Lucille Berrien Mural Installed in Namesake Park
Berrien is a former community activist after whom the park was named in 2021.
May 30th, 2023Board Declares May Mental Health Awareness Month
Sup. Kathleen Vincent shares personal struggle with mental health.
May 27th, 2023County Board Opposes State Shared Revenue Plan
County board proposal demands hike in state aid with no strings attached.
May 26th, 2023County Will Fly Intersex Progress Pride Flag in June
Sup. Peter Burgelis successfully passes resolution for recognition of updated pride flag.
May 26th, 2023Board Approves Jail Probe, Opposes Brewers Subsidy
Plus: Board sends abortion proposal to attorney's for additional review
May 25th, 2023Another Opioid Settlement Anticipated This Year
Settlement with Endo International likely to send money to Milwaukee.
May 25th, 2023Man Dies Following Suicide Attempt at CRC
In last year there have been five in-custody deaths in Milwaukee County correctional facilities.
May 25th, 2023Think Tank Studying Ways to Finance Parks Maintenance
Massive backlog of county parks infrastructure projects requires creative solutions.
May 25th, 2023How Will Museum Move Its Collections?
Public Museum says it will take 8 years to move the 4 million items in its collections.
May 24th, 2023Sun Country Adding Winter Flights at Mitchell Airport
More flights to sun country -- Mexico, Florida and Arizona -- announced by airline.
May 23rd, 2023County Programs Win 5 National Awards
National Association of Counties' non-competitive awards praise Milwaukee's innovations.
May 23rd, 2023Will Old Loomis Road Finally Be Fixed?
Supervisors reconsider road repair after turning down state funding for project two years ago.
May 23rd, 2023Public Museum Releases Details for new Rainforest Gallery, Butterfly Vivarium
These are the final previews of the new $240 million museum galleries.
May 23rd, 2023Private Aviation Facility Opens At Airport
New facility provides business and general aviation services, and private jet charters.
May 20th, 2023Federal Funds Creating Two New East-West BRT Stations
County transportation department planning two additional stations along East-West BRT.
May 19th, 2023Denise Wandke Is New Head of MCTS
Former bus driver has risen through ranks to lead Milwaukee County Transit System.
May 19th, 202327 Pools, Splash Pads and Water Parks Opening in Milwaukee
County boosts the number of facilities it will open for 2023 season.
May 19th, 2023Climate Survey Finds Residents Concerned, Lack of Confidence in Government
Residents want government to protect vulnerable neighbors, invest in green infrastructure and public transportation.
May 18th, 2023County Could Replace Private Firm With Deputies or Transit Rangers
Transit Security Task Force moving toward recommending replacement of current private security firm.
May 18th, 2023Parks Adds More Lifeguards For Pools
Pool openings to be announced in the coming week.
May 17th, 2023Board Grows Cautious As Legislature Debates Shared Revenue
Proposal for cultural spending shot down by supervisors worried about legislators' views.
May 16th, 2023Parks Rethinking Its Building Portfolio
System maintains old, unused buildings as it struggles with inadequate budget. Could some buildings be eliminated?
May 15th, 2023County Could Fly Newer Pride Flag in June
Strong support for Sup. Peter Burgelis' proposal to have county fly Intersex Progress Pride Flag.
May 15th, 2023Red Arrow Park Roller Rink Opens
Downtown ice rink now a roller skating rink seven days a week during warm months.
May 14th, 2023Parks Plans to Rebuild Washington Park Bridges
Aggressive construction timeline to replace two lagoon bridges by end of year.
May 13th, 2023Feds End COVID-19 Emergency Declaration
Vaccines, testing and treatment will remain free only as long as pre-expiration supplies last.
May 12th, 2023New Beer Garden Opening in Juneau Park
No longer traveling, downtown park will have a summer-long beer garden.
May 11th, 2023Parks System Hits Record Revenue
Golf, beer gardens and facility rentals keeping the parks system afloat.
May 11th, 2023Parks for People or Pavement?
Parks department wants to reduce the paved footprint in Milwaukee County.
May 11th, 2023Committee Rejects Abortion Travel Fund
With Republican legislators watching Milwaukee's every move, supervisors reject proposal.
May 9th, 2023First 4 Months of BRT Rides Will be Free
Umo Mobility will sponsor free rides from June 4 to September 30.
May 9th, 2023New Museum Gallery Digs Into World Landscapes and Societies
Grasslands, deserts, arctic areas, mountains and islands in planned exhibit.
May 9th, 2023Free 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.
May 8th, 2023County Requires MKE Airport For Employee Travel
'This is a logical change.' All county work-related flights must use Mitchell Airport.
May 8th, 2023Health Insurance Assistance Plan Revamped
What is best use of ARPA funds to help county residents kicked off of Medicaid?
May 7th, 2023King Park Housing Project Loses Out On Affordable Tax Credits
80 of 120 planned homes are unimpacted.
May 5th, 2023Corrections Center Had 55% Employee Turnover Rate in 2022
Number of assaults and fights fell in 2022.
May 5th, 2023Skate Park Planned for Bay View
Bay View Neighborhood Association closing in on fundraising goal for new wheel park.
May 4th, 2023Assembly Bill Would Provide Funding with Substantial Restrictions for County
County would see a revenue increase, but with substantial restrictions. Gov. Evers promises veto.
May 4th, 2023Parks 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.
May 4th, 2023Gómez-Tom Wins County Board Special Election
Caroline Gómez-Tom is new supervisor for District 14 on Milwaukee's South Side.
May 3rd, 2023Resolution Opposes a County Brewers Subsidy
Two socialists, two conservatives on board are co-sponsoring the resolution.
May 2nd, 2023Roller Skating Coming to Red Arrow Park
Summer Spinz will be held every third Friday in June, July and August.
May 2nd, 2023Resolution Calls For More State Aid, Local Autonomy
County board proposal demands hike in state aid with no strings attached.
May 2nd, 2023County Plans New Oak Creek Subdivision
County would subdivide about 20 acres of vacant land for residential development.
May 1st, 2023Site Demolition Continues At Future Museum Site
Buildings getting razed near 6th and McKinley for new Milwaukee Public Museum.
May 1st, 2023Lincoln Creek Road-to-Trail Project Beginning
Parks department will convert roadway to bicycle and pedestrian trail.
Apr 30th, 2023Board Will Consider Probe of Jail Policies, Practices
Sup. Felesia Martin authors resolution making huge information request from jail.
Apr 29th, 2023Sheriff Denita Ball Shuffles Jail Leadership
Joshua Briggs new director and commander. Inspector Aaron Dobson now leads courts.
Apr 28th, 2023County Supervisor Special Election May 2
Caroline Gómez-Tom and Angel C. Sanchez vying for open seat on county board.
Apr 26th, 2023Parks 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.
Apr 26th, 2023MCTS Will Provide Buses for Summerfest
MCTS returning to Summerfest with shuttles from two park-and-ride lots.
Apr 25th, 2023On The Front Lines of Overdose Crisis
Two members of the Milwaukee Overdose Response Initiative talk about their jobs. It's not easy.
Apr 25th, 2023BRT Bus Lanes Getting Painted
But how will dedicated bus lanes for nine-mile long East-West Bus Rapid Transit line work?
Apr 24th, 2023Board Moves to Rank Infrastructure Projects For Climate Change
Unanimous vote backs creation of climate criteria to rank funding of future county projects.
Apr 22nd, 2023MCTS Launches #SaveTheBus Campaign
Transit system raising awareness of its impending budget crisis.
Apr 21st, 2023Correctional Officer Charged in Jail Death
A 32-year-old correctional officer has been charged with felony misconduct in public office.
Apr 21st, 2023Board Approves Harley Park Deal
Plus: County board approves Juvenile Justice Center redevelopment, Sherman Park projects and settlement for opioid lawsuit.
Apr 20th, 2023Zablocki Golf Course Getting Synthetic Turf
Will become first public course in county to get artificial greens and tee boxes.
Apr 19th, 2023Supervisors Back Sherman Park Overhaul
Funding for Sherman Park improvements approved by powerful Committee on Finance.
Apr 19th, 2023Former Jail Medical Provider Still Troubling County
County still litigating lawsuits from six-year tenure of Armor Correction Health Services.
Apr 18th, 2023Crowley Approves Funding for Mental Health Programs
ARPA funds will expand services offered by two community-based nonprofits.
Apr 18th, 2023McKinley Beach Safety Project Begins Soon
County soliciting contractors for beach reconstruction.
Apr 17th, 2023Milwaukee Wins $45 Million More From Opioid Companies
Settlement hikes total award to $101 million, largest municipal payout in state history.
Apr 17th, 2023Proposal Would Expand Youth Mentoring in Milwaukee
MENTOR Greater Milwaukee seeks funding from Milwaukee County to expand training and programming.
Apr 14th, 2023New Museum Gallery An Immersive Milwaukee Streetscape
Milwaukee Revealed offers immersive streetscape resembling Streets of Old Milwaukee.
Apr 14th, 2023Highland Park To Become Harley Park
The Harley-Davidson Foundation offers $350,000 for park improvements and 10 years of maintenance.
Apr 13th, 2023FlexRide Expanding Service April 17
Transit service connecting city residents to suburban jobs adding new pickup and employment zones.
Apr 13th, 2023Committee Pauses Abortion Travel Fund
Legal uncertainty causes supervisors to table the proposal for a month.
Apr 12th, 2023Planned Wetland Project Pays for Itself
County plans new wetland in Oak Creek Parkway on county-owned agricultural land.
Apr 12th, 2023Board Wrings Extra $8,000 Out Of We Energies Deals
Supervisors, parks department gain more money for two utility easements.
Apr 11th, 2023County Picks Consultant for Reckless Driving Study
Chicago-based urban planning firm, MUSE Community + Design, will do study.
Apr 10th, 2023New Juvenile Justice Facility Advances
$31.3 million redevelopment would expand program offering alternative to traditional youth incarceration.
Apr 10th, 2023A Tale of Two Tax Plans
Wisconsin Policy Forum report compares GOP flat tax with Evers tax plan. Neither may get passed.
Apr 8th, 2023Policy Would Create Climate Lens for County Infrastructure Projects
Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson wants county to consider emissions goals when prioritizing infrastructure and maintenance projects.
Apr 7th, 2023Baldwin, Crowley Promote Foreclosure-to-Affordable Housing Program
$8 million in funding will rehab tax-foreclosed homes for sale at affordable prices.
Apr 7th, 2023Parks Finishes Trails Plan for Northwest Side
Plan would dramatically increase access to trails for majority-Black neighborhoods.
Apr 5th, 2023Mitchell May Redevelop Airfield
Milwaukee airport could redevelop a long disused section in northeast corner of the airfield.
Apr 5th, 2023Domes Annual Spring Show Debuts April 8
"Metamorphosis: The Lives of Frogs and Butterflies" captures the creature' lifecycles amid an explosion of colorful spring flowers.
Apr 5th, 2023Rising Overdose Deaths From Drugs Cut With Xylazine In Milwaukee
Powerful veterinary sedative, often combined with Fentanyl, causing overdose deaths.
Apr 5th, 2023Sanchez, Gómez-Tom Advance From County Board Primary
Three candidates ran in primary of special election for county board's vacant District 14 seat.
Apr 4th, 2023Parks Lifeguard Recruitment Improves
Milwaukee County ahead of last year's recruitment, though not on track for full staffing.
Apr 4th, 2023Spike In Deaths Points to Tainted Local Drug Supply
Milwaukee County has averaged one overdose death every four hours since Saturday.
Apr 4th, 20236 Bus Routes Will Change With BRT Launch
MCTS planning changes to maximize impact of East-West BRT and bus system.
Apr 3rd, 2023County Board District 14 Special Election
Three candidates competing for county board seat representing much of Milwaukee's south side.
Apr 3rd, 2023County Seeks Federal Funds For 86 Buses
Applying for $73.8 million in grants for new clean-diesel and battery electric buses.
Apr 1st, 2023Crowley Signs Conversion Therapy Condemnation on Trans Day of Visibility
Resolution makes it official county policy to condemn the discredited practice.
Mar 31st, 2023While Future Uncertain, County Extends Paratransit Taxi to September
County initially planned to discontinue service due to new federal regulations.
Mar 31st, 2023Milwaukee Transit in Crisis, Faces Massive Cuts
MCTS faces fiscal cliff as federal grants run out, state aid declines and local revenue is restricted.
Mar 30th, 2023New State Coalition Will Push Climate Goals
Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin seeks a carbon-free, environmentally just economy.
Mar 29th, 2023New MCTS Fare Cards Launch April 1
WisGo is a go and Waukesha will join Milwaukee bus system's new fare payment system.
Mar 29th, 202335th 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.
Mar 29th, 2023Right to Counsel Program a Success, Report Finds
Attorneys for clients facing eviction prevented this in 70% of cases.
Mar 28th, 2023Jail Vaccine Incentive Payments Worked
Report finds vaccination rates spiked at county jail, CRC when incentive payments offered.
Mar 28th, 2023Harley-Davidson May Revamp Highland Park
Would pay for improvements but may seek new name for park near corporate campus.
Mar 27th, 2023CEO Departs Black Holocaust Museum, Brad Pruitt Named Interim Leader
Bert Davis stepping down, citing responsibilities to family. Museum reopened last year.
Mar 24th, 2023Board Approves Cost Increase For Jail Food Contract
Aramark Correctional Services sought 8% price hike in 2023 contract.
Mar 24th, 2023Board Passes Medical Debt Relief, Health Insurance Subsidy
Also, the board passed funding for student housing insecurity and a condemnation of conversion therapy.
Mar 24th, 2023Museum Unveils Future Exhibit All About Wisconsin
"Wisconsin Journey" will showcase some of the state's natural features and history.
