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Lucille Berrien Mural Installed in Namesake Park

Lucille Berrien Mural Installed in Namesake Park

Berrien is a former community activist after whom the park was named in 2021.

MKE County: Board Declares May Mental Health Awareness Month
MKE County

Board Declares May Mental Health Awareness Month

Sup. Kathleen Vincent shares personal struggle with mental health.

MKE County: County Board Opposes State Shared Revenue Plan
MKE County

County Board Opposes State Shared Revenue Plan

County board proposal demands hike in state aid with no strings attached.

MKE County: County Will Fly Intersex Progress Pride Flag in June
MKE County

County Will Fly Intersex Progress Pride Flag in June

Sup. Peter Burgelis successfully passes resolution for recognition of updated pride flag.

MKE County: Board Approves Jail Probe, Opposes Brewers Subsidy
MKE County

Board Approves Jail Probe, Opposes Brewers Subsidy

Plus: Board sends abortion proposal to attorney's for additional review

MKE County: Another Opioid Settlement Anticipated This Year
MKE County

Another Opioid Settlement Anticipated This Year

Settlement with Endo International likely to send money to Milwaukee.

MKE County: Man Dies Following Suicide Attempt at CRC
MKE County

Man Dies Following Suicide Attempt at CRC

In last year there have been five in-custody deaths in Milwaukee County correctional facilities.

MKE County: Think Tank Studying Ways to Finance Parks Maintenance
MKE County

Think Tank Studying Ways to Finance Parks Maintenance

Massive backlog of county parks infrastructure projects requires creative solutions.

How Will Museum Move Its Collections?

How Will Museum Move Its Collections?

Public Museum says it will take 8 years to move the 4 million items in its collections.

Transportation: Sun Country Adding Winter Flights at Mitchell Airport
Transportation

Sun Country Adding Winter Flights at Mitchell Airport

More flights to sun country -- Mexico, Florida and Arizona -- announced by airline.

MKE County: County Programs Win 5 National Awards
MKE County

County Programs Win 5 National Awards

National Association of Counties' non-competitive awards praise Milwaukee's innovations.

MKE County: Will Old Loomis Road Finally Be Fixed?
MKE County

Will Old Loomis Road Finally Be Fixed?

Supervisors reconsider road repair after turning down state funding for project two years ago.

Public Museum Releases Details for new Rainforest Gallery, Butterfly Vivarium

Public Museum Releases Details for new Rainforest Gallery, Butterfly Vivarium

These are the final previews of the new $240 million museum galleries.

Private Aviation Facility Opens At Airport

Private Aviation Facility Opens At Airport

New facility provides business and general aviation services, and private jet charters.

Transportation: Federal Funds Creating Two New East-West BRT Stations
Transportation

Federal Funds Creating Two New East-West BRT Stations

County transportation department planning two additional stations along East-West BRT.

Transportation: Denise Wandke Is New Head of MCTS
Transportation

Denise Wandke Is New Head of MCTS

Former bus driver has risen through ranks to lead Milwaukee County Transit System.

MKE County: 27 Pools, Splash Pads and Water Parks Opening in Milwaukee
MKE County

27 Pools, Splash Pads and Water Parks Opening in Milwaukee

County boosts the number of facilities it will open for 2023 season.

MKE County: Climate Survey Finds Residents Concerned, Lack of Confidence in Government
MKE County

Climate Survey Finds Residents Concerned, Lack of Confidence in Government

Residents want government to protect vulnerable neighbors, invest in green infrastructure and public transportation.

Transportation: County Could Replace Private Firm With Deputies or Transit Rangers
Transportation

County Could Replace Private Firm With Deputies or Transit Rangers

Transit Security Task Force moving toward recommending replacement of current private security firm.

MKE County: Parks Adds More Lifeguards For Pools
MKE County

Parks Adds More Lifeguards For Pools

Pool openings to be announced in the coming week.

MKE County: Board Grows Cautious As Legislature Debates Shared Revenue
MKE County

Board Grows Cautious As Legislature Debates Shared Revenue

Proposal for cultural spending shot down by supervisors worried about legislators' views.

MKE County: Parks Rethinking Its Building Portfolio
MKE County

Parks Rethinking Its Building Portfolio

System maintains old, unused buildings as it struggles with inadequate budget. Could some buildings be eliminated?

MKE County: County Could Fly Newer Pride Flag in June
MKE County

County Could Fly Newer Pride Flag in June

Strong support for Sup. Peter Burgelis' proposal to have county fly Intersex Progress Pride Flag.

MKE County: Red Arrow Park Roller Rink Opens
MKE County

Red Arrow Park Roller Rink Opens

Downtown ice rink now a roller skating rink seven days a week during warm months.

MKE County: Parks Plans to Rebuild Washington Park Bridges
MKE County

Parks Plans to Rebuild Washington Park Bridges

Aggressive construction timeline to replace two lagoon bridges by end of year.

Feds End COVID-19 Emergency Declaration

Feds End COVID-19 Emergency Declaration

Vaccines, testing and treatment will remain free only as long as pre-expiration supplies last.

MKE County: New Beer Garden Opening in Juneau Park
MKE County

New Beer Garden Opening in Juneau Park

No longer traveling, downtown park will have a summer-long beer garden.

MKE County: Parks System Hits Record Revenue
MKE County

Parks System Hits Record Revenue

Golf, beer gardens and facility rentals keeping the parks system afloat.

MKE County: Parks for People or Pavement?
MKE County

Parks for People or Pavement?

Parks department wants to reduce the paved footprint in Milwaukee County.

MKE County: Committee Rejects Abortion Travel Fund
MKE County

Committee Rejects Abortion Travel Fund

With Republican legislators watching Milwaukee's every move, supervisors reject proposal.

Transportation: First 4 Months of BRT Rides Will be Free
Transportation

First 4 Months of BRT Rides Will be Free

Umo Mobility will sponsor free rides from June 4 to September 30.

New Museum Gallery Digs Into World Landscapes and Societies

New Museum Gallery Digs Into World Landscapes and Societies

Grasslands, deserts, arctic areas, mountains and islands in planned exhibit.

Transportation: Free Election Day Buses Still Illegal, Attorneys Say
Transportation

Free Election Day Buses Still Illegal, Attorneys Say

Board amendment asks county attorneys to find legal way to do it. They can't and don't.

Transportation: County Requires MKE Airport For Employee Travel
Transportation

County Requires MKE Airport For Employee Travel

'This is a logical change.' All county work-related flights must use Mitchell Airport.

MKE County: Health Insurance Assistance Plan Revamped
MKE County

Health Insurance Assistance Plan Revamped

What is best use of ARPA funds to help county residents kicked off of Medicaid?

MKE County: King Park Housing Project Loses Out On Affordable Tax Credits
MKE County

King Park Housing Project Loses Out On Affordable Tax Credits

80 of 120 planned homes are unimpacted.

MKE County: Corrections Center Had 55% Employee Turnover Rate in 2022
MKE County

Corrections Center Had 55% Employee Turnover Rate in 2022

Number of assaults and fights fell in 2022.

Skate Park Planned for Bay View

Skate Park Planned for Bay View

Bay View Neighborhood Association closing in on fundraising goal for new wheel park.

MKE County: Assembly Bill Would Provide Funding with Substantial Restrictions for County
MKE County

Assembly Bill Would Provide Funding with Substantial Restrictions for County

County would see a revenue increase, but with substantial restrictions. Gov. Evers promises veto.

MKE County: Parks Planning More Aquatic Facility Openings This Summer
MKE County

Parks Planning More Aquatic Facility Openings This Summer

The department is planning to open more splash pads and wading pools, and to focus lifeguards on waterparks.

MKE County: Gómez-Tom Wins County Board Special Election
MKE County

Gómez-Tom Wins County Board Special Election

Caroline Gómez-Tom is new supervisor for District 14 on Milwaukee's South Side.

MKE County: Resolution Opposes a County Brewers Subsidy
MKE County

Resolution Opposes a County Brewers Subsidy

Two socialists, two conservatives on board are co-sponsoring the resolution.

MKE County: Roller Skating Coming to Red Arrow Park
MKE County

Roller Skating Coming to Red Arrow Park

Summer Spinz will be held every third Friday in June, July and August.

MKE County: Resolution Calls For More State Aid, Local Autonomy
MKE County

Resolution Calls For More State Aid, Local Autonomy

County board proposal demands hike in state aid with no strings attached.

MKE County: County Plans New Oak Creek Subdivision
MKE County

County Plans New Oak Creek Subdivision

County would subdivide about 20 acres of vacant land for residential development.

Site Demolition Continues At Future Museum Site

Site Demolition Continues At Future Museum Site

Buildings getting razed near 6th and McKinley for new Milwaukee Public Museum.

MKE County: Lincoln Creek Road-to-Trail Project Beginning
MKE County

Lincoln Creek Road-to-Trail Project Beginning

Parks department will convert roadway to bicycle and pedestrian trail.

MKE County: Board Will Consider Probe of Jail Policies, Practices
MKE County

Board Will Consider Probe of Jail Policies, Practices

Sup. Felesia Martin authors resolution making huge information request from jail.

MKE County: Sheriff Denita Ball Shuffles Jail Leadership
MKE County

Sheriff Denita Ball Shuffles Jail Leadership

Joshua Briggs new director and commander. Inspector Aaron Dobson now leads courts.

Vote Tuesday: County Supervisor Special Election May 2
Vote Tuesday

County Supervisor Special Election May 2

Caroline Gómez-Tom and Angel C. Sanchez vying for open seat on county board.

MKE County: Parks Department Planning to Improve Restroom Access This Summer
MKE County

Parks Department Planning to Improve Restroom Access This Summer

Department unable to open all public restroom facilities in recent years, prompting resident complaints to county supervisors.

Transportation: MCTS Will Provide Buses for Summerfest
Transportation

MCTS Will Provide Buses for Summerfest

MCTS returning to Summerfest with shuttles from two park-and-ride lots.

On The Front Lines of Overdose Crisis

On The Front Lines of Overdose Crisis

Two members of the Milwaukee Overdose Response Initiative talk about their jobs. It's not easy.

Transportation: BRT Bus Lanes Getting Painted
Transportation

BRT Bus Lanes Getting Painted

But how will dedicated bus lanes for nine-mile long East-West Bus Rapid Transit line work?

MKE County: Board Moves to Rank Infrastructure Projects For Climate Change
MKE County

Board Moves to Rank Infrastructure Projects For Climate Change

Unanimous vote backs creation of climate criteria to rank funding of future county projects.

Transportation: MCTS Launches #SaveTheBus Campaign
Transportation

MCTS Launches #SaveTheBus Campaign

Transit system raising awareness of its impending budget crisis.

MKE County: Correctional Officer Charged in Jail Death
MKE County

Correctional Officer Charged in Jail Death

A 32-year-old correctional officer has been charged with felony misconduct in public office.

MKE County: Board Approves Harley Park Deal
MKE County

Board Approves Harley Park Deal

Plus: County board approves Juvenile Justice Center redevelopment, Sherman Park projects and settlement for opioid lawsuit.

MKE County: Zablocki Golf Course Getting Synthetic Turf
MKE County

Zablocki Golf Course Getting Synthetic Turf

Will become first public course in county to get artificial greens and tee boxes.

MKE County: Supervisors Back Sherman Park Overhaul
MKE County

Supervisors Back Sherman Park Overhaul

Funding for Sherman Park improvements approved by powerful Committee on Finance.

MKE County: Former Jail Medical Provider Still Troubling County
MKE County

Former Jail Medical Provider Still Troubling County

County still litigating lawsuits from six-year tenure of Armor Correction Health Services.

MKE County: Crowley Approves Funding for Mental Health Programs
MKE County

Crowley Approves Funding for Mental Health Programs

ARPA funds will expand services offered by two community-based nonprofits.

MKE County: McKinley Beach Safety Project Begins Soon
MKE County

McKinley Beach Safety Project Begins Soon

County soliciting contractors for beach reconstruction.

MKE County: Milwaukee Wins $45 Million More From Opioid Companies
MKE County

Milwaukee Wins $45 Million More From Opioid Companies

Settlement hikes total award to $101 million, largest municipal payout in state history.

MKE County: Proposal Would Expand Youth Mentoring in Milwaukee
MKE County

Proposal Would Expand Youth Mentoring in Milwaukee

MENTOR Greater Milwaukee seeks funding from Milwaukee County to expand training and programming.

New Museum Gallery An Immersive Milwaukee Streetscape

New Museum Gallery An Immersive Milwaukee Streetscape

Milwaukee Revealed offers immersive streetscape resembling Streets of Old Milwaukee.

MKE County: Highland Park To Become Harley Park
MKE County

Highland Park To Become Harley Park

The Harley-Davidson Foundation offers $350,000 for park improvements and 10 years of maintenance.

Transportation: FlexRide Expanding Service April 17
Transportation

FlexRide Expanding Service April 17

Transit service connecting city residents to suburban jobs adding new pickup and employment zones.

MKE County: Committee Pauses Abortion Travel Fund
MKE County

Committee Pauses Abortion Travel Fund

Legal uncertainty causes supervisors to table the proposal for a month.

MKE County: Planned Wetland Project Pays for Itself
MKE County

Planned Wetland Project Pays for Itself

County plans new wetland in Oak Creek Parkway on county-owned agricultural land.

MKE County: Board Wrings Extra $8,000 Out Of We Energies Deals
MKE County

Board Wrings Extra $8,000 Out Of We Energies Deals

Supervisors, parks department gain more money for two utility easements.

Transportation: County Picks Consultant for Reckless Driving Study
Transportation

County Picks Consultant for Reckless Driving Study

Chicago-based urban planning firm, MUSE Community + Design, will do study.

MKE County: New Juvenile Justice Facility Advances
MKE County

New Juvenile Justice Facility Advances

$31.3 million redevelopment would expand program offering alternative to traditional youth incarceration.

A Tale of Two Tax Plans

A Tale of Two Tax Plans

Wisconsin Policy Forum report compares GOP flat tax with Evers tax plan. Neither may get passed.

MKE County: Policy Would Create Climate Lens for County Infrastructure Projects
MKE County

Policy Would Create Climate Lens for County Infrastructure Projects

Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson wants county to consider emissions goals when prioritizing infrastructure and maintenance projects.

MKE County: Baldwin, Crowley Promote Foreclosure-to-Affordable Housing Program
MKE County

Baldwin, Crowley Promote Foreclosure-to-Affordable Housing Program

$8 million in funding will rehab tax-foreclosed homes for sale at affordable prices.

MKE County: Parks Finishes Trails Plan for Northwest Side
MKE County

Parks Finishes Trails Plan for Northwest Side

Plan would dramatically increase access to trails for majority-Black neighborhoods.

Transportation: Mitchell May Redevelop Airfield
Transportation

Mitchell May Redevelop Airfield

Milwaukee airport could redevelop a long disused section in northeast corner of the airfield.

Domes Annual Spring Show Debuts April 8

Domes Annual Spring Show Debuts April 8

"Metamorphosis: The Lives of Frogs and Butterflies" captures the creature' lifecycles amid an explosion of colorful spring flowers.

MKE County: Rising Overdose Deaths From Drugs Cut With Xylazine In Milwaukee
MKE County

Rising Overdose Deaths From Drugs Cut With Xylazine In Milwaukee

Powerful veterinary sedative, often combined with Fentanyl, causing overdose deaths.

MKE County: Sanchez, Gómez-Tom Advance From County Board Primary
MKE County

Sanchez, Gómez-Tom Advance From County Board Primary

Three candidates ran in primary of special election for county board's vacant District 14 seat.

MKE County: Parks Lifeguard Recruitment Improves
MKE County

Parks Lifeguard Recruitment Improves

Milwaukee County ahead of last year's recruitment, though not on track for full staffing.

Spike In Deaths Points to Tainted Local Drug Supply

Spike In Deaths Points to Tainted Local Drug Supply

Milwaukee County has averaged one overdose death every four hours since Saturday.

Transportation: 6 Bus Routes Will Change With BRT Launch
Transportation

6 Bus Routes Will Change With BRT Launch

MCTS planning changes to maximize impact of East-West BRT and bus system.

Vote Tuesday: County Board District 14 Special Election
Vote Tuesday

County Board District 14 Special Election

Three candidates competing for county board seat representing much of Milwaukee's south side.

Transportation: County Seeks Federal Funds For 86 Buses
Transportation

County Seeks Federal Funds For 86 Buses

Applying for $73.8 million in grants for new clean-diesel and battery electric buses.

MKE County: Crowley Signs Conversion Therapy Condemnation on Trans Day of Visibility
MKE County

Crowley Signs Conversion Therapy Condemnation on Trans Day of Visibility

Resolution makes it official county policy to condemn the discredited practice.

Transportation: While Future Uncertain, County Extends Paratransit Taxi to September
Transportation

While Future Uncertain, County Extends Paratransit Taxi to September

County initially planned to discontinue service due to new federal regulations.

Transportation: Milwaukee Transit in Crisis, Faces Massive Cuts
Transportation

Milwaukee Transit in Crisis, Faces Massive Cuts

MCTS faces fiscal cliff as federal grants run out, state aid declines and local revenue is restricted.

New State Coalition Will Push Climate Goals

New State Coalition Will Push Climate Goals

Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin seeks a carbon-free, environmentally just economy.

Transportation: New MCTS Fare Cards Launch April 1
Transportation

New MCTS Fare Cards Launch April 1

WisGo is a go and Waukesha will join Milwaukee bus system's new fare payment system.

Transportation: 35th Street Could Get Bike-Bus Lane
Transportation

35th Street Could Get Bike-Bus Lane

Seeking to create Milwaukee's first shared bike-bus lane on 35th Street between Vliet St. and National Ave.

MKE County: Right to Counsel Program a Success, Report Finds
MKE County

Right to Counsel Program a Success, Report Finds

Attorneys for clients facing eviction prevented this in 70% of cases.

MKE County: Jail Vaccine Incentive Payments Worked
MKE County

Jail Vaccine Incentive Payments Worked

Report finds vaccination rates spiked at county jail, CRC when incentive payments offered.

MKE County: Harley-Davidson May Revamp Highland Park
MKE County

Harley-Davidson May Revamp Highland Park

Would pay for improvements but may seek new name for park near corporate campus.

CEO Departs Black Holocaust Museum, Brad Pruitt Named Interim Leader

CEO Departs Black Holocaust Museum, Brad Pruitt Named Interim Leader

Bert Davis stepping down, citing responsibilities to family. Museum reopened last year.

MKE County: Board Approves Cost Increase For Jail Food Contract
MKE County

Board Approves Cost Increase For Jail Food Contract

Aramark Correctional Services sought 8% price hike in 2023 contract.

MKE County: Board Passes Medical Debt Relief, Health Insurance Subsidy
MKE County

Board Passes Medical Debt Relief, Health Insurance Subsidy

Also, the board passed funding for student housing insecurity and a condemnation of conversion therapy.

Museum Unveils Future Exhibit All About Wisconsin

Museum Unveils Future Exhibit All About Wisconsin

"Wisconsin Journey" will showcase some of the state's natural features and history.

MKE County: Supervisors Want Audit of County Jail
MKE County

Supervisors Want Audit of County Jail

Supervisors Felesia Martin and Ryan Clancy propose legislation in response to deaths at county jail.

MKE County: Expanded City-To-Suburbs Transit Service Approved
MKE County

Expanded City-To-Suburbs Transit Service Approved

County Board's Finance Committee approves $1.3 million for a 'last mile' transit service.

Transportation: County Seeks Better Safety for Bikers, Pedestrians
Transportation

County Seeks Better Safety for Bikers, Pedestrians

Will conduct study of about 20 bike and pedestrians crossings to improve them.

MKE County: Company Hiking Prices for Corrections Food
MKE County

Company Hiking Prices for Corrections Food

Aramark Correctional Services negotiates 8% price hike for food served at county facilities.

MKE County: Courts Gain $570,000 Grant For Criminal Justice Reform
MKE County

Courts Gain $570,000 Grant For Criminal Justice Reform

Final phase of $6 million in funding from John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.

MKE County: Committee Approves Medical Debt Relief
MKE County

Committee Approves Medical Debt Relief

Project with RIP Medical Debt will cancel $153 million in debt owed by county residents.

MKE County: New Firms Will Study Rehab, Replacement or Demo of The Domes
MKE County

New Firms Will Study Rehab, Replacement or Demo of The Domes

Construction consultant Concord Group will review options for redevelopment and demolition of The Domes.

Carl Ashley Named Milwaukee’s Chief Judge

Carl Ashley Named Milwaukee’s Chief Judge

Ashley currently serves as deputy chief judge and has served on the bench since 1999.

MKE County: Supervisor Proposes Aid for MATC Students Facing Housing Insecurity
MKE County

Supervisor Proposes Aid for MATC Students Facing Housing Insecurity

Sup. Steve Shea, also an MATC instructor, pushing $100,000 for financial assistance fund.

Transportation: State Gives Milwaukee Federal Money for Electric Buses
Transportation

State Gives Milwaukee Federal Money for Electric Buses

State awards grant for the purchase of up to 16 battery electric buses.

MKE County: County Jail Records Second In-Custody Death of 2023
MKE County

County Jail Records Second In-Custody Death of 2023

An unidentified 37-year-old man is reported dead. No cause of death immediately released.

MKE County: Traveling Beer Gardens Begin in May
MKE County

Traveling Beer Gardens Begin in May

Actually only one traveling beer garden will run this year. But something might be brewing in Juneau Park.

MKE County: Supervisors Propose Abortion Travel Fund
MKE County

Supervisors Propose Abortion Travel Fund

But the county Corporation Counsel calls the proposal "nearly certainly illegal."

MKE County: Parks’ Former Barn Youth Hostel Could Be Redeveloped
MKE County

Parks’ Former Barn Youth Hostel Could Be Redeveloped

Seeking developer for barn and residential building on site located on Root River Parkway.

MKE County: County’s Financial Forecast Gets Grimmer
MKE County

County’s Financial Forecast Gets Grimmer

County falls short by more than $100 million in new five-year outlook by comptroller.

Transportation: Southwest Adds Flights at Mitchell Airport
Transportation

Southwest Adds Flights at Mitchell Airport

Additional flights to nine destinations are scheduled in 2023.

MKE County: Crowley Promotes Vending Machines To Prevent Opioid Deaths
MKE County

Crowley Promotes Vending Machines To Prevent Opioid Deaths

County to install 25 vending machines with narcan spray, fentanyl test strips and more.

MKE County: Underwood Park Wading Pool Could Become Splash Pad
MKE County

Underwood Park Wading Pool Could Become Splash Pad

Splash pad would save money and be more accessible to people in wheelchairs.

MKE County: Warming Center Opening Following Extended Power Outages
MKE County

Warming Center Opening Following Extended Power Outages

County Executive David Crowley declares snow emergency.

MKE County: Upstart Kitchen Seeks Funding for Expansion
MKE County

Upstart Kitchen Seeks Funding for Expansion

Food service incubator has provided thousands of meals for homeless, and wants to expand.

MKE County: Program Would Subsidize Low-Income Health Insurance Premiums
MKE County

Program Would Subsidize Low-Income Health Insurance Premiums

County would join effort to prevent people from losing health insurance coverage.

Transportation: Bus Rides Free on St. Patrick’s Day
Transportation

Bus Rides Free on St. Patrick’s Day

Molson Coors once again sponsoring free bus rides on St. Patrick’s Day.

Transportation: MCTS Holding Public Information Meetings on New BRT
Transportation

MCTS Holding Public Information Meetings on New BRT

Starting in June, 9-mile Bus Rapid Transit will run from Downtown to Wauwatosa..

MKE County: Committee Votes to Condemn Conversion Therapy
MKE County

Committee Votes to Condemn Conversion Therapy

Resolution would have no legal impact, meant as political and educational statement.

Transportation: Mitchell Wins ‘Best Airport’ Award
Transportation

Mitchell Wins ‘Best Airport’ Award

Milwaukee's airport wins second annual award as one of best in North America for its size.

Transportation: Route 88 A Transit Success Story
Transportation

Route 88 A Transit Success Story

Bus route with less frequency grows riders. But this is a cautionary tale, too, transit officials say.

MKE County: Crowley Signs $9.5 Million in Affordable Housing Contracts
MKE County

Crowley Signs $9.5 Million in Affordable Housing Contracts

Funding supports projects in Brown Deer, Wauwatosa and South Milwaukee.

MKE County: Museum Unveils Details of First New Exhibit
MKE County

Museum Unveils Details of First New Exhibit

Featuring dinosaurs, mammoths, saber-toothed cats and 122,000 Silurian fossils.

MKE County: Pandemic Lockdown Caused Problems At Correctional Facility
MKE County

Pandemic Lockdown Caused Problems At Correctional Facility

Report shows disruptive conduct, medical emergencies, altercations increased at CRC.

MKE County: Sherman Park Could Get $2.2 Million Overhaul
MKE County

Sherman Park Could Get $2.2 Million Overhaul

Partnership of county and Boys & Girls Club would rehab park, add new amenities.

MKE County: County Seeks Contractors for New Human Services Building
MKE County

County Seeks Contractors for New Human Services Building

Plans call for a $42 million, 4-story, 60,000-square-foot facility at 12th and Cherry.

Wisconsin Avenue Park May Be Renamed

Wisconsin Avenue Park May Be Renamed

Park designed for people of all abilities already has raised $4.1 million in private funds towards its $7 million project cost.

Transportation: MCTS Buses Could Again Serve Summerfest, But Issues Remain
Transportation

MCTS Buses Could Again Serve Summerfest, But Issues Remain

And even if they do, it would be in a much-diminished capacity.

