working to enter federal grant process to develop second bus rapid transit line.

Could New Coggs Building Go Solar?

Two supervisors suggest new Human Services building should include solar power generation.

Medical Debt Funding Could Be Shifted to Housing, Violence Prevention

County officials have plan for funding earmarked for scuttled medical debt relief project.

Highway 100 Project Could Include New Bike Trail

Wauwatosa will fund bicycle and pedestrian trail, needs land from Milwaukee County Parks.

County Taking On Coastal Erosion

Officials seek a strategic plan for protecting Lake Michigan's coastal bluffs from erosion.

Proposal To Eliminate Medical Debt Won’t Move Forward

Instead, county officials pushed health systems to expand charity care.

MCTS Announces 8th Annual Rosa Parks Scholarship

Transit system will also honor Parks and others with a reserved seat on buses Dec. 1-3.

Sheriff Seeks To Keep Transferring Inmates to Racine

MCSO seeks to extend a contract allowing the jail to transfer individuals to Racine County.

Supervisor Wants To Solve Zoo Traffic Back-Ups

Sup. Shawn Rolland pushes funding for a reconfiguration of zoo entrance.

Parks Budget Surplus Could Fund Infrastructure Projects

Entrepreneurial department wants to use its rising revenues for this, if board agrees.

Parks Hiring Lifeguards for 2024 Summer Season

Offering bonuses to overcome shortage. Training starts in January.

New Bus Route Changes Begin Dec. 3

Some MCTS rides will increase frequency, modify their route or add trips starting next week.

County Awarded Federal Funding For Affordable Housing

$1.8 million grant will help housing aid recipients move to higher-income neighborhoods.

Judge Ronnie Murray Will Run For Full Term

Former federal public defender seeks full term after appointment to Circuit Court in July.

Parks Plants 1,800 New Trees in 2023

Tree planting across parks was bolstered in 2023 by friends groups. But is it enough?

Connect 1 Ridership Continues to Grow

Ridership up 25% since the new bus rapid transit service launched in June.

After Gov. Evers Appointed Him, Judge Wants Full-Term On Court

Jorge Fragoso was appointed to the bench in September by Gov. Tony Evers.

‘Stuff the Bus’ With Thanksgiving Meal Donations Wednesday

Annual food drive a partnership of Feeding America, MCTS, Pick 'n Save.

County Funds New Rhino Facility for Zoo

New rhino facility is third and final phase of zoo's Adventure Africa exhibit.

Mitchell Park Show Dome To Become A Snow Globe

The annual holiday show at The Domes begins Sat. Nov. 18.

New Plan Emerging To Save The Domes

Friends of the Domes takes on bigger role in planning for Domes' future.

Crowley, Nicholson Herald 2024 Budget As ‘New Day’ for Milwaukee

First budget buoyed by increased sales tax funds historic investments, property tax relief.

Local Arts Coalition Launches Fund Drive

Milwaukee Small Arts and Culture Cohort, includes 12 groups, seeks to raise $945,000 over 3 years.

Donate to Annual King Community Center Turkey Drive

Community center hopes to provide turkeys for 3,000 families next week.

Crowley Will Sign Budget Without Vetoes

After chiding board for adding spending, county exec decides to sign 2024 budget anyway.

Could Park Friends Help Prevent Illegal Dumping?

County officials think neighborhood groups could watch for and report dumping.

Southside Park Getting A Fence You Didn’t Know It Needed

Supervisors add funding for fence around Boerner Botanical Gardens.

County, State Break Ground on Forensic Science Center

$226 million, 200,000-square-foot facility will house county medical examiner and state's Milwaukee crime lab.

Citing Racial Bias, County Ends Birth Cost Recovery Program

Practice went after fathers for part of the cost of child birth when Medicaid was used.

Board Adopts 2024 Budget, Setting Up Battle With Crowley

The county executive's administration has already pushed back against some of the amendments.

Crowley, Medical College Celebrate 50 Years of EMS

Paramedics, now taken for granted, were a new and novel concept in 1973.

Construction of Road-to-Trail Projects Planned for 2024

Redundant streets would be made into trails. Public meetings next week.

Parks System Losing Trees Faster Than It Can Plant Them

Board moving to add funding to 2024 budget for reforestation.

Is It the End of Battery Electric Buses for Milwaukee?

Top transit officials say there are currently no reliable manufacturers in U.S. market.

Rochelle Johnson-Bent Enters Race for Circuit Court Judge

Johnson-Brent will face State Rep. Marisabel Cabrera in the general election for Branch 43.

Supervisors Recommend Funding for On-Demand Paratransit, Despite Objections

Though the funding is likely not enough, and would be realized by issuing debt.

Board Moving Closer To County Jail Audit

An amendment to 2024 budget calls for third-party, independent audit of county jail.

Board and County Exec At Odds Over Debt, Spending

Board wants to surpass debt limit given new sales tax, surplus.

County Will Re-Evaluate Cultural Contributions

Budget amendment requires review of the different institutions county dollars support.

Parks Replaces Tippecanoe Park Playground

New playground funded through a 2021 real estate deal with Irgens.

MCDOT Breaks Ground On New Highway Maintenance Facility

Will double footprint of northwest side highway maintenance shop, add its first women's bathrooms

What’s The Future of The Charles Allis Art Museum?

One county budget amendment funds safety repairs, another seeks to end future contributions.

Milwaukee County Receives Funding To Test Road Safety Infrastructure

Funding will cover portable speed humps and high-visibility sidewalks.

Public Museum Celebrating Native American Heritage Month

Free admission for tribal members and special programming planned.

Bus Service Between Downer and Downtown Could Return

Service along former GoldLine route could be restored in 2024.

Crowley, Transit Officials Oppose ‘Transit Rangers’ Backed By Drivers

Board fails to get administration buy-in for transit rangers, pitting union against Crowley and MCTS.

Southwest Airlines Announces Non-Stop Flights to San Diego