Mar 23rd, 2023Supervisors Want Audit of County Jail
Supervisors Felesia Martin and Ryan Clancy propose legislation in response to deaths at county jail.
Mar 23rd, 2023Expanded City-To-Suburbs Transit Service Approved
County Board's Finance Committee approves $1.3 million for a 'last mile' transit service.
Mar 22nd, 2023County Seeks Better Safety for Bikers, Pedestrians
Will conduct study of about 20 bike and pedestrians crossings to improve them.
Mar 22nd, 2023Company Hiking Prices for Corrections Food
Aramark Correctional Services negotiates 8% price hike for food served at county facilities.
Mar 21st, 2023Courts Gain $570,000 Grant For Criminal Justice Reform
Final phase of $6 million in funding from John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.
Mar 21st, 2023Committee Approves Medical Debt Relief
Project with RIP Medical Debt will cancel $153 million in debt owed by county residents.
Mar 20th, 2023New Firms Will Study Rehab, Replacement or Demo of The Domes
Construction consultant Concord Group will review options for redevelopment and demolition of The Domes.
Mar 18th, 2023Carl Ashley Named Milwaukee’s Chief Judge
Ashley currently serves as deputy chief judge and has served on the bench since 1999.
Mar 17th, 2023Supervisor Proposes Aid for MATC Students Facing Housing Insecurity
Sup. Steve Shea, also an MATC instructor, pushing $100,000 for financial assistance fund.
Mar 17th, 2023State Gives Milwaukee Federal Money for Electric Buses
State awards grant for the purchase of up to 16 battery electric buses.
Mar 16th, 2023County Jail Records Second In-Custody Death of 2023
An unidentified 37-year-old man is reported dead. No cause of death immediately released.
Mar 16th, 2023Traveling Beer Gardens Begin in May
Actually only one traveling beer garden will run this year. But something might be brewing in Juneau Park.
Mar 16th, 2023Supervisors Propose Abortion Travel Fund
But the county Corporation Counsel calls the proposal "nearly certainly illegal."
Mar 15th, 2023Parks’ Former Barn Youth Hostel Could Be Redeveloped
Seeking developer for barn and residential building on site located on Root River Parkway.
Mar 15th, 2023County’s Financial Forecast Gets Grimmer
County falls short by more than $100 million in new five-year outlook by comptroller.
Mar 15th, 2023Southwest Adds Flights at Mitchell Airport
Additional flights to nine destinations are scheduled in 2023.
Mar 14th, 2023Crowley Promotes Vending Machines To Prevent Opioid Deaths
County to install 25 vending machines with narcan spray, fentanyl test strips and more.
Mar 13th, 2023Underwood Park Wading Pool Could Become Splash Pad
Splash pad would save money and be more accessible to people in wheelchairs.
Mar 11th, 2023Warming Center Opening Following Extended Power Outages
County Executive David Crowley declares snow emergency.
Mar 10th, 2023Upstart Kitchen Seeks Funding for Expansion
Food service incubator has provided thousands of meals for homeless, and wants to expand.
Mar 10th, 2023Program Would Subsidize Low-Income Health Insurance Premiums
County would join effort to prevent people from losing health insurance coverage.
Mar 10th, 2023Bus Rides Free on St. Patrick’s Day
Molson Coors once again sponsoring free bus rides on St. Patrick’s Day.
Mar 9th, 2023MCTS Holding Public Information Meetings on New BRT
Starting in June, 9-mile Bus Rapid Transit will run from Downtown to Wauwatosa..
Mar 8th, 2023Committee Votes to Condemn Conversion Therapy
Resolution would have no legal impact, meant as political and educational statement.
Mar 8th, 2023Mitchell Wins ‘Best Airport’ Award
Milwaukee's airport wins second annual award as one of best in North America for its size.
Mar 8th, 2023Route 88 A Transit Success Story
Bus route with less frequency grows riders. But this is a cautionary tale, too, transit officials say.
Mar 8th, 2023Crowley Signs $9.5 Million in Affordable Housing Contracts
Funding supports projects in Brown Deer, Wauwatosa and South Milwaukee.
Mar 7th, 2023Museum Unveils Details of First New Exhibit
Featuring dinosaurs, mammoths, saber-toothed cats and 122,000 Silurian fossils.
Mar 7th, 2023Pandemic Lockdown Caused Problems At Correctional Facility
Report shows disruptive conduct, medical emergencies, altercations increased at CRC.
Mar 7th, 2023Sherman Park Could Get $2.2 Million Overhaul
Partnership of county and Boys & Girls Club would rehab park, add new amenities.
Mar 6th, 2023County Seeks Contractors for New Human Services Building
Plans call for a $42 million, 4-story, 60,000-square-foot facility at 12th and Cherry.
Mar 5th, 2023Wisconsin 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.
Mar 4th, 2023MCTS Buses Could Again Serve Summerfest, But Issues Remain
And even if they do, it would be in a much-diminished capacity.
Mar 3rd, 2023Parks Foundation Boosts Reforestation Effort
Molson Coors, Fund for Lake Michigan funding reforestation staff with donation.
Mar 3rd, 2023County Board Primary Race Has Three Candidates
Special election called to fill District 14 seat left vacant by Dyango Zerpa resignation.
Mar 1st, 2023MPM Announces Permanent Exhibits at New Museum
Five permanent exhibits will include one with dinosaurs, another on old Milwaukee.
Mar 1st, 2023County Transportation Building Going Solar?
Seeking consultants to study installing solar panels at site in Wauwatosa.
Mar 1st, 2023Family of Woman Who Died in Jail Speaks Out
Cilivea Thyrion, then 20, committed suicide in December 2022, the Sheriff's Office has said.
Feb 28th, 2023BRT Grant Could Fund Downtown Plaza
New $2 million federal grant frees up funds for downtown upgrades along Bus Rapid Transit line.
Feb 28th, 2023Airport Will Rip Out Two Runways
To save on costs, Milwaukee Mitchell plans to downsize to three-runway airport.
Feb 27th, 2023Final Estabrook Dam Lawsuit Ends
The last lawsuit related to the Estabrook Dam removal has been dismissed, five years after the dam itself.
Feb 25th, 2023South Shore Breakwater Could Be Partially Repaired This Year
County looking for a contractor to repair 2020 storm damage. Feds rejected FEMA aid.
Feb 24th, 2023New Electric BRT Line Will Launch With Some Diesel Buses
New service will still launch June 4, but will be short four electric buses.
Feb 24th, 2023Milwaukee 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.
Feb 23rd, 2023Board Resolution Condemns Conversion Therapy
Board expected to pass resolution, echoing stand of national medical groups.
Feb 22nd, 2023Crowley Appoints New Medical Examiner
County executive promotes Interim Medical Examiner Wieslawa Tlomak; board must approve this.
Feb 22nd, 2023Bus Route Changes Coming March 5
To cut costs, changes coming to routes 52, 15 and 60.
Feb 21st, 20237 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.
Feb 21st, 2023County 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.
Feb 21st, 2023Jackson Park Project Faces Resistance
Some residents oppose plan to convert roadway to pedestrian-bike trail along KK River Parkway.
Feb 20th, 2023County Begins Future Domes Study
Seeking construction consultant to price everything from demolition to restoration to expanded urban botanical complex.
Feb 18th, 2023Courthouse, Transit System Drop Mask Requirement
Milwaukee County downgraded by CDC to "low" COVID-19 risk.
Feb 17th, 2023Two Candidates Running For Vacant County Board Seat
Travis Hope and Caroline Gómez-Tom running for 14th District vacated by former supervisor Dyango Zerpa.
Feb 16th, 2023MCTS’ 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.
Feb 13th, 2023Public Museum Adding Live Animal Exhibit
Sloths, iguanas, tortoises and more part of new exhibit called "Survival of the Slowest."
Feb 10th, 2023Should Road Through Lake Park Be Pedestrianized?
A survey of nearby residents found great support for a pedestrian and bicycle-only Ravine Road.
Feb 9th, 2023Proposed 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.
Feb 9th, 2023Dan Boehm Out at MCTS
County bus system leader since 2014 faced employee allegations of verbal abuse and retaliation.
Feb 8th, 2023Is Hales Corners Ice Rink Project Dead?
The leader of private/public project says so, now that county demands its $75,000 back.
Feb 8th, 2023County Wants Ideas To Save Coggs Building
County has open call for ideas, including asking for ways to develop the former department store.
Feb 8th, 2023Mandela Barnes Forms Political Action Committee
The Long Run PAC will support new generation of progressive candidates.
Feb 7th, 2023Board Releases Funds for Park Projects
County board approves $1.3 million in maintenance, repairs and new projects for parks.
Feb 7th, 2023Iron Grate Chef Returns for Central Standard Winter Luau
Chef Aaron Patin will smoke a whole pig outdoors in Downtown.
Feb 6th, 2023County Plans for Surge In Funding To Address Homelessness
County investing $4.5 million into housing navigation, rental assistance and housing rehabilitation.
Feb 4th, 2023Feds Will Fund Milwaukee County’s Safe Streets Plan
$800,000 grant will fund county-wide road safety plan, a precursor to move funding
Feb 3rd, 2023Board 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.
Feb 2nd, 2023ARPA Money Could Expand Two Milwaukee Mental Health Programs
Two community mental health providers plan expansion with county ARPA funds.
Feb 2nd, 2023Crowley Calling Special Election for Vacant Board Seat
Election for seat vacated by Sup. Dyango Zerpa will coincide with spring election dates.
Feb 1st, 2023World’s Tallest Timber Tower To Have Artist-in-Residence
Reginald Baylor Studio will have residency at New Land's 25-story Ascent.
Feb 1st, 2023Supervisors Stall, Inflate Cost of Sea Wall Project
Cost of McKinley Flushing Channel rises as county board second guesses engineers.
Feb 1st, 2023Will Online Foreclosure Auction Prevent Intimidation, Collusion?
County attempts to thwart collusion by 'bad actor landlords' at property auctions.
Jan 31st, 2023Animal Advocates Criticize Zoo’s Elephant Facility
National group says Milwaukee zoo way too small, 'a prison' for its elephants
Jan 30th, 2023Free Golf For Parks Employees?
Finance Committee approves free and reduced-price golf as a benefit for parks employees.
Jan 30th, 2023Dyango Zerpa Resigns From County Board
Freshman supervisor expensed unapproved hotel stay to county credit card.
Jan 27th, 2023Committee Approves Funding for Suburban Affordable Housing Projects
But Sup. Peter Burgelis tries to stop subsidy for Wauwatosa development, citing cost.
Jan 27th, 2023MCTS Makes Changes to Transit Security
MCTS, after union's repeated prodding, pursuing charges against people that assault bus drivers.
Jan 27th, 2023Revived Youth Commission Starts Its Work
Milwaukee County revives youth leadership program, and gives members a list of things to work on.
Jan 26th, 2023BRT Line Slated for June 4 Start
MCTS still must stripe dedicated lanes, add equipment to stations.
Jan 26th, 2023North-South BRT Plans Advancing in 2023
Transit officials will focus on new BRT project after East-West BRT launches in June.
Jan 25th, 2023Sculpture Milwaukee Announces 2023 Curator
Artist, gallery owner and innovator John Riepenhoff will curate Sculpture Milwaukee 2023.
Jan 24th, 2023Six Ways County Will Spend Opioid Settlement Funds
Opioid treatment programs a priority for spending $56 million won from drug companies.
Jan 24th, 2023County Survey Finds Support for Bike, Pedestrian Options
Residents concerned about street safety, reckless driving, lack of bike lanes and buses.
Jan 23rd, 2023Former Fugitive Reported Dead in Jail
Second death in two-months in Milwaukee County Jail.
Jan 23rd, 2023Medical Examiner Struggles With Staffing
Office now shorthanded for forensic investigators. Interim chief has temporary plan.
Jan 20th, 2023City-To-Suburbs Transit Service Planning Large Expansion
FlexRide, a last-mile transit service, would expand the suburban areas it takes Milwaukee residents to.
Jan 20th, 2023Supervisor Says Republicans Planning Incentives for Consolidated City, County Government
Conervative Deanna Alexander described a specific plan that would "reward the entities for consolidating."
Jan 19th, 2023County Has Open Call for Lifeguards
Parks department hopes to improve lifeguard numbers, open more pools this year.
Jan 18th, 2023Museum Days Returns for 2023
With special exhibits and free and reduced admission at 27 metro area museums.
Jan 18th, 2023County Could Erase $153 Million in Medical Debt
County residents would gain debt relief via county partnership with New York nonprofit.
Jan 17th, 2023South Milwaukee Baseball Diamond Getting Upgrade
South Milwaukee School District maintains baseball diamond owned by the county.
Jan 17th, 2023COVID-19 Hospitalizations Rising
Hospitalizations could be an indication of rising transmission.
Jan 16th, 2023Did Sheriff Transfer Inmates to Racine Without Permission?
Sheriff began making transfers at significant costs before getting board buy-in.
Jan 16th, 2023County Planning Habitat Restoration in Milwaukee River Greenway
Project will clear invasive species, improve habitats for plants and wildlife.
Jan 13th, 2023Supervisors Holding We Energies Project Hostage For More Money
Supervisors try tactic they used for the Waukesha water deal.
Jan 13th, 2023No Criminal Charges in Brieon Green Suicide
DA finds no liability for sheriff's officers overseeing county jail where suicide occurred.
Jan 11th, 2023Jackson Park Boathouse To Become Open-Air Pavilion
Boathouse being redesigned as part of MMSD stormwater project in the park.
Jan 11th, 2023Museum Won’t Preserve ‘Streets of Old Milwaukee’
But new museum will have 'highly immersive exhibit' exploring city's history, cultures.