MKE County: Parks Foundation Boosts Reforestation Effort
MKE County

Parks Foundation Boosts Reforestation Effort

Molson Coors, Fund for Lake Michigan funding reforestation staff with donation.

MKE County: County Board Primary Race Has Three Candidates
MKE County

County Board Primary Race Has Three Candidates

Special election called to fill District 14 seat left vacant by Dyango Zerpa resignation.

MPM Announces Permanent Exhibits at New Museum

MPM Announces Permanent Exhibits at New Museum

Five permanent exhibits will include one with dinosaurs, another on old Milwaukee.

MKE County: County Transportation Building Going Solar?
MKE County

County Transportation Building Going Solar?

Seeking consultants to study installing solar panels at site in Wauwatosa.

MKE County: Family of Woman Who Died in Jail Speaks Out
MKE County

Family of Woman Who Died in Jail Speaks Out

Cilivea Thyrion, then 20, committed suicide in December 2022, the Sheriff's Office has said.

Transportation: BRT Grant Could Fund Downtown Plaza
Transportation

BRT Grant Could Fund Downtown Plaza

New $2 million federal grant frees up funds for downtown upgrades along Bus Rapid Transit line.

Transportation: Airport Will Rip Out Two Runways
Transportation

Airport Will Rip Out Two Runways

To save on costs, Milwaukee Mitchell plans to downsize to three-runway airport.

MKE County: Final Estabrook Dam Lawsuit Ends
MKE County

Final Estabrook Dam Lawsuit Ends

The last lawsuit related to the Estabrook Dam removal has been dismissed, five years after the dam itself.

MKE County: South Shore Breakwater Could Be Partially Repaired This Year
MKE County

South Shore Breakwater Could Be Partially Repaired This Year

County looking for a contractor to repair 2020 storm damage. Feds rejected FEMA aid.

Transportation: New Electric BRT Line Will Launch With Some Diesel Buses
Transportation

New Electric BRT Line Will Launch With Some Diesel Buses

New service will still launch June 4, but will be short four electric buses.

MKE County: Milwaukee Area Above State Average for Remote Work
MKE County

Milwaukee Area Above State Average for Remote Work

Wisconsin Policy Forum report shows the Milwaukee metro area with a large percentage of the state's remote workers.

MKE County: Board Resolution Condemns Conversion Therapy
MKE County

Board Resolution Condemns Conversion Therapy

Board expected to pass resolution, echoing stand of national medical groups.

MKE County: Crowley Appoints New Medical Examiner
MKE County

Crowley Appoints New Medical Examiner

County executive promotes Interim Medical Examiner Wieslawa Tlomak; board must approve this.

Transportation: Bus Route Changes Coming March 5
Transportation

Bus Route Changes Coming March 5

To cut costs, changes coming to routes 52, 15 and 60.

MKE County: 7 Takeaways From Crowley’s 2023 State of the County Speech
MKE County

7 Takeaways From Crowley’s 2023 State of the County Speech

Going back to college, helping youth and counting on a new partnership with the state.

MKE County: County Has A History With the Sales Tax
MKE County

County Has A History With the Sales Tax

For 15 years local officials have debated, voted, campaigned on and lobbied for a county sales tax hike.

MKE County: Jackson Park Project Faces Resistance
MKE County

Jackson Park Project Faces Resistance

Some residents oppose plan to convert roadway to pedestrian-bike trail along KK River Parkway.

MKE County: County Begins Future Domes Study
MKE County

County Begins Future Domes Study

Seeking construction consultant to price everything from demolition to restoration to expanded urban botanical complex.

MKE County: Courthouse, Transit System Drop Mask Requirement
MKE County

Courthouse, Transit System Drop Mask Requirement

Milwaukee County downgraded by CDC to "low" COVID-19 risk.

MKE County: Two Candidates Running For Vacant County Board Seat
MKE County

Two Candidates Running For Vacant County Board Seat

Travis Hope and Caroline Gómez-Tom running for 14th District vacated by former supervisor Dyango Zerpa.

Transportation: MCTS’ New Rider-Friendly Fare System Launches March 1
Transportation

MCTS’ New Rider-Friendly Fare System Launches March 1

New fare system and mobile app automatically cap your payments at cheapest daily, weekly or monthly rate.

Public Museum Adding Live Animal Exhibit

Public Museum Adding Live Animal Exhibit

Sloths, iguanas, tortoises and more part of new exhibit called "Survival of the Slowest."

MKE County: Should Road Through Lake Park Be Pedestrianized?
MKE County

Should Road Through Lake Park Be Pedestrianized?

A survey of nearby residents found great support for a pedestrian and bicycle-only Ravine Road.

MKE County: Proposed North-South BRT Line Loses Southern Anchor
MKE County

Proposed North-South BRT Line Loses Southern Anchor

Northwestern Mutual's Franklin campus, with 2,000 employees, was supposed to be the southernmost stop on new bus rapid transit line.

MKE County: Dan Boehm Out at MCTS
MKE County

Dan Boehm Out at MCTS

County bus system leader since 2014 faced employee allegations of verbal abuse and retaliation.

MKE County: Is Hales Corners Ice Rink Project Dead?
MKE County

Is Hales Corners Ice Rink Project Dead?

The leader of private/public project says so, now that county demands its $75,000 back.

MKE County: County Wants Ideas To Save Coggs Building
MKE County

County Wants Ideas To Save Coggs Building

County has open call for ideas, including asking for ways to develop the former department store.

Mandela Barnes Forms Political Action Committee

Mandela Barnes Forms Political Action Committee

The Long Run PAC will support new generation of progressive candidates.

MKE County: Board Releases Funds for Park Projects
MKE County

Board Releases Funds for Park Projects

County board approves $1.3 million in maintenance, repairs and new projects for parks.

Iron Grate Chef Returns for Central Standard Winter Luau

Iron Grate Chef Returns for Central Standard Winter Luau

Chef Aaron Patin will smoke a whole pig outdoors in Downtown.

MKE County: County Plans for Surge In Funding To Address Homelessness
MKE County

County Plans for Surge In Funding To Address Homelessness

County investing $4.5 million into housing navigation, rental assistance and housing rehabilitation.

Transportation: Feds Will Fund Milwaukee County’s Safe Streets Plan
Transportation

Feds Will Fund Milwaukee County’s Safe Streets Plan

$800,000 grant will fund county-wide road safety plan, a precursor to move funding

MKE County: Board Almost Blocks Juvenile Justice Funding
MKE County

Board Almost Blocks Juvenile Justice Funding

A majority of supervisors voted to hold on a $42 million contract without appearing to know what the impact would be.

MKE County: ARPA Money Could Expand Two Milwaukee Mental Health Programs
MKE County

ARPA Money Could Expand Two Milwaukee Mental Health Programs

Two community mental health providers plan expansion with county ARPA funds.

MKE County: Crowley Calling Special Election for Vacant Board Seat
MKE County

Crowley Calling Special Election for Vacant Board Seat

Election for seat vacated by Sup. Dyango Zerpa will coincide with spring election dates.

World’s Tallest Timber Tower To Have Artist-in-Residence

World’s Tallest Timber Tower To Have Artist-in-Residence

Reginald Baylor Studio will have residency at New Land's 25-story Ascent.

MKE County: Supervisors Stall, Inflate Cost of Sea Wall Project
MKE County

Supervisors Stall, Inflate Cost of Sea Wall Project

Cost of McKinley Flushing Channel rises as county board second guesses engineers.

MKE County: Will Online Foreclosure Auction Prevent Intimidation, Collusion?
MKE County

Will Online Foreclosure Auction Prevent Intimidation, Collusion?

County attempts to thwart collusion by 'bad actor landlords' at property auctions.

MKE County: Animal Advocates Criticize Zoo’s Elephant Facility
MKE County

Animal Advocates Criticize Zoo’s Elephant Facility

National group says Milwaukee zoo way too small, 'a prison' for its elephants

MKE County: Free Golf For Parks Employees?
MKE County

Free Golf For Parks Employees?

Finance Committee approves free and reduced-price golf as a benefit for parks employees.

MKE County: Dyango Zerpa Resigns From County Board
MKE County

Dyango Zerpa Resigns From County Board

Freshman supervisor expensed unapproved hotel stay to county credit card.

MKE County: Committee Approves Funding for Suburban Affordable Housing Projects
MKE County

Committee Approves Funding for Suburban Affordable Housing Projects

But Sup. Peter Burgelis tries to stop subsidy for Wauwatosa development, citing cost.

Transportation: MCTS Makes Changes to Transit Security
Transportation

MCTS Makes Changes to Transit Security

MCTS, after union's repeated prodding, pursuing charges against people that assault bus drivers.

MKE County: Revived Youth Commission Starts Its Work
MKE County

Revived Youth Commission Starts Its Work

Milwaukee County revives youth leadership program, and gives members a list of things to work on.

Transportation: BRT Line Slated for June 4 Start
Transportation

BRT Line Slated for June 4 Start

MCTS still must stripe dedicated lanes, add equipment to stations.

Transportation: North-South BRT Plans Advancing in 2023
Transportation

North-South BRT Plans Advancing in 2023

Transit officials will focus on new BRT project after East-West BRT launches in June.

Sculpture Milwaukee Announces 2023 Curator

Sculpture Milwaukee Announces 2023 Curator

Artist, gallery owner and innovator John Riepenhoff will curate Sculpture Milwaukee 2023.

MKE County: Six Ways County Will Spend Opioid Settlement Funds
MKE County

Six Ways County Will Spend Opioid Settlement Funds

Opioid treatment programs a priority for spending $56 million won from drug companies.

Transportation: County Survey Finds Support for Bike, Pedestrian Options
Transportation

County Survey Finds Support for Bike, Pedestrian Options

Residents concerned about street safety, reckless driving, lack of bike lanes and buses.

MKE County: Former Fugitive Reported Dead in Jail
MKE County

Former Fugitive Reported Dead in Jail

Second death in two-months in Milwaukee County Jail.

MKE County: Medical Examiner Struggles With Staffing
MKE County

Medical Examiner Struggles With Staffing

Office now shorthanded for forensic investigators. Interim chief has temporary plan.

Transportation: City-To-Suburbs Transit Service Planning Large Expansion
Transportation

City-To-Suburbs Transit Service Planning Large Expansion

FlexRide, a last-mile transit service, would expand the suburban areas it takes Milwaukee residents to.

MKE County: Supervisor Says Republicans Planning Incentives for Consolidated City, County Government
MKE County

Supervisor Says Republicans Planning Incentives for Consolidated City, County Government

Conervative Deanna Alexander described a specific plan that would "reward the entities for consolidating."

MKE County: County Has Open Call for Lifeguards
MKE County

County Has Open Call for Lifeguards

Parks department hopes to improve lifeguard numbers, open more pools this year.

Museum Days Returns for 2023

Museum Days Returns for 2023

With special exhibits and free and reduced admission at 27 metro area museums.

MKE County: County Could Erase $153 Million in Medical Debt
MKE County

County Could Erase $153 Million in Medical Debt

County residents would gain debt relief via county partnership with New York nonprofit.

MKE County: South Milwaukee Baseball Diamond Getting Upgrade
MKE County

South Milwaukee Baseball Diamond Getting Upgrade

South Milwaukee School District maintains baseball diamond owned by the county.

MKE County: COVID-19 Hospitalizations Rising
MKE County

COVID-19 Hospitalizations Rising

Hospitalizations could be an indication of rising transmission.

MKE County: Did Sheriff Transfer Inmates to Racine Without Permission?
MKE County

Did Sheriff Transfer Inmates to Racine Without Permission?

Sheriff began making transfers at significant costs before getting board buy-in.

MKE County: County Planning Habitat Restoration in Milwaukee River Greenway
MKE County

County Planning Habitat Restoration in Milwaukee River Greenway

Project will clear invasive species, improve habitats for plants and wildlife.

MKE County: Supervisors Holding We Energies Project Hostage For More Money
MKE County

Supervisors Holding We Energies Project Hostage For More Money

Supervisors try tactic they used for the Waukesha water deal.

MKE County: No Criminal Charges in Brieon Green Suicide
MKE County

No Criminal Charges in Brieon Green Suicide

DA finds no liability for sheriff's officers overseeing county jail where suicide occurred.

MKE County: Jackson Park Boathouse To Become Open-Air Pavilion
MKE County

Jackson Park Boathouse To Become Open-Air Pavilion

Boathouse being redesigned as part of MMSD stormwater project in the park.

Museum Won’t Preserve ‘Streets of Old Milwaukee’

Museum Won’t Preserve ‘Streets of Old Milwaukee’

But new museum will have 'highly immersive exhibit' exploring city's history, cultures.

MKE County: Crowley Signs Proposal to Fund Housing Project
MKE County

Crowley Signs Proposal to Fund Housing Project

$11 million project will sell houses to owner occupants rather than predatory landlords.

MKE County: Federal Spending Bill Includes $10.8 Million For Milwaukee County
MKE County

Federal Spending Bill Includes $10.8 Million For Milwaukee County

Crowley says Baldwin and Moore fought 'tooth and nail' to secure funding.

MKE County: Sheriff Denita Ball Sworn In
MKE County

Sheriff Denita Ball Sworn In

Ball is the first woman to become sheriff in Milwaukee County history.

MKE County: Attempt To Clear Parks With Goats Fails
MKE County

Attempt To Clear Parks With Goats Fails

It's cheaper to use humans because they can operate chainsaws.

MKE County: Take The County Climate Change Survey
MKE County

Take The County Climate Change Survey

County kicks off planning process for carbon-neutrality by 2050 with citizen survey.

MKE County: Crowley Makes New Appointments to Museum Board, Baseball District
MKE County

Crowley Makes New Appointments to Museum Board, Baseball District

Kristen Hardy and Danielle Bergner will serve on the museum board and baseball district.

Tugboat Sinks in Port Milwaukee

Tugboat Sinks in Port Milwaukee

The tug Michigan took on water Monday, raising concerns of possible pollution from its cargo.

Milwaukee Lawmakers Plan Another Go At Unifying Pot Possession Fines

Milwaukee Lawmakers Plan Another Go At Unifying Pot Possession Fines

Report shows a patchwork of marijuana fines in Milwaukee County. Would require city to raise its fine.

MKE County: Ways to Support County Park Tree Planting in 2023
MKE County

Ways to Support County Park Tree Planting in 2023

Donate to annual planting effort or volunteer to help get them in the ground.

Secret Concert Series Quickly Growing in Milwaukee

Secret Concert Series Quickly Growing in Milwaukee

Sofar Sounds, known for hidden venues and mystery lineups, doubles shows in 2022.

Transportation: MCTS Bus Service to Ozaukee Ends
Transportation

MCTS Bus Service to Ozaukee Ends

Ozaukee County Express getting new operator, with less expansive route that's more expensive.

Federal Bill Could Lower Cost of Jail Phone Calls

Federal Bill Could Lower Cost of Jail Phone Calls

Milwaukee County Board has grappled with jail phone costs for inmates, families.

MKE County: Report Finds Holes In County Substance Abuse Program
MKE County

Report Finds Holes In County Substance Abuse Program

Wisconsin Policy Forum recommends using opioid settlement funds to revitalize system.

MKE County: South Milwaukee Affordable Housing Project Gets County Funding
MKE County

South Milwaukee Affordable Housing Project Gets County Funding

County awarding $2.5 million for the redevelopment of the former Bucyrus campus.

MKE County: Clancy Takes On Jail Food Monopoly
MKE County

Clancy Takes On Jail Food Monopoly

Sup. Ryan Clancy looks to break up Aramark Corporation's control over both food services and commissary.

MKE County: County Opens Coggs Building as Warming Center
MKE County

County Opens Coggs Building as Warming Center

Human Services building at 1220 W. Vliet St. will be open 24 hours a day over the holiday weekend.

Pabst Theater Group Disputes That Union Contract Finalized

Pabst Theater Group Disputes That Union Contract Finalized

Union says contract finalized. Pabst says not quite but won't say why.

Molson Coors Again Sponsoring Free Bus Rides on New Year’s Eve

Molson Coors Again Sponsoring Free Bus Rides on New Year’s Eve

Since 1988 the program has provided more than 1 million rides for Milwaukee imbibers.

MKE County: Milwaukee Youth Commission Appointments Confirmed
MKE County

Milwaukee Youth Commission Appointments Confirmed

18 high school students appointed to new youth commission.

MKE County: Youth Detention in Racine Approved
MKE County

Youth Detention in Racine Approved

Supervisors quietly approve policy they previously rejected.

Transportation: County Board Rejects The ‘Fix at Six’
Transportation

County Board Rejects The ‘Fix at Six’

Board still maintains a policy of opposition to I-94 expansion, but won't support this alternative.

Transportation: Southwest Adding Flights From Mitchell
Transportation

Southwest Adding Flights From Mitchell

Will add non-stop flight to Kansas City and more flights to other cities from Milwaukee airport next year.

MKE County: Board Approves Waukesha Water Deal After Revisions
MKE County

Board Approves Waukesha Water Deal After Revisions

Board grants Waukesha access to one-acre of county land for $300 million drinking water project.

MKE County: Board Approves Studying Demolition, Other Options For The Domes
MKE County

Board Approves Studying Demolition, Other Options For The Domes

Policy does not support demolition, which many supervisors remain opposed to.

MKE County: Abortion Referendum Will Be On Spring Ballots
MKE County

Abortion Referendum Will Be On Spring Ballots

Advisory referendum on Wisconsin's abortion ban will be on Milwaukee County ballots during April election.

Pabst Theater Group Union Approves First Labor Contract

Pabst Theater Group Union Approves First Labor Contract

Following summer unionization vote, new contract includes improved pay rates, expanded labor-management policies

MKE County: Brewers Donates Scoreboards to Parks
MKE County

Brewers Donates Scoreboards to Parks

Brewers Foundation and U.S. Cellular donate $44,000 for new scoreboards in Lincoln and Sherman parks.

MKE County: County Finalizing Deal for Forensic Science Center
MKE County

County Finalizing Deal for Forensic Science Center

County Board must agree to release more than $100 million in funding for project.

Transportation: New Direct Flights from Milwaukee to Sarasota
Transportation

New Direct Flights from Milwaukee to Sarasota

Southwest adding daily, non-stop flights around typical Spring Break season.

Transportation: Opponents Assail I-94 Expansion at Public Hearing
Transportation

Opponents Assail I-94 Expansion at Public Hearing

Anti-expansion coalition pushes 'Fix at Six' rather than eight-lane I-94 expansion.

MKE County: Committee Okays Racine Detention for Youthful Offenders
MKE County

Committee Okays Racine Detention for Youthful Offenders

Board will reconsider agreement it opposed in September to pay for Racine facility.

MKE County: Supervisors Approve Affordable Housing Plans
MKE County

Supervisors Approve Affordable Housing Plans

Progress on two major affordable housing projects pushed by Crowley.

MKE County: Three Respiratory Illnesses Affecting Milwaukee
MKE County

Three Respiratory Illnesses Affecting Milwaukee

COVID-19 isn't the only virus going around right now.

Public Museum Returning Headdress to Forest County Potawatomi

Public Museum Returning Headdress to Forest County Potawatomi

Feathered hat originally confiscated by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

MKE County: Board Considering Abortion Referendum, Again
MKE County

Board Considering Abortion Referendum, Again

Board would place question on April ballot after failing to approve November election proposal.

MKE County: Supervisors Stall Waukesha Drinking Water Project
MKE County

Supervisors Stall Waukesha Drinking Water Project

Waukesha needs access to one acre of county land. Committee votes to delay this.

MKE County: New Domes Policy Gets First Approval
MKE County

New Domes Policy Gets First Approval

Supervisors soften language but still include possibility of demolishing domes.

MKE County: County Clerk Subpoenaed in Federal Criminal Probe of Trump
MKE County

County Clerk Subpoenaed in Federal Criminal Probe of Trump

DOJ seeks communications from Trump campaign seeking to overturn 2020 election.

Candidate Announces for Derek Mosley’s Judicial Seat

Candidate Announces for Derek Mosley’s Judicial Seat

Legal Action of Wisconsin attorney Molly Gena running for Municipal Court Judge.

MKE County: Medical Examiner’s Office Needs Help With Autopsies
MKE County

Medical Examiner’s Office Needs Help With Autopsies

Staff shortage since chief medical examiner dismissed could jeopardize accreditation.

MKE County: Family Says Guard Ignored Brieon Green Committing Suicide at Jail
MKE County

Family Says Guard Ignored Brieon Green Committing Suicide at Jail

Family horrified after reviewing footage of his death in custody at Milwaukee County Jail.

MKE County: Proposal For Transit Health Clinic Sees Pushback
MKE County

Proposal For Transit Health Clinic Sees Pushback

Transit system doesn't want new clinic on facility it may sell in the future.

MKE County: New Policy Would Require County To Study Demolishing The Domes
MKE County

New Policy Would Require County To Study Demolishing The Domes

County board considering replacing repair-focused 2016 policy after limited progress.

Transportation: County Committee Backs I-94 ‘Fix at Six’
Transportation

County Committee Backs I-94 ‘Fix at Six’

Resolution next goes to full county board. MICAH leader warns the state could be sued.

Public Museum Picks Firms to Oversee New Museum’s Construction

Public Museum Picks Firms to Oversee New Museum’s Construction

MC Group and partners will act as owners representatives on project.

MKE County: $6.5 Million Awarded for Suburban Affordable Housing
MKE County

$6.5 Million Awarded for Suburban Affordable Housing

Two projects in Wauwatosa, one in Brown Deer would together create 129 new units.

Transit Union, MCTS Reach Agreement

Transit Union, MCTS Reach Agreement

New three-year labor contract hailed by both management and bus drivers union as fair deal.

First Candidate Announces for Triggiano’s Judicial Seat

First Candidate Announces for Triggiano’s Judicial Seat

Family Court Commissioner Ana Berrios-Schroeder will run for Milwaukee Circuit Court.

MKE County: County Hits 4-Year High of Youth in State Prisons
MKE County

County Hits 4-Year High of Youth in State Prisons

On track for highest number sentenced to Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake since 2018.

MKE County: COVID-19 Disease Burden Remains Stable
MKE County

COVID-19 Disease Burden Remains Stable

County medical advisor says vaccines holding up well against new variants, but those over 65 should get latest booster shot.

Transportation: Mitchell Airport Adds New Parking Feature
Transportation

Mitchell Airport Adds New Parking Feature

Pay inside the airport and zip through the gate on your way home.

MKE County: County Plans Expanded Opioid Epidemic Response
MKE County

County Plans Expanded Opioid Epidemic Response

How to maximize impact of $56.6 million settlement over 18 years from drug companies.

Transportation: Supervisor Pushes Health Clinic for Transit Workers
Transportation

Supervisor Pushes Health Clinic for Transit Workers

Sup. Peter Burgelis wants to use federal funding for employee health clinic.

MKE County: Parks Plans $3 Million King Center Rehab
MKE County

Parks Plans $3 Million King Center Rehab

Repairs to community center on 15th and Vliet part of a larger investment in neighborhood improvements.

MKE County: Crowley Vetoes Lake Park Bluff Proposal
MKE County

Crowley Vetoes Lake Park Bluff Proposal

Should neighbors have rights to maintain bluff forever? Crowley says no.

Transportation: Bus Route Cuts Coming in 2023
Transportation

Bus Route Cuts Coming in 2023

Final 2023 county budget cut millions from MCTS funding, causing reductions in service.

MKE County: Crowley Says House of Correction Renamed, Despite Board’s Opposition
MKE County

Crowley Says House of Correction Renamed, Despite Board’s Opposition

Board cut funding for uniforms, signage at renamed Community Reintegration Center.

MKE County: Wastewater Data Shows COVID-19 Uptick
MKE County

Wastewater Data Shows COVID-19 Uptick

Testing data may not offer complete picture of current disease levels.

Winter Chalets Return to South Shore Park

Winter Chalets Return to South Shore Park

Heated chalets allow year-round use of South Shore Beer Garden.

Milwaukee’s Chief Judge Leaving Bench For Marquette Job

Milwaukee’s Chief Judge Leaving Bench For Marquette Job

Mary Triggiano to lead Marquette Law School's Center for Restorative Justice.

Transportation: Transit Union Rallies for Fair Contract
Transportation

Transit Union Rallies for Fair Contract

Union has authorized a strike while declining "final" offer from MCTS.

Referendums Show Local Government Funding Challenges

Referendums Show Local Government Funding Challenges

While state aid remains stagnant, localities across Wisconsin seek property tax hikes.

MKE County: Mental Health Center Wins Good Government Award
MKE County

Mental Health Center Wins Good Government Award

County partnership with area health systems on emergency mental health care gets award.

Transportation: Coat Check Returns to Mitchell Airport
Transportation

Coat Check Returns to Mitchell Airport

Winter travelers to southern or tropical vacations can have their coat waiting when they come back.

MKE County: Will Public Pools Open in 2023?
MKE County

Will Public Pools Open in 2023?

Board adds funding to budget, but lifeguard shortage could still be a problem.

Transportation: MCTS Unveils New Electric Bus, Brand For BRT Line
Transportation

MCTS Unveils New Electric Bus, Brand For BRT Line

East-West BRT will be "MCTS Connect" with all-electric fleet.

MKE County: Board Adopts 2023 County Budget
MKE County

Board Adopts 2023 County Budget

Board spent nearly 12 hours debating amendments, what passed?

Barnes Urges Supporters To Keep Fighting for Change

Barnes Urges Supporters To Keep Fighting for Change

Lt. Governor who lost US Senate race thanks supporters in speech at Sherman Phoenix.