Jan 10th, 2023Crowley Signs Proposal to Fund Housing Project
$11 million project will sell houses to owner occupants rather than predatory landlords.
Jan 9th, 2023Federal Spending Bill Includes $10.8 Million For Milwaukee County
Crowley says Baldwin and Moore fought 'tooth and nail' to secure funding.
Jan 6th, 2023Sheriff Denita Ball Sworn In
Ball is the first woman to become sheriff in Milwaukee County history.
Jan 6th, 2023Attempt To Clear Parks With Goats Fails
It's cheaper to use humans because they can operate chainsaws.
Jan 6th, 2023Take The County Climate Change Survey
County kicks off planning process for carbon-neutrality by 2050 with citizen survey.
Jan 5th, 2023Crowley Makes New Appointments to Museum Board, Baseball District
Kristen Hardy and Danielle Bergner will serve on the museum board and baseball district.
Jan 5th, 2023Tugboat Sinks in Port Milwaukee
The tug Michigan took on water Monday, raising concerns of possible pollution from its cargo.
Jan 3rd, 2023Milwaukee 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.
Dec 30th, 2022Ways to Support County Park Tree Planting in 2023
Donate to annual planting effort or volunteer to help get them in the ground.
Dec 30th, 2022Secret Concert Series Quickly Growing in Milwaukee
Sofar Sounds, known for hidden venues and mystery lineups, doubles shows in 2022.
Dec 29th, 2022MCTS Bus Service to Ozaukee Ends
Ozaukee County Express getting new operator, with less expansive route that's more expensive.
Dec 28th, 2022Federal Bill Could Lower Cost of Jail Phone Calls
Milwaukee County Board has grappled with jail phone costs for inmates, families.
Dec 28th, 2022Report Finds Holes In County Substance Abuse Program
Wisconsin Policy Forum recommends using opioid settlement funds to revitalize system.
Dec 27th, 2022South Milwaukee Affordable Housing Project Gets County Funding
County awarding $2.5 million for the redevelopment of the former Bucyrus campus.
Dec 24th, 2022Clancy Takes On Jail Food Monopoly
Sup. Ryan Clancy looks to break up Aramark Corporation's control over both food services and commissary.
Dec 23rd, 2022County 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.
Dec 23rd, 2022Pabst Theater Group Disputes That Union Contract Finalized
Union says contract finalized. Pabst says not quite but won't say why.
Dec 22nd, 2022Molson 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.
Dec 21st, 2022Milwaukee Youth Commission Appointments Confirmed
18 high school students appointed to new youth commission.
Dec 20th, 2022Youth Detention in Racine Approved
Supervisors quietly approve policy they previously rejected.
Dec 20th, 2022County Board Rejects The ‘Fix at Six’
Board still maintains a policy of opposition to I-94 expansion, but won't support this alternative.
Dec 19th, 2022Southwest Adding Flights From Mitchell
Will add non-stop flight to Kansas City and more flights to other cities from Milwaukee airport next year.
Dec 19th, 2022Board Approves Waukesha Water Deal After Revisions
Board grants Waukesha access to one-acre of county land for $300 million drinking water project.
Dec 16th, 2022Board Approves Studying Demolition, Other Options For The Domes
Policy does not support demolition, which many supervisors remain opposed to.
Dec 16th, 2022Abortion Referendum Will Be On Spring Ballots
Advisory referendum on Wisconsin's abortion ban will be on Milwaukee County ballots during April election.
Dec 15th, 2022Pabst Theater Group Union Approves First Labor Contract
Following summer unionization vote, new contract includes improved pay rates, expanded labor-management policies
Dec 15th, 2022Brewers Donates Scoreboards to Parks
Brewers Foundation and U.S. Cellular donate $44,000 for new scoreboards in Lincoln and Sherman parks.
Dec 14th, 2022County Finalizing Deal for Forensic Science Center
County Board must agree to release more than $100 million in funding for project.
Dec 14th, 2022New Direct Flights from Milwaukee to Sarasota
Southwest adding daily, non-stop flights around typical Spring Break season.
Dec 13th, 2022Opponents Assail I-94 Expansion at Public Hearing
Anti-expansion coalition pushes 'Fix at Six' rather than eight-lane I-94 expansion.
Dec 13th, 2022Committee Okays Racine Detention for Youthful Offenders
Board will reconsider agreement it opposed in September to pay for Racine facility.
Dec 12th, 2022Supervisors Approve Affordable Housing Plans
Progress on two major affordable housing projects pushed by Crowley.
Dec 10th, 2022Three Respiratory Illnesses Affecting Milwaukee
COVID-19 isn't the only virus going around right now.
Dec 9th, 2022Public Museum Returning Headdress to Forest County Potawatomi
Feathered hat originally confiscated by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Dec 8th, 2022Board Considering Abortion Referendum, Again
Board would place question on April ballot after failing to approve November election proposal.
Dec 8th, 2022Supervisors Stall Waukesha Drinking Water Project
Waukesha needs access to one acre of county land. Committee votes to delay this.
Dec 8th, 2022New Domes Policy Gets First Approval
Supervisors soften language but still include possibility of demolishing domes.
Dec 7th, 2022County Clerk Subpoenaed in Federal Criminal Probe of Trump
DOJ seeks communications from Trump campaign seeking to overturn 2020 election.
Dec 7th, 2022Candidate Announces for Derek Mosley’s Judicial Seat
Legal Action of Wisconsin attorney Molly Gena running for Municipal Court Judge.
Dec 5th, 2022Medical Examiner’s Office Needs Help With Autopsies
Staff shortage since chief medical examiner dismissed could jeopardize accreditation.
Dec 5th, 2022Family Says Guard Ignored Brieon Green Committing Suicide at Jail
Family horrified after reviewing footage of his death in custody at Milwaukee County Jail.
Dec 4th, 2022Proposal For Transit Health Clinic Sees Pushback
Transit system doesn't want new clinic on facility it may sell in the future.
Dec 2nd, 2022New Policy Would Require County To Study Demolishing The Domes
County board considering replacing repair-focused 2016 policy after limited progress.
Dec 1st, 2022County Committee Backs I-94 ‘Fix at Six’
Resolution next goes to full county board. MICAH leader warns the state could be sued.
Nov 30th, 2022Public Museum Picks Firms to Oversee New Museum’s Construction
MC Group and partners will act as owners representatives on project.
Nov 30th, 2022$6.5 Million Awarded for Suburban Affordable Housing
Two projects in Wauwatosa, one in Brown Deer would together create 129 new units.
Nov 30th, 2022Transit Union, MCTS Reach Agreement
New three-year labor contract hailed by both management and bus drivers union as fair deal.
Nov 29th, 2022First Candidate Announces for Triggiano’s Judicial Seat
Family Court Commissioner Ana Berrios-Schroeder will run for Milwaukee Circuit Court.
Nov 29th, 2022County Hits 4-Year High of Youth in State Prisons
On track for highest number sentenced to Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake since 2018.
Nov 28th, 2022COVID-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.
Nov 25th, 2022Mitchell Airport Adds New Parking Feature
Pay inside the airport and zip through the gate on your way home.
Nov 24th, 2022County Plans Expanded Opioid Epidemic Response
How to maximize impact of $56.6 million settlement over 18 years from drug companies.
Nov 23rd, 2022Supervisor Pushes Health Clinic for Transit Workers
Sup. Peter Burgelis wants to use federal funding for employee health clinic.
Nov 22nd, 2022Parks Plans $3 Million King Center Rehab
Repairs to community center on 15th and Vliet part of a larger investment in neighborhood improvements.
Nov 22nd, 2022Crowley Vetoes Lake Park Bluff Proposal
Should neighbors have rights to maintain bluff forever? Crowley says no.
Nov 22nd, 2022Bus Route Cuts Coming in 2023
Final 2023 county budget cut millions from MCTS funding, causing reductions in service.
Nov 21st, 2022Crowley Says House of Correction Renamed, Despite Board’s Opposition
Board cut funding for uniforms, signage at renamed Community Reintegration Center.
Nov 18th, 2022Wastewater Data Shows COVID-19 Uptick
Testing data may not offer complete picture of current disease levels.
Nov 18th, 2022Winter Chalets Return to South Shore Park
Heated chalets allow year-round use of South Shore Beer Garden.
Nov 18th, 2022Milwaukee’s Chief Judge Leaving Bench For Marquette Job
Mary Triggiano to lead Marquette Law School's Center for Restorative Justice.
Nov 17th, 2022Transit Union Rallies for Fair Contract
Union has authorized a strike while declining "final" offer from MCTS.
Nov 17th, 2022Referendums Show Local Government Funding Challenges
While state aid remains stagnant, localities across Wisconsin seek property tax hikes.
Nov 16th, 2022Mental Health Center Wins Good Government Award
County partnership with area health systems on emergency mental health care gets award.
Nov 15th, 2022Coat Check Returns to Mitchell Airport
Winter travelers to southern or tropical vacations can have their coat waiting when they come back.
Nov 15th, 2022Will Public Pools Open in 2023?
Board adds funding to budget, but lifeguard shortage could still be a problem.
Nov 14th, 2022MCTS Unveils New Electric Bus, Brand For BRT Line
East-West BRT will be "MCTS Connect" with all-electric fleet.
Nov 11th, 2022Board Adopts 2023 County Budget
Board spent nearly 12 hours debating amendments, what passed?
Nov 11th, 2022Barnes Urges Supporters To Keep Fighting for Change
Lt. Governor who lost US Senate race thanks supporters in speech at Sherman Phoenix.
Nov 9th, 2022Ron Johnson Appears To Defeat Mandela Barnes
Narrow race appears to have given Republican a third term.
Nov 9th, 2022Lake Park Neighbors Seek Control of Bluff
Wahl Ave. residents have already clear cut top of bluff, now want special access to all of it.
Nov 8th, 2022County Estimates It Prevented Evictions for 12,000 Households
Rental assistance program begun in 2020 awarded $15 million more in federal funds.
Nov 8th, 2022Crowley Vetoes Historic Designation For Domes
County Executive says county should consider all options, including demolition of domes.
Nov 7th, 2022New COVID-19 Variants Displace Stable BA.5 Variant, Could Change Transmission Rate
Less than 40% of cases nationwide are now long-dominant Omicron subvariant
Nov 4th, 2022120 New Homes for King Park Neighborhood
County, CDA select Emem Group and Habitat as developers.
Nov 4th, 2022Transit Strike Hinges On Next Contract Offer
Union members show up in large numbers at county budget hearing.
Nov 3rd, 2022Milwaukee Airport Museum Holding Memorabilia Sale
Rare sale of Milwaukee aviation memorabilia on Wednesday, Nov. 9.
Nov 3rd, 2022Commission Pauses Proposal For Another Lakefront War Memorial
Project site would disrupt newly installed green infrastructure. Residents suggest other sites.
Nov 3rd, 2022Disabled Riders Decry End To Taxi Service
Transit Union demands more funding, others push sheriff budget cuts at public budget meeting.
Nov 2nd, 2022Hunger Task Force Blasts State For Leaving Coggs Building
Files civil rights complaint. State says residents seeking benefits can still get service.
Nov 1st, 2022County Seeks Suburban Affordable Housing Projects
Looking to use $15 million in federal ARPA funds for gap financing of affordable housing.
Oct 31st, 2022Lake Park Bridge Open For First Time In 6 Years
Pedestrians can once again cross the historic foot bridge in Lake Park.
Oct 29th, 2022Did Crowley Fire Medical Examiner?
Former Medical Examiner Brian Peterson says he was forced out by the county executive.
Oct 28th, 2022Evers Appoints Denita Ball Milwaukee County Sheriff
Ball makes history ahead of schedule as first female Milwaukee County Sheriff.
Oct 27th, 2022Economists Call Michels’ Flat Tax ‘Disastrous’
Dozens of economists and researchers sign letter opposing tax plan.
Oct 26th, 2022Youth Detention Center Overcrowded
After voting against sending some youth to Racine detention center, county now has more youth than beds at Vel Phillips Center.
Oct 25th, 2022New COVID-19 Boosters Available for Children
Top county health official discusses booster safety, urges vaccination.
Oct 25th, 2022County Parks Fees Increasing
Parks system stays afloat - barely - with money making services that provide half its budget.
Oct 25th, 2022Staff Shortage Limits Airport’s Rebound
Demand is way up since pandemic, but airline capacity an issue for Mitchell International Airport.
Oct 24th, 2022Rising New COVID-19 Variants A Concern
As the current dominant COVID-19 variant is replaced, the disease will become less predictable.
Oct 22nd, 2022Sheriff Lucas Leaving for Job With Fiserv
Will become Vice President of Security for Wisconsin for company headquartered in Brookfield.
Oct 21st, 2022Museum, Forensic Center Will Cost County $161 Million
Projects will increase county debt burden by 23%, greatly increasing county's fiscal woes.
Oct 21st, 2022Federal Rules Shut Down County’s Largest Dog Park
Runway Dog Park to close Nov. 1. County looks to create replacement, seeks citizen input.
Oct 20th, 2022MCTS and Transit Union Will Resume Contract Negotiations in November
Transit union has rejected a contract offer, authorized a strike.
Oct 19th, 2022Two New Oak Leaf Connections Planned for 2023
One trail would extend network on city's far northwest side while another would connect Milwaukee and Racine counties.
Oct 19th, 2022Milwaukee County Gets Funding For Reckless Driving Plan
Study will look at policies and practices to be applied across the county.
Oct 18th, 2022Policy Forum Report Shows Sales Tax Critical to Local Government
Report shows a relative financial calm in 2023, but the potential for future budgetary storms.
Oct 17th, 2022COVID-19 Increasing In Milwaukee
COVID-19 data shows potential for continued increase in disease. Vaccination, boosters key to what happens next.
Oct 14th, 2022Transit System Reinstates Mask Requirement
Mask requirement reinstated in response to CDC COVID-19 risk level.
Oct 14th, 2022Transit System Will Continue to Shrink
Budget cuts beginning in 2023 will soften landing from transit system's fiscal cliff.
Oct 14th, 2022Widespread Immunity Key To Fighting Next COVID-19 Variant
Maintaining immunity through vaccination, boosters important before next dominant variant emerges says Dr. Ben Weston.
Oct 13th, 2022MCTS Bus Drivers Authorize A Strike
MCTS and union reach impasse over wages, healthcare. Union gives leadership authority to call a strike.
Oct 12th, 2022County 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.
Oct 11th, 2022County To Get a New Plan For Trail Network
County receives grant funding from the state to update its Trails Network Plan.
Oct 10th, 2022Rock Sportsplex Sound Study Underway, Finally
County commissioned study after years of citizen complaints of noise from Rock Sportsplex.
Oct 10th, 2022County Finds Success With Beer Gardens
Over past decade, county revived history of beer gardens in Milwaukee. And it paid off.
Oct 8th, 2022Boosters, Vaccination Key to COVID-19 Progress
County health policy advisor calls for more people to get new booster.
Oct 7th, 2022State Awards $4.4 Million for Oak Leaf Trail Projects
Projects include a new connection, trail flooding mitigation and trail modernization.
Oct 6th, 2022Site of LGBTQ+ Black Nite Brawl Receiving Historic Landmark Designation
Patrons at Black Nite gay bar fought back against homophobic attack in 1961.
Oct 6th, 2022A Summer-Long Beer Garden for Juneau Park?
As long as Milwaukee County Parks doesn't violate federal tied house prohibitions.
Oct 5th, 2022County Parks Fights Ash Borer With Reforestation
Milwaukee County has removed 25,000 trees, but is ramping up its replacement effort.
Oct 1st, 2022County Drops Mask Rules for Courthouse, Buses
Low COVID risk designation prompts change, "high risk" settings still require masks.
Sep 30th, 2022Milwaukee At Low Level of COVID-19
But vaccination remains key to maintaining gains against the disease says county health leader.
Sep 29th, 2022Crowley Introduces 2023 Budget Laden With ‘Tough Decisions’
Budget increases parks, other departments funding, but shows that cuts are on the horizon.
Sep 29th, 2022County To Seek Historic Designation for Domes
Board wants National Register of Historic Places listing. A first step toward saving Domes?
Sep 28th, 2022Board Approves Coggs Building Funding
Supervisors vote to use $32.3 million in ARPA funding for new human services building.
Sep 28th, 2022Federally Funded COVID-19 Vaccines Will End. What’s Next?
Cutoff could come by January, leaving county officials worried about impact.
Sep 27th, 2022Board Approves Ungendered Bathrooms
And LGBTQ inclusion initiative. 'Access to safe restrooms should be a basic right for every person.'
Sep 27th, 2022Forensic Science Center Gains Funding
State commits $20 million toward county's new $127 million home for medical examiner and emergency management.
Sep 27th, 2022House of Correction Changing Name
Crowley wants to better reflect its mission with new name: Community Reintegration Center.
Sep 26th, 2022Vote Could Send More Youth to Lincoln Hills
Board votes down deal with Racine County to hold youth in its detention center.
Sep 22nd, 2022County Jail Visits Remain Elusive Goal
Committee rejects report with cost estimates on video, in-person visitations at jail, House of Correction.
Sep 21st, 2022County Medical Examiner Abruptly Retires
Dr. Brian Peterson, who faced some controversies, leaves without making a statement.
Sep 20th, 2022New Monument Proposed for Lakefront
National foundation proposes monument near War Memorial Center to families who lost loved ones in war.
Sep 19th, 2022Johnsons Park To Be Renamed
Or actually expanded, to include first names of the park's current namesakes.
Sep 19th, 2022Legal Concerns Raised Over Free Election-Day Transit
Committee approves free election bus rides, but county attorney says there is risk of legal challenge.
Sep 16th, 2022Overcrowded Jail Seeks to Send Inmates to Racine
County Jail regularly exceeding its legal capacity, needs solution, Sheriff's Office says.
Sep 15th, 2022Wisconsin Avenue Park Will Be Area’s First With Universal Access
First in southeastern Wisconsin where everything full accessible for those with disabilities.
Sep 15th, 2022Public Museum Wants Your Opinions
Online survey asks people about favored museum experiences, exhibits, to help plan new $240 million facility.
Sep 15th, 2022Supervisors Demand A Domes Plan
Parks Committee recommends pursuing historic designation. But then what?
Sep 13th, 2022Task Force Okays $2.5 Million for Homeownership
ARPA funds would help program increase home ownership for lower-income families.
Sep 13th, 2022Board Considers Abortion Rights Proposal
After protests at his home, Sup. Rolland pushes resolution asking county lobbyists to advocate for state abortion law.
Sep 13th, 2022County Can’t Decide on Coggs Building
Committee approves $32 million for new DHHS building, and officials seem to favor razing the Coggs building.
Sep 12th, 2022Task Force Rejects ARPA Funding for Domes
Supervisors want to use $19 million in pandemic stimulus funds to begin fixing Mitchell Park Domes.
Sep 8th, 2022County Ready For New Youth Correction Facility
With state funding approved, county officials are ready to build facility.
Sep 7th, 2022MCTS Working On Bus Security. Again
Number of security incidents has declined but most bus drivers report feeling unsafe.
Sep 7th, 2022County Youth Commission Accepting Applications
Newly reestablished commission gives high schoolers government experience.
Sep 1st, 2022Free Bus Rides Proposed for Fall Election
Sup. Burgelis proposes free transit and paratransit service on Nov. 8 to encourage voter turnout.
Aug 31st, 2022Summerfest Will Keep 3-Weekend Format
Festival says format will return in 2023 and survey shows attendee prefer it.
Aug 30th, 2022County Offers $500,000 For Affordable Housing Project
South Milwaukee project is first time county block grant funds ever used for this.
Aug 30th, 2022Could Domes Get National Historic Designation?
Supervisors draft legislation to start the nomination process.
Aug 29th, 2022Milwaukee Reflects Nationwide COVID-19 Decline
But new cases among children increased in past week.
Aug 26th, 2022Should County Parks Serve Wine, Spirits?
State law prevents this. County officials pushing legislators to allow this as a revenue generator.
Aug 25th, 2022Kosciuszko Park Center May Be Expanded
Repairs, expansion of dormant community center could cost $33.8 million.
Aug 25th, 2022Exhibit Captures Olmsted’s Huge Legacy
Villa Terrace offers maps, plans, posters, photographs dramatizing the impact of famed landscape architect in Milwaukee.
Aug 24th, 2022Will New Public Museum Recognize Union?
AFSCME Local 526 raises concerns about this and about museum officials' comments.
Aug 22nd, 2022COVID-19 Hospitalizations Remain High
Even with slight drop in recent weeks, still more than 140 people remain hospitalized.
Aug 19th, 2022MCTS Adds 73 New Clean-Diesel Buses To Fleet
MCTS working to replace more than 200 aging buses by 2024.
Aug 19th, 2022Crowley To Help Lead National Counties Group
County Executive appointed vice-chair of national county association's large urban caucus.
Aug 18th, 2022County 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.
Aug 17th, 2022Mental Health Emergency Center Unveiled
New center on N. 12th St., opening in September, part of redesigned mental health services in Milwaukee County.
Aug 17th, 2022Budget Starts With $13 Million Hole
County structural deficit growing. Online budget program and town halls allow citizen input.
Aug 16th, 2022State Finance Committee Approves Funding For County Youth Justice Center
State Legislature follows through on juvenile justice plan passed back in 2018.
Aug 16th, 2022Mental Health Complex Is Closing
Final day is Sept. 8, as county changes to decentralized network of mental health clinics and hospitals.
Aug 15th, 2022County 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.
Aug 15th, 2022Less Than 50% of School Age Children Vaccinated for COVID-19
Local public health official urges vaccination ahead of school year.
Aug 12th, 2022Skip ID Check Line With New Airport Service
CLEAR verifies identity with biometric data and expedites travel through security checks.
Aug 9th, 2022Milwaukee County Sheriff Race
Three candidates on ballot and one write-in jockey to become next Milwaukee County Sheriff.
Aug 8th, 2022Clerk of Circuit Court
Tuesday's primary election will decide who is the next Clerk of Circuit Court.
Aug 8th, 2022MCTS 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.
Aug 8th, 2022Interview with Mohamed Awad
Awad wants to change culture of Sheriff's Office, saying commanders from Clarke-era must go.
Aug 7th, 2022Interview with Thomas Beal
Beal wants full staffing, better mental health evaluation at jail.
Aug 7th, 2022Interview with Brian Barkow
Barkow wants a jail ombudsman and community advisory council. Says current conditions in jail are "appalling."
Aug 7th, 2022Many COVID-19 Tests Returning Positive
Testing numbers are low, but a high percentage are positive for disease.
Aug 5th, 2022Report Finds Little Economic Impact From Soccer Stadiums
Think tank suggests city should insist on community benefits from subsidized stadium.
Aug 3rd, 2022Does Downtown Roller Rink Need Protective Surface?
Company which installed concrete in Red Arrow Park says no. Parks staff disagree.
Aug 3rd, 2022Crowley Vetoes Downtown Roller Rink
Roller rink in Red Arrow Park won't happen this summer, but idea may not be dead.
Aug 2nd, 2022Public Museum Gains Accreditation
After facing a delay, Museum gains national re-accreditation needed for pursuit for a new building.
Aug 1st, 2022COVID-19 Still Rising in Milwaukee
Two deaths in Milwaukee County over past two weeks.
Jul 29th, 2022Board Approves Two Fall Referendums
A third referendum gauging public support for legal abortion did not pass.
Jul 28th, 2022County Opening New Mental Health Clinic
Clinic will move services from Wauwatosa to Milwaukee central city.
Jul 26th, 2022Board Could Fund Voter Education, Registration
Initiative for 2022 would be similar to past outreach effort for 2020 election.
Jul 25th, 2022COVID-19 Level Increasing In Milwaukee
City of Milwaukee experiencing "extreme transmission" of disease.
Jul 22nd, 2022Washington Park Would Honor Olmsted
Washington Boulevard would be renamed to honor Frederick Law Olmsted, who designed the park and two others in Milwaukee.
Jul 20th, 2022Supervisors Propose Parks Youth Corps
A program for high school students to learn, earn a stipend and help maintain the parks.
Jul 19th, 2022County Must Decide On North-South BRT
Project could be transformative, but $148 million price tag nearly twice that of East-West BRT.
Jul 19th, 2022New Public Museum Design Unveiled
New, five-story museum inspired by state's natural bluffs and waters.
Jul 18th, 2022Milwaukee County Has High Level of COVID-19
CDC classifies county as having high level of disease. City reissues mask advisory
Jul 15th, 2022Countywide Safe Streets Plan Coming?
County board supports applying for federal funds to create plan in concert with all 19 municipalities.
Jul 14th, 2022Crowley Signs McKinley Beach Funding
Project will restore beach to original swimming depths to reduce dangerous riptides.
Jul 14th, 2022Unions, Senate Candidates Push New Labor Law
Union leaders and Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate rally Downtown for PRO Act.
Jul 13th, 2022Supervisors Debate Unpaid Jail Labor
Current policy gives sentence reductions for labor performed; Clancy pushes resolution declaring unpaid labor is 'immoral.'
Jul 13th, 2022November Ballot Could Have Gun Laws Referendum
County proposal to measure support for state ban on semi-automatic weapons.
Jul 12th, 2022Crowley Approves $19 Million For Affordable Housing
Signs task force plan using $19 million in federal ARPA funds, mostly for suburban housing.
Jul 11th, 2022City-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.
Jul 7th, 2022Supervisors Seek Marijuana Referendum
Question to voters on legalizing pot would be identical to 2018 advisory referendum.
Jul 5th, 2022County Could Sue PFAS Manufacturers
Lawsuit over "forever chemicals" could help finance remediation at Mitchell Airport.
Jul 5th, 2022Daily New COVID-19 Cases Remain High
There was one death due to COVID-19 this past week.
Jul 1st, 2022Health Care Safety Company Wins Summerfest Pitch Competition
St. Louis-based Kwema produces a panic-button badge reel for health care workers.
Jul 1st, 2022North Avenue Bridge Project Finished
Say goodbye to those pesky detours as Milwaukee County finishes job.
Jun 30th, 2022County Executive Crowley Has COVID-19
Crowley took office one month into the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jun 30th, 2022Airport Adds Two New Flights
Delta adds another flight to New York, Air Canada brings back a flight to Toronto.
Jun 29th, 2022Downtown Roller Rink Looks Unlikely
Board struggles to find funding, plan lacks true budget and rink won't be ready for this summer.
Jun 29th, 2022Kaul, Evers Sue to Challenge 1849 Abortion Ban
Suit says 1849 law superseded by later laws, names GOP legislative leaders as defendants.
Jun 28th, 2022Transit System Adds 24 Bus Stop Murals
New partnership with city and MPS creates interactive murals to stimulate early childhood development.
Jun 28th, 2022Abortion Rights Protest Calls for Supporters to Organize
Activists call on abortion rights supporters to organize political opposition to abortion bans, abortion opponents.
Jun 24th, 2022DA Chisholm Won’t Prosecute Abortion Cases
District Attorney John Chisholm signs joint statement committing not to prosecute "those who seek, provide, or support abortions."
Jun 24th, 2022Outside An Abortion Clinic The Morning Roe Was Overturned
Women face harassment as they arrive for procedures they can no longer access.