Ron Johnson Appears To Defeat Mandela Barnes

Ron Johnson Appears To Defeat Mandela Barnes

Narrow race appears to have given Republican a third term.

MKE County: Lake Park Neighbors Seek Control of Bluff
MKE County

Lake Park Neighbors Seek Control of Bluff

Wahl Ave. residents have already clear cut top of bluff, now want special access to all of it.

MKE County: County Estimates It Prevented Evictions for 12,000 Households
MKE County

County Estimates It Prevented Evictions for 12,000 Households

Rental assistance program begun in 2020 awarded $15 million more in federal funds.

MKE County: Crowley Vetoes Historic Designation For Domes
MKE County

Crowley Vetoes Historic Designation For Domes

County Executive says county should consider all options, including demolition of domes.

New COVID-19 Variants Displace Stable BA.5 Variant, Could Change Transmission Rate

New COVID-19 Variants Displace Stable BA.5 Variant, Could Change Transmission Rate

Less than 40% of cases nationwide are now long-dominant Omicron subvariant

MKE County: 120 New Homes for King Park Neighborhood
MKE County

120 New Homes for King Park Neighborhood

County, CDA select Emem Group and Habitat as developers.

Transportation: Transit Strike Hinges On Next Contract Offer
Transportation

Transit Strike Hinges On Next Contract Offer

Union members show up in large numbers at county budget hearing.

Milwaukee Airport Museum Holding Memorabilia Sale

Milwaukee Airport Museum Holding Memorabilia Sale

Rare sale of Milwaukee aviation memorabilia on Wednesday, Nov. 9.

MKE County: Commission Pauses Proposal For Another Lakefront War Memorial
MKE County

Commission Pauses Proposal For Another Lakefront War Memorial

Project site would disrupt newly installed green infrastructure. Residents suggest other sites.

MKE County: Disabled Riders Decry End To Taxi Service
MKE County

Disabled Riders Decry End To Taxi Service

Transit Union demands more funding, others push sheriff budget cuts at public budget meeting.

Hunger Task Force Blasts State For Leaving Coggs Building

Hunger Task Force Blasts State For Leaving Coggs Building

Files civil rights complaint. State says residents seeking benefits can still get service.

MKE County: County Seeks Suburban Affordable Housing Projects
MKE County

County Seeks Suburban Affordable Housing Projects

Looking to use $15 million in federal ARPA funds for gap financing of affordable housing.

MKE County: Lake Park Bridge Open For First Time In 6 Years
MKE County

Lake Park Bridge Open For First Time In 6 Years

Pedestrians can once again cross the historic foot bridge in Lake Park.

MKE County: Did Crowley Fire Medical Examiner?
MKE County

Did Crowley Fire Medical Examiner?

Former Medical Examiner Brian Peterson says he was forced out by the county executive.

MKE County: Evers Appoints Denita Ball Milwaukee County Sheriff
MKE County

Evers Appoints Denita Ball Milwaukee County Sheriff

Ball makes history ahead of schedule as first female Milwaukee County Sheriff.

Economists Call Michels’ Flat Tax ‘Disastrous’

Economists Call Michels’ Flat Tax ‘Disastrous’

Dozens of economists and researchers sign letter opposing tax plan.

MKE County: Youth Detention Center Overcrowded
MKE County

Youth Detention Center Overcrowded

After voting against sending some youth to Racine detention center, county now has more youth than beds at Vel Phillips Center.

New COVID-19 Boosters Available for Children

New COVID-19 Boosters Available for Children

Top county health official discusses booster safety, urges vaccination.

MKE County: County Parks Fees Increasing
MKE County

County Parks Fees Increasing

Parks system stays afloat - barely - with money making services that provide half its budget.

Transportation: Staff Shortage Limits Airport’s Rebound
Transportation

Staff Shortage Limits Airport’s Rebound

Demand is way up since pandemic, but airline capacity an issue for Mitchell International Airport.

MKE County: Rising New COVID-19 Variants A Concern
MKE County

Rising New COVID-19 Variants A Concern

As the current dominant COVID-19 variant is replaced, the disease will become less predictable.

MKE County: Sheriff Lucas Leaving for Job With Fiserv
MKE County

Sheriff Lucas Leaving for Job With Fiserv

Will become Vice President of Security for Wisconsin for company headquartered in Brookfield.

MKE County: Museum, Forensic Center Will Cost County $161 Million
MKE County

Museum, Forensic Center Will Cost County $161 Million

Projects will increase county debt burden by 23%, greatly increasing county's fiscal woes.

MKE County: Federal Rules Shut Down County’s Largest Dog Park
MKE County

Federal Rules Shut Down County’s Largest Dog Park

Runway Dog Park to close Nov. 1. County looks to create replacement, seeks citizen input.

Transportation: MCTS and Transit Union Will Resume Contract Negotiations in November
Transportation

MCTS and Transit Union Will Resume Contract Negotiations in November

Transit union has rejected a contract offer, authorized a strike.

MKE County: Two New Oak Leaf Connections Planned for 2023
MKE County

Two New Oak Leaf Connections Planned for 2023

One trail would extend network on city's far northwest side while another would connect Milwaukee and Racine counties.

Transportation: Milwaukee County Gets Funding For Reckless Driving Plan
Transportation

Milwaukee County Gets Funding For Reckless Driving Plan

Study will look at policies and practices to be applied across the county.

MKE County: Policy Forum Report Shows Sales Tax Critical to Local Government
MKE County

Policy Forum Report Shows Sales Tax Critical to Local Government

Report shows a relative financial calm in 2023, but the potential for future budgetary storms.

MKE County: COVID-19 Increasing In Milwaukee
MKE County

COVID-19 Increasing In Milwaukee

COVID-19 data shows potential for continued increase in disease. Vaccination, boosters key to what happens next.

Transportation: Transit System Reinstates Mask Requirement
Transportation

Transit System Reinstates Mask Requirement

Mask requirement reinstated in response to CDC COVID-19 risk level.

Transportation: Transit System Will Continue to Shrink
Transportation

Transit System Will Continue to Shrink

Budget cuts beginning in 2023 will soften landing from transit system's fiscal cliff.

Widespread Immunity Key To Fighting Next COVID-19 Variant

Widespread Immunity Key To Fighting Next COVID-19 Variant

Maintaining immunity through vaccination, boosters important before next dominant variant emerges says Dr. Ben Weston.

Transportation: MCTS Bus Drivers Authorize A Strike
Transportation

MCTS Bus Drivers Authorize A Strike

MCTS and union reach impasse over wages, healthcare. Union gives leadership authority to call a strike.

MKE County: County Would Raise Tax Levy For Forensic Science Center
MKE County

County Would Raise Tax Levy For Forensic Science Center

County would exceed property tax limits to pay back $107 million in debt for new forensic center and public museum.

MKE County: County To Get a New Plan For Trail Network
MKE County

County To Get a New Plan For Trail Network

County receives grant funding from the state to update its Trails Network Plan.

MKE County: Rock Sportsplex Sound Study Underway, Finally
MKE County

Rock Sportsplex Sound Study Underway, Finally

County commissioned study after years of citizen complaints of noise from Rock Sportsplex.

MKE County: County Finds Success With Beer Gardens
MKE County

County Finds Success With Beer Gardens

Over past decade, county revived history of beer gardens in Milwaukee. And it paid off.

MKE County: Boosters, Vaccination Key to COVID-19 Progress
MKE County

Boosters, Vaccination Key to COVID-19 Progress

County health policy advisor calls for more people to get new booster.

MKE County: State Awards $4.4 Million for Oak Leaf Trail Projects
MKE County

State Awards $4.4 Million for Oak Leaf Trail Projects

Projects include a new connection, trail flooding mitigation and trail modernization.

Site of LGBTQ+ Black Nite Brawl Receiving Historic Landmark Designation

Site of LGBTQ+ Black Nite Brawl Receiving Historic Landmark Designation

Patrons at Black Nite gay bar fought back against homophobic attack in 1961.

MKE County: A Summer-Long Beer Garden for Juneau Park?
MKE County

A Summer-Long Beer Garden for Juneau Park?

As long as Milwaukee County Parks doesn't violate federal tied house prohibitions.

MKE County: County Parks Fights Ash Borer With Reforestation
MKE County

County Parks Fights Ash Borer With Reforestation

Milwaukee County has removed 25,000 trees, but is ramping up its replacement effort.

MKE County: County Drops Mask Rules for Courthouse, Buses
MKE County

County Drops Mask Rules for Courthouse, Buses

Low COVID risk designation prompts change, "high risk" settings still require masks.

MKE County: Milwaukee At Low Level of COVID-19
MKE County

Milwaukee At Low Level of COVID-19

But vaccination remains key to maintaining gains against the disease says county health leader.

MKE County: Crowley Introduces 2023 Budget Laden With ‘Tough Decisions’
MKE County

Crowley Introduces 2023 Budget Laden With ‘Tough Decisions’

Budget increases parks, other departments funding, but shows that cuts are on the horizon.

MKE County: County To Seek Historic Designation for Domes
MKE County

County To Seek Historic Designation for Domes

Board wants National Register of Historic Places listing. A first step toward saving Domes?

MKE County: Board Approves Coggs Building Funding
MKE County

Board Approves Coggs Building Funding

Supervisors vote to use $32.3 million in ARPA funding for new human services building.

Federally Funded COVID-19 Vaccines Will End. What’s Next?

Federally Funded COVID-19 Vaccines Will End. What’s Next?

Cutoff could come by January, leaving county officials worried about impact.

MKE County: Board Approves Ungendered Bathrooms
MKE County

Board Approves Ungendered Bathrooms

And LGBTQ inclusion initiative. 'Access to safe restrooms should be a basic right for every person.'

MKE County: Forensic Science Center Gains Funding
MKE County

Forensic Science Center Gains Funding

State commits $20 million toward county's new $127 million home for medical examiner and emergency management.

MKE County: House of Correction Changing Name
MKE County

House of Correction Changing Name

Crowley wants to better reflect its mission with new name: Community Reintegration Center.

MKE County: Vote Could Send More Youth to Lincoln Hills
MKE County

Vote Could Send More Youth to Lincoln Hills

Board votes down deal with Racine County to hold youth in its detention center.

MKE County: County Jail Visits Remain Elusive Goal
MKE County

County Jail Visits Remain Elusive Goal

Committee rejects report with cost estimates on video, in-person visitations at jail, House of Correction.

MKE County: County Medical Examiner Abruptly Retires
MKE County

County Medical Examiner Abruptly Retires

Dr. Brian Peterson, who faced some controversies, leaves without making a statement.

New Monument Proposed for Lakefront

New Monument Proposed for Lakefront

National foundation proposes monument near War Memorial Center to families who lost loved ones in war.

MKE County: Johnsons Park To Be Renamed
MKE County

Johnsons Park To Be Renamed

Or actually expanded, to include first names of the park's current namesakes.

MKE County: Legal Concerns Raised Over Free Election-Day Transit
MKE County

Legal Concerns Raised Over Free Election-Day Transit

Committee approves free election bus rides, but county attorney says there is risk of legal challenge.

MKE County: Overcrowded Jail Seeks to Send Inmates to Racine
MKE County

Overcrowded Jail Seeks to Send Inmates to Racine

County Jail regularly exceeding its legal capacity, needs solution, Sheriff's Office says.

MKE County: Wisconsin Avenue Park Will Be Area’s First With Universal Access
MKE County

Wisconsin Avenue Park Will Be Area’s First With Universal Access

First in southeastern Wisconsin where everything full accessible for those with disabilities.

Public Museum Wants Your Opinions

Public Museum Wants Your Opinions

Online survey asks people about favored museum experiences, exhibits, to help plan new $240 million facility.

MKE County: Supervisors Demand A Domes Plan
MKE County

Supervisors Demand A Domes Plan

Parks Committee recommends pursuing historic designation. But then what?

MKE County: Task Force Okays $2.5 Million for Homeownership
MKE County

Task Force Okays $2.5 Million for Homeownership

ARPA funds would help program increase home ownership for lower-income families.

MKE County: Board Considers Abortion Rights Proposal
MKE County

Board Considers Abortion Rights Proposal

After protests at his home, Sup. Rolland pushes resolution asking county lobbyists to advocate for state abortion law.

MKE County: County Can’t Decide on Coggs Building
MKE County

County Can’t Decide on Coggs Building

Committee approves $32 million for new DHHS building, and officials seem to favor razing the Coggs building.

MKE County: Task Force Rejects ARPA Funding for Domes
MKE County

Task Force Rejects ARPA Funding for Domes

Supervisors want to use $19 million in pandemic stimulus funds to begin fixing Mitchell Park Domes.

MKE County: County Ready For New Youth Correction Facility
MKE County

County Ready For New Youth Correction Facility

With state funding approved, county officials are ready to build facility.

Transportation: MCTS Working On Bus Security. Again
Transportation

MCTS Working On Bus Security. Again

Number of security incidents has declined but most bus drivers report feeling unsafe.

MKE County: County Youth Commission Accepting Applications
MKE County

County Youth Commission Accepting Applications

Newly reestablished commission gives high schoolers government experience.

MKE County: Free Bus Rides Proposed for Fall Election
MKE County

Free Bus Rides Proposed for Fall Election

Sup. Burgelis proposes free transit and paratransit service on Nov. 8 to encourage voter turnout.

Summerfest Will Keep 3-Weekend Format

Summerfest Will Keep 3-Weekend Format

Festival says format will return in 2023 and survey shows attendee prefer it.

County Offers $500,000 For Affordable Housing Project

County Offers $500,000 For Affordable Housing Project

South Milwaukee project is first time county block grant funds ever used for this.

MKE County: Could Domes Get National Historic Designation?
MKE County

Could Domes Get National Historic Designation?

Supervisors draft legislation to start the nomination process.

MKE County: Milwaukee Reflects Nationwide COVID-19 Decline
MKE County

Milwaukee Reflects Nationwide COVID-19 Decline

But new cases among children increased in past week.

MKE County: Should County Parks Serve Wine, Spirits?
MKE County

Should County Parks Serve Wine, Spirits?

State law prevents this. County officials pushing legislators to allow this as a revenue generator.

MKE County: Kosciuszko Park Center May Be Expanded
MKE County

Kosciuszko Park Center May Be Expanded

Repairs, expansion of dormant community center could cost $33.8 million.

Exhibit Captures Olmsted’s Huge Legacy

Exhibit Captures Olmsted’s Huge Legacy

Villa Terrace offers maps, plans, posters, photographs dramatizing the impact of famed landscape architect in Milwaukee.

Will New Public Museum Recognize Union?

Will New Public Museum Recognize Union?

AFSCME Local 526 raises concerns about this and about museum officials' comments.

MKE County: COVID-19 Hospitalizations Remain High
MKE County

COVID-19 Hospitalizations Remain High

Even with slight drop in recent weeks, still more than 140 people remain hospitalized.

Transportation: MCTS Adds 73 New Clean-Diesel Buses To Fleet
Transportation

MCTS Adds 73 New Clean-Diesel Buses To Fleet

MCTS working to replace more than 200 aging buses by 2024.

Crowley To Help Lead National Counties Group

Crowley To Help Lead National Counties Group

County Executive appointed vice-chair of national county association's large urban caucus.

MKE County: County Plan Will Tackle Courts Backlog
MKE County

County Plan Will Tackle Courts Backlog

Using state ARPA funds to hire nearly 40 new staff in Sheriff's Office, DA's Office and Circuit Court.

MKE County: Mental Health Emergency Center Unveiled
MKE County

Mental Health Emergency Center Unveiled

New center on N. 12th St., opening in September, part of redesigned mental health services in Milwaukee County.

MKE County: Budget Starts With $13 Million Hole
MKE County

Budget Starts With $13 Million Hole

County structural deficit growing. Online budget program and town halls allow citizen input.

MKE County: State Finance Committee Approves Funding For County Youth Justice Center
MKE County

State Finance Committee Approves Funding For County Youth Justice Center

State Legislature follows through on juvenile justice plan passed back in 2018.

MKE County: Mental Health Complex Is Closing
MKE County

Mental Health Complex Is Closing

Final day is Sept. 8, as county changes to decentralized network of mental health clinics and hospitals.

Transportation: County Bus System Up By 1 Million Rides
Transportation

County Bus System Up By 1 Million Rides

MCTS hits 8.4 million rides this year, a big increase, but still far behind pre-pandemic levels.

MKE County: Less Than 50% of School Age Children Vaccinated for COVID-19
MKE County

Less Than 50% of School Age Children Vaccinated for COVID-19

Local public health official urges vaccination ahead of school year.

Skip ID Check Line With New Airport Service

Skip ID Check Line With New Airport Service

CLEAR verifies identity with biometric data and expedites travel through security checks.

Vote Tuesday: Milwaukee County Sheriff Race
Vote Tuesday

Milwaukee County Sheriff Race

Three candidates on ballot and one write-in jockey to become next Milwaukee County Sheriff.

Vote Tuesday: Clerk of Circuit Court
Vote Tuesday

Clerk of Circuit Court

Tuesday's primary election will decide who is the next Clerk of Circuit Court.

Transportation: MCTS New Fare System Delayed to 2023
Transportation

MCTS New Fare System Delayed to 2023

Delay will prolong the unpopular features of the transit system's new mobile app, but fare capping and other improvements await.

Race for Sheriff: Interview with Mohamed Awad
Race for Sheriff

Interview with Mohamed Awad

Awad wants to change culture of Sheriff's Office, saying commanders from Clarke-era must go.

Race for Sheriff: Interview with Thomas Beal
Race for Sheriff

Interview with Thomas Beal

Beal wants full staffing, better mental health evaluation at jail.

Race for Sheriff: Interview with Brian Barkow
Race for Sheriff

Interview with Brian Barkow

Barkow wants a jail ombudsman and community advisory council. Says current conditions in jail are "appalling."

MKE County: Many COVID-19 Tests Returning Positive
MKE County

Many COVID-19 Tests Returning Positive

Testing numbers are low, but a high percentage are positive for disease.

Report Finds Little Economic Impact From Soccer Stadiums

Report Finds Little Economic Impact From Soccer Stadiums

Think tank suggests city should insist on community benefits from subsidized stadium.

MKE County: Does Downtown Roller Rink Need Protective Surface?
MKE County

Does Downtown Roller Rink Need Protective Surface?

Company which installed concrete in Red Arrow Park says no. Parks staff disagree.

MKE County: Crowley Vetoes Downtown Roller Rink
MKE County

Crowley Vetoes Downtown Roller Rink

Roller rink in Red Arrow Park won't happen this summer, but idea may not be dead.

Public Museum Gains Accreditation

Public Museum Gains Accreditation

After facing a delay, Museum gains national re-accreditation needed for pursuit for a new building.

MKE County: COVID-19 Still Rising in Milwaukee
MKE County

COVID-19 Still Rising in Milwaukee

Two deaths in Milwaukee County over past two weeks.

MKE County: Board Approves Two Fall Referendums
MKE County

Board Approves Two Fall Referendums

A third referendum gauging public support for legal abortion did not pass.

County Opening New Mental Health Clinic

County Opening New Mental Health Clinic

Clinic will move services from Wauwatosa to Milwaukee central city.

MKE County: Board Could Fund Voter Education, Registration
MKE County

Board Could Fund Voter Education, Registration

Initiative for 2022 would be similar to past outreach effort for 2020 election.

MKE County: COVID-19 Level Increasing In Milwaukee
MKE County

COVID-19 Level Increasing In Milwaukee

City of Milwaukee experiencing "extreme transmission" of disease.

MKE County: Washington Park Would Honor Olmsted
MKE County

Washington Park Would Honor Olmsted

Washington Boulevard would be renamed to honor Frederick Law Olmsted, who designed the park and two others in Milwaukee.

MKE County: Supervisors Propose Parks Youth Corps
MKE County

Supervisors Propose Parks Youth Corps

A program for high school students to learn, earn a stipend and help maintain the parks.

Transportation: County Must Decide On North-South BRT
Transportation

County Must Decide On North-South BRT

Project could be transformative, but $148 million price tag nearly twice that of East-West BRT.

New Public Museum Design Unveiled

New Public Museum Design Unveiled

New, five-story museum inspired by state's natural bluffs and waters.

MKE County: Milwaukee County Has High Level of COVID-19
MKE County

Milwaukee County Has High Level of COVID-19

CDC classifies county as having high level of disease. City reissues mask advisory

Transportation: Countywide Safe Streets Plan Coming?
Transportation

Countywide Safe Streets Plan Coming?

County board supports applying for federal funds to create plan in concert with all 19 municipalities.

MKE County: Crowley Signs McKinley Beach Funding
MKE County

Crowley Signs McKinley Beach Funding

Project will restore beach to original swimming depths to reduce dangerous riptides.

Unions, Senate Candidates Push New Labor Law

Unions, Senate Candidates Push New Labor Law

Union leaders and Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate rally Downtown for PRO Act.

MKE County: Supervisors Debate Unpaid Jail Labor
MKE County

Supervisors Debate Unpaid Jail Labor

Current policy gives sentence reductions for labor performed; Clancy pushes resolution declaring unpaid labor is 'immoral.'

MKE County: November Ballot Could Have Gun Laws Referendum
MKE County

November Ballot Could Have Gun Laws Referendum

County proposal to measure support for state ban on semi-automatic weapons.

MKE County: Crowley Approves $19 Million For Affordable Housing
MKE County

Crowley Approves $19 Million For Affordable Housing

Signs task force plan using $19 million in federal ARPA funds, mostly for suburban housing.

Transportation: City-To-Suburbs Transit Service Expanding With $4.2 Million State Grant
Transportation

City-To-Suburbs Transit Service Expanding With $4.2 Million State Grant

FlexRide, a last-mile transportation service also working with childcare centers to make transportation easier for working parents.

MKE County: Supervisors Seek Marijuana Referendum
MKE County

Supervisors Seek Marijuana Referendum

Question to voters on legalizing pot would be identical to 2018 advisory referendum.

MKE County: County Could Sue PFAS Manufacturers
MKE County

County Could Sue PFAS Manufacturers

Lawsuit over "forever chemicals" could help finance remediation at Mitchell Airport.

MKE County: Daily New COVID-19 Cases Remain High
MKE County

Daily New COVID-19 Cases Remain High

There was one death due to COVID-19 this past week.

Health Care Safety Company Wins Summerfest Pitch Competition

Health Care Safety Company Wins Summerfest Pitch Competition

St. Louis-based Kwema produces a panic-button badge reel for health care workers.

Transportation: North Avenue Bridge Project Finished
Transportation

North Avenue Bridge Project Finished

Say goodbye to those pesky detours as Milwaukee County finishes job.

MKE County: County Executive Crowley Has COVID-19
MKE County

County Executive Crowley Has COVID-19

Crowley took office one month into the COVID-19 pandemic.

Airport Adds Two New Flights

Airport Adds Two New Flights

Delta adds another flight to New York, Air Canada brings back a flight to Toronto.

MKE County: Downtown Roller Rink Looks Unlikely
MKE County

Downtown Roller Rink Looks Unlikely

Board struggles to find funding, plan lacks true budget and rink won't be ready for this summer.

Kaul, Evers Sue to Challenge 1849 Abortion Ban

Kaul, Evers Sue to Challenge 1849 Abortion Ban

Suit says 1849 law superseded by later laws, names GOP legislative leaders as defendants.

Transit System Adds 24 Bus Stop Murals

Transit System Adds 24 Bus Stop Murals

New partnership with city and MPS creates interactive murals to stimulate early childhood development.

Abortion Rights Protest Calls for Supporters to Organize

Abortion Rights Protest Calls for Supporters to Organize

Activists call on abortion rights supporters to organize political opposition to abortion bans, abortion opponents.

DA Chisholm Won’t Prosecute Abortion Cases

DA Chisholm Won’t Prosecute Abortion Cases

District Attorney John Chisholm signs joint statement committing not to prosecute "those who seek, provide, or support abortions."

Outside An Abortion Clinic The Morning Roe Was Overturned

Outside An Abortion Clinic The Morning Roe Was Overturned

Women face harassment as they arrive for procedures they can no longer access.

How To Travel To Summerfest Without A Car

How To Travel To Summerfest Without A Car

9 options for getting to the Big Gig.

MKE County: Parks May Convert Roads to Bike, Pedestrian Trails
MKE County

Parks May Convert Roads to Bike, Pedestrian Trails

Plan would convert 1.3 miles of Little Menomonee and Lincoln Creek parkways.

Yacht Club Replacing Docks in McKinley Marina

Yacht Club Replacing Docks in McKinley Marina

Milwaukee Yacht Club planning $4.5 million replacement, redesign of docks.

MKE County: Cost of Youth Offenders Keeps Rising
MKE County

Cost of Youth Offenders Keeps Rising

Number sent to costly state prisons nearly doubled since March, imperiling county's alternative youth justice programs.

Bus Stop Murals Tell Story of Gun Violence

Bus Stop Murals Tell Story of Gun Violence

Voices of Gun Violence seek to raise awareness of how gun violence impacts Milwaukee community.

MKE County: New COVID-19 Cases Down Slightly This Past Week
MKE County

New COVID-19 Cases Down Slightly This Past Week

But, the number of cases are still remain within the larger trend showing a plateau.

MKE County: Committee Approves McKinley Beach Restoration
MKE County

Committee Approves McKinley Beach Restoration

$712,000 would fund effort to fix dangerous swim conditions. Beach could re-open by 2024.