Jun 24th, 2022Parks May Convert Roads to Bike, Pedestrian Trails
Plan would convert 1.3 miles of Little Menomonee and Lincoln Creek parkways.
Jun 22nd, 2022Yacht Club Replacing Docks in McKinley Marina
Milwaukee Yacht Club planning $4.5 million replacement, redesign of docks.
Jun 22nd, 2022Cost of Youth Offenders Keeps Rising
Number sent to costly state prisons nearly doubled since March, imperiling county's alternative youth justice programs.
Jun 21st, 2022Bus Stop Murals Tell Story of Gun Violence
Voices of Gun Violence seek to raise awareness of how gun violence impacts Milwaukee community.
Jun 20th, 2022New COVID-19 Cases Down Slightly This Past Week
But, the number of cases are still remain within the larger trend showing a plateau.
Jun 17th, 2022Committee Approves McKinley Beach Restoration
$712,000 would fund effort to fix dangerous swim conditions. Beach could re-open by 2024.
Jun 16th, 2022Domes Project Returns to Reality
$66 million plan to fix domes, redevelop Mitchell Park is shot down, leaving the facility's future a question mark.
Jun 15th, 2022West Allis Starbucks Workers Push For Union
Fifth Starbucks in state to join a nationwide movement by workers at company's cafes.
Jun 14th, 2022Coggs Building Could Be Razed
New analysis finds razing and then constructing new building the most feasible redevelopment option.
Jun 14th, 2022Plan Expands Alternative To Youth Prisons
County would spend $4.1 million in ARPA funds to expand local alternative to state prisons.
Jun 13th, 2022County Sees “Plateau” In New COVID-19 Cases
Case numbers remain much higher than they were in late March and early April.
Jun 10th, 2022MCTS Will Change 9 Bus Routes
Changes based on rider feedback to 2021 system redesign, to achieve still more frequency, and trim less-used routes.
Jun 8th, 2022County Creates New Youth Commission
Giving 20 young people public service experience and a chance to help shape youth-related policies.
Jun 7th, 2022COVID-19 Cases Show Slight Decrease
There were two deaths due to COVID-19 this past week.
Jun 3rd, 2022Summerfest To Provide Shuttle Service
Private service will be twice as expensive and provide fewer stops than now cancelled public option.
Jun 3rd, 2022Sisu Cafe Opening In Bay View
Coffee house, cafe and bakery with breakfast and lunch items, soups, salads.
Jun 1st, 2022Pabst Theater Group Workers Win Union Election
94% of bargaining unit votes to be represented by union.
Jun 1st, 2022Harbor District’s Riverfront Restaurant Plans Fall Opening
The Bridgewater Modern Grill will be "upscale," with massive patio, seating for 245 patrons.
May 31st, 2022Festa Italiana Returning But Downsized
Organizers had canceled annual festival at Summerfest, will hold it at Italian Community Center.
May 31st, 2022New COVID-19 Cases May Be Plateauing
Vaccination levels have also plateaued in Milwaukee County.
May 27th, 2022Los Tres Amigos Restaurant Planned for Walker Square
Restaurant, being opened by three friends, will serve traditional Mexican fare.
May 27th, 2022July 3 Fireworks Return!
After a two-year hiatus, fireworks return to Milwaukee's lakefront.
May 26th, 2022Seasonal Worker Shortage Hurts Parks System
Decades of staff cuts forced parks to rely on a now-disappearing seasonal workforce.
May 25th, 2022Supervisors Want Action On McKinley Beach
After recent drowning, they back $500,000 plan to reconstruct beach, improve safety.
May 25th, 2022Triskele’s Restaurant For Sale
Restaurant opened in 2008 and was known for dishes like mussels and mac and cheese.
May 24th, 2022Cheba Hut Coming to Bay View
Milwaukee's second location of national chain offering sub sandwiches, cocktails and marijuana lingo.
May 24th, 2022Downtown Roller Rink Looks Feasible
Downtown BID offers help, parks report says temporary structure needed to protect Red Arrow ice rink.
May 24th, 2022Lifeguard Shortage Limits Pool Openings Again
No lifeguards at beaches in 2022, limited pool openings.
May 20th, 2022Youth Incarceration Alternatives Running Out of Money
Community-based programs are critical to keeping youth out of juvenile detention facilities.
May 18th, 20223 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.
May 18th, 2022Walker’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.
May 18th, 2022Milwaukee County Jail Only 56% Staffed
Sheriff's office struggles to staff jail, projects overtime deficit for 2022.
May 17th, 2022Crowley, Nicholson Seek To Revive Youth Commission
Crowley served on it as a teen. Commission will review county policies, programs for youth.
May 17th, 2022AsianRican Foods To Open on Lincoln Ave.
Combining Asian and Puerto Rican food, egg rolls and empanadas.
May 17th, 2022County May Fund Suburban Affordable Housing
Housing division proposal would invest $15 million in federal ARPA funds.
May 16th, 2022Sunshine Cafe Planned for Near South Side
Sunshine Cafe would be a traditional American breakfast and lunch spot.
May 13th, 2022Federal Funds Could Finance Transition to Electric Buses
Milwaukee County seeking grants to purchase 32 battery electric buses.
May 11th, 2022Dream Social Lounge Planned for King Drive
New bar and entertainment venue planned just north of Downtown.
May 11th, 2022Japanese 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.'
May 11th, 2022Goodbye to Freeway Flyers, Festival Service?
Fiscal crisis, labor shortage could mean a permanent end for these transit services.
May 11th, 2022Ziggy’s Goodway Cafe To Open On N. 27th St.
Longtime friends plan takeout restaurant with home cooking. 'We don’t do anything frozen.'
May 10th, 2022No Good Options For County Transit
Facing huge shortfall, MCTS can only balance budget with harmful or unpopular changes, report finds.
May 9th, 2022Former 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.
May 5th, 2022Tulum Latin Gastro Pub Opens in Bay View
Dishes influenced by the food of Puerto Rico, Mexico, Cuba, Peru and the Caribbean
May 4th, 2022Daiquiri Bar Opening in Deer District
The first Midwest location for Fat Tuesday, a national daiquiri bar franchise.
May 4th, 2022Nicholson Shuffles Board’s Leadership
Chairwoman resets board's balance of power, and punishes a rival, with new committee assignments.
May 3rd, 2022Dontre Hamilton Memorial Unveiled
A memorial bench for Black man killed by police officer installed in Red Arrow Park.
May 3rd, 2022Sticky Rice Expanding to Brady Street
Thai-Lao takeout spot in Riverwest plans second location with sit-down dining on Brady St.
May 2nd, 2022New MCTS Mobile App Launches Friday
Friday, April 29 at 8 a.m. the Ride MCTS app will no longer be used by transit system.
Apr 28th, 2022Oak Creek Starbucks Union Wins Election
Oak Creek becomes first Starbucks in Wisconsin to successfully unionize.
Apr 28th, 2022New Event Space In Walker’s Point
New venue called Vieux will replace Points View Boite bar at 1619 S. 1st St.
Apr 27th, 2022Bartolotta Opening Concession at McKinley Marina
The Roundhouse in McKinley Park will sell light snacks, drinks and some boating items.
Apr 26th, 2022Cocktail Lounge Planned for Downtown
A specialty cocktail bar planned for Century Buidlng at 228 W. Wells St.
Apr 25th, 2022No MCTS Brewers Bus Line in 2022
Service canceled due to driver shortage.
Apr 22nd, 2022Bernie Sanders Supports Pabst Unionization
Pabst Theater Group CEO Gary Witt donated to Sanders' presidential campaigns.
Apr 21st, 2022Downtown Ghost Kitchen’s First Food Purveyor Coming
MilTex to serve soul food, diner favorites and bar food classics, plans May opening.
Apr 20th, 2022Scardina Specialties New Deli is Official
The owner of the beloved Riverwest deli has officially secure a new home for it.
Apr 15th, 2022Captain Hook’s Fish and Chicken Planned For Wisconsin Avenue
Fish and chicken restaurant will specialize in fried seafood.
Apr 15th, 2022Pabst Theater Group Refuses Union Recognition
Theater group says it will only recognize union after an NLRB election.
Apr 13th, 2022Curry Hut Coming To Oklahoma Avenue
New Indian restaurant on far southwest side will offer fast-service curry and Indian comfort food.
Apr 13th, 2022Crowley Signs Paid Parental Leave Bill
Bill expected to have small fiscal impact and big payoff for families and social equity.
Apr 12th, 2022County Board Races Finally Settled
Preliminary results show Deanna Alexander won 8-candidate, write-in race in District 18.
Apr 12th, 2022New Jamaican Restaurant On MLK Drive
Grand opening for Pepperpot's second location on MLK Dr. is Tuesday, April 12.
Apr 11th, 2022Evers Signs Legislation Funding Lincoln Hills Replacement
New state-run facility is first step in neglected juvenile corrections reform.
Apr 8th, 2022Boutique Wine Shop Planned for Walker’s Point
Thelma Carol Wine Shop will be like a library for wine and liquor with a tasting room.
Apr 7th, 2022Delta Adds Nonstop Flights To NYC
New flights to-and-from East Coast latest in expanded offerings at Milwaukee airport.
Apr 6th, 2022Election 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.
Apr 5th, 2022Pabst Theater Group Workers Want A Union
Workers at its five venues organizing with Milwaukee Area Service and Hospitality Workers.
Apr 5th, 2022County Faces Drastic Budget Decisions
County is short $87 million over the next five years, could force massive cuts in service.
Apr 5th, 2022Broken Bat Gets Rid of Tipping
Baseball-themed brewery hikes wages, tells customers tipping no longer expected.
Apr 4th, 2022County Sees Minor Uptick In New COVID-19 Cases
Increase of 80 cases of COVID-19 in Milwaukee County compared to the week prior.
Apr 1st, 2022County Board Candidates
Seven districts out of 18 have competitive races. See who is on your ballot.
Apr 1st, 2022Former Public House Tavern Available For Lease
Building no longer for sale. But the bar is once again available to lease.
Mar 31st, 2022County Board Says Send In The Goats
In perhaps his last act as a supervisor, Jason Haas secures funding for a county goats program.
Mar 31st, 2022Supervisor Race Has Only Write-In Candidates
Seven candidates for District 18, including incumbent, not on ballot, must get write-in votes.
Mar 30th, 2022Voting Seminar Held At House of Correction
HOC inmates learn about their voting rights, get to pose with Bucks championship trophy.
Mar 30th, 2022COVID-19 Levels Still Going Down
Weekly new cases of COVID-19 continue to drop.
Mar 25th, 2022NLRB Upholds Colectivo Union Election
Colectivo's second attempt to appeal the results of the 2021 election have failed.
Mar 25th, 2022Daiquiri Bar Planned Near Deer District
S’lush Daiquiri Bar and Event Space planned for 1110 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Dr.
Mar 24th, 2022County Set to Pass Paid Family Leave
8 weeks paid leave for employees has support of board and county executive.
Mar 23rd, 2022Dangerous McKinley Beach Can Be Fixed
Parks committee reviews preliminary solutions, with price tag ranging from $250,000 to $4.9 million
Mar 23rd, 2022State Youth Corrections Failures Hit Home
County detention center overcrowded. Judges have few options. Less money for prevention.
Mar 21st, 2022Crowley, Nicholson Sign Museum Deal
Deal commits county to $45 million in funding support for public museum replacement.
Mar 21st, 2022Hookah Bar Planned for Brady Street
Pass Me Da Hookah will sell wine and beer along with hookah.
Mar 18th, 2022COVID-19 Downward Trends Continue
But wastewater sampling is showing an uptick in the amount of virus present.
Mar 18th, 2022Evers Signs Bill Legalizing Fentanyl Test Strips
Milwaukee legislators led charge to legalize them as a way to save lives.
Mar 16th, 2022Red Arrow Park Could Be Summer Roller Rink
Parks will develop a plan to operate a roller rink for when winter ice skating shuts down.
Mar 15th, 2022Evers Gives Milwaukee $20 Million for Public Safety
Majority of ARPA funding to county will go toward court system's case backlog.
Mar 15th, 2022Board Okays $45 Million for New Museum
With little discussion, a 14-4 vote for $45 million in bonds and likely property tax increase.
Mar 15th, 2022Will Museum Drop ‘Public’ From Name?
Attorney says maintaining a 'public museum' is a financial necessity. Museum officials say 'public' in name confuses people.
Mar 14th, 2022County Would Hike Property Taxes for Museum
Financially strapped county would spend up to $63 million over 15 years for new museum.
Mar 14th, 2022Will In-Person Visits Return to Jail, HOC?
They were ended in 2014. Proposal asks Sheriff and HOC to study reinstating them.
Mar 12th, 2022COVID-19 Still In Decline
County had one reported death due to COVID-19 during the past week.
Mar 11th, 2022County BRT Delayed to 2023
Global supply chain issues delay technology, buses needed for new service.
Mar 9th, 2022Latin Gastropub Planned for Bay View
Tulum Latin Gastropub would serve Latin American and Caribbean dishes in former Odd Duck space.
Mar 8th, 2022MCTS Missed 7,487 Service Hours in 2021
Staff shortage stressing bus system, problem of unmet service hours continuing in 2022.
Mar 7th, 2022Falcon Bowl Owners Seek A Proprietor
Riverwest Investment Co-op releases RFP for new operator of bar and bowling alley.
Mar 7th, 2022County Experiencing Low Level Of COVID-19
Only 2.7% of tests came back positive for COVID-19 in the county this past week.
Mar 4th, 2022Coworking, Event Space Planned for Bronzeville
Nonprofit would offer low-cost co-working and events at intersection of MLK Drive and North Avenue.
Mar 3rd, 2022Freeway Flyer Buses Suspended Indefinitely
County transit system announces suspension will continue, with no date for their return.