MKE County: Domes Project Returns to Reality
MKE County

Domes Project Returns to Reality

$66 million plan to fix domes, redevelop Mitchell Park is shot down, leaving the facility's future a question mark.

West Allis Starbucks Workers Push For Union

West Allis Starbucks Workers Push For Union

Fifth Starbucks in state to join a nationwide movement by workers at company's cafes.

MKE County: Coggs Building Could Be Razed
MKE County

Coggs Building Could Be Razed

New analysis finds razing and then constructing new building the most feasible redevelopment option.

MKE County: Plan Expands Alternative To Youth Prisons
MKE County

Plan Expands Alternative To Youth Prisons

County would spend $4.1 million in ARPA funds to expand local alternative to state prisons.

MKE County: County Sees “Plateau” In New COVID-19 Cases
MKE County

County Sees “Plateau” In New COVID-19 Cases

Case numbers remain much higher than they were in late March and early April.

Transportation: MCTS Will Change 9 Bus Routes
Transportation

MCTS Will Change 9 Bus Routes

Changes based on rider feedback to 2021 system redesign, to achieve still more frequency, and trim less-used routes.

MKE County: County Creates New Youth Commission
MKE County

County Creates New Youth Commission

Giving 20 young people public service experience and a chance to help shape youth-related policies.

MKE County: COVID-19 Cases Show Slight Decrease
MKE County

COVID-19 Cases Show Slight Decrease

There were two deaths due to COVID-19 this past week.

Summerfest To Provide Shuttle Service

Summerfest To Provide Shuttle Service

Private service will be twice as expensive and provide fewer stops than now cancelled public option.

Sisu Cafe Opening In Bay View

Sisu Cafe Opening In Bay View

Coffee house, cafe and bakery with breakfast and lunch items, soups, salads.

Pabst Theater Group Workers Win Union Election

Pabst Theater Group Workers Win Union Election

94% of bargaining unit votes to be represented by union.

Harbor District’s Riverfront Restaurant Plans Fall Opening

Harbor District’s Riverfront Restaurant Plans Fall Opening

The Bridgewater Modern Grill will be "upscale," with massive patio, seating for 245 patrons.

Festa Italiana Returning But Downsized

Festa Italiana Returning But Downsized

Organizers had canceled annual festival at Summerfest, will hold it at Italian Community Center.

MKE County: New COVID-19 Cases May Be Plateauing
MKE County

New COVID-19 Cases May Be Plateauing

Vaccination levels have also plateaued in Milwaukee County.

Los Tres Amigos Restaurant Planned for Walker Square

Los Tres Amigos Restaurant Planned for Walker Square

Restaurant, being opened by three friends, will serve traditional Mexican fare.

MKE County: July 3 Fireworks Return!
MKE County

July 3 Fireworks Return!

After a two-year hiatus, fireworks return to Milwaukee's lakefront.

MKE County: Seasonal Worker Shortage Hurts Parks System
MKE County

Seasonal Worker Shortage Hurts Parks System

Decades of staff cuts forced parks to rely on a now-disappearing seasonal workforce.

MKE County: Supervisors Want Action On McKinley Beach
MKE County

Supervisors Want Action On McKinley Beach

After recent drowning, they back $500,000 plan to reconstruct beach, improve safety.

Triskele’s Restaurant For Sale

Triskele’s Restaurant For Sale

Restaurant opened in 2008 and was known for dishes like mussels and mac and cheese.

Cheba Hut Coming to Bay View

Cheba Hut Coming to Bay View

Milwaukee's second location of national chain offering sub sandwiches, cocktails and marijuana lingo.

MKE County: Downtown Roller Rink Looks Feasible
MKE County

Downtown Roller Rink Looks Feasible

Downtown BID offers help, parks report says temporary structure needed to protect Red Arrow ice rink.

MKE County: COVID-19 Cases Rising Again
MKE County

COVID-19 Cases Rising Again

1,968 new cases of COVID-19 this past week.

MKE County: Lifeguard Shortage Limits Pool Openings Again
MKE County

Lifeguard Shortage Limits Pool Openings Again

No lifeguards at beaches in 2022, limited pool openings.

MKE County: Youth Incarceration Alternatives Running Out of Money
MKE County

Youth Incarceration Alternatives Running Out of Money

Community-based programs are critical to keeping youth out of juvenile detention facilities.

3 More Charged In Downtown Shooting That Left 17 Injured

3 More Charged In Downtown Shooting That Left 17 Injured

A criminal complaint indicates the shooting stemmed from a personal dispute. Six arrested to date, including those who were shot.

Walker’s Point Hemp Store Becoming Cafe

Walker’s Point Hemp Store Becoming Cafe

Canni Hemp Company will become a cafe that offers events and non-alcoholic drinks made from the Kava plant.

MKE County: Milwaukee County Jail Only 56% Staffed
MKE County

Milwaukee County Jail Only 56% Staffed

Sheriff's office struggles to staff jail, projects overtime deficit for 2022.

MKE County: Crowley, Nicholson Seek To Revive Youth Commission
MKE County

Crowley, Nicholson Seek To Revive Youth Commission

Crowley served on it as a teen. Commission will review county policies, programs for youth.

AsianRican Foods To Open on Lincoln Ave.

AsianRican Foods To Open on Lincoln Ave.

Combining Asian and Puerto Rican food, egg rolls and empanadas.

MKE County: County May Fund Suburban Affordable Housing
MKE County

County May Fund Suburban Affordable Housing

Housing division proposal would invest $15 million in federal ARPA funds.

Sunshine Cafe Planned for Near South Side

Sunshine Cafe Planned for Near South Side

Sunshine Cafe would be a traditional American breakfast and lunch spot.

Transportation: Federal Funds Could Finance Transition to Electric Buses
Transportation

Federal Funds Could Finance Transition to Electric Buses

Milwaukee County seeking grants to purchase 32 battery electric buses.

Dream Social Lounge Planned for King Drive

Dream Social Lounge Planned for King Drive

New bar and entertainment venue planned just north of Downtown.

Japanese Style Pub For Walker’s Point

Japanese Style Pub For Walker’s Point

Red Maple will replace old dive bar Ollie's at 100 W. Maple St. As for its style, 'think Godzilla.'

Transportation: Goodbye to Freeway Flyers, Festival Service?
Transportation

Goodbye to Freeway Flyers, Festival Service?

Fiscal crisis, labor shortage could mean a permanent end for these transit services.

Ziggy’s Goodway Cafe To Open On N. 27th St.

Ziggy’s Goodway Cafe To Open On N. 27th St.

Longtime friends plan takeout restaurant with home cooking. 'We don’t do anything frozen.'

Transportation: No Good Options For County Transit
Transportation

No Good Options For County Transit

Facing huge shortfall, MCTS can only balance budget with harmful or unpopular changes, report finds.

Former Uber CEO Behind New Downtown Food Hall/Ghost Kitchen

Former Uber CEO Behind New Downtown Food Hall/Ghost Kitchen

A permit issued by the City of Milwaukee ties the new business to Travis Kalanick's CloudKitchens startup.

Tulum Latin Gastro Pub Opens in Bay View

Tulum Latin Gastro Pub Opens in Bay View

Dishes influenced by the food of Puerto Rico, Mexico, Cuba, Peru and the Caribbean

Daiquiri Bar Opening in Deer District

Daiquiri Bar Opening in Deer District

The first Midwest location for Fat Tuesday, a national daiquiri bar franchise.

MKE County: Nicholson Shuffles Board’s Leadership
MKE County

Nicholson Shuffles Board’s Leadership

Chairwoman resets board's balance of power, and punishes a rival, with new committee assignments.

Dontre Hamilton Memorial Unveiled

Dontre Hamilton Memorial Unveiled

A memorial bench for Black man killed by police officer installed in Red Arrow Park.

Sticky Rice Expanding to Brady Street

Sticky Rice Expanding to Brady Street

Thai-Lao takeout spot in Riverwest plans second location with sit-down dining on Brady St.

Transportation: New MCTS Mobile App Launches Friday
Transportation

New MCTS Mobile App Launches Friday

Friday, April 29 at 8 a.m. the Ride MCTS app will no longer be used by transit system.

Oak Creek Starbucks Union Wins Election

Oak Creek Starbucks Union Wins Election

Oak Creek becomes first Starbucks in Wisconsin to successfully unionize.

New Event Space In Walker’s Point

New Event Space In Walker’s Point

New venue called Vieux will replace Points View Boite bar at 1619 S. 1st St.

Bartolotta Opening Concession at McKinley Marina

Bartolotta Opening Concession at McKinley Marina

The Roundhouse in McKinley Park will sell light snacks, drinks and some boating items.

Cocktail Lounge Planned for Downtown

Cocktail Lounge Planned for Downtown

A specialty cocktail bar planned for Century Buidlng at 228 W. Wells St.

Transportation: No MCTS Brewers Bus Line in 2022
Transportation

No MCTS Brewers Bus Line in 2022

Service canceled due to driver shortage.

Bernie Sanders Supports Pabst Unionization

Bernie Sanders Supports Pabst Unionization

Pabst Theater Group CEO Gary Witt donated to Sanders' presidential campaigns.

Downtown Ghost Kitchen’s First Food Purveyor Coming

Downtown Ghost Kitchen’s First Food Purveyor Coming

MilTex to serve soul food, diner favorites and bar food classics, plans May opening.

Scardina Specialties New Deli is Official

Scardina Specialties New Deli is Official

The owner of the beloved Riverwest deli has officially secure a new home for it.

Captain Hook’s Fish and Chicken Planned For Wisconsin Avenue

Captain Hook’s Fish and Chicken Planned For Wisconsin Avenue

Fish and chicken restaurant will specialize in fried seafood.

Pabst Theater Group Refuses Union Recognition

Pabst Theater Group Refuses Union Recognition

Theater group says it will only recognize union after an NLRB election.

Curry Hut Coming To Oklahoma Avenue

Curry Hut Coming To Oklahoma Avenue

New Indian restaurant on far southwest side will offer fast-service curry and Indian comfort food.

MKE County: Crowley Signs Paid Parental Leave Bill
MKE County

Crowley Signs Paid Parental Leave Bill

Bill expected to have small fiscal impact and big payoff for families and social equity.

MKE County: County Board Races Finally Settled
MKE County

County Board Races Finally Settled

Preliminary results show Deanna Alexander won 8-candidate, write-in race in District 18.

Dining: New Jamaican Restaurant On MLK Drive
Dining

New Jamaican Restaurant On MLK Drive

Grand opening for Pepperpot's second location on MLK Dr. is Tuesday, April 12.

Evers Signs Legislation Funding Lincoln Hills Replacement

Evers Signs Legislation Funding Lincoln Hills Replacement

New state-run facility is first step in neglected juvenile corrections reform.

Boutique Wine Shop Planned for Walker’s Point

Boutique Wine Shop Planned for Walker’s Point

Thelma Carol Wine Shop will be like a library for wine and liquor with a tasting room.

Delta Adds Nonstop Flights To NYC

Delta Adds Nonstop Flights To NYC

New flights to-and-from East Coast latest in expanded offerings at Milwaukee airport.

MKE County: Election Shakes Up County Board
MKE County

Election Shakes Up County Board

Five of 18 supervisors will be new. Longtime Sup. John Weishan, Jr. upset by Peter Burgelis. A sixth new face could be coming.

Pabst Theater Group Workers Want A Union

Pabst Theater Group Workers Want A Union

Workers at its five venues organizing with Milwaukee Area Service and Hospitality Workers.

MKE County: County Faces Drastic Budget Decisions
MKE County

County Faces Drastic Budget Decisions

County is short $87 million over the next five years, could force massive cuts in service.

Broken Bat Gets Rid of Tipping

Broken Bat Gets Rid of Tipping

Baseball-themed brewery hikes wages, tells customers tipping no longer expected.

MKE County: County Sees Minor Uptick In New COVID-19 Cases
MKE County

County Sees Minor Uptick In New COVID-19 Cases

Increase of 80 cases of COVID-19 in Milwaukee County compared to the week prior.

Vote Tuesday: County Board Candidates
Vote Tuesday

County Board Candidates

Seven districts out of 18 have competitive races. See who is on your ballot.

Former Public House Tavern Available For Lease

Former Public House Tavern Available For Lease

Building no longer for sale. But the bar is once again available to lease.

MKE County: County Board Says Send In The Goats
MKE County

County Board Says Send In The Goats

In perhaps his last act as a supervisor, Jason Haas secures funding for a county goats program.

MKE County: Supervisor Race Has Only Write-In Candidates
MKE County

Supervisor Race Has Only Write-In Candidates

Seven candidates for District 18, including incumbent, not on ballot, must get write-in votes.

MKE County: Voting Seminar Held At House of Correction
MKE County

Voting Seminar Held At House of Correction

HOC inmates learn about their voting rights, get to pose with Bucks championship trophy.

MKE County: COVID-19 Levels Still Going Down
MKE County

COVID-19 Levels Still Going Down

Weekly new cases of COVID-19 continue to drop.

NLRB Upholds Colectivo Union Election

NLRB Upholds Colectivo Union Election

Colectivo's second attempt to appeal the results of the 2021 election have failed.

Daiquiri Bar Planned Near Deer District

Daiquiri Bar Planned Near Deer District

S’lush Daiquiri Bar and Event Space planned for 1110 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Dr.

MKE County: County Set to Pass Paid Family Leave
MKE County

County Set to Pass Paid Family Leave

8 weeks paid leave for employees has support of board and county executive.

MKE County: Dangerous McKinley Beach Can Be Fixed
MKE County

Dangerous McKinley Beach Can Be Fixed

Parks committee reviews preliminary solutions, with price tag ranging from $250,000 to $4.9 million

MKE County: State Youth Corrections Failures Hit Home
MKE County

State Youth Corrections Failures Hit Home

County detention center overcrowded. Judges have few options. Less money for prevention.

MKE County: Crowley, Nicholson Sign Museum Deal
MKE County

Crowley, Nicholson Sign Museum Deal

Deal commits county to $45 million in funding support for public museum replacement.

Hookah Bar Planned for Brady Street

Hookah Bar Planned for Brady Street

Pass Me Da Hookah will sell wine and beer along with hookah.

MKE County: COVID-19 Downward Trends Continue
MKE County

COVID-19 Downward Trends Continue

But wastewater sampling is showing an uptick in the amount of virus present.

Evers Signs Bill Legalizing Fentanyl Test Strips

Evers Signs Bill Legalizing Fentanyl Test Strips

Milwaukee legislators led charge to legalize them as a way to save lives.

MKE County: Red Arrow Park Could Be Summer Roller Rink
MKE County

Red Arrow Park Could Be Summer Roller Rink

Parks will develop a plan to operate a roller rink for when winter ice skating shuts down.

Evers Gives Milwaukee $20 Million for Public Safety

Evers Gives Milwaukee $20 Million for Public Safety

Majority of ARPA funding to county will go toward court system's case backlog.

MKE County: Board Okays $45 Million for New Museum
MKE County

Board Okays $45 Million for New Museum

With little discussion, a 14-4 vote for $45 million in bonds and likely property tax increase.

MKE County: Will Museum Drop ‘Public’ From Name?
MKE County

Will Museum Drop ‘Public’ From Name?

Attorney says maintaining a 'public museum' is a financial necessity. Museum officials say 'public' in name confuses people.

MKE County: County Would Hike Property Taxes for Museum
MKE County

County Would Hike Property Taxes for Museum

Financially strapped county would spend up to $63 million over 15 years for new museum.

MKE County: Will In-Person Visits Return to Jail, HOC?
MKE County

Will In-Person Visits Return to Jail, HOC?

They were ended in 2014. Proposal asks Sheriff and HOC to study reinstating them.

MKE County: COVID-19 Still In Decline
MKE County

COVID-19 Still In Decline

County had one reported death due to COVID-19 during the past week.

Transportation: County BRT Delayed to 2023
Transportation

County BRT Delayed to 2023

Global supply chain issues delay technology, buses needed for new service.

Latin Gastropub Planned for Bay View

Latin Gastropub Planned for Bay View

Tulum Latin Gastropub would serve Latin American and Caribbean dishes in former Odd Duck space.

Transportation: MCTS Missed 7,487 Service Hours in 2021
Transportation

MCTS Missed 7,487 Service Hours in 2021

Staff shortage stressing bus system, problem of unmet service hours continuing in 2022.

Falcon Bowl Owners Seek A Proprietor

Falcon Bowl Owners Seek A Proprietor

Riverwest Investment Co-op releases RFP for new operator of bar and bowling alley.

MKE County: County Experiencing Low Level Of COVID-19
MKE County

County Experiencing Low Level Of COVID-19

Only 2.7% of tests came back positive for COVID-19 in the county this past week.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Coworking, Event Space Planned for Bronzeville
Eyes on Milwaukee

Coworking, Event Space Planned for Bronzeville

Nonprofit would offer low-cost co-working and events at intersection of MLK Drive and North Avenue.

Transportation: Freeway Flyer Buses Suspended Indefinitely
Transportation

Freeway Flyer Buses Suspended Indefinitely

County transit system announces suspension will continue, with no date for their return.

Arabic Bakery On South Side Will Expand

Arabic Bakery On South Side Will Expand

Wisconsin's first full-service Arabic baker, Bread House, plans new location on S. 27th Street.

Caribbean Cocktail Bar For Brady Street

Caribbean Cocktail Bar For Brady Street

The second location for Concoctions will add Jamaican finger foods to the menu.

MKE County: COVID-19 Declining to Levels Not Seen In Months
MKE County

COVID-19 Declining to Levels Not Seen In Months

The daily new case average reaches lowest point since July 2021.

Western-Style Saloon Coming to Historic Third Ward

Western-Style Saloon Coming to Historic Third Ward

Saloon, as it's to be called, will replace Campsite 131.

Milwaukee Has 9 James Beard Award Semifinalists

Milwaukee Has 9 James Beard Award Semifinalists

Milwaukee restaurants, chefs and restaurateurs among those honored by prestigious awards.

MKE County: Crowley Declares 2022 ‘Year of the Youth’
MKE County

Crowley Declares 2022 ‘Year of the Youth’

State of the County speech cites victories against pandemic and efforts to achieve equity, but notes huge challenges ahead.

Scardina Deli Plans Return To Riverwest

Scardina Deli Plans Return To Riverwest

Scardina Specialties, closed in 2021 when its building condemned, would reopen in bigger space on Locust St.

Poll Gives Milwaukee Schools Poor Rating

Poll Gives Milwaukee Schools Poor Rating

41% said schools getting worse. Yet 71% gave a good rating to the schools their own children attended.

Another Starbucks Faces Union Campaign

Another Starbucks Faces Union Campaign

Employees at Starbucks in Plover announce union drive, following lead of workers at Oak Creek store.

MKE County: County Gets $50 Million for Rent Assistance
MKE County

County Gets $50 Million for Rent Assistance

U.S. Treasury allocated additional funds provide emergency aid for low-income renters.

MKE County: COVID-19 Still At High Levels, But Declining
MKE County

COVID-19 Still At High Levels, But Declining

Massive peak in cases from Omicron variant taking some time to come down from.

MKE County: Bridge Repairs Shutting Down North Avenue Bridge
MKE County

Bridge Repairs Shutting Down North Avenue Bridge

County-owned bridge example of crumbling infrastructure in backlog of projects.

New Restaurant, Tavern For Turner Hall

New Restaurant, Tavern For Turner Hall

Turning Tables Tavern and Eatery will be a teaching kitchen and help aspiring restaurateurs.

County Board District 12 Election Preview

County Board District 12 Election Preview

Four candidates, with no incumbent, running for south-side county supervisor seat. Here are their views.

County Board District 3 Election Preview

County Board District 3 Election Preview

Incumbent supervisor faces two challengers in district including city's East Side and half of Walker's Point.

Oak Creek Starbucks Workers Unionizing

Oak Creek Starbucks Workers Unionizing

A 'complete lack of respect for us as human beings,' letter from workers to CEO charges.

MKE County: COVID-19 Hospitalizations, Deaths Declining
MKE County

COVID-19 Hospitalizations, Deaths Declining

Testing shows that there is still significant disease in community, but trends are headed in the right direction.

MKE County: Board Approves Climate Change Plan
MKE County

Board Approves Climate Change Plan

Led by Sup. Haas, board approves plan to annually analyze, adapt to local impacts of global climate change.

Transportation: County Transit Updating Fare System
Transportation

County Transit Updating Fare System

New system provides more ways to pay, with fare caps for riders.

Pizza Shuttle To Become Employee Owned

Pizza Shuttle To Become Employee Owned

Employees that stick with the company will have chance to become part-owners.

Army Corps, MMSD Revitalizing Honey Creek

Army Corps, MMSD Revitalizing Honey Creek

6,700 feet of concrete lining will be removed from stream bed.

MKE County: Board Okays New Jail Phone Call Policy
MKE County

Board Okays New Jail Phone Call Policy

Amended resolution slowly lowers cost of phone and video calls for jail and HOC inmates.

MKE County: Weekly COVID-19 Cases Declining
MKE County

Weekly COVID-19 Cases Declining

Despite a lessening burden of new cases, the number of hospitalizations and deaths remains the same.

Upscale Indian Restaurant Coming to Historic Third Ward

Upscale Indian Restaurant Coming to Historic Third Ward

Named Saffron, it's planned to open this summer on N. Water St.

‘Phobruary’ Returns to Silver City

‘Phobruary’ Returns to Silver City

The annual event celebrating local restaurants and hot Vietnamese noodle soup returns in person.

MKE County: Board Debates Free Jail Phone Calls
MKE County

Board Debates Free Jail Phone Calls

Studies show it reduces recidivism. But could cost millions, with complicated practical details.

City Offering $100 Vaccine Incentive

City Offering $100 Vaccine Incentive

Health Department offers $100 gift cards to any city resident getting first vaccination.

Pressroom MKE Opening on South Side

Pressroom MKE Opening on South Side

Journal Sentinel press operator will open bar at 3105 W. Forest Home Ave.

Milwaukee Film Offers Black History Month Screenings

Milwaukee Film Offers Black History Month Screenings

6 feature-length movies, 2 short film series and 3 public events to celebrate the month.

MKE County: Crowley Reorganizes Budget Office
MKE County

Crowley Reorganizes Budget Office

County Executive moves strategic planning into the budget office, seeking long-term improvements in racial equity.

MKE County: Milwaukee Likely Past Omicron Peak
MKE County

Milwaukee Likely Past Omicron Peak

Cases down significantly, but fallout of rising hospitalizations and deaths from the surge continues.

MKE County: Reimagining Kosciuszko Community Center
MKE County

Reimagining Kosciuszko Community Center

Parks developing plans for redeveloped Kozy, but elected officials still haven't funded a new air conditioning system.

MKE County: County Distributing 575,000 N95 Masks
MKE County

County Distributing 575,000 N95 Masks

Distributing masks to municipalities and community service organizations.

MMSD Gets $42 Million Loan For Stormwater Projects

MMSD Gets $42 Million Loan For Stormwater Projects

Low-interest federal loan will help fund sewerage district's green infrastructure projects.

MKE County: County Implementing Vaccine Booster Mandate
MKE County

County Implementing Vaccine Booster Mandate

Mandate applies to workers in high-risk settings like the jail or behavioral health.

MKE County: Supervisors Push Federal Review of State Funding
MKE County

Supervisors Push Federal Review of State Funding

Is huge decline in state aid to county a violation of residents' civil rights?

MKE County: Board Will Consider Raise for Sheriff
MKE County

Board Will Consider Raise for Sheriff

Proposed raise, effective at start of next sheriff's term in 2023, may face board opposition.

Photo Gallery: 3rd Street Market Hall Opens
Photo Gallery

3rd Street Market Hall Opens

Long awaited food hall opens with a handful of vendors.

MKE County: COVID-19 Deaths Rising in Milwaukee
MKE County

COVID-19 Deaths Rising in Milwaukee

In Milwaukee County, 55 people died from COVID-19 during the past seven days.

MKE County: One Board Seat Will Have a Blank Ballot
MKE County

One Board Seat Will Have a Blank Ballot

Dist. 18 Sup. Russell Antonio Goodwin, Sr. didn't get enough signatures to be listed on Spring 2022 ballot.

Union Blasts Colectivo For Stalling Negotiations

Union Blasts Colectivo For Stalling Negotiations

Company files for a second review of the election won by the union in August.

Carmen Schools Staff Organizing Union

Carmen Schools Staff Organizing Union

Organizers cite staff burnout, pay and working conditions as issues at the private, MPS chartered schools.

Transportation: MCTS Suspends Freeway Flyers
Transportation

MCTS Suspends Freeway Flyers

Staff shortage causes cancellation of 8 routes. Should return by March, transit system says.

MKE County: Omicron Drives County’s Worst Pandemic Surge
MKE County

Omicron Drives County’s Worst Pandemic Surge

'Staggering' surge in cases, hospitalizations 'unprecedented' for Milwaukee, official says.

Milwaukee Restaurants Requiring Vaccine Proof

Milwaukee Restaurants Requiring Vaccine Proof

Two restaurants recently announced strict vaccine requirements.

Bay View Wine Store Moving Into BV+ Building

Bay View Wine Store Moving Into BV+ Building

Nonfiction Natural Wines moving a couple blocks north on Kinnickinnic.

Los Doggos Mexican Food Will Return

Los Doggos Mexican Food Will Return

Food cart upgrading to food trailer, with Mexican hot dogs, Sonora-style tacos and more.