Mar 2nd, 2022Arabic Bakery On South Side Will Expand
Wisconsin's first full-service Arabic baker, Bread House, plans new location on S. 27th Street.
Mar 2nd, 2022Caribbean Cocktail Bar For Brady Street
The second location for Concoctions will add Jamaican finger foods to the menu.
Mar 1st, 2022COVID-19 Declining to Levels Not Seen In Months
The daily new case average reaches lowest point since July 2021.
Feb 25th, 2022Western-Style Saloon Coming to Historic Third Ward
Saloon, as it's to be called, will replace Campsite 131.
Feb 25th, 2022Milwaukee Has 9 James Beard Award Semifinalists
Milwaukee restaurants, chefs and restaurateurs among those honored by prestigious awards.
Feb 24th, 2022Crowley 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.
Feb 23rd, 2022Scardina Deli Plans Return To Riverwest
Scardina Specialties, closed in 2021 when its building condemned, would reopen in bigger space on Locust St.
Feb 23rd, 2022Poll Gives Milwaukee Schools Poor Rating
41% said schools getting worse. Yet 71% gave a good rating to the schools their own children attended.
Feb 22nd, 2022Another Starbucks Faces Union Campaign
Employees at Starbucks in Plover announce union drive, following lead of workers at Oak Creek store.
Feb 21st, 2022County Gets $50 Million for Rent Assistance
U.S. Treasury allocated additional funds provide emergency aid for low-income renters.
Feb 19th, 2022COVID-19 Still At High Levels, But Declining
Massive peak in cases from Omicron variant taking some time to come down from.
Feb 17th, 2022Bridge Repairs Shutting Down North Avenue Bridge
County-owned bridge example of crumbling infrastructure in backlog of projects.
Feb 17th, 2022New Restaurant, Tavern For Turner Hall
Turning Tables Tavern and Eatery will be a teaching kitchen and help aspiring restaurateurs.
Feb 15th, 2022County Board District 12 Election Preview
Four candidates, with no incumbent, running for south-side county supervisor seat. Here are their views.
Feb 14th, 2022County Board District 3 Election Preview
Incumbent supervisor faces two challengers in district including city's East Side and half of Walker's Point.
Feb 14th, 2022Oak Creek Starbucks Workers Unionizing
A 'complete lack of respect for us as human beings,' letter from workers to CEO charges.
Feb 12th, 2022COVID-19 Hospitalizations, Deaths Declining
Testing shows that there is still significant disease in community, but trends are headed in the right direction.
Feb 11th, 2022Board Approves Climate Change Plan
Led by Sup. Haas, board approves plan to annually analyze, adapt to local impacts of global climate change.
Feb 10th, 2022County Transit Updating Fare System
New system provides more ways to pay, with fare caps for riders.
Feb 9th, 2022Pizza Shuttle To Become Employee Owned
Employees that stick with the company will have chance to become part-owners.
Feb 8th, 2022Army Corps, MMSD Revitalizing Honey Creek
6,700 feet of concrete lining will be removed from stream bed.
Feb 7th, 2022Board Okays New Jail Phone Call Policy
Amended resolution slowly lowers cost of phone and video calls for jail and HOC inmates.
Feb 7th, 2022Weekly COVID-19 Cases Declining
Despite a lessening burden of new cases, the number of hospitalizations and deaths remains the same.
Feb 4th, 2022Upscale Indian Restaurant Coming to Historic Third Ward
Named Saffron, it's planned to open this summer on N. Water St.
Feb 4th, 2022‘Phobruary’ Returns to Silver City
The annual event celebrating local restaurants and hot Vietnamese noodle soup returns in person.
Feb 2nd, 2022Board Debates Free Jail Phone Calls
Studies show it reduces recidivism. But could cost millions, with complicated practical details.
Feb 2nd, 2022City Offering $100 Vaccine Incentive
Health Department offers $100 gift cards to any city resident getting first vaccination.
Feb 1st, 2022Pressroom MKE Opening on South Side
Journal Sentinel press operator will open bar at 3105 W. Forest Home Ave.
Feb 1st, 2022Milwaukee Film Offers Black History Month Screenings
6 feature-length movies, 2 short film series and 3 public events to celebrate the month.
Feb 1st, 2022Crowley Reorganizes Budget Office
County Executive moves strategic planning into the budget office, seeking long-term improvements in racial equity.
Jan 28th, 2022Milwaukee Likely Past Omicron Peak
Cases down significantly, but fallout of rising hospitalizations and deaths from the surge continues.
Jan 28th, 2022Reimagining Kosciuszko Community Center
Parks developing plans for redeveloped Kozy, but elected officials still haven't funded a new air conditioning system.
Jan 26th, 2022County Distributing 575,000 N95 Masks
Distributing masks to municipalities and community service organizations.
Jan 25th, 2022MMSD Gets $42 Million Loan For Stormwater Projects
Low-interest federal loan will help fund sewerage district's green infrastructure projects.
Jan 22nd, 2022County Implementing Vaccine Booster Mandate
Mandate applies to workers in high-risk settings like the jail or behavioral health.
Jan 19th, 2022Supervisors Push Federal Review of State Funding
Is huge decline in state aid to county a violation of residents' civil rights?
Jan 18th, 2022Board Will Consider Raise for Sheriff
Proposed raise, effective at start of next sheriff's term in 2023, may face board opposition.
Jan 17th, 20223rd Street Market Hall Opens
Long awaited food hall opens with a handful of vendors.
Jan 15th, 2022COVID-19 Deaths Rising in Milwaukee
In Milwaukee County, 55 people died from COVID-19 during the past seven days.
Jan 11th, 2022One 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.
Jan 10th, 2022Union Blasts Colectivo For Stalling Negotiations
Company files for a second review of the election won by the union in August.
Jan 6th, 2022Carmen Schools Staff Organizing Union
Organizers cite staff burnout, pay and working conditions as issues at the private, MPS chartered schools.
Jan 5th, 2022MCTS Suspends Freeway Flyers
Staff shortage causes cancellation of 8 routes. Should return by March, transit system says.
Jan 5th, 2022Omicron Drives County’s Worst Pandemic Surge
'Staggering' surge in cases, hospitalizations 'unprecedented' for Milwaukee, official says.
Jan 4th, 2022Milwaukee Restaurants Requiring Vaccine Proof
Two restaurants recently announced strict vaccine requirements.
Jan 3rd, 2022Bay View Wine Store Moving Into BV+ Building
Nonfiction Natural Wines moving a couple blocks north on Kinnickinnic.
Dec 31st, 2021Los Doggos Mexican Food Will Return
Food cart upgrading to food trailer, with Mexican hot dogs, Sonora-style tacos and more.
Dec 30th, 2021County Seeks Federal Grant for Flooded Trail
Flooded area in Root River Parkway submerges trail for most of the year, requires realigning
Dec 30th, 2021Parks Finishes New Kegel-Alpha Trail Plan
Proposal for controversial trail modifications in Mangan Woods in Greendale finalized.
Dec 29th, 20219 Supervisors Unopposed For 2022
Deadline is one week away and nearly 70% of districts have just one candidate running.
Dec 27th, 2021Local Vermouth Producer Offers Six Packs
Locally sourced Lasdon Vermouth sold in two-ounces bottles to keep vermouth fresh.
Dec 27th, 2021MAM Union Ratifies First Labor Contract
After nearly a year of negotiations, union secures wage increases and worker protections.
Dec 23rd, 2021County Will Expand Addiction Prevention, Treatment
Recent $71 million legal settlement provides funding for this.
Dec 23rd, 2021County Nets $71 Million From Opioid Lawsuit
That is county's portion of national lawsuit in which Milwaukee played key role.
Dec 22nd, 2021Three Candidates for Board’s New Hispanic Districts
Incumbents unopposed in most districts but a majority Hispanic district will be contested.
Dec 21st, 2021Sabrosa Now Runs Skylight’s Restaurant
Sabrosa offering pre-show food service and catering for events at Broadway Theatre Center.
Dec 20th, 2021New Cases of COVID-19 Still Rising
Deaths and hospitalizations also higher this week.
Dec 17th, 2021Riverwest Residents Buy Falcon Bowl
The bar, bowling alley and event space was purchased by the Riverwest Investment Cooperative.
Dec 17th, 2021Warning Lights Flashing on Youth Justice?
Former county official warns that state's youth justice system is unsustainable, could lead to abuses.
Dec 15th, 2021Mobile Hot Beef Sandwich Trucks Coming
Electric, truck-like food trailers will sell Italian beef or 'Little Beefy' sandwiches.
Dec 14th, 202187% of County Employees Vaccinated
Excluding public safety workers. Vaccination rose 15% among county employees after mandate was instituted.
Dec 14th, 2021Indian Restaurant Opening on South Side
Indian Bar and Grill opening on S. 76th St. in the former Shah Jee's location.
Dec 13th, 2021Land Sale Could Finance Parks Repairs
Board's finance committee approves using $1 million from sale of County Grounds land.
Dec 13th, 2021COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations, Deaths Rising
Boosters driving increase in daily doses of vaccine being administered.
Dec 10th, 2021House of Correction Targets Recidivism
Program would begin preparing inmates for reentry into community on day one of their sentence.
Dec 8th, 2021Committee Approves Goats Proposal
Unanimous vote for studying use of goats to clear invasive species and perhaps create a “Goatapalooza.”
Dec 7th, 2021COVID-19 Indicators Point to Increasing Disease Burden
New cases were on the rise throughout the month of November.
Dec 3rd, 2021Public Museum Needs $45 Million From County
Without it, private donors may not support plan for new, $240 million museum facility.
Dec 2nd, 2021Daily Bird Officially Opening Riverwest Cafe
The coffee shop, which started as a pop-up, will open in former Fuel Cafe space.
Dec 1st, 2021Federal Funds For Trails Increasing
State legislators, advocates excited by potential for more bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure.
Nov 30th, 2021Restaurant to Replace Troubled VIP Lounge
Restaurant Jerez plans to move into space at 828 S. 1st St., replacing shuttered bar.
Nov 30th, 2021New Restaurant And Bar For Downtown
The Lunchroom planned for 804 N. Milwaukee St., along with a margarita bar.
Nov 30th, 2021County Chases Grants It Once Overlooked
New office created by County Executive Crowley winning grants it once 'left on the table.'
Nov 26th, 2021How Did County Finance $1.2 Billon Annual Budget?
The money comes from many sources, with only 25% coming from the property tax.
Nov 23rd, 2021Busy Beestro Opening in Bay View
Delivering 'healthy, high-end meals' to customers too busy to cook or shop for food.
Nov 22nd, 2021COVID-19 Cases Continue to Rise
Recent uptick in cases has continued this past week.
Nov 19th, 2021Former Riverwest Public House Building for Sale
Mixed-use building is listed for $549,900.
Nov 19th, 2021DOJ Suit Targets Notorious Local Landlord
Milwaukee landlord Youssef Berrada and his firm charged with 15 violations of state law.
Nov 17th, 2021COVID-19 Rising in Milwaukee County
Latest data shows increased transmission of COVID-19.
Nov 12th, 2021Sheriff Lucas Won’t Run for Reelection
His Chief Deputy Denita Ball announces run for sheriff since Lucas is running for mayor.
Nov 10th, 2021Board Adopts 2022 Budget of $1.2 Billion
Rising sales tax revenue plugs budget deficit. Federal ARPA funds largely saved for future investments.
Nov 10th, 2021Report Shows Slight Uptick in COVID-19
Though transmission rate stays below 1.0.
Nov 5th, 2021Proposal Aims To Recruit More Lifeguards
Major lifeguard shortage closed pools in 2021.
Nov 3rd, 2021KK River Oak Leaf Expansion Planned
Bike trail would run between S. 27th St. and S. 16th St. on the south side of the river.
Nov 2nd, 2021Board Adopts New Supervisory Map
After jettisoning their independent process, the board adopted a new map during a marathon meeting Friday night.
Oct 29th, 2021County Board Committee Backs Redistricting Maps
After rejecting independent redistricting committee, supervisors pick two maps they like.
Oct 28th, 2021COVID-19 Declining Countywide
Key indicators of disease all point to a sustained decline in COVID-19.
Oct 27th, 2021Send In The Goats?
Sup. Haas wants goats to clear overgrown foliage, invasive species in parks. 'The goats would go home at night.'
Oct 26th, 2021Daily Bird Moving Into Old Fuel Cafe In Riverwest
Pop-up coffee shop will have brick-and-mortar cafe on E. Center St.
Oct 25th, 2021Board Takes Over Redistricting, Rejects Independent Effort
Board rejected third and final map from its Independent Redistricting Committee.
Oct 23rd, 2021Independent Committee Submits Final Map for Supervisor Districts
But independence of the Independent Redistricting Committee is now in question, as county board could face lawsuits.
Oct 20th, 2021COVID-19 Disease Remains At High Level
The surge that began more than two months ago persists.
Oct 12th, 2021Day 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.
Oct 11th, 2021COVID-19 Case Burden Remains High
Despite the disease trending down at nationally.
Oct 6th, 2021So Much For An Independent Redistricting Process
County committee rejects its own independent redistricting committee's recommendations.
Oct 1st, 2021Hispanic Districts Key to Board Redistricting
Current Hispanic districts potentially run afoul of 1965 Voting Rights Act.
Sep 30th, 2021New Map For Supervisor Districts Submitted
But independent committee made no effort to protect incumbents. How will board vote?
Sep 29th, 2021State DHS Approves COVID-19 Booster
Senior citizens who got Pfizer shot should get booster, as should some groups with underlying conditions or greater exposure.
Sep 28th, 2021COVID-19 Cases Rise Again
Disease surge that began in midsummer shows no sign of receding.