MKE County: County Seeks Federal Grant for Flooded Trail
MKE County

County Seeks Federal Grant for Flooded Trail

Flooded area in Root River Parkway submerges trail for most of the year, requires realigning

MKE County: Parks Finishes New Kegel-Alpha Trail Plan
MKE County

Parks Finishes New Kegel-Alpha Trail Plan

Proposal for controversial trail modifications in Mangan Woods in Greendale finalized.

MKE County: 9 Supervisors Unopposed For 2022
MKE County

9 Supervisors Unopposed For 2022

Deadline is one week away and nearly 70% of districts have just one candidate running.

Local Vermouth Producer Offers Six Packs

Local Vermouth Producer Offers Six Packs

Locally sourced Lasdon Vermouth sold in two-ounces bottles to keep vermouth fresh.

MAM Union Ratifies First Labor Contract

MAM Union Ratifies First Labor Contract

After nearly a year of negotiations, union secures wage increases and worker protections.

MKE County: County Will Expand Addiction Prevention, Treatment
MKE County

County Will Expand Addiction Prevention, Treatment

Recent $71 million legal settlement provides funding for this.

MKE County: County Nets $71 Million From Opioid Lawsuit
MKE County

County Nets $71 Million From Opioid Lawsuit

That is county's portion of national lawsuit in which Milwaukee played key role.

MKE County: Three Candidates for Board’s New Hispanic Districts
MKE County

Three Candidates for Board’s New Hispanic Districts

Incumbents unopposed in most districts but a majority Hispanic district will be contested.

Sabrosa Now Runs Skylight’s Restaurant

Sabrosa Now Runs Skylight’s Restaurant

Sabrosa offering pre-show food service and catering for events at Broadway Theatre Center.

MKE County: New Cases of COVID-19 Still Rising
MKE County

New Cases of COVID-19 Still Rising

Deaths and hospitalizations also higher this week.

Riverwest Residents Buy Falcon Bowl

Riverwest Residents Buy Falcon Bowl

The bar, bowling alley and event space was purchased by the Riverwest Investment Cooperative.

MKE County: Warning Lights Flashing on Youth Justice?
MKE County

Warning Lights Flashing on Youth Justice?

Former county official warns that state's youth justice system is unsustainable, could lead to abuses.

Mobile Hot Beef Sandwich Trucks Coming

Mobile Hot Beef Sandwich Trucks Coming

Electric, truck-like food trailers will sell Italian beef or 'Little Beefy' sandwiches.

MKE County: 87% of County Employees Vaccinated
MKE County

87% of County Employees Vaccinated

Excluding public safety workers. Vaccination rose 15% among county employees after mandate was instituted.

Indian Restaurant Opening on South Side

Indian Restaurant Opening on South Side

Indian Bar and Grill opening on S. 76th St. in the former Shah Jee's location.

MKE County: Land Sale Could Finance Parks Repairs
MKE County

Land Sale Could Finance Parks Repairs

Board's finance committee approves using $1 million from sale of County Grounds land.

MKE County: COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations, Deaths Rising
MKE County

COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations, Deaths Rising

Boosters driving increase in daily doses of vaccine being administered.

MKE County: House of Correction Targets Recidivism
MKE County

House of Correction Targets Recidivism

Program would begin preparing inmates for reentry into community on day one of their sentence.

MKE County: Committee Approves Goats Proposal
MKE County

Committee Approves Goats Proposal

Unanimous vote for studying use of goats to clear invasive species and perhaps create a “Goatapalooza.”

MKE County: COVID-19 Indicators Point to Increasing Disease Burden
MKE County

COVID-19 Indicators Point to Increasing Disease Burden

New cases were on the rise throughout the month of November.

Public Museum Needs $45 Million From County

Public Museum Needs $45 Million From County

Without it, private donors may not support plan for new, $240 million museum facility.

Daily Bird Officially Opening Riverwest Cafe

Daily Bird Officially Opening Riverwest Cafe

The coffee shop, which started as a pop-up, will open in former Fuel Cafe space.

Transportation: Federal Funds For Trails Increasing
Transportation

Federal Funds For Trails Increasing

State legislators, advocates excited by potential for more bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure.

Restaurant to Replace Troubled VIP Lounge

Restaurant to Replace Troubled VIP Lounge

Restaurant Jerez plans to move into space at 828 S. 1st St., replacing shuttered bar.

New Restaurant And Bar For Downtown

New Restaurant And Bar For Downtown

The Lunchroom planned for 804 N. Milwaukee St., along with a margarita bar.

MKE County: County Chases Grants It Once Overlooked
MKE County

County Chases Grants It Once Overlooked

New office created by County Executive Crowley winning grants it once 'left on the table.'

MKE County: How Did County Finance $1.2 Billon Annual Budget?
MKE County

How Did County Finance $1.2 Billon Annual Budget?

The money comes from many sources, with only 25% coming from the property tax.

Busy Beestro Opening in Bay View

Busy Beestro Opening in Bay View

Delivering 'healthy, high-end meals' to customers too busy to cook or shop for food.

MKE County: COVID-19 Cases Continue to Rise
MKE County

COVID-19 Cases Continue to Rise

Recent uptick in cases has continued this past week.

Former Riverwest Public House Building for Sale

Former Riverwest Public House Building for Sale

Mixed-use building is listed for $549,900.

DOJ Suit Targets Notorious Local Landlord

DOJ Suit Targets Notorious Local Landlord

Milwaukee landlord Youssef Berrada and his firm charged with 15 violations of state law.

MKE County: COVID-19 Rising in Milwaukee County
MKE County

COVID-19 Rising in Milwaukee County

Latest data shows increased transmission of COVID-19.

Sheriff Lucas Won’t Run for Reelection

Sheriff Lucas Won’t Run for Reelection

His Chief Deputy Denita Ball announces run for sheriff since Lucas is running for mayor.

MKE County: Board Adopts 2022 Budget of $1.2 Billion
MKE County

Board Adopts 2022 Budget of $1.2 Billion

Rising sales tax revenue plugs budget deficit. Federal ARPA funds largely saved for future investments.

MKE County: Report Shows Slight Uptick in COVID-19
MKE County

Report Shows Slight Uptick in COVID-19

Though transmission rate stays below 1.0.

MKE County: Proposal Aims To Recruit More Lifeguards
MKE County

Proposal Aims To Recruit More Lifeguards

Major lifeguard shortage closed pools in 2021.

MKE County: KK River Oak Leaf Expansion Planned
MKE County

KK River Oak Leaf Expansion Planned

Bike trail would run between S. 27th St. and S. 16th St. on the south side of the river.

MKE County: Board Adopts New Supervisory Map
MKE County

Board Adopts New Supervisory Map

After jettisoning their independent process, the board adopted a new map during a marathon meeting Friday night.

MKE County: County Board Committee Backs Redistricting Maps
MKE County

County Board Committee Backs Redistricting Maps

After rejecting independent redistricting committee, supervisors pick two maps they like.

MKE County: COVID-19 Declining Countywide
MKE County

COVID-19 Declining Countywide

Key indicators of disease all point to a sustained decline in COVID-19.

MKE County: Send In The Goats?
MKE County

Send In The Goats?

Sup. Haas wants goats to clear overgrown foliage, invasive species in parks. 'The goats would go home at night.'

Daily Bird Moving Into Old Fuel Cafe In Riverwest

Daily Bird Moving Into Old Fuel Cafe In Riverwest

Pop-up coffee shop will have brick-and-mortar cafe on E. Center St.

MKE County: Board Takes Over Redistricting, Rejects Independent Effort
MKE County

Board Takes Over Redistricting, Rejects Independent Effort

Board rejected third and final map from its Independent Redistricting Committee.

MKE County: Independent Committee Submits Final Map for Supervisor Districts
MKE County

Independent Committee Submits Final Map for Supervisor Districts

But independence of the Independent Redistricting Committee is now in question, as county board could face lawsuits.

MKE County: COVID-19 Disease Remains At High Level
MKE County

COVID-19 Disease Remains At High Level

The surge that began more than two months ago persists.

Day Without Immigrants Strike Advocates Pathway to Citizenship

Day Without Immigrants Strike Advocates Pathway to Citizenship

The annual action organized by Voces de la Frontera calls on Democrats to pass a pathway to citizenship in spending bill.

MKE County: COVID-19 Case Burden Remains High
MKE County

COVID-19 Case Burden Remains High

Despite the disease trending down at nationally.

MKE County: So Much For An Independent Redistricting Process
MKE County

So Much For An Independent Redistricting Process

County committee rejects its own independent redistricting committee's recommendations.

MKE County: Hispanic Districts Key to Board Redistricting
MKE County

Hispanic Districts Key to Board Redistricting

Current Hispanic districts potentially run afoul of 1965 Voting Rights Act.

MKE County: New Map For Supervisor Districts Submitted
MKE County

New Map For Supervisor Districts Submitted

But independent committee made no effort to protect incumbents. How will board vote?

State DHS Approves COVID-19 Booster

State DHS Approves COVID-19 Booster

Senior citizens who got Pfizer shot should get booster, as should some groups with underlying conditions or greater exposure.

MKE County: COVID-19 Cases Rise Again
MKE County

COVID-19 Cases Rise Again

Disease surge that began in midsummer shows no sign of receding.

MKE County: Parks Wants ‘Emergency’ Designation For Oak Leaf Sinkhole
MKE County

Parks Wants ‘Emergency’ Designation For Oak Leaf Sinkhole

Needs emergency authorization to quickly repair bike trail sinkhole and prevent flooding.

MKE County: Future of Two Golf Courses in Question
MKE County

Future of Two Golf Courses in Question

Fate of Doyne and Noyes golf courses unclear, given financially hobbled parks system.

MKE County: Board Gets Messy With Vaccine Mandate
MKE County

Board Gets Messy With Vaccine Mandate

Board muddies county executive order with procedural issues, duplicative legislation.

MKE County: COVID-19 Cases Still High in Milwaukee County
MKE County

COVID-19 Cases Still High in Milwaukee County

The latest surge is producing cases among children nearly on par with the largest surge of the pandemic.

MKE County: Saga Of The Domes Continues
MKE County

Saga Of The Domes Continues

Years after task force report and consultant analysis, county officials finally reviewing the options.

Jill Biden Visits Marvin Pratt Elementary

Jill Biden Visits Marvin Pratt Elementary

First Lady offers support for in-person schooling and vaccine mandates in discussion at north-side school.

A Big Week For The Near West Side

A Big Week For The Near West Side

Groundbreaking for The New State, new mural unveiled and a week-long celebration, Near West Side Week.

MKE County: Children Are Rising Share of COVID-19 Cases
MKE County

Children Are Rising Share of COVID-19 Cases

Report shows hospitalizations of children with COVID-19 have increased.

Transportation: BRT Construction On Schedule
Transportation

BRT Construction On Schedule

Crews have poured concrete and run utility lines for a number of BRT platforms.

Transportation: MCTS Targets Bus Driver Shortage
Transportation

MCTS Targets Bus Driver Shortage

With bonuses, pay bumps, job fairs and better marketing, but still short of workers.

MKE County: Proposal Limits Cost of Jail Visits, Food
MKE County

Proposal Limits Cost of Jail Visits, Food

Sup. Clancy proposes free phone, video calls and limits on commissary charges for food.

MKE County: Vaccine Mandate Announced for County Employees
MKE County

Vaccine Mandate Announced for County Employees

Mandate covers all county employees, except those in the sheriff's department.

MKE County: COVID-19 Holding At High Levels
MKE County

COVID-19 Holding At High Levels

243 people hospitalized in county, hospital beds at 95% capacity, staff shortages an issue.

Transportation: Evers Replaces GOP Transit Cuts With Stimulus Funds
Transportation

Evers Replaces GOP Transit Cuts With Stimulus Funds

Milwaukee County Transit System receives $19.7 million.

MKE County: Supervisor Pushes Vaccine Mandate
MKE County

Supervisor Pushes Vaccine Mandate

Ryan Clancy pushing County Executive Crowley to enact vaccine mandate for county workers.

Brady Street Pet Parade Will Return

Brady Street Pet Parade Will Return

On October 3rd. Organizers expect a "ridiculously cute turnout."

Janitors Union Gains $15 Minimum Wage

Janitors Union Gains $15 Minimum Wage

New wage floor as of 2022. Union also secured wider-ranging labor power in the cleaning industry.

Colectivo Workers Win Union Election

Colectivo Workers Win Union Election

After a tie in March, final ballots tip election in union's favor. But negotiations could be tough.

MKE County: COVID-19 Transmission Going Down
MKE County

COVID-19 Transmission Going Down

But disease levels and case numbers are still high. And hospitalizations are rising.

Milwaukee Mitchell Airport Recycling Runway Concrete

Milwaukee Mitchell Airport Recycling Runway Concrete

The airport is currently in the middle of a $10.6 million runway resurfacing project.

COVID-19 Hospitalizations Rising in State

COVID-19 Hospitalizations Rising in State

Milwaukee's rise may have hit a plateau, but low vaccination rate continues to cause state and local surge.

Colectivo Union Bid Depends on Seven Ballots

Colectivo Union Bid Depends on Seven Ballots

Election was a tie, with seven ballots contested, which will be counted on August 23.

How Does The Eviction Moratorium Work?

How Does The Eviction Moratorium Work?

Latest order only covers areas with substantial or high COVID-19 transmission. That includes Milwaukee, for now.

MKE County: Supervisors Create Independent Redistricting Committee
MKE County

Supervisors Create Independent Redistricting Committee

An historic first. But six retired judges must act fast to create new legislative maps.

MKE County: 102 Hospitalized With COVID-19 Last Week
MKE County

102 Hospitalized With COVID-19 Last Week

The past week saw more than 1,500 new cases.

Bounce Milwaukee Guarantees Union For Employees

Bounce Milwaukee Guarantees Union For Employees

Labor agreement with Milwaukee Area Service and Hospitality Workers Organization (MASH) guarantees representation.

MKE County: COVID-19 Cases Rapidly Increasing
MKE County

COVID-19 Cases Rapidly Increasing

The county's weekly case rate is 18 times higher than one month ago.

Milwaukee Health Care Systems Mandating COVID-19 Vaccination

Milwaukee Health Care Systems Mandating COVID-19 Vaccination

Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin, Advocate Aurora, Ascension and Children's Wisconsin are all instituting vaccine requirements for personnel.

Milwaukee Sees ‘Extreme’ COVID-19 Transmission

Milwaukee Sees ‘Extreme’ COVID-19 Transmission

Hospitalizations statewide have quadrupled over the past month.

Poll Shows Barnes Leads Among Milwaukee Democrats

Poll Shows Barnes Leads Among Milwaukee Democrats

Getting 39% of Milwaukee County Democratic vote. Alex Lasry polled at only 4%.

Transportation: MCTS Freeway Flyers Return
Transportation

MCTS Freeway Flyers Return

Express service between suburbs and Downtown will return, but with fewer trips.

MKE County: COVID-19 Metrics Show Disease Surging Countywide
MKE County

COVID-19 Metrics Show Disease Surging Countywide

Weekly new cases have increased eleven-fold over the past month.

MKE County: Parks Planning Oak Leaf Trail Projects
MKE County

Parks Planning Oak Leaf Trail Projects

Seeking federal grant money to build new ramp and modernize bike paths.

MKE County: County Plans Youth Culinary Institute
MKE County

County Plans Youth Culinary Institute

Complicated plan envisions institute working with and funding culinary group based in Atlanta.

Officials Urge a Return to Mask Wearing

Officials Urge a Return to Mask Wearing

Dangerous Delta variant leads to rising cases. Local officials recommend masks at indoor public places.

Transportation: Beerline Trail Extension Could Get Federal Funds
Transportation

Beerline Trail Extension Could Get Federal Funds

County Department of Transportation seeking $1.6 million for trail expansion.

MKE County: Plan Offers Vaccine Incentive for Jail, HOC
MKE County

Plan Offers Vaccine Incentive for Jail, HOC

Committee okays $50 payment for any inmate or PTO for any staff member who gets vaccinated.

MKE County: Pay Raise, Bonuses Proposed to Address Lifeguard Shortage
MKE County

Pay Raise, Bonuses Proposed to Address Lifeguard Shortage

Starting wage would be $15 an hour. Returning guards could earn additional $900 in bonuses next year.

MKE County: City COVID-19 Transmission Higher Than Suburbs
MKE County

City COVID-19 Transmission Higher Than Suburbs

A higher percentage of suburban residents have received the vaccine than the city.

Real Estate Firm Revitalizes Holton Street Building

Real Estate Firm Revitalizes Holton Street Building

Former home of the Jazz Oasis also getting a mural by local artist Tia Richardson.

Jack Daniels and Bucks Commission Local Murals

Jack Daniels and Bucks Commission Local Murals

Murals by three local artists and former-Milwaukee Buck-turned-artist Desmond Mason.

Unions Seek $15 Wage for All Janitors

Unions Seek $15 Wage for All Janitors

They want $15 starting wage, uniform standards for all janitors, sanitation workers in the county.

MKE County: County Continues Rent Assistance, Adds Legal Help
MKE County

County Continues Rent Assistance, Adds Legal Help

County spends millions on assistance and adds right to counsel for those facing eviction.

Food Truck Festival Coming to McKinley Park Saturday

Food Truck Festival Coming to McKinley Park Saturday

Park'd Pop-Up Pub & Grub will have food trucks and a 1960's milk truck dispensing beer.

MKE County: COVID-19 Transmission Surging Countywide
MKE County

COVID-19 Transmission Surging Countywide

The number of new cases in the county this past week is more than double what the county saw the previous week.

Transportation: County Pursues Funding to Replace 64 Buses
Transportation

County Pursues Funding to Replace 64 Buses

Hundreds of MCTS buses are coming due for replacement in upcoming years.

Transportation: Final Bus Route Changes Begin in August
Transportation

Final Bus Route Changes Begin in August

As of August 29, 60% of MCTS routes will be high frequency, with fewer stops and faster times.

COVID-19 Rising, Delta Variant Blamed

COVID-19 Rising, Delta Variant Blamed

A tripling in new cases per day and positivity rate in Milwaukee, reflecting national trend.

Bucks, NBA Donate to Running Rebels

Bucks, NBA Donate to Running Rebels

The 1,772nd project for NBA Cares program goes to local youth program, wins praise from local officials.

MKE County: County May Stay in Coggs Building
MKE County

County May Stay in Coggs Building

In May, a report showed the Coggs building could become a money pit.

Transportation: Amazon Route a Success, MCTS Reports
Transportation

Amazon Route a Success, MCTS Reports

Route to Amazon MKE2 facility providing an average of 100 riders per day.

MKE County: County May Sue Airport Concessionaire
MKE County

County May Sue Airport Concessionaire

HMSHost runs five restaurants at airport and owes more than $2 million in rent.

Transportation: MCTS Struggles With Bus Driver Shortage
Transportation

MCTS Struggles With Bus Driver Shortage

Situation causing turnover, stress and a loss of 2,400 hours of bus service so far in 2021.

Milwaukee Public Museum Project Receives State Grant

Milwaukee Public Museum Project Receives State Grant

$150,000 grant supports site clearing, environmental investigation.

MKE County: COVID-19 Remains Low in Milwaukee
MKE County

COVID-19 Remains Low in Milwaukee

Latest data does show a slight increase in transmission in city of Milwaukee.

MKE County: Sheriff Projects $3.9 Million Overtime Deficit
MKE County

Sheriff Projects $3.9 Million Overtime Deficit

Sheriff blames understaffing. Finance Committee does not accept his report.

Transportation: Buses Returning To Full Capacity
Transportation

Buses Returning To Full Capacity

All county buildings also return to full capacity. But masks still required on buses and in buildings.

MKE County: State Cuts to County Transit Go Deep
MKE County

State Cuts to County Transit Go Deep

Legislature cuts Milwaukee's funding by $32.7 million over next two years. Impact could be devastating.

Milwaukee Legislators Push Legalizing Fentanyl Test Strips

Milwaukee Legislators Push Legalizing Fentanyl Test Strips

Community advocates working with addicts say test strips would save lives.

MKE County: COVID-19 On the Decline
MKE County

COVID-19 On the Decline

COVID-19 at historically low levels in Milwaukee area.

MKE County: Board Approves Mental Health Crisis Team
MKE County

Board Approves Mental Health Crisis Team

Partnering sheriff's deputies and mental health professionals. But some supervisors opposed creating new Sheriff's Deputy positions.

MKE County: Board Approves Lucille Berrien Park
MKE County

Board Approves Lucille Berrien Park

Lucille Berrien was an open housing activist, the first Black woman to run for mayor and a foster mother to more than 120 children.

MKE County: How Will County Spend Stimulus Money?
MKE County

How Will County Spend Stimulus Money?

With $183 million in ARPA funding and more flexible guidelines, county could replace some lost revenue.

Barrett Addresses Downtown Violence

Barrett Addresses Downtown Violence

Fights and shootings occurring at large gatherings outside Water Street bars

MKE County: State Funding Vital to Milwaukee Public Museum Accreditation
MKE County

State Funding Vital to Milwaukee Public Museum Accreditation

$40 million in state funding will help museum meet goals laid out by accreditation commission

MKE County: COVID-19 Cases at Historic Low
MKE County

COVID-19 Cases at Historic Low

But transmission of COVID-19 rose in early June.

MKE County: Child COVID-19 Vaccination Rate Rising
MKE County

Child COVID-19 Vaccination Rate Rising

Disease burden declines as the number of vaccinations increases.

Transportation: Summerfest Bus Service Canceled
Transportation

Summerfest Bus Service Canceled

Downtown shuttle and park and rides are canceled for 2021.

Transportation: Bus Rapid Transit Construction Beginning Soon
Transportation

Bus Rapid Transit Construction Beginning Soon

The Milwaukee County Transit System held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday for the long planned project.

Transportation: Variable Speed Limits Causing Freeway Crashes?
Transportation

Variable Speed Limits Causing Freeway Crashes?

Sheriff, county, WISDOT analyzing whether abrupt changes in speed limits are unsafe.

MKE County: County On Track for Emissions Goals
MKE County

County On Track for Emissions Goals

Surprising progress in goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.

MKE County: Lifeguard Shortage Closes County Pools
MKE County

Lifeguard Shortage Closes County Pools

Bradford beach will go without guards and only four pools are opening.

MKE County: Drug Overdose Effort Wins Federal Grant
MKE County

Drug Overdose Effort Wins Federal Grant

County medical examiner and medical college get $1.2 million grant to help confront crisis of drug overdose deaths.

Marquette Requiring COVID-19 Vaccination

Marquette Requiring COVID-19 Vaccination

Beloit College and Lawrence University will also require vaccinations.

MKE County: Supervisor Proposes Renaming Lindbergh Park for Lucille Berrien
MKE County

Supervisor Proposes Renaming Lindbergh Park for Lucille Berrien

Berrien is a long-time activist that was involved in the fair housing marches of the 1960's.

MKE County: Milwaukee Has Lowest Case Count Since Early Pandemic
MKE County

Milwaukee Has Lowest Case Count Since Early Pandemic

The rate of vaccination among Black and Hispanic residents increased during past month.

Transportation: Mitchell Airport Traffic Rebounds Dramatically
Transportation

Mitchell Airport Traffic Rebounds Dramatically

Passenger traffic up 1,368% in April compared to the same month last year.

Surveys Show Return to Pre-Pandemic Activity

Surveys Show Return to Pre-Pandemic Activity

MMAC surveys find rising consumer confidence, more workers returning to offices.

Transportation: County May Change Electric Bus Policy. Again
Transportation

County May Change Electric Bus Policy. Again

Department of Transportation doesn't want to pursue diesel hybrid-electric buses.

Milwaukee Ends Its Mask Mandate

Milwaukee Ends Its Mask Mandate

City mask mandate and capacity restrictions discontinued as public health order allowed to expire.

MKE County: Parks Seeks Funding for South Shore Breakwater
MKE County

Parks Seeks Funding for South Shore Breakwater

$1.3 million needed for "immediate repair" to badly damaged breakwater.

MKE County: COVID Going Down, Vaccinations Up
MKE County

COVID Going Down, Vaccinations Up

Once children aged 12 to 15 years became eligible, county's vaccination rate began to rise again.

MKE County: County Wants Zero Youth in State Juvenile Prisons
MKE County

County Wants Zero Youth in State Juvenile Prisons

Milwaukee County is attempting to have zero Milwaukee youth in state facilities by the end of 2021.

Milwaukee Area Mass Vaccination Clinics End This Week

Milwaukee Area Mass Vaccination Clinics End This Week

The federally-run Wisconsin Center clinic and the county-run Kosciuszko Community Center will administer their last shots this week.

Transportation: MCTS Coats Air Filters With COVID-19 Fighting Spray
Transportation

MCTS Coats Air Filters With COVID-19 Fighting Spray

County Executive David Crowley hopes treatment will provide more security for bus riders

MKE County: Board Approves Dontre Hamilton Memorial
MKE County

Board Approves Dontre Hamilton Memorial

Memorial bench and plaque in Red Arrow Park to honor man killed by a police officer.

MKE County: COVID-19 Declining in Milwaukee
MKE County

COVID-19 Declining in Milwaukee

Local data shows declining cases and community suppression of COVID-19.

MKE County: Proposal Funds Attorneys For Tenants Facing Evictions
MKE County

Proposal Funds Attorneys For Tenants Facing Evictions

Supervisor Ryan Clancy pushes "Right to Counsel" program to serve 14,000 households.

MKE County: County Launches At-Home Vaccinations
MKE County

County Launches At-Home Vaccinations

A COVID-19 vaccine program for those unable to leave home. And the county updates mask rules.

MKE County: Bradford Beach Pavilion Badly Water Damaged
MKE County

Bradford Beach Pavilion Badly Water Damaged

Upper deck of pavilion being repaired after engineers report warned of safety concerns.

MKE County: Coggs Building Could Be Abandoned
MKE County

Coggs Building Could Be Abandoned

Century-old building on 12th and Vliet a victim of deferred maintenance, too expensive to restore, may be sold.

MKE County: Lake Park Bridge Needs $1 Million More
MKE County

Lake Park Bridge Needs $1 Million More

Cost now at least $3.4 million to repair historic footbridge designed by Olmsted.

City Mask Mandate Ends June 1st

City Mask Mandate Ends June 1st

Following new CDC guidelines, city will allow its health order to expire.

Transportation: United Airlines Adds Flights From Mitchell
Transportation

United Airlines Adds Flights From Mitchell

New non-stop flight running daily to Washington D.C. with departure and return trips.

MKE County: County Jail Gets National Accreditation
MKE County

County Jail Gets National Accreditation

Sheriff says accreditation from National Commission on Correctional Health Care was "years in the making."

Is a Pop-Up Vaccine Clinic Coming to Your Neighborhood?

Is a Pop-Up Vaccine Clinic Coming to Your Neighborhood?

In the coming days, there will be several pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics around Milwaukee.

MKE County: New COVID-19 Cases Decreasing
MKE County

New COVID-19 Cases Decreasing

Transmission of the disease is going down in the city of Milwaukee.

MKE County: Federal Funds Huge for Eviction Prevention, Housing
MKE County

Federal Funds Huge for Eviction Prevention, Housing

County on track to have lowest level of street homelessness ever recorded, housing director said.

Bucks Partner with SC Johnson on Plastic Recycling

Bucks Partner with SC Johnson on Plastic Recycling

1 million plastic cups a year will be recycled into packaging for SC Johnson products.

MKE County: Wilson Park ‘Car Garden’ Approved
MKE County

Wilson Park ‘Car Garden’ Approved

27th Street BID would create unique garden with plantings, paths and shells of classic cars and trucks.

MKE County: Committee Okays Three Acre Solar Farm
MKE County

Committee Okays Three Acre Solar Farm

We Energies to install 540 kilowatt array on unused land at Oakwood Park Golf Course in Franklin.

FDA Approves Vaccine for Kids 12 to 15

FDA Approves Vaccine for Kids 12 to 15

The CDC still has to review the authorization and make recommendations for its use with this age group.

Black Husky Hosting Vaccine Clinic

Black Husky Hosting Vaccine Clinic

Bring a friend that hasn't been vaccinated and both of you will get a free beer at Riverwest brewery.

Transportation: Southwest Adding Flights From Milwaukee
Transportation

Southwest Adding Flights From Milwaukee

A new non-stop flight to Miami and expanded service to other Florida cities.

Transportation: Next Phase of Bus Route Changes Begin June 6th
Transportation

Next Phase of Bus Route Changes Begin June 6th

MCTS is implementing a newly designed transit system over three phases in 2021.

MKE County: County Funds Credible Messengers Program
MKE County

County Funds Credible Messengers Program

Program is intended to connect at-risk youth with mentors and social services.

MKE County: COVID-19 Transmission Rising Slightly
MKE County

COVID-19 Transmission Rising Slightly

Cases and transmission are higher in the city than the suburbs.

Developer Plans Hotel, Apartments Project

Developer Plans Hotel, Apartments Project

McClendon Capital Group may purchase last parcel of Park East land owned by county.

MKE County: Parks Face Huge Lifeguard Shortage
MKE County

Parks Face Huge Lifeguard Shortage

County down 83 guards from two years ago, must cut pool and beach hours. 'It's a tragedy.'

MKE County: County Faces Financial Disaster
MKE County

County Faces Financial Disaster

By 2027 structural deficit will leave zero dollars to spend on parks, transit, other local services.

Dontre Hamilton Memorial Proposed for Red Arrow Park

Dontre Hamilton Memorial Proposed for Red Arrow Park

A Dontre Hamilton Memorial Bench would be installed in the downtown park.

MKE County: Local COVID-19 Curve Flattening Among Adults
MKE County

Local COVID-19 Curve Flattening Among Adults

Meanwhile, cases continue to rise among children, particularly in the city.

Transportation: MCTS Selects BRT Construction Contractor
Transportation

MCTS Selects BRT Construction Contractor

The transit system is executing a contract with Zenith Tech, a firm based in Waukesha.

City Resuming Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Wednesday

City Resuming Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Wednesday

Milwaukee also using more community clinics to make vaccinations more convenient.

MKE County: Board Approves Overtime Oversight Policy
MKE County

Board Approves Overtime Oversight Policy

New policy will likely bring the sheriff's office before the board to explain overtime expenditures.

Get a COVID-19 Vaccine At the Nomad

Get a COVID-19 Vaccine At the Nomad

The Brady Street BID is hosting a pop-up clinic there next week.

MKE County: COVID-19 Increasing in the City
MKE County

COVID-19 Increasing in the City

The rising rate of COVID-19 is most pronounced in the Black community.

Sherman Park Could Get New Basketball Court

Sherman Park Could Get New Basketball Court

Dallas-based Nancy Lieberman Charities has offered to fund a "dream court."

MKE County: Board’s Bike Trails Resolution Fails
MKE County

Board’s Bike Trails Resolution Fails

A proposed ordinance change would have given the board final authority over major trail alterations.

Protesters Rally After Chauvin Verdict

Protesters Rally After Chauvin Verdict

Local activists, members of The People's Revolution celebrate, call for further efforts to achieve justice.

MKE County: Nicholson Boots Weishan Off Committee
MKE County

Nicholson Boots Weishan Off Committee

Board's leader takes away both his transportation chair position and committee membership. "It's unheard of."

MKE County: Board To Consider Climate Change Policy
MKE County

Board To Consider Climate Change Policy

Supervisors will vote on a carbon neutrality policy and a single-use plastics ban.

Evers, Advocates Discuss Justice System Reform, Legalizing Pot

Evers, Advocates Discuss Justice System Reform, Legalizing Pot

Evers budget includes major reforms and legalizing medical and recreational marijuana.

MKE County: Children Contributing to Rising COVID-19
MKE County

Children Contributing to Rising COVID-19

Particularly in the city of Milwaukee.

Vaccination Numbers Going Down

Vaccination Numbers Going Down

Fewer people in Milwaukee and Wisconsin are seeking the vaccine.

MKE County: Supervisors Push To Be Bike Trail Czars
MKE County

Supervisors Push To Be Bike Trail Czars

Parks committee approves resolution giving it approval power over bike trails maintenance, alterations.

Evers Promotes Juvenile Justice Reform

Evers Promotes Juvenile Justice Reform

Governor uses local nonprofit Running Rebels as example of successful community alternatives to incarceration.

City Won’t Enhance Current COVID-19 Restrictions

City Won’t Enhance Current COVID-19 Restrictions

A week ago the health department anticipated rolling back current health order.

County Jail Staff Wore White Supremacist Symbols

County Jail Staff Wore White Supremacist Symbols

Staff wearing "Punisher" symbol and Spartan helmet, both used by far-right groups.

MKE County: Parks Planning Three Acre Solar Farm
MKE County

Parks Planning Three Acre Solar Farm

We Energies would install a solar array on unused land at Oakwood Park Golf Course.

MKE County: COVID-19 Cases Rising Among Children and Adults
MKE County

COVID-19 Cases Rising Among Children and Adults

High level of vaccination among vulnerable age groups has deaths at all-time low.

Walk-In Vaccine Clinics Open to Everyone

Walk-In Vaccine Clinics Open to Everyone

Clinics at North Division and South Division high schools are now open to all city residents 16 years or older.

Colectivo Union Election Is a Tie Vote

Colectivo Union Election Is a Tie Vote

The vote is 99 to 99. But 16 ballots are challenged, will require an NLRB ruling on them.

Brewers Join COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign

Brewers Join COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign

Public service announcements feature Brewers players asking everyone to get vaccinated.

Transportation: 27th Street Study Seeks Public Input
Transportation

27th Street Study Seeks Public Input

Regional planning commission expands public comment period to April 18th.

MKE County: Wilson Park Garden Project Delayed
MKE County

Wilson Park Garden Project Delayed

Parks still hasn't inked agreement after two months. Supervisors tell department to move quicker.

MKE County: COVID-19 Still Rising in Milwaukee
MKE County

COVID-19 Still Rising in Milwaukee

Major indicators of disease continue to point to growing COVID-19 in Milwaukee.

FEMA Will Run Wisconsin Center Vaccinations

FEMA Will Run Wisconsin Center Vaccinations

Federal pilot program will administer 3,000 vaccinations a day, seven days a week.

Colectivo Union Election Finishes

Colectivo Union Election Finishes

NLRB to tabulate results April 6th. Could create largest unionized coffee chain in U.S.

General Population Eligible for Vaccine April 5th

General Population Eligible for Vaccine April 5th

State opens vaccine eligibility to everyone 16 and older a month ahead of schedule.

City May Reimpose COVID-19 Restrictions

City May Reimpose COVID-19 Restrictions

With cases rising, worried health department officials reevaluating current health order.

Evers Plans $2.5 Billion In Business Aid

Evers Plans $2.5 Billion In Business Aid

Governor vetoes bill giving Legislator say over how federal pandemic aid, saying it will cause delay.

16% of State Fully Vaccinated

16% of State Fully Vaccinated

State continues to ramp up vaccination. Milwaukee pushing resources into community clinics.

MKE County: Board Changes Pot Possession Fine to $1
MKE County

Board Changes Pot Possession Fine to $1

Under state law county can't fully decriminalize.

MKE County: COVID-19 Cases Rising in Milwaukee
MKE County

COVID-19 Cases Rising in Milwaukee

County trend reflects a rise in new cases statewide.

MKE County: Parks Leasing Golf Carts, Making Money
MKE County

Parks Leasing Golf Carts, Making Money

County golf courses will have an additional 46 golf carts, which should pay for themselves three times over.

Legislature Passes Cocktails-To-Go Bill

Legislature Passes Cocktails-To-Go Bill

It awaits the governor's signature. The Senate also passed a bill allowing home deliveries of alcohol.

‘Kraken’ Lawsuits Not Based on Facts

‘Kraken’ Lawsuits Not Based on Facts

Sidney Powell's response to defamation suit says 'reasonable' persons would not interpret her statements as fact.

Top Local Elected Officials Get Vaccinated

Top Local Elected Officials Get Vaccinated

County Executive and Board Chair and Common Council President urge everyone to get their shots.

MKE County: County Ends 2020 with $32 Million Surplus
MKE County

County Ends 2020 with $32 Million Surplus

In a big turnaround, projected deficit became a surplus due to federal CARES Act funding.

MKE County: Committee OK’s Funding for Emergency Mental Health Center
MKE County

Committee OK’s Funding for Emergency Mental Health Center

New crisis center is an important piece of the county's broader re-shuffling of psychiatric services.

MKE County: COVID-19 Trends Stable in Milwaukee
MKE County

COVID-19 Trends Stable in Milwaukee

Cases and transmission have plateaued at the lowest levels since summer 2020.

Milwaukee Loosens COVID-19 Health Restrictions

Milwaukee Loosens COVID-19 Health Restrictions

Business and public gathering capacities increased, some restrictions lifted.

Blomme Charged With Possession of Child Pornography

Blomme Charged With Possession of Child Pornography

The circuit court judge was charged with seven counts of possession of child pornography.

MKE County: County Plans Lakefront Food Festival
MKE County

County Plans Lakefront Food Festival

Plan is to feature 6 to 10 food trucks at McKinley Marina in July or August.

Cocktails To Go Bill Passes Assembly

Cocktails To Go Bill Passes Assembly

State Senate has yet to vote on the legislation. City has concerns.

State and Local Vaccination Expansions Begin Next Week

State and Local Vaccination Expansions Begin Next Week

City and county will target 10 Milwaukee zip codes for vaccination.

City’s Largest Solar Installation Is Live

City’s Largest Solar Installation Is Live

More than 7,000 solar panels produce enough energy to power 500 homes.

MKE County: Committee Okays $1 Fine For Pot Possession
MKE County

Committee Okays $1 Fine For Pot Possession

Under state law county can't fully decriminalize. Full board next considers proposal.

FEMA Joins Wisconsin Center Vaccine Site

FEMA Joins Wisconsin Center Vaccine Site

State is allocating 7,000 doses weekly to the site.

Delayed Avenir Project Planned for April

Delayed Avenir Project Planned for April

64-unit apartment development on Lower East Side was delayed a year by COVID-19.

MKE County: COVID-19 Cases Not Rising, Not Falling
MKE County

COVID-19 Cases Not Rising, Not Falling

The plateau in new disease continues, but key indicators show the community headed in the right direction.

11.5% of State is Fully Vaccinated

11.5% of State is Fully Vaccinated

Vaccine will be available to the general public by May 1st.

Transportation: MCTS Selects Electric Bus Manufacturer
Transportation

MCTS Selects Electric Bus Manufacturer

MCTS is purchasing the first NOVA Buses in the U.S.

Vaccine Eligibility Expanding Based On Medical Conditions

Vaccine Eligibility Expanding Based On Medical Conditions

DHS announced Thursday it would make another 2 million people eligible on March 29th.

Riley’s Good Dogs Opens on Water Street

Riley’s Good Dogs Opens on Water Street

24 kinds of hot dogs and sausages, all with vegan alternatives. Plus Zoomie Fries.

City Expands Vaccine Eligibility

City Expands Vaccine Eligibility

With more vaccine available, health department expands range of people who can get treated at the Wisconsin Center.

City Has More Vaccine For Educators Than Demand

City Has More Vaccine For Educators Than Demand

Mayor says Wisconsin Center has 800 vaccine appointments still open for Wednesday.

Ascension, 16th Street Expand Vaccine Program

Ascension, 16th Street Expand Vaccine Program

New goal is to vaccinate 2,000 people a week at south-side clinic.

Supreme Court Brushes Off Trump Election Challenge

Supreme Court Brushes Off Trump Election Challenge

Trump filed the suit against Wisconsin Elections Commission and many state, local officials.

State Vaccine Hotline Up and Running

State Vaccine Hotline Up and Running

Call center helps people schedule COVID-19 vaccinations, answers questions about the vaccine.

County Targeting Vulnerable ZIP Codes for Vaccine

County Targeting Vulnerable ZIP Codes for Vaccine

County is working to get seniors 65 and older from 53204 and 53206 vaccinated.

MKE County: COVID-19 No Longer Declining in Milwaukee
MKE County

COVID-19 No Longer Declining in Milwaukee

Transmission rate rises slightly even as deaths down and many getting vaccinated.

Bus Drivers Union Leader Forced Out

Bus Drivers Union Leader Forced Out

James Macon loses presidency as International ATU takes over Local 998.

City Aims To Vaccinate Every Educator In Two Weeks

City Aims To Vaccinate Every Educator In Two Weeks

City health department, Children's Wisconsin and Medical College will partner in effort.

City Hires Private Firm To Track COVID-19 Violations

City Hires Private Firm To Track COVID-19 Violations

Company responds on nights, weekends to complaints of businesses violating city orders.

8.7% of State Now Fully Vaccinated

8.7% of State Now Fully Vaccinated

Next phase underway. Nation's addition of Johnson & Johnson one-shot vaccine will speed up efforts.

Marquette Plans In-Person Classes in Fall

Marquette Plans In-Person Classes in Fall

University is planning a Fall 2021 semester that resembles pre-pandemic campus life.

U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Wisconsin ‘Kraken’ Suit

U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Wisconsin ‘Kraken’ Suit

Election suit was by Trump Attorney, Sidney Powell, who vowed to 'release the Kraken.'

MKE County: COVID-19 Declining to Summer Levels
MKE County

COVID-19 Declining to Summer Levels

Daily new cases are reaching levels last seen during late-summer lull in 2020.

State Launches Vaccine Provider Map

State Launches Vaccine Provider Map

Interactive map shows vaccine providers, where doses are being distributed.

Vintage Clothing Shop For Brady Street

Vintage Clothing Shop For Brady Street

Bandit MKE is opening at 1224. E. Brady St. and will feature a half-century of clothing and styles.

MKE County: Board Rejoins WI Counties Association
MKE County

Board Rejoins WI Counties Association

Board had withheld membership dues in January but decides to rejoin group after WCA leaders offer assurances.

MKE County: Crowley’s Speech Stresses Pandemic, Racial Equity
MKE County

Crowley’s Speech Stresses Pandemic, Racial Equity

County executive's first State of the County address comes amid historic crisis.

Spirit Airlines Coming to Mitchell Airport

Spirit Airlines Coming to Mitchell Airport

Carrier will run three non-stop flights: to LA, Las Vegas and Orlando.

State Vaccination Rate Increasing

State Vaccination Rate Increasing

Weekly federal allocation increases. 6.3% of state now completely vaccinated.

Are People Leaving NYC for Milwaukee?

Are People Leaving NYC for Milwaukee?

Data from Linkedin shows mid-size cities gaining from migration while larger cities lose out.

Mental Health Clinic Opens on National Avenue

Mental Health Clinic Opens on National Avenue

Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers open new non-emergency mental health clinic.

Port Milwaukee Tugboat Sinks

Port Milwaukee Tugboat Sinks

The Harbor Seagull sank in the inner harbor without injury sometime Sunday night or early Monday morning.

Supreme Court Denies Trump’s Wisconsin Election Lawsuit

Supreme Court Denies Trump’s Wisconsin Election Lawsuit

Lawsuit targeted 220,000 absentee ballots in Milwaukee and Dane counties.

Non-Profit Buys Building in Park West

Non-Profit Buys Building in Park West

Wisconsin Community Services, founded in 1912, purchases building at 2342 N. 27th St.

New Hurdle for Those Seeking Unemployment Aid

New Hurdle for Those Seeking Unemployment Aid

Federal bill signed in December has unexpected requirements, state DWD official says.

MKE County: COVID-19 Continues to Decline
MKE County

COVID-19 Continues to Decline

But the rise of new variant raises worries that this won't last.

Group Fundraising for Vel Phillips Statue

Group Fundraising for Vel Phillips Statue

Statue would be erected at state Capitol, the first person of color so honored.

It’s Official, Old World Third Will Be MLK Drive

It’s Official, Old World Third Will Be MLK Drive

Barrett and council members reflect on racial division and what the renaming symbolizes.

State Passes 1 Million Vaccine Doses

State Passes 1 Million Vaccine Doses

More than 4% of the state's population have completed the two-dose vaccination program.

Colectivo Workers Petition for Union Election

Colectivo Workers Petition for Union Election

NLRB election would determine whether Colectivo Coffee workers get a union.

Fast Spreader COVID-19 Variant In Milwaukee

Fast Spreader COVID-19 Variant In Milwaukee

Arrived a month ago. Study shows variant doubling infections every 10 days in the U.S.

Vaccine Distribution Shows Racial Inequity

Vaccine Distribution Shows Racial Inequity

Data shows stark disparities. State spending $6.1 million to improve racial and ethnic vaccine equity.

Get COVID-19 Vaccine at Walgreens

Get COVID-19 Vaccine at Walgreens

New federal program will add to state's vaccine supply, should expand access.

MKE County: New COVID-19 Cases Declining
MKE County

New COVID-19 Cases Declining

But County's transmission rate continues to tick up, threatening current virus suppression.

3% of State Residents Fully Vaccinated

3% of State Residents Fully Vaccinated

More than 793,000 doses administered, and pace will increase as supplies to Wisconsin increasing.

Clerks Urge Vaccines for Election Workers

Clerks Urge Vaccines for Election Workers

35 election clerks in state say election workers 'essential,' push Evers to give them priority for vaccines.

MKE County: Resolution Cuts Pot Possession Fine to $1
MKE County

Resolution Cuts Pot Possession Fine to $1

Sup. Ortiz-Velez's county resolution will be mirrored by Glendale proposal, says Mayor Kennedy.

MKE County: Lake Park Bridge, Oak Leaf Sinkhole Will Be Fixed
MKE County

Lake Park Bridge, Oak Leaf Sinkhole Will Be Fixed

One project in Milwaukee one in Glendale, both would be made safe for public use.

MKE County: County Running Out of CARES Act Funds
MKE County

County Running Out of CARES Act Funds

Report shows its entire $77 million allocation has been spent or will be claimed by costs already incurred.

Legislation Allowing Alcohol Deliveries Could Create New Problems for Cities

Legislation Allowing Alcohol Deliveries Could Create New Problems for Cities

Milwaukee would lose local control over liquor sales under proposed legislation.

Evers Vetoes GOP COVID-19 Bill

Evers Vetoes GOP COVID-19 Bill

Senate abandons bipartisan legislation and includes provisions Evers promised to veto.

MKE County: COVID-19 Transmission Ticks Up in Milwaukee
MKE County

COVID-19 Transmission Ticks Up in Milwaukee

New case numbers are going down, but small changes in data trends point to a rise in transmission.

MKE County: Committee Reviews Mental Health Emergency Center Plan
MKE County

Committee Reviews Mental Health Emergency Center Plan

New facility in central city location partnering county with major health care providers.

Nearly 2% of State Population Vaccinated

Nearly 2% of State Population Vaccinated

Some 570,000 doses administered. Low supplies still constricting vaccinations.

MKE County: Storms, Climate Change Threaten Milwaukee Coastline
MKE County

Storms, Climate Change Threaten Milwaukee Coastline

$2.9 billon worth of coastal bluffs, other assets are threatened. Can county save them?

Transportation: Bus System Redesign Changes Begin Next Month
Transportation

Bus System Redesign Changes Begin Next Month

MCTS has a website and a hotline to help passengers understand the rollout of MCTS NEXT.

MKE County: County Gets $10 Million For Housing Assistance
MKE County

County Gets $10 Million For Housing Assistance

County Executive Crowley calls on Congress to pass $1.9 trillion COVID-19 response.

Unemployment Rises in Milwaukee

Unemployment Rises in Milwaukee

Milwaukee's unemployment rate is still above the national average.

MKE County: COVID-19 Cases Decreasing in Milwaukee County
MKE County

COVID-19 Cases Decreasing in Milwaukee County

County saw half of all COVID-19 deaths in last three months.

MKE County: ‘Classic Car Garden’ Planned for Wilson Park
MKE County

‘Classic Car Garden’ Planned for Wilson Park

The proposal from the business district almost bogged down by administrative red tape.

Pandemic Causes Youth Prison Problems

Pandemic Causes Youth Prison Problems

New report finds switch to virtual education and other changes taking a toll on youth, staff at Lincoln Hills, Copper Lake.

State Announces Next Phase of Vaccines

State Announces Next Phase of Vaccines

More groups will be added on March 1. President Biden ramping up federal vaccines delivered to states.

MKE County: Parks to Study McKinley Beach Safety
MKE County

Parks to Study McKinley Beach Safety

After three drownings in 2020, county is looking to re-engineer the beach.

MKE County: County Freeway Speed Limits A Danger?
MKE County

County Freeway Speed Limits A Danger?

Sudden changes in speed limits, outdated infrastructure cited as problems. County Board will investigate problem.

Dining: Mad Chicken Opening on South Side
Dining

Mad Chicken Opening on South Side

Fried chicken chain opening second location in city and sixth in the state at 27th and Oklahoma.

MKE County: Does the Wisconsin Counties Association Help Milwaukee?
MKE County

Does the Wisconsin Counties Association Help Milwaukee?

Some county officials say no, and are pushing to withdraw from the group.

Southside Bus Stops Get Nod to History

Southside Bus Stops Get Nod to History

New paneling harkens back to when S. 27th Street was U.S. Highway 41.

MKE County: COVID-19 Being Suppressed Countywide
MKE County

COVID-19 Being Suppressed Countywide

New daily cases are going down and the transmission rate indicates community suppression.

A LEGO Milwaukee Art Museum?

A LEGO Milwaukee Art Museum?

Hungarian artist creates LEGO version of MAM's Calatrava addition, now under review for a company play-set.

State Expands Eligibility for Vaccination

State Expands Eligibility for Vaccination

Proposal for next phase expands eligibility for vaccines to nearly half the population.

Vaccines for Senior Citizens Start Soon

Vaccines for Senior Citizens Start Soon

As of January 25, people 65 and older can get vaccinated. State committee still finalizing other recommendations.

Colectivo Closes Prospect Avenue Cafe

Colectivo Closes Prospect Avenue Cafe

Union organizers say workers are 'devastated' by closure and layoffs.

Cocktails To Go Bill Enjoys Industry Support

Cocktails To Go Bill Enjoys Industry Support

Seen as a life line to bars and restaurants, the bill brings up questions regarding drunk driving, and local control over liquor licensing.

Wisconsin Creating Mobile Vaccination Teams

Wisconsin Creating Mobile Vaccination Teams

Effort to be initially targeted at first responders.

MKE County: COVID-19 Upward Trend Continues
MKE County

COVID-19 Upward Trend Continues

After trending down throughout December, cases are on the rise.

New Art Installation in Cathedral Square Park

New Art Installation in Cathedral Square Park

Massimals MKE will be up through the spring.

COVID-19 Variant Hits Wisconsin

COVID-19 Variant Hits Wisconsin

Research indicates it is more easily transmitted and may have led to UK's spike in infections.

State Prepares for Next Phase of Vaccines

State Prepares for Next Phase of Vaccines

Priority list for phase 1b has been established. But will the federal government deliver enough doses?

National Guard Activated for Security at State Capitol

National Guard Activated for Security at State Capitol

FBI warning of armed groups planning protests at state capitols.

Can State Rescue Youth Corrections Plan?