Sep 24th, 2021Parks Wants ‘Emergency’ Designation For Oak Leaf Sinkhole
Needs emergency authorization to quickly repair bike trail sinkhole and prevent flooding.
Sep 22nd, 2021Future of Two Golf Courses in Question
Fate of Doyne and Noyes golf courses unclear, given financially hobbled parks system.
Sep 21st, 2021Board Gets Messy With Vaccine Mandate
Board muddies county executive order with procedural issues, duplicative legislation.
Sep 21st, 2021COVID-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.
Sep 17th, 2021Saga Of The Domes Continues
Years after task force report and consultant analysis, county officials finally reviewing the options.
Sep 15th, 2021Jill Biden Visits Marvin Pratt Elementary
First Lady offers support for in-person schooling and vaccine mandates in discussion at north-side school.
Sep 15th, 2021A Big Week For The Near West Side
Groundbreaking for The New State, new mural unveiled and a week-long celebration, Near West Side Week.
Sep 13th, 2021Children Are Rising Share of COVID-19 Cases
Report shows hospitalizations of children with COVID-19 have increased.
Sep 10th, 2021BRT Construction On Schedule
Crews have poured concrete and run utility lines for a number of BRT platforms.
Sep 9th, 2021MCTS Targets Bus Driver Shortage
With bonuses, pay bumps, job fairs and better marketing, but still short of workers.
Sep 8th, 2021Proposal Limits Cost of Jail Visits, Food
Sup. Clancy proposes free phone, video calls and limits on commissary charges for food.
Sep 7th, 2021Vaccine Mandate Announced for County Employees
Mandate covers all county employees, except those in the sheriff's department.
Sep 3rd, 2021COVID-19 Holding At High Levels
243 people hospitalized in county, hospital beds at 95% capacity, staff shortages an issue.
Sep 1st, 2021Evers Replaces GOP Transit Cuts With Stimulus Funds
Milwaukee County Transit System receives $19.7 million.
Aug 30th, 2021Supervisor Pushes Vaccine Mandate
Ryan Clancy pushing County Executive Crowley to enact vaccine mandate for county workers.
Aug 25th, 2021Brady Street Pet Parade Will Return
On October 3rd. Organizers expect a "ridiculously cute turnout."
Aug 25th, 2021Janitors Union Gains $15 Minimum Wage
New wage floor as of 2022. Union also secured wider-ranging labor power in the cleaning industry.
Aug 24th, 2021Colectivo Workers Win Union Election
After a tie in March, final ballots tip election in union's favor. But negotiations could be tough.
Aug 23rd, 2021COVID-19 Transmission Going Down
But disease levels and case numbers are still high. And hospitalizations are rising.
Aug 20th, 2021Milwaukee Mitchell Airport Recycling Runway Concrete
The airport is currently in the middle of a $10.6 million runway resurfacing project.
Aug 20th, 2021COVID-19 Hospitalizations Rising in State
Milwaukee's rise may have hit a plateau, but low vaccination rate continues to cause state and local surge.
Aug 18th, 2021Colectivo Union Bid Depends on Seven Ballots
Election was a tie, with seven ballots contested, which will be counted on August 23.
Aug 18th, 2021How Does The Eviction Moratorium Work?
Latest order only covers areas with substantial or high COVID-19 transmission. That includes Milwaukee, for now.
Aug 17th, 2021Supervisors Create Independent Redistricting Committee
An historic first. But six retired judges must act fast to create new legislative maps.
Aug 16th, 2021102 Hospitalized With COVID-19 Last Week
The past week saw more than 1,500 new cases.
Aug 13th, 2021Bounce Milwaukee Guarantees Union For Employees
Labor agreement with Milwaukee Area Service and Hospitality Workers Organization (MASH) guarantees representation.
Aug 6th, 2021COVID-19 Cases Rapidly Increasing
The county's weekly case rate is 18 times higher than one month ago.
Aug 6th, 2021Milwaukee 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.
Aug 5th, 2021Milwaukee Sees ‘Extreme’ COVID-19 Transmission
Hospitalizations statewide have quadrupled over the past month.
Aug 3rd, 2021Poll Shows Barnes Leads Among Milwaukee Democrats
Getting 39% of Milwaukee County Democratic vote. Alex Lasry polled at only 4%.
Aug 3rd, 2021MCTS Freeway Flyers Return
Express service between suburbs and Downtown will return, but with fewer trips.
Aug 2nd, 2021COVID-19 Metrics Show Disease Surging Countywide
Weekly new cases have increased eleven-fold over the past month.
Jul 30th, 2021Parks Planning Oak Leaf Trail Projects
Seeking federal grant money to build new ramp and modernize bike paths.
Jul 29th, 2021County Plans Youth Culinary Institute
Complicated plan envisions institute working with and funding culinary group based in Atlanta.
Jul 28th, 2021Officials Urge a Return to Mask Wearing
Dangerous Delta variant leads to rising cases. Local officials recommend masks at indoor public places.
Jul 27th, 2021Beerline Trail Extension Could Get Federal Funds
County Department of Transportation seeking $1.6 million for trail expansion.
Jul 27th, 2021Plan Offers Vaccine Incentive for Jail, HOC
Committee okays $50 payment for any inmate or PTO for any staff member who gets vaccinated.
Jul 26th, 2021Pay Raise, Bonuses Proposed to Address Lifeguard Shortage
Starting wage would be $15 an hour. Returning guards could earn additional $900 in bonuses next year.
Jul 23rd, 2021City COVID-19 Transmission Higher Than Suburbs
A higher percentage of suburban residents have received the vaccine than the city.
Jul 23rd, 2021Real Estate Firm Revitalizes Holton Street Building
Former home of the Jazz Oasis also getting a mural by local artist Tia Richardson.
Jul 22nd, 2021Jack Daniels and Bucks Commission Local Murals
Murals by three local artists and former-Milwaukee Buck-turned-artist Desmond Mason.
Jul 21st, 2021Unions Seek $15 Wage for All Janitors
They want $15 starting wage, uniform standards for all janitors, sanitation workers in the county.
Jul 21st, 2021County Continues Rent Assistance, Adds Legal Help
County spends millions on assistance and adds right to counsel for those facing eviction.
Jul 19th, 2021Food 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.
Jul 16th, 2021COVID-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.
Jul 16th, 2021County Pursues Funding to Replace 64 Buses
Hundreds of MCTS buses are coming due for replacement in upcoming years.
Jul 15th, 2021Final Bus Route Changes Begin in August
As of August 29, 60% of MCTS routes will be high frequency, with fewer stops and faster times.
Jul 15th, 2021COVID-19 Rising, Delta Variant Blamed
A tripling in new cases per day and positivity rate in Milwaukee, reflecting national trend.
Jul 13th, 2021Bucks, NBA Donate to Running Rebels
The 1,772nd project for NBA Cares program goes to local youth program, wins praise from local officials.
Jul 13th, 2021County May Stay in Coggs Building
In May, a report showed the Coggs building could become a money pit.
Jul 9th, 2021Amazon Route a Success, MCTS Reports
Route to Amazon MKE2 facility providing an average of 100 riders per day.
Jul 9th, 2021County May Sue Airport Concessionaire
HMSHost runs five restaurants at airport and owes more than $2 million in rent.
Jul 7th, 2021MCTS Struggles With Bus Driver Shortage
Situation causing turnover, stress and a loss of 2,400 hours of bus service so far in 2021.
Jul 6th, 2021Milwaukee Public Museum Project Receives State Grant
$150,000 grant supports site clearing, environmental investigation.
Jul 1st, 2021COVID-19 Remains Low in Milwaukee
Latest data does show a slight increase in transmission in city of Milwaukee.
Jul 1st, 2021Sheriff Projects $3.9 Million Overtime Deficit
Sheriff blames understaffing. Finance Committee does not accept his report.
Jun 30th, 2021Buses Returning To Full Capacity
All county buildings also return to full capacity. But masks still required on buses and in buildings.
Jun 29th, 2021State Cuts to County Transit Go Deep
Legislature cuts Milwaukee's funding by $32.7 million over next two years. Impact could be devastating.
Jun 29th, 2021Milwaukee Legislators Push Legalizing Fentanyl Test Strips
Community advocates working with addicts say test strips would save lives.
Jun 28th, 2021COVID-19 On the Decline
COVID-19 at historically low levels in Milwaukee area.
Jun 25th, 2021Board Approves Mental Health Crisis Team
Partnering sheriff's deputies and mental health professionals. But some supervisors opposed creating new Sheriff's Deputy positions.
Jun 25th, 2021Board 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.
Jun 24th, 2021How Will County Spend Stimulus Money?
With $183 million in ARPA funding and more flexible guidelines, county could replace some lost revenue.
Jun 23rd, 2021Barrett Addresses Downtown Violence
Fights and shootings occurring at large gatherings outside Water Street bars
Jun 22nd, 2021State Funding Vital to Milwaukee Public Museum Accreditation
$40 million in state funding will help museum meet goals laid out by accreditation commission
Jun 21st, 2021COVID-19 Cases at Historic Low
But transmission of COVID-19 rose in early June.
Jun 18th, 2021Child COVID-19 Vaccination Rate Rising
Disease burden declines as the number of vaccinations increases.
Jun 11th, 2021Summerfest Bus Service Canceled
Downtown shuttle and park and rides are canceled for 2021.
Jun 11th, 2021Bus Rapid Transit Construction Beginning Soon
The Milwaukee County Transit System held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday for the long planned project.
Jun 10th, 2021Variable Speed Limits Causing Freeway Crashes?
Sheriff, county, WISDOT analyzing whether abrupt changes in speed limits are unsafe.
Jun 10th, 2021County On Track for Emissions Goals
Surprising progress in goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
Jun 9th, 2021Lifeguard Shortage Closes County Pools
Bradford beach will go without guards and only four pools are opening.
Jun 9th, 2021Drug Overdose Effort Wins Federal Grant
County medical examiner and medical college get $1.2 million grant to help confront crisis of drug overdose deaths.
Jun 8th, 2021Marquette Requiring COVID-19 Vaccination
Beloit College and Lawrence University will also require vaccinations.
Jun 7th, 2021Supervisor 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.
Jun 4th, 2021Milwaukee Has Lowest Case Count Since Early Pandemic
The rate of vaccination among Black and Hispanic residents increased during past month.
Jun 4th, 2021Mitchell Airport Traffic Rebounds Dramatically
Passenger traffic up 1,368% in April compared to the same month last year.
Jun 3rd, 2021Surveys Show Return to Pre-Pandemic Activity
MMAC surveys find rising consumer confidence, more workers returning to offices.
Jun 2nd, 2021County May Change Electric Bus Policy. Again
Department of Transportation doesn't want to pursue diesel hybrid-electric buses.
Jun 1st, 2021Milwaukee Ends Its Mask Mandate
City mask mandate and capacity restrictions discontinued as public health order allowed to expire.
Jun 1st, 2021Parks Seeks Funding for South Shore Breakwater
$1.3 million needed for "immediate repair" to badly damaged breakwater.
May 28th, 2021COVID Going Down, Vaccinations Up
Once children aged 12 to 15 years became eligible, county's vaccination rate began to rise again.
May 27th, 2021County Wants Zero Youth in State Juvenile Prisons
Milwaukee County is attempting to have zero Milwaukee youth in state facilities by the end of 2021.
May 26th, 2021Milwaukee 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.
May 25th, 2021MCTS Coats Air Filters With COVID-19 Fighting Spray
County Executive David Crowley hopes treatment will provide more security for bus riders
May 25th, 2021Board Approves Dontre Hamilton Memorial
Memorial bench and plaque in Red Arrow Park to honor man killed by a police officer.
May 21st, 2021COVID-19 Declining in Milwaukee
Local data shows declining cases and community suppression of COVID-19.
May 21st, 2021Proposal Funds Attorneys For Tenants Facing Evictions
Supervisor Ryan Clancy pushes "Right to Counsel" program to serve 14,000 households.
May 21st, 2021County Launches At-Home Vaccinations
A COVID-19 vaccine program for those unable to leave home. And the county updates mask rules.
May 20th, 2021Bradford Beach Pavilion Badly Water Damaged
Upper deck of pavilion being repaired after engineers report warned of safety concerns.
May 20th, 2021Coggs Building Could Be Abandoned
Century-old building on 12th and Vliet a victim of deferred maintenance, too expensive to restore, may be sold.
May 19th, 2021Lake Park Bridge Needs $1 Million More
Cost now at least $3.4 million to repair historic footbridge designed by Olmsted.
May 18th, 2021City Mask Mandate Ends June 1st
Following new CDC guidelines, city will allow its health order to expire.
May 18th, 2021United Airlines Adds Flights From Mitchell
New non-stop flight running daily to Washington D.C. with departure and return trips.
May 17th, 2021County Jail Gets National Accreditation
Sheriff says accreditation from National Commission on Correctional Health Care was "years in the making."
May 17th, 2021Is 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.
May 14th, 2021New COVID-19 Cases Decreasing
Transmission of the disease is going down in the city of Milwaukee.
May 13th, 2021Federal Funds Huge for Eviction Prevention, Housing
County on track to have lowest level of street homelessness ever recorded, housing director said.
May 13th, 2021Bucks Partner with SC Johnson on Plastic Recycling
1 million plastic cups a year will be recycled into packaging for SC Johnson products.
May 12th, 2021Wilson Park ‘Car Garden’ Approved
27th Street BID would create unique garden with plantings, paths and shells of classic cars and trucks.
May 12th, 2021Committee Okays Three Acre Solar Farm
We Energies to install 540 kilowatt array on unused land at Oakwood Park Golf Course in Franklin.
May 11th, 2021FDA 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.
May 10th, 2021Black Husky Hosting Vaccine Clinic
Bring a friend that hasn't been vaccinated and both of you will get a free beer at Riverwest brewery.
May 10th, 2021Southwest Adding Flights From Milwaukee
A new non-stop flight to Miami and expanded service to other Florida cities.
May 10th, 2021Next Phase of Bus Route Changes Begin June 6th
MCTS is implementing a newly designed transit system over three phases in 2021.
May 7th, 2021County Funds Credible Messengers Program
Program is intended to connect at-risk youth with mentors and social services.
May 6th, 2021COVID-19 Transmission Rising Slightly
Cases and transmission are higher in the city than the suburbs.
May 6th, 2021Developer Plans Hotel, Apartments Project
McClendon Capital Group may purchase last parcel of Park East land owned by county.
May 5th, 2021Parks Face Huge Lifeguard Shortage
County down 83 guards from two years ago, must cut pool and beach hours. 'It's a tragedy.'
May 4th, 2021County Faces Financial Disaster
By 2027 structural deficit will leave zero dollars to spend on parks, transit, other local services.
May 3rd, 2021Dontre Hamilton Memorial Proposed for Red Arrow Park
A Dontre Hamilton Memorial Bench would be installed in the downtown park.
Apr 30th, 2021Local COVID-19 Curve Flattening Among Adults
Meanwhile, cases continue to rise among children, particularly in the city.
Apr 30th, 2021MCTS Selects BRT Construction Contractor
The transit system is executing a contract with Zenith Tech, a firm based in Waukesha.
Apr 29th, 2021City Resuming Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Wednesday
Milwaukee also using more community clinics to make vaccinations more convenient.
Apr 27th, 2021Board Approves Overtime Oversight Policy
New policy will likely bring the sheriff's office before the board to explain overtime expenditures.
Apr 26th, 2021Get a COVID-19 Vaccine At the Nomad
The Brady Street BID is hosting a pop-up clinic there next week.
Apr 23rd, 2021COVID-19 Increasing in the City
The rising rate of COVID-19 is most pronounced in the Black community.
Apr 23rd, 2021Sherman Park Could Get New Basketball Court
Dallas-based Nancy Lieberman Charities has offered to fund a "dream court."
Apr 23rd, 2021Board’s Bike Trails Resolution Fails
A proposed ordinance change would have given the board final authority over major trail alterations.
Apr 22nd, 2021Protesters Rally After Chauvin Verdict
Local activists, members of The People's Revolution celebrate, call for further efforts to achieve justice.
Apr 21st, 2021Nicholson Boots Weishan Off Committee
Board's leader takes away both his transportation chair position and committee membership. "It's unheard of."
Apr 20th, 2021Board To Consider Climate Change Policy
Supervisors will vote on a carbon neutrality policy and a single-use plastics ban.
Apr 19th, 2021Evers, Advocates Discuss Justice System Reform, Legalizing Pot
Evers budget includes major reforms and legalizing medical and recreational marijuana.
Apr 17th, 2021Children Contributing to Rising COVID-19
Particularly in the city of Milwaukee.
Apr 16th, 2021Vaccination Numbers Going Down
Fewer people in Milwaukee and Wisconsin are seeking the vaccine.
Apr 15th, 2021Supervisors Push To Be Bike Trail Czars
Parks committee approves resolution giving it approval power over bike trails maintenance, alterations.
Apr 14th, 2021Evers Promotes Juvenile Justice Reform
Governor uses local nonprofit Running Rebels as example of successful community alternatives to incarceration.
Apr 14th, 2021City Won’t Enhance Current COVID-19 Restrictions
A week ago the health department anticipated rolling back current health order.
Apr 13th, 2021County Jail Staff Wore White Supremacist Symbols
Staff wearing "Punisher" symbol and Spartan helmet, both used by far-right groups.
Apr 13th, 2021Parks Planning Three Acre Solar Farm
We Energies would install a solar array on unused land at Oakwood Park Golf Course.
Apr 9th, 2021COVID-19 Cases Rising Among Children and Adults
High level of vaccination among vulnerable age groups has deaths at all-time low.
Apr 8th, 2021Walk-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.
Apr 6th, 2021Colectivo Union Election Is a Tie Vote
The vote is 99 to 99. But 16 ballots are challenged, will require an NLRB ruling on them.
Apr 6th, 2021Brewers Join COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign
Public service announcements feature Brewers players asking everyone to get vaccinated.
Apr 5th, 202127th Street Study Seeks Public Input
Regional planning commission expands public comment period to April 18th.
Apr 2nd, 2021Wilson Park Garden Project Delayed
Parks still hasn't inked agreement after two months. Supervisors tell department to move quicker.
Apr 2nd, 2021COVID-19 Still Rising in Milwaukee
Major indicators of disease continue to point to growing COVID-19 in Milwaukee.
Apr 2nd, 2021FEMA Will Run Wisconsin Center Vaccinations
Federal pilot program will administer 3,000 vaccinations a day, seven days a week.
Mar 31st, 2021Colectivo Union Election Finishes
NLRB to tabulate results April 6th. Could create largest unionized coffee chain in U.S.
Mar 31st, 2021General Population Eligible for Vaccine April 5th
State opens vaccine eligibility to everyone 16 and older a month ahead of schedule.
Mar 30th, 2021City May Reimpose COVID-19 Restrictions
With cases rising, worried health department officials reevaluating current health order.
Mar 30th, 2021Evers Plans $2.5 Billion In Business Aid
Governor vetoes bill giving Legislator say over how federal pandemic aid, saying it will cause delay.
Mar 29th, 202116% of State Fully Vaccinated
State continues to ramp up vaccination. Milwaukee pushing resources into community clinics.
Mar 26th, 2021Board Changes Pot Possession Fine to $1
Under state law county can't fully decriminalize.
Mar 26th, 2021COVID-19 Cases Rising in Milwaukee
County trend reflects a rise in new cases statewide.
Mar 25th, 2021Parks Leasing Golf Carts, Making Money
County golf courses will have an additional 46 golf carts, which should pay for themselves three times over.
Mar 25th, 2021Legislature Passes Cocktails-To-Go Bill
It awaits the governor's signature. The Senate also passed a bill allowing home deliveries of alcohol.
Mar 24th, 2021‘Kraken’ Lawsuits Not Based on Facts
Sidney Powell's response to defamation suit says 'reasonable' persons would not interpret her statements as fact.
Mar 23rd, 2021Top Local Elected Officials Get Vaccinated
County Executive and Board Chair and Common Council President urge everyone to get their shots.
Mar 23rd, 2021County Ends 2020 with $32 Million Surplus
In a big turnaround, projected deficit became a surplus due to federal CARES Act funding.
Mar 22nd, 2021Committee 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.
Mar 19th, 2021COVID-19 Trends Stable in Milwaukee
Cases and transmission have plateaued at the lowest levels since summer 2020.
Mar 19th, 2021Milwaukee Loosens COVID-19 Health Restrictions
Business and public gathering capacities increased, some restrictions lifted.
Mar 18th, 2021Blomme Charged With Possession of Child Pornography
The circuit court judge was charged with seven counts of possession of child pornography.
Mar 17th, 2021County Plans Lakefront Food Festival
Plan is to feature 6 to 10 food trucks at McKinley Marina in July or August.
Mar 17th, 2021Cocktails To Go Bill Passes Assembly
State Senate has yet to vote on the legislation. City has concerns.
Mar 17th, 2021State and Local Vaccination Expansions Begin Next Week
City and county will target 10 Milwaukee zip codes for vaccination.
Mar 16th, 2021City’s Largest Solar Installation Is Live
More than 7,000 solar panels produce enough energy to power 500 homes.
Mar 16th, 2021Committee Okays $1 Fine For Pot Possession
Under state law county can't fully decriminalize. Full board next considers proposal.
Mar 16th, 2021FEMA Joins Wisconsin Center Vaccine Site
State is allocating 7,000 doses weekly to the site.
Mar 15th, 2021Delayed Avenir Project Planned for April
64-unit apartment development on Lower East Side was delayed a year by COVID-19.
Mar 15th, 2021COVID-19 Cases Not Rising, Not Falling
The plateau in new disease continues, but key indicators show the community headed in the right direction.
Mar 12th, 202111.5% of State is Fully Vaccinated
Vaccine will be available to the general public by May 1st.
Mar 12th, 2021MCTS Selects Electric Bus Manufacturer
MCTS is purchasing the first NOVA Buses in the U.S.
Mar 11th, 2021Vaccine Eligibility Expanding Based On Medical Conditions
DHS announced Thursday it would make another 2 million people eligible on March 29th.
Mar 11th, 2021Riley’s Good Dogs Opens on Water Street
24 kinds of hot dogs and sausages, all with vegan alternatives. Plus Zoomie Fries.
Mar 10th, 2021City Expands Vaccine Eligibility
With more vaccine available, health department expands range of people who can get treated at the Wisconsin Center.
Mar 10th, 2021City Has More Vaccine For Educators Than Demand
Mayor says Wisconsin Center has 800 vaccine appointments still open for Wednesday.
Mar 9th, 2021Ascension, 16th Street Expand Vaccine Program
New goal is to vaccinate 2,000 people a week at south-side clinic.
Mar 9th, 2021Supreme Court Brushes Off Trump Election Challenge
Trump filed the suit against Wisconsin Elections Commission and many state, local officials.
Mar 8th, 2021State Vaccine Hotline Up and Running
Call center helps people schedule COVID-19 vaccinations, answers questions about the vaccine.
Mar 5th, 2021County Targeting Vulnerable ZIP Codes for Vaccine
County is working to get seniors 65 and older from 53204 and 53206 vaccinated.
Mar 5th, 2021COVID-19 No Longer Declining in Milwaukee
Transmission rate rises slightly even as deaths down and many getting vaccinated.
Mar 4th, 2021Bus Drivers Union Leader Forced Out
James Macon loses presidency as International ATU takes over Local 998.
Mar 3rd, 2021City Aims To Vaccinate Every Educator In Two Weeks
City health department, Children's Wisconsin and Medical College will partner in effort.
Mar 3rd, 2021City Hires Private Firm To Track COVID-19 Violations
Company responds on nights, weekends to complaints of businesses violating city orders.
Mar 3rd, 20218.7% of State Now Fully Vaccinated
Next phase underway. Nation's addition of Johnson & Johnson one-shot vaccine will speed up efforts.
Mar 2nd, 2021Marquette Plans In-Person Classes in Fall
University is planning a Fall 2021 semester that resembles pre-pandemic campus life.
Mar 2nd, 2021U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Wisconsin ‘Kraken’ Suit
Election suit was by Trump Attorney, Sidney Powell, who vowed to 'release the Kraken.'
Mar 1st, 2021COVID-19 Declining to Summer Levels
Daily new cases are reaching levels last seen during late-summer lull in 2020.
Feb 26th, 2021State Launches Vaccine Provider Map
Interactive map shows vaccine providers, where doses are being distributed.
Feb 26th, 2021Vintage Clothing Shop For Brady Street
Bandit MKE is opening at 1224. E. Brady St. and will feature a half-century of clothing and styles.
Feb 26th, 2021Board Rejoins WI Counties Association
Board had withheld membership dues in January but decides to rejoin group after WCA leaders offer assurances.
Feb 25th, 2021Crowley’s Speech Stresses Pandemic, Racial Equity
County executive's first State of the County address comes amid historic crisis.
Feb 24th, 2021Spirit Airlines Coming to Mitchell Airport
Carrier will run three non-stop flights: to LA, Las Vegas and Orlando.
Feb 24th, 2021State Vaccination Rate Increasing
Weekly federal allocation increases. 6.3% of state now completely vaccinated.
Feb 24th, 2021Are People Leaving NYC for Milwaukee?
Data from Linkedin shows mid-size cities gaining from migration while larger cities lose out.
Feb 23rd, 2021Mental Health Clinic Opens on National Avenue
Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers open new non-emergency mental health clinic.
Feb 23rd, 2021Port Milwaukee Tugboat Sinks
The Harbor Seagull sank in the inner harbor without injury sometime Sunday night or early Monday morning.
Feb 22nd, 2021Supreme Court Denies Trump’s Wisconsin Election Lawsuit
Lawsuit targeted 220,000 absentee ballots in Milwaukee and Dane counties.
Feb 22nd, 2021Non-Profit Buys Building in Park West
Wisconsin Community Services, founded in 1912, purchases building at 2342 N. 27th St.
Feb 20th, 2021New Hurdle for Those Seeking Unemployment Aid
Federal bill signed in December has unexpected requirements, state DWD official says.
Feb 19th, 2021COVID-19 Continues to Decline
But the rise of new variant raises worries that this won't last.
Feb 19th, 2021Group Fundraising for Vel Phillips Statue
Statue would be erected at state Capitol, the first person of color so honored.
Feb 19th, 2021It’s Official, Old World Third Will Be MLK Drive
Barrett and council members reflect on racial division and what the renaming symbolizes.
Feb 18th, 2021State Passes 1 Million Vaccine Doses
More than 4% of the state's population have completed the two-dose vaccination program.
Feb 17th, 2021Colectivo Workers Petition for Union Election
NLRB election would determine whether Colectivo Coffee workers get a union.
Feb 16th, 2021Fast Spreader COVID-19 Variant In Milwaukee
Arrived a month ago. Study shows variant doubling infections every 10 days in the U.S.
Feb 16th, 2021Vaccine Distribution Shows Racial Inequity
Data shows stark disparities. State spending $6.1 million to improve racial and ethnic vaccine equity.
Feb 16th, 2021Get COVID-19 Vaccine at Walgreens
New federal program will add to state's vaccine supply, should expand access.
Feb 12th, 2021New COVID-19 Cases Declining
But County's transmission rate continues to