Can State Rescue Youth Corrections Plan?

Rep. Evan Goyke thinks the failure of the state's plan can lead to creative reforms.

U.S. Job Recovery Ended in December

U.S. Job Recovery Ended in December

Country lost jobs for first time since April.

MKE County: COVID-19 Spread Increasing Again
MKE County

COVID-19 Spread Increasing Again

Disease spread was trending downward, but is now accelerating.

Harriet Tubman Park Unveiled

Harriet Tubman Park Unveiled

County leaders see new park name as a commitment to representing Milwaukee's Black community.

Federal Judge Tears Apart Election Lawsuit

Federal Judge Tears Apart Election Lawsuit

The Wisconsin Voters Alliance was attempting to overturn the 2020 election results with the lawsuit.

Latin American Restaurant Coming to Story Hill

Latin American Restaurant Coming to Story Hill

Caliente Kitchen & Rum Bar is opening at 51st and Bluemound.

State Can’t Meet Deadline to Close Youth Prisons

State Can’t Meet Deadline to Close Youth Prisons

Plan to close Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake and relocate youth now up in the air.

Trump Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Overturn Wisconsin’s Election

Trump Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Overturn Wisconsin’s Election

Trump campaign petitions court to take up suit challenging state's election results

MKE County: County Ends Year With a Surplus
MKE County

County Ends Year With a Surplus

Current projections show the county ending with $10 to $15 million surplus.

MKE County: County Creates Culinary Program for Youth Offenders
MKE County

County Creates Culinary Program for Youth Offenders

Program at Vel R. Phillips Juvenile Justice Center could be nationally unique.

Nearly 40,000 Doses of Vaccine Administered

Nearly 40,000 Doses of Vaccine Administered

State overseeing 2,800 doses per day to health care workers and long-term care residents.

Gwen Moore Positive for COVID-19

Gwen Moore Positive for COVID-19

The congresswoman is a cancer survivor and recently contracted the virus.

Wisconsin Unemployment Drops to 5%

Wisconsin Unemployment Drops to 5%

But the state still lost thousands of jobs last month.

MKE County: Crowley Calls Special Election for Supervisor
MKE County

Crowley Calls Special Election for Supervisor

Board seat open with Sup. Supreme Moore Omokunde's election to State Assembly.

Dining: New Taco Stop MKE For Brady Street
Dining

New Taco Stop MKE For Brady Street

It's Taco Stop's fourth location and second time it has moved into a former Fuji Poke.

MKE County: Rock Sports Complex Noise a Puzzle
MKE County

Rock Sports Complex Noise a Puzzle

Many neighbor complaints of noise, but data collected by City of Franklin too technical for county to analyze.

First Moderna Vaccines Arriving This Week

First Moderna Vaccines Arriving This Week

Wisconsin expects approximately 100,000 doses of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine.

Transportation: County Changes Electric Bus Policy
Transportation

County Changes Electric Bus Policy

Board will pause purchase of electric buses and buy hybrid buses instead.

Feds Bungling Vaccine Distribution?

Feds Bungling Vaccine Distribution?

Wisconsin getting less than initially promised, Pfizer says millions of vaccine doses are sitting in warehouse.

MKE County: COVID-19 Trending Down, Deaths Still High
MKE County

COVID-19 Trending Down, Deaths Still High

Data shows new cases going down, but deaths remain high.

MKE County: Furloughed Workers May Get Pension Credit
MKE County

Furloughed Workers May Get Pension Credit

Proposal allows county employees furloughed by pandemic to still gain pension credit.

Art Museum Union Fundraising for Furloughed Workers

Art Museum Union Fundraising for Furloughed Workers

Newly formed union creates GoFundMe campaign to help their out-of-work colleagues.

COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout A Collaborative Effort in Milwaukee

COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout A Collaborative Effort in Milwaukee

Things are moving quickly, but officials say a best-case scenario is still mid-spring before widespread availability.

People’s Revolution Marks 200 Days of Protest

People’s Revolution Marks 200 Days of Protest

Protests against police brutality match the record of 1960's open housing marchers.

Transportation: BRT Secures Key $41 Million Grant
Transportation

BRT Secures Key $41 Million Grant

Federal grant to pay for 80% of county's Bus Rapid Transit project. Construction starts in spring.

Supreme Court Rejects Texas Lawsuit

Supreme Court Rejects Texas Lawsuit

Suit was brought Attorney General of Texas, joined by 17 other states.

Unemployment Claims Rising Again

Unemployment Claims Rising Again

Claims for unemployment in Wisconsin and the U.S. are starting to go up.

MKE County: Officials “Cautiously Optimistic” About Stabilizing Case Numbers
MKE County

Officials “Cautiously Optimistic” About Stabilizing Case Numbers

Public health officials are worried that dropping case numbers are a data problem, and not actually a lessening burden of disease.

Crowley Leads Coalition For COVID-19 Relief

Crowley Leads Coalition For COVID-19 Relief

With no relief in sight, economic disaster could await Milwaukee and the rest of the country.

A Look at Trump’s Motion in Texas Case Against Wisconsin

A Look at Trump’s Motion in Texas Case Against Wisconsin

Motion includes alternate history and a rehashing of election complaints.

MKE County: County Emits 11.1 Million Tons of CO2
MKE County

County Emits 11.1 Million Tons of CO2

County's first inventory of annual greenhouse gas emissions shows we're doing better than Cleveland or Nashville.

Less Testing May Hide Rise In COVID-19

Less Testing May Hide Rise In COVID-19

Rising rate of positive tests may show a post-Thanksgiving surge in pandemic, public officials warn.

Wonderstate Closing Doesn’t Affect Union

Wonderstate Closing Doesn’t Affect Union

Cafe's employees will know by next week the results of their union election.

DNC, NAACP Intervene In Trump Election Lawsuit

DNC, NAACP Intervene In Trump Election Lawsuit

Federal judge allows them to contest suit seeking to invalidate Wisconsin's election.

Six New Milwaukee School Board Candidates

Six New Milwaukee School Board Candidates

Three for open seats, three opposing incumbents in Spring 2021 election.

Clock Is Ticking for Eviction Moratorium

Clock Is Ticking for Eviction Moratorium

Federal moratorium set to expire soon; renters, advocates fear a spike in homelessness.

Supreme Court Won’t Hear Lawsuit to Overturn Election

Supreme Court Won’t Hear Lawsuit to Overturn Election

Petitioners had insufficient evidence to go before the court. And sought disenfranchisement of every Wisconsin voter.

Job Growth Down Five Months in a Row

Job Growth Down Five Months in a Row

The national unemployment rate in November was 6.7%

MKE County: After Stabilizing, COVID-19 Could Be Rising
MKE County

After Stabilizing, COVID-19 Could Be Rising

COVID-19 cases have trended down in recent weeks. Now signs show it could be heading back up.

Transportation: County Expects Key BRT Grant Soon
Transportation

County Expects Key BRT Grant Soon

Construction could begin by spring 2021.

Transportation: Bus System Overhaul Beginning in March
Transportation

Bus System Overhaul Beginning in March

First phase of system-wide redesign will affect 9 routes.

City Will Issue Higher COVID-19 Fines

City Will Issue Higher COVID-19 Fines

New maximum fine for businesses disobeying a health order is $5,000 per violation.

Workers At Cafe in Third Ward Unionizing

Workers At Cafe in Third Ward Unionizing

Wonderstate Coffee has less than 10 employees, now involved in a union election.

MKE County: MCTS Establishes Rosa Parks Scholarship
MKE County

MCTS Establishes Rosa Parks Scholarship

County transit system also holding an annual tribute to parks on all buses.

State Declares Biden Won Election

State Declares Biden Won Election

With recounts finished, Wisconsin Elections Commission's chair signed the official determination, and Gov. Evers certified the results.

Judge Candidate Switches Races

Judge Candidate Switches Races

Attorney Susan Roth switches to run for Judge Fiorenza's seat, who resigns and will support Roth.

Milwaukee Unemployment Rising

Milwaukee Unemployment Rising

The recovery is over as every part of the state is seeing unemployment increase.

Colectivo Union Pushes ‘Reverse Boycott’

Colectivo Union Pushes ‘Reverse Boycott’

The union wants its supporters to patronize Colectivo in a special way this weekend.

South Side Group Builds COVID-19 Clinic

South Side Group Builds COVID-19 Clinic

In heavy duty tents, Sixteenth Street Health Centers will offer drive-thru testing, follow-ups and urgent care.

We Energies, Harley-Davidson Announce Solar Project

We Energies, Harley-Davidson Announce Solar Project

8,000 solar panels in joint rooftop project, as utility continues to slash carbon emissions.

MKE County: Report Shows How Social Factors Affect COVID-19
MKE County

Report Shows How Social Factors Affect COVID-19

How race, income and other factors affect your chances of getting the disease.

Evers Issues New COVID-19 Order

Evers Issues New COVID-19 Order

This order re-ups the statewide mask-mandate.

Rittenhouse Released on $2 Million Bail

Rittenhouse Released on $2 Million Bail

A right-wing organization posted bond for the teenager charged with two murders.

MKE County: 90 Cases of COVID-19 at House of Correction
MKE County

90 Cases of COVID-19 at House of Correction

The jail is also reporting 28 case of COVID-19.

Milwaukee Museums Temporarily Closing

Milwaukee Museums Temporarily Closing

The institutions cited the surge in COVID-19 and the change to the city's health order.

MKE County: COVID-19’s Spread Not Slowing Down
MKE County

COVID-19’s Spread Not Slowing Down

COVID-19's spread continues to accelerate, as hospital resources dwindle.

Northwestern Mutual Announces Investment Fund for Black Startups

Northwestern Mutual Announces Investment Fund for Black Startups

Also, a partnership with gener8tor on an accelerator for Black startups.

Did You Like the “Active Streets” Program?

Did You Like the “Active Streets” Program?

Take a survey from the City of Milwaukee and help guide future efforts.

Free COVID-19 Testing Expanded to Saturday

Free COVID-19 Testing Expanded to Saturday

The city's Miller Park site will be open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays.

Wisconsin Canvass of Votes Finished

Wisconsin Canvass of Votes Finished

Results show Biden still leads by 20,000 votes. Trump campaign must decide whether to pay for a recount.

City Admits Violating Morales’ Due Process

City Admits Violating Morales’ Due Process

But City Attorney argues Morales must go back before Fire & Police Commission for a trial.

Arlanderz Brings Soul Food to East Side

Arlanderz Brings Soul Food to East Side

Arlanderz Soul Food on Farwell Ave. is the second restaurant for owner Andre Horton.

Art Museum Workers Vote To Join Union

Art Museum Workers Vote To Join Union

Milwaukee Art Museum employees now represented by International Brotherhood of Machinists and Aerospace Workers.

Thanksgiving Could Worsen State’s Pandemic

Thanksgiving Could Worsen State’s Pandemic

Public health officials offer ways to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 during the holidays.

Unemployment Claims Are Dropping

Unemployment Claims Are Dropping

Generally improving employment is tempered by the millions of jobs that remain lost.

MKE County: Spread of COVID-19 Accelerating
MKE County

Spread of COVID-19 Accelerating

Hospital systems are being pushed close to their limits.

Hospitals Urgently Need Plasma from Recovered COVID-19 Patients

Hospitals Urgently Need Plasma from Recovered COVID-19 Patients

Resources are being stretched thin as healthcare workers battle the latest surge.

Get A Free Flu Shot This Week

Get A Free Flu Shot This Week

Free vaccinations available on Wednesday and Thursday.

Barrett Blasts Aurora for ‘Pausing’ Community Testing

Barrett Blasts Aurora for ‘Pausing’ Community Testing

They "have a responsibility" to continue partnering with city and county on testing.

Transportation: Ride the Riverwest Bike Boulevards
Transportation

Ride the Riverwest Bike Boulevards

After three years, Riverwest's bike boulevards on Wright and Fratney streets are ready.

MKE County: Board Adopts 2021 Budget
MKE County

Board Adopts 2021 Budget

Tax levy increase of 0.59%, many amendments and delays to electric buses and hemp growing.

MKE County: Friends Group Fundraises for Oak Leaf Sinkhole
MKE County

Friends Group Fundraises for Oak Leaf Sinkhole

Group hopes to raise the matching funds the county needs for the project.

U.S. Unemployment at 6.9%

U.S. Unemployment at 6.9%

Black Americans continue to experience a much higher rate of unemployment.

MKE County: COVID-19 Deaths Increasing
MKE County

COVID-19 Deaths Increasing

The current rate of disease is unsustainable for local hospitals.

Committee Rejects Sheriff Cuts

Committee Rejects Sheriff Cuts

But it also passed a widely supported increase in spending for services like housing and youth justice.

Transportation: Milwaukee Airport Traffic Stagnant
Transportation

Milwaukee Airport Traffic Stagnant

Still down due to pandemic. County budget likely to adjust airport expenditures in 2021.

Short Lines At Polls So Far

Short Lines At Polls So Far

Massive absentee voting lowers in-person turnout. But observers were on hand

How To Follow Election Results

How To Follow Election Results

Where to check results. And why you should be patient. Election officials say it will take until Wednesday to count all votes.

State’s Past Votes Could Foretell 2020 Result

State’s Past Votes Could Foretell 2020 Result

Wisconsin has had two kinds of presidental elections. Which one this time?

Long-Term Unemployment Going Up

Long-Term Unemployment Going Up

New claims for unemployment insurance are high, but holding steady in Wisconsin.

Milwaukee County Prevents Over 1,700 Evictions

Milwaukee County Prevents Over 1,700 Evictions

Using CARES Act funds, the county funded eviction prevention and rental assistance programs.

MKE County: COVID-19 Trending Terribly in Milwaukee
MKE County

COVID-19 Trending Terribly in Milwaukee

Cases are rising and show no sign of slowing down.

MKE County: Clancy Pushes $2.6 Million Cut to Sheriff Overtime
MKE County

Clancy Pushes $2.6 Million Cut to Sheriff Overtime

Supervisor proposes reallocating money to housing, parks, seniors and youth justice.

Tuesday Was Last Day to Safely Mail Ballot

Tuesday Was Last Day to Safely Mail Ballot

Use a dropbox, or bring your ballot to your local clerk's office, among other options.

Wisconsin Air Is Getting Cleaner

Wisconsin Air Is Getting Cleaner

Nearly 20 years of steady reductions in harmful air pollutants.

MKE County: Sheriff’s Office Spent $61.6 Million On Overtime
MKE County

Sheriff’s Office Spent $61.6 Million On Overtime

That's $35 million more than budgeted over the last seven years.

Service Union Rallies To Get Out The Vote

Service Union Rallies To Get Out The Vote

“Our work is essential and so are our votes." Union seeks Trump's defeat, $15 minimum wage.

Milwaukee Unemployment at 8.4%

Milwaukee Unemployment at 8.4%

The unemployment rate for Milwaukee County is slightly lower, 7.3%.

More COVID-19 Cases and Hospitalizations in Milwaukee Now Than Ever Before

More COVID-19 Cases and Hospitalizations in Milwaukee Now Than Ever Before

Cases and hospitalizations are rising, but not deaths.

MKE County: County Shortens List of Acceptable Masks For Bus Riders, Zoo Patrons and Courthouse Visitors
MKE County

County Shortens List of Acceptable Masks For Bus Riders, Zoo Patrons and Courthouse Visitors

There are new restrictions on what kind of masks are allowed within county facilities.

How the Amani Neighborhood Cut Crime

How the Amani Neighborhood Cut Crime

And improved life in 53206 ZIP code. Dominican Center and non-profits empowered residents.

Bay View Wine Bar Becomes Wine Shop

Bay View Wine Bar Becomes Wine Shop

In response to the pandemic, the owners of Voyager adjust their business model.

MKE County: Oak Leaf Trail Sinkhole Needs Repair
MKE County

Oak Leaf Trail Sinkhole Needs Repair

Parks department awarded $530,000 from state to repair key piece of bicycle trail network.

Transportation: City-County Planning Public Trail Improvements Along Lincoln Creek
Transportation

City-County Planning Public Trail Improvements Along Lincoln Creek

Plan targets neighborhoods with racial, health and public access disparities.

MKE County: Rapid Increase of COVID-19 in Milwaukee
MKE County

Rapid Increase of COVID-19 in Milwaukee

Transmission rate and positive testing rate shoot back up.

Wisconsin Unemployment at 5.4%

Wisconsin Unemployment at 5.4%

Service industry sees job gains.

Transportation: Increased Transit Funding Planned for 2021
Transportation

Increased Transit Funding Planned for 2021

But, if pre-pandemic ridership doesn't return, system is in financial trouble

MKE County: Sheriff Opposes Further Budget Cuts
MKE County

Sheriff Opposes Further Budget Cuts

Proposed cut of just 2.7%. Sup. Clancy wants 25%, grills sheriff over protests and department spending.

City-County Climate Equity Goals Are Big

City-County Climate Equity Goals Are Big

Preliminary report calls for comprehensive plan, 45% cut in emissions by 2030, 100% by 2050.

MKE County: New Facility Handles Youth Crises Sooner
MKE County

New Facility Handles Youth Crises Sooner

Youth Crisis Stabilization Center emphasizes early intervention and community-based care.

Regular Unemployment Running Out

Regular Unemployment Running Out

Claims to federal program for those running out of unemployment are rising.

Transportation: 27th Street Could Get Bus Rapid Transit Line
Transportation

27th Street Could Get Bus Rapid Transit Line

North-south corridor, predominantly comprised of people of color and people living in poverty, being studied for better transit.

MKE County: Hospitalizations Going Up, Transmission Rate Going Down
MKE County

Hospitalizations Going Up, Transmission Rate Going Down

Milwaukee still has a high disease burden, but signs of slowing emerge.

Did Colectivo Hire Union Busters?

Did Colectivo Hire Union Busters?

The Labor Relations Institute has sent high-priced consultants to discuss unionization with Colectivo employees.

MKE County: Crowley Budget Advances Equity Goals
MKE County

Crowley Budget Advances Equity Goals

$1.2 billion budget down slightly, with less for capital spending, parks and Sheriff's office.

Ron Johnson Positive for COVID-19

Ron Johnson Positive for COVID-19

Johnson spoke Friday at Republican fundraiser in Ozaukee County, is third GOP senator to test positive since Trump announced he had virus.

Unemployment at 7.9%, Job Gains Slowing

Unemployment at 7.9%, Job Gains Slowing

Slowing job gains a bad sign for the ongoing unemployment crisis.

MKE County: COVID-19 Numbers Approaching Recent Peak
MKE County

COVID-19 Numbers Approaching Recent Peak

Not enough testing being accessed in the City of Milwaukee.

Transportation: Bus System Redesign Approved
Transportation

Bus System Redesign Approved

More frequent service and shorter travel times. MCTS will implement changes in 2021.

DA Creates Unique Public Data Dashboard

DA Creates Unique Public Data Dashboard

Chisholm joins nationwide project to make prosecutors more transparent and responsive.

MKE County: Crowley Merging County Departments
MKE County

Crowley Merging County Departments

The administration says the move will make for better service, but not everyone is happy.

Dining: Southern-Style Seafood For Downtown
Dining

Southern-Style Seafood For Downtown

Lowcountry restaurant, named for South Carolina, offers seafood boils: lobster, crab and shrimp.

MKE County: Board Using Transit To Provide Voting Access
MKE County

Board Using Transit To Provide Voting Access

More buses on election day to make sure all who want to vote can get to polling places.

MKE County: Board Approves Harriet Tubman Park
MKE County

Board Approves Harriet Tubman Park

Wahl Park will be renamed for Tubman, and another park will likely be renamed for Wahl.

Milwaukee Unemployment Higher than National Average

Milwaukee Unemployment Higher than National Average

County slightly higher, but city well above national average.

MKE County: It’s Not College Students Driving Disease
MKE County

It’s Not College Students Driving Disease

Young people, aged 25-39, are pushing the spread of COVID-19 right now.

Evers Appointment Shakes Up Judicial Race

Evers Appointment Shakes Up Judicial Race

Schwantes drops out of circuit court race, endorses Evers' appointee Jon Richards.

Taverns: Riverwest Public House Will Close
Taverns

Riverwest Public House Will Close

First co-op bar in the U.S., also known for live music, undone by pandemic.

MKE County: County Officials Want SEWRPC Changes
MKE County

County Officials Want SEWRPC Changes

Milwaukee pays more for less representation. But proposal could hurt effort to build state coalition for tax levy limits.

MKE County: County Offering Mortgage Assistance
MKE County

County Offering Mortgage Assistance

$15 million program will help people financially affected by pandemic to keep their homes.

MKE County: County Puts $10.5 Million in Small Business, Employment
MKE County

County Puts $10.5 Million in Small Business, Employment

Funding comes from county's CARES Act allocation.

Wisconsin Unemployment at 6.2%

Wisconsin Unemployment at 6.2%

Even as unemployment improves, millions are still being affected by unemployment crisis.

COVID-19 Increasing in Milwaukee County, Again

COVID-19 Increasing in Milwaukee County, Again

Data shows a spike in cases and transmission of the coronavirus. Presumed cause is universities.

MKE County: Supervisors Want Chokehold Ban Codified
MKE County

Supervisors Want Chokehold Ban Codified

Sheriff's Office does not oppose a chokehold ban, but has reservations about self-defense prohibition.

MKE County: Crowley Defers Youth Corrections Grant Until State Has Sustainable Plan
MKE County

Crowley Defers Youth Corrections Grant Until State Has Sustainable Plan

County wants the state to assure enough funding to build and maintain a new facility.

Irgens Buying UWM Research Campus Land

Irgens Buying UWM Research Campus Land

Company will buy former county grounds land in Wauwatosa for private development.

MKE County: Committee Approves Harriet Tubman Park
MKE County

Committee Approves Harriet Tubman Park

Proposal would rename Wahl Park on city's northwest side for famed abolitionist.

MKE County: County Invests in Mental Health Crisis Responders
MKE County

County Invests in Mental Health Crisis Responders

$500,000 for a team of Sheriff's deputies and psychiatric clinicians.

MKE County: COVID-19 Spread Stable, But Testing Declining
MKE County

COVID-19 Spread Stable, But Testing Declining

Young people continue to drive transmission. Health officials concerned by low testing numbers.

More People Relying on Pandemic Unemployment Assistance

More People Relying on Pandemic Unemployment Assistance

Regular state unemployment insurance will soon start running out.

Transportation: Port Gets $1.25 Million for Winter Storm Repairs
Transportation

Port Gets $1.25 Million for Winter Storm Repairs

State grant would address damage incurred this past winter.

Airport Finances Under Pressure

Airport Finances Under Pressure

Mitchell International having trouble collecting payments from concessionaires.

Transportation: County Would Run Bus To Amazon Facility
Transportation

County Would Run Bus To Amazon Facility

Bus route planned in 2019 finally gets county board committee support.

Milwaukee Art Museum Won’t Recognize Union

Milwaukee Art Museum Won’t Recognize Union

Management refuses to recognize a worker supported union, forcing an NLRB election.

MKE County: New Murals at Courthouse Unveiled
MKE County

New Murals at Courthouse Unveiled

Celebrating diversity. Paid for by Chris Abele. "We are who we celebrate."

Small Grants Help Community Projects

Small Grants Help Community Projects

Two neighborhood improvement projects in the city received $1,000 each from AARP.

MKE County: COVID-19 Positivity Rate Higher in Children Than Adults
MKE County

COVID-19 Positivity Rate Higher in Children Than Adults

Parents sending COVID-19 positive children to school, obstructing disease investigations.

Little Duck Event Space Closes in Bay View

Little Duck Event Space Closes in Bay View

Odd Duck owners shut down their catering and event space.

Number of Americans Relying on Unemployment Insurance Rising

Number of Americans Relying on Unemployment Insurance Rising

The number of people seeking unemployment assistance was up, again, last week.

Tenants Union Protests Berrada Properties

Tenants Union Protests Berrada Properties

Landlord may be city's biggest evictor. Union calls for halt, demands Berrada negotiate with them on behalf of tenants.

Water Tech Challenge Targets PFAS

Water Tech Challenge Targets PFAS

Winning innovators would gain corporate resources to solve water quality problems.

Air Traffic Returning to Milwaukee

Air Traffic Returning to Milwaukee

After falling off a cliff in April, airport traffic starts to rebound. Private charter plane trips up 16%.

The Rock Sports Complex: Franklin Finally Addresses Noise Pollution
The Rock Sports Complex

Franklin Finally Addresses Noise Pollution

After years of residents' complaints and pressure from Milwaukee County, Franklin city officials take action on sports complex.

Billboard Campaign Aimed At Swing State Voters

Billboard Campaign Aimed At Swing State Voters

Art pieces are already going up in Milwaukee aimed at turning out voters against Trump.

County Seeing Downward COVID-19 Trend

County Seeing Downward COVID-19 Trend

Major indicators show disease declining in Milwaukee County.

Milwaukee County Unemployment at 9.9 Percent

Milwaukee County Unemployment at 9.9 Percent

City of Milwaukee unemployment at 11.1 percent.

AG Kaul Identifies Officer That Shot Blake

AG Kaul Identifies Officer That Shot Blake

Shooting being investigated by state's Department of Criminal Investigation.

Kenosha Shooter Arrested in Illinois

Kenosha Shooter Arrested in Illinois

Trump supporter Kyle Rittenhouse, age 17, is charged with the murders of two people in Kenosha Tuesday night.

Airport Revamps Flight Museum, USO Center

Airport Revamps Flight Museum, USO Center

New gallery has exhibit on a local Tuskegee Airman.

Colectivo Owners Oppose Union

Colectivo Owners Oppose Union

Popular coffee company's owners sent a letter to employees discouraging unionization.

MKE County: You Can Help Decide County Budget
MKE County

You Can Help Decide County Budget

Budget town halls allow citizen opinions. Online tool lets you pick how to balance budget.

Wisconsin Unemployment at 7%

Wisconsin Unemployment at 7%

Service industry is beginning to recover from devastating job losses.

Milwaukee County Continues To Suppress COVID-19

Milwaukee County Continues To Suppress COVID-19

COVID-19 is going down locally.

New Dashboard Tracking Shootings in Milwaukee

New Dashboard Tracking Shootings in Milwaukee

New public view into crime data comes as city sees homicide surge.

MKE County: County Working To Close Budget Gap
MKE County

County Working To Close Budget Gap

Officials face a projected $42 million deficit for 2021. Cuts could be brutal.

Local Activists Plan DNC Demonstration

Local Activists Plan DNC Demonstration

They've been holding "banner drops" to support families of victims of police killings.

Teen Group Signs Up Poll Workers

Teen Group Signs Up Poll Workers

Poll Hero uses social media to sign up more than 4,000 young people in about a month.

Race Is On For Circuit Court Branch 30

Race Is On For Circuit Court Branch 30

Two young attorneys vying for a seat held by same judge for more than 20 years.

Colectivo Workers Organizing A Union

Colectivo Workers Organizing A Union

Effort seeks to organize company's 21 locations in Milwaukee, Chicago and Madison.

MKE County: Groups Want 25% Cut in Sheriff’s Budget
MKE County

Groups Want 25% Cut in Sheriff’s Budget

Activist groups push for defunding. Sheriff Lucas submitted budget with only a 1.4% cut.

Protest Day 80: Mural of Black Leaders Unveiled
Protest Day 80

Mural of Black Leaders Unveiled

New mural on 14th and Vliet depicts leaders young and old, alive and dead.

This Weekend’s Protests Against Police Brutality, Racial Injustice

This Weekend’s Protests Against Police Brutality, Racial Injustice

This weekend there is a mural unveiling and a bike ride to celebrate Black lives.

Milwaukee County Currently Suppressing COVID-19

Milwaukee County Currently Suppressing COVID-19

New cases continue to go down as R-value is below 1.

Unemployment Claims Below 1 Million Last Week

Unemployment Claims Below 1 Million Last Week

Though only by a little. 963,000 still filed new claims.

Transportation: Bus Capacity Increasing to 15
Transportation

Bus Capacity Increasing to 15

The social distancing precautions and mask-mandate remain.

Bronzeville Themed Store Opens at Airport

Bronzeville Themed Store Opens at Airport

Store will sell goods from Bronzeville neighborhood businesses and entrepreneurs.

MKE County: Crowley Will Tackle Systemic Injustice
MKE County

Crowley Will Tackle Systemic Injustice

County executive sets his sights on policies to change inequities in health, the economy and more.

East Side Art Lot Artists Chosen

East Side Art Lot Artists Chosen

10 artists will paint picnic tables for new public space where restaurant takeout patrons can dine.

Art Museum’s Workers Organizing a Union

Art Museum’s Workers Organizing a Union

Workers call for better pay, job security, and an end to the "culture of privilege."

MKE County: Many Back Ramon for Register of Deeds
MKE County

Many Back Ramon for Register of Deeds

Appointed by Evers in 2019 to fill the vacant office, he has racked up many endorsements.

Unemployment at 10.2 Percent

Unemployment at 10.2 Percent

Black Americans continue to be most affected by unemployment.

This Weekend’s Protests Against Police Brutality, Racial Injustice

This Weekend’s Protests Against Police Brutality, Racial Injustice

This weekend there is a fundraiser for the Milwaukee protesters headed to Washington D.C.

Milwaukee’s COVID-19 Cases, Transmission Rate Dropping

Milwaukee’s COVID-19 Cases, Transmission Rate Dropping

But we can't let up now, or we risk losing what little progress has been made.

Black Elected Officials Slam GOP, Kanye West

Black Elected Officials Slam GOP, Kanye West

Leaders from some of the highest offices in the area call it a disrespectful, cynical move.

MKE County: County Grapples With 5G Infrastructure in Parks
MKE County

County Grapples With 5G Infrastructure in Parks

State legislation has tied the county's hands over regulation of telecommunications infrastructure.

National Guard Will Work Election, Again

National Guard Will Work Election, Again

Guards will work polls in all 72 counties.

MKE County: Mental Health Services Expanded with Grants
MKE County

Mental Health Services Expanded with Grants

Millions in grants are funding expanded service offerings from the Behavioral Health Division.

Traveling Beer Garden Schedule Extended

Traveling Beer Garden Schedule Extended

Four additional stops have been added to the season.

What Happened At Comet Cafe?

What Happened At Comet Cafe?

Former employees say it was closed because of union organizing effort. Owners say it was simply financial.

This Weekend’s Protests Against Police Brutality

This Weekend’s Protests Against Police Brutality

This weekend will mark the second-straight month of protests.

Daily COVID-19 Growth Slowing in Milwaukee County

Daily COVID-19 Growth Slowing in Milwaukee County

But deaths and hospitalizations are growing.

New Unemployment Claims Rising

New Unemployment Claims Rising

Extended unemployment insurance ends this week.

MKE County: COVID-19 Hospitalizations Going Up
MKE County

COVID-19 Hospitalizations Going Up

Hospitalizations rising among every age group in county; higher death rate may follow.

State’s Largest Brownfield Now Clean

State’s Largest Brownfield Now Clean

After years of remediation, a highly-contaminated site in the Menomonee Valley is certified as clean by the DNR.

MKE County: Crowley Using CARES Funds For Housing
MKE County

Crowley Using CARES Funds For Housing

Of $77 million in federal funding, biggest single grant helps those at risk of losing housing.

Dining: New Mexican Restaurant for Bay View
Dining

New Mexican Restaurant for Bay View

Ventura's Tacos, a small eatery on Kinnickinnic, opens this weekend.

Bradford Beach Gets Accessibility Upgrades

Bradford Beach Gets Accessibility Upgrades

Milwaukee County's most popular beach is now accessible to those in a wheelchair all the way to the water.

Milwaukee County Suburbs Posting Record COVID-19 Case Counts

Milwaukee County Suburbs Posting Record COVID-19 Case Counts

Public Health officer says personal decisions on mask wearing and social distancing can affect local disease rates.

Public Defender Announces Candidacy for Circuit Court Judge

Public Defender Announces Candidacy for Circuit Court Judge

Katie Kegel is running for judgeship held by 24-year incumbent.

Milwaukee County Unemployment at 11.5%

Milwaukee County Unemployment at 11.5%

City of Milwaukee unemployment at 12.8 percent.

MKE County: Racial Equity Legislation Signed Into Law
MKE County

Racial Equity Legislation Signed Into Law

Also, Juneteenth officially becomes a major holiday for Milwaukee County.

New Public Trail Near Estabrook Park

New Public Trail Near Estabrook Park

A local non-profit will convert an unofficial trail on private land into a new public trail.

The Rock Sports Complex: Noise Pollution at Suburban Stadium?
The Rock Sports Complex

Noise Pollution at Suburban Stadium?

Franklin's Rock Sports Complex is partly on county land. County proposal would study the noise level.

MKE County: Nicholson Removes Conflicted Pension Board Chair
MKE County

Nicholson Removes Conflicted Pension Board Chair

Michael Harper's mother was a pension beneficiary. He's been replaced by Nicole Best.

This Weekend’s Protests Against Police Brutality

This Weekend’s Protests Against Police Brutality

Protests this weekend continue the movement that began in late May.

Wisconsin Unemployment Rate Down To 8.5%

Wisconsin Unemployment Rate Down To 8.5%

Wisconsin showed job gains in June. But the number of new unemployment claims filed each week is holding steady at historic highs.

COVID-19 Growing Fastest in Suburbs

COVID-19 Growing Fastest in Suburbs

Milwaukee County suburbs outpacing city in transmission rate, but both are climbing.

Why Are Bars Still Open?

Why Are Bars Still Open?

They are key spreaders of COVID-19. So why are city and county health officials okay with bars being open?

Transportation: BRT Line Delayed Until 2022
Transportation

BRT Line Delayed Until 2022

Trump administration mismanagement of federal grant delays county Bus Rapid Transit.

Milwaukee County’s Daily COVID-19 Case Total Rising

Milwaukee County’s Daily COVID-19 Case Total Rising

Contact tracing shows the summer is melting away physical distancing requirements.

Unemployment Claims Continue At Unprecedented Rate

Unemployment Claims Continue At Unprecedented Rate

DWD triples workforce for unemployment insurance system in response.

Transportation: Why Did Bus Service Shutdown During Protests?
Transportation

Why Did Bus Service Shutdown During Protests?

Reports of gunfire, reckless driving, looting and arson drove officials to suspend service.

MKE County: Bus Passengers May Face Mask Mandate
MKE County

Bus Passengers May Face Mask Mandate

County committee okays policy and full board likely to agree, could be in place August 1.

COVID-19 Case Rate Increasing In County

COVID-19 Case Rate Increasing In County

A key indicator changed to red as the positive case rate rises among younger people.

MKE County: Sup. Taylor Wants a Harriet Tubman Park
MKE County

Sup. Taylor Wants a Harriet Tubman Park

County board member pushing to rename Wahl Park on city's North Side.

Defund The Police Mural Restored

Defund The Police Mural Restored

Activists re-paint mural that was changed to say "Defend The Police".

This Weekends Protests Against Police Brutality

This Weekends Protests Against Police Brutality

List of protests against the killing of George Floyd, police brutality and racial injustices.

COVID-19 Cases Exploding Among Younger Population

COVID-19 Cases Exploding Among Younger Population

COVID-19 in Milwaukee County appears stable, for now. But the disease remains widespread and is not being suppressed.

Unemployment Rate Drops to 11%

Unemployment Rate Drops to 11%

Despite job gains, communities of color continue to have higher than average unemployment rates.

Beer Gardens Open With Social Distancing

Beer Gardens Open With Social Distancing

County Parks reopen five beer gardens, with many changes to protect patrons' safety.

Vaun Mayes Released From Jail

Vaun Mayes Released From Jail

DA reviewing charges on protest organizer. Activists call it targeted harassment, call for Chief Morales to step down.

MKE County: Board Approves Raffle to Fund Parks
MKE County

Board Approves Raffle to Fund Parks

A 50/50 raffle, and potentially a specialty license plate and scratch-off lottery ticket, all okayed to raise revenue.

MKE County: Board Passes Racial Equity Proposal
MKE County

Board Passes Racial Equity Proposal

A response to calls for police reform aimed at courts, sheriff's office, transit system.

Photos Tied to Nooses a “Misguided Attempt” to Start Dialogue, Sheriff Says

Photos Tied to Nooses a “Misguided Attempt” to Start Dialogue, Sheriff Says

Black man trying to start a conversation on the killing of Black people made the nooses found in Riverside Park.

County Seeing Uptick in Positive COVID-19 Tests

County Seeing Uptick in Positive COVID-19 Tests

Young people are seeing an increase in cases of COVID-19.

Milwaukee County Unemployment at 14.1%

Milwaukee County Unemployment at 14.1%

The City of Milwaukee is at 15.3 percent unemployment.

Residents of Burned Home Speak Out

Residents of Burned Home Speak Out

They say they lost everything in the blaze Tuesday.

Acevedo Family Demands Justice

Acevedo Family Demands Justice

Attorneys call for more to be charged in Joel Acevedo's killing. His parents doubt justice will be done.

MKE County: Courts Reopening With Backlog of Cases
MKE County

Courts Reopening With Backlog of Cases

Backlog of 200 cases await a speedy trial. Courtrooms with social distancing will be used.

Transportation: Riverwest Bike Boulevard Construction Will Begin
Transportation

Riverwest Bike Boulevard Construction Will Begin

Work on two miles of bike boulevards will start Wednesday for completion by October.

Protest Day 22: BLACK WMNZ Emancipation March
Protest Day 22

BLACK WMNZ Emancipation March

March honors Black women, protests injustice.

Transportation: Airport Traffic Still Down in May
Transportation

Airport Traffic Still Down in May

Given the massive drop in traffic seen in April, May's slight improvement may be negligible.

This Weekend’s Protests Against Police Brutality

This Weekend’s Protests Against Police Brutality

List of protests against the killing of George Floyd and police brutality.

COVID-19 Metrics Trending Positively in Milwaukee County

COVID-19 Metrics Trending Positively in Milwaukee County

But cases surging among teenagers and young adults.

Wisconsin Unemployment Rate at 12%

Wisconsin Unemployment Rate at 12%

The state added jobs in May, and saw a slight reduction in unemployment.

City Launches Active Streets for Business

City Launches Active Streets for Business

Policy allows restaurants, bars to use space on sidewalks, streets, but details worry alders.

MKE County: ‘We Care Crew’ Takes on Pandemic
MKE County

‘We Care Crew’ Takes on Pandemic

County teams with city, police, non-profits to distribute meals, face masks, resource bags at local parks.

COVID-19 Testing Down Significantly

COVID-19 Testing Down Significantly

Officials worry about drop in testing here as COVID-19 cases spike across the nation.

Protest Day 16: Peaceful March Sees Signs of Solidarity
Protest Day 16

Peaceful March Sees Signs of Solidarity

As march traverses city's west side and Wauwatosa it's met with support.

Meet Eric Lucas

Meet Eric Lucas

Teen spat on at a Black Lives Matter march struggles with racially-charged incident, charts future.

Unemployment Still at Historic Levels, But Slowing Down

Unemployment Still at Historic Levels, But Slowing Down

Latest jobs report shows country at 13.3% unemployment, might actually be 16%.

MKE County: County Announces Housing Assistance Program
MKE County

County Announces Housing Assistance Program

Using CARES Act funds and a partnership with the courts, Milwaukee County will help prevent evictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

MKE County: Committee Supports Ride Share Tax
MKE County

Committee Supports Ride Share Tax

Wants Legislature's okay to levy user fee for companies like Uber and Lyft. Similar tax raises $25 million per year in Seattle.

Harambee Area Gets Breonna Taylor Mural

Harambee Area Gets Breonna Taylor Mural

Two artists that worked on the George Floyd mural painted this one on Locust and Holton.

Day 10 of Milwaukee Protests

Day 10 of Milwaukee Protests

Pride and Black Lives Matter protest draws thousands, as several marches today mix and combine at various points.

8th Night of Marches Leads To South Side

8th Night of Marches Leads To South Side

Nitty and Coleman lead marchers through the south side and back.

This Weekend’s George Floyd Protests

This Weekend’s George Floyd Protests

List of protests against the killing of George Floyd and police brutality.

Artists Paint George Floyd Memorial on Riverwest-Harambee Border

Artists Paint George Floyd Memorial on Riverwest-Harambee Border

Mural at the corner of N. Holton Street and E. North Avenue honors victims of police killings.

What Happened At 6th and McKinley?

What Happened At 6th and McKinley?

Water bottles thrown by protestors, police firing tear gas and rubber bullets but no molotov cocktail seen.

Northside Testing Center Up and Running

Northside Testing Center Up and Running

A new center, replacing one shut down more than a week ago, started testing Monday.

How to Protest During a Pandemic

How to Protest During a Pandemic

Local health officials offers do's and don'ts that could save your life.

LGBTQ Bar Holding Virtual Pride Festival

LGBTQ Bar Holding Virtual Pride Festival

PrideFest is cancelled, but This Is It! will be streaming drag shows and DJ performances.

Fourth Night of Protest Begins Peacefully

Fourth Night of Protest Begins Peacefully

“We are peaceful, we are peaceful,” the protesters shouted.

Activist Blasts Those Committing Violence

Activist Blasts Those Committing Violence

But protest leader Vaun Mayes also criticizes church leaders, other march organizers.

Dining: Bay View Taco Stop Opens
Dining

Bay View Taco Stop Opens

New restaurant promises authentic Mexican food.

Transit Union Blasts MCTS Mask Policy

Transit Union Blasts MCTS Mask Policy

Transit system leadership is wary of trying to enforce a mask requirement for riding buses.

COVID-19 Spreading Faster Out State Than In Milwaukee County

COVID-19 Spreading Faster Out State Than In Milwaukee County

COVID-19 cases are growing slower in Milwaukee County, compared to the WOW counties and the rest of the state.

Employment Still in Nosedive

Employment Still in Nosedive

Record levels of claims continue to be filed.

Transportation: Mitchell Airport Traffic Down 90%
Transportation

Mitchell Airport Traffic Down 90%

Revenue down just as much. Director says social distancing incredibly difficult to arrange.

Transportation: County Buses Will Collect Fares Again
Transportation

County Buses Will Collect Fares Again

Given county fiscal crisis MCTS needs revenue, will begin collecting fares again on June 1st

MKE County: County Wants Its CARES Money Back
MKE County

County Wants Its CARES Money Back

$103 million allocated for Milwaukee County ended up with the state. County officials demand the money.

All Inmates, Staff at Downtown Prison Being Tested

All Inmates, Staff at Downtown Prison Being Tested

No confirmed cases among inmates yet, but 99 percent of tests are still pending. Seven confirmed cases among staff.

MKE County: Pools Closed for 2020 Season
MKE County

Pools Closed for 2020 Season

Many wading pools and splash pads will remain open.

MKE County: Many Parks Restrictions Lifted
MKE County

Many Parks Restrictions Lifted

Newly re-opened amenities are "use at your own risk." Social distancing is still required.

1 in 4 Workers Unemployed

1 in 4 Workers Unemployed

Pandemic continues to ravage economy.

State Blows Up County Youth Corrections Plan

State Blows Up County Youth Corrections Plan

Milwaukee County plan brutally slashed while three other counties get what they requested.

MKE County: No New Infections at House of Correction
MKE County

No New Infections at House of Correction

In April had outbreak with 105 cases of COVID-19. Latest testing shows no new cases.

Transportation: Amtrak, Buses, Uber Requiring Masks
Transportation

Amtrak, Buses, Uber Requiring Masks

Train, bus and ride share companies taking various steps to combat the pandemic.

Number of New Unemployment Claims Decreasing, Still In Millions

Number of New Unemployment Claims Decreasing, Still In Millions

Lowest number of new claims submitted since pandemic began.

MKE County: COVID-19 Could Cost County $450 Million
MKE County

COVID-19 Could Cost County $450 Million

Milwaukee County being squeezed by increased costs, declining revenue.

MKE County: Weishan Running for Register of Deeds
MKE County

Weishan Running for Register of Deeds

After 20 years on the county board Sup. John Weishan, Jr. seeks a better paying position.

U.S. Unemployment at Over 14 Percent

U.S. Unemployment at Over 14 Percent

Jobs report shows unemployment rate is tracking closely with number of unemployment claims.

COVID-19 vs Influenza, They’re Not The Same

COVID-19 vs Influenza, They’re Not The Same

In every metric, COVID-19 is a far more dangerous virus, and it will not go away or become manageable without significant intervention.

EMS Calls Show 54% Spike in Drug Overdoses, 80% Increase in Suicide Attempts

EMS Calls Show 54% Spike in Drug Overdoses, 80% Increase in Suicide Attempts

Milwaukee County experiencing a death toll beyond the disease itself.

Post-Recession Job Growth Wiped Out

Post-Recession Job Growth Wiped Out

Federal government will release official unemployment rate tomorrow.

MKE County: County Creating More Space in Parks
MKE County

County Creating More Space in Parks

As parks usage spikes, officials closing some parkways to cars to create more space for recreation.

MKE County: Nicholson Picks New Board’s Leaders
MKE County

Nicholson Picks New Board’s Leaders

While new board chair rewarded some allies, some who opposed her retained positions.

MKE County: Crowley Makes First Cabinet Picks
MKE County

Crowley Makes First Cabinet Picks

A new chief of staff and two new department directors, all promoted from Abele's administration.

Library Will Lend Books Again

Library Will Lend Books Again

Milwaukee Public Library will start offering a drive-thru book lending service.

MKE County: Crowley Sworn In As County Exec
MKE County

Crowley Sworn In As County Exec

First elected African-American Milwaukee County Executive in history seeks more equity, more state funding.

Will Pandemic Lead to a Surge in Divorces?

Will Pandemic Lead to a Surge in Divorces?

Wisconsin Legal Bank sees a surge in sales of divorce papers.

Insomnia Cookies Opens in Deer District

Insomnia Cookies Opens in Deer District

Focused on delivery for time being, bakery is in connector between Old World Third St. and Fiserv Forum.

Milwaukee County Struggling To Pass COVID-19 Peak

Milwaukee County Struggling To Pass COVID-19 Peak

After a peak in early April there was a drop in COVID-19 transmission, but the rate again climbed

1 in 5 Workers File For Unemployment During Pandemic

1 in 5 Workers File For Unemployment During Pandemic

18 percent of the U.S. workforce has lost their job since the start of the pandemic.

MKE County: Racial Equity Ordinance Signed Into Law
MKE County

Racial Equity Ordinance Signed Into Law

First major piece of legislation addressing racial inequity since Milwaukee County declared racism a public health crisis.

Dining: Bay View Getting New Italian Restaurant
Dining

Bay View Getting New Italian Restaurant

Called Sorella, whose owners are industry veterans who plan on southern Italian fare.

Unions Join Legal Battle Over Evers’ Order

Unions Join Legal Battle Over Evers’ Order

GOP suit asking Wisconsin Supreme Court to quash stay-at-home order threatens workers' lives, union lawyer argues.

Brew City: The Return of the Beer Drive-Thru
Brew City

The Return of the Beer Drive-Thru

Third drive thru in less than a month features 11 craft brewers for buyers, and helps a struggling industry.

Dining: Mexican Restaurant Planned for Bay View
Dining

Mexican Restaurant Planned for Bay View

Co-owner of Las 7 Estrellas plans new restaurant on S. Kinnickinnic Ave.

At Least 40 COVID-19 Cases Tied to Election in Milwaukee

At Least 40 COVID-19 Cases Tied to Election in Milwaukee

Number up five-fold from Monday, final report still pending.

Nicholson Elected County Board Chairwoman

Nicholson Elected County Board Chairwoman

Marcelia Nicholson beats Willie Johnson, Jr. out for leadership of the county board.

1 in 7 Workers File For Unemployment During Pandemic

1 in 7 Workers File For Unemployment During Pandemic

Unemployment continues to rise in Wisconsin and across the country.

105 Cases of COVID-19 at House of Correction

105 Cases of COVID-19 at House of Correction

As the results come in from mass testing over the weekend the case count continues to grow.

Walnut Way Using New Dashboard to Boost Homeownership

Walnut Way Using New Dashboard to Boost Homeownership

Developed by Northwestern Mutual, UWM and Marquette, new tool allows better insight into changing Lindsay Heights neighborhood

Dining: Betty’s Burgers Planned for Brady Street
Dining

Betty’s Burgers Planned for Brady Street

Roufus brothers planning Betty's Burgers and Custard in former Bella's Fat Cat.

MKE County: New Board Sworn In at a Parking Lot
MKE County

New Board Sworn In at a Parking Lot

Nicholson and Johnson, Jr. vying for leadership position of County Board Chairperson.

63 House of Correction Inmates Have COVID-19

63 House of Correction Inmates Have COVID-19

And many more cases expected as test results of more than 900 inmates and staff come in.

27 COVID-19 Cases at House of Correction, All Inmates To Be Tested

27 COVID-19 Cases at House of Correction, All Inmates To Be Tested

Milwaukee County launches public dashboard tracking COVID-19 cases in three detention facilities.

Near West Side Partners Provides Small Business Grants, Rent Assistance

Near West Side Partners Provides Small Business Grants, Rent Assistance

Non-profit organization shifts programs focused on new home owners and businesses to helping those in need.

More Than 22 Million Lost Jobs During Pandemic

More Than 22 Million Lost Jobs During Pandemic

A pair of economists estimate the unemployment rate is as high as 20 percent.

MKE County: County COVID-19 Expenses Are Rising
MKE County

County COVID-19 Expenses Are Rising

Already in the millions. County may need to levy property taxes above the state-imposed limit.

Company Designs COVID Care Facilities

Company Designs COVID Care Facilities

Prefabricated facilities designed to connect to hospitals and can provide hospital-level care.

Grants Target COVID-19 Racial Disparities

Grants Target COVID-19 Racial Disparities

More than $1 million in grants will fund programs in Milwaukee County.

Campaign Aims To Buy Gift Cards for Bus Drivers

Campaign Aims To Buy Gift Cards for Bus Drivers

Crowdfunding campaign looks to raise $15,000 to thank transit employees for keeping things rolling.

MKE County: County Budget Will Be Hit Hard by COVID-19 Shutdown
MKE County

County Budget Will Be Hit Hard by COVID-19 Shutdown

2021 budget deficit could be $40 million or more.

One in 10 American Workers Lost Their Job in Past Month

One in 10 American Workers Lost Their Job in Past Month

Over 6.6 million people filed for unemployment last week

Construction Starting Soon On State Fair Park Care Facility

Construction Starting Soon On State Fair Park Care Facility

Army Corps of Engineers already mobilizing at State Fair Park.

House of Correction Has 7 COVID-19 Cases

House of Correction Has 7 COVID-19 Cases

The first confirmed case was announced Friday. Six more inmates being tested.

Transportation: Buses Limited to 10 Riders
Transportation

Buses Limited to 10 Riders

Starting Thursday a limit of 10 passengers on county buses to prevent spread of COVID-19.

County Overdose Deaths Up 50% in 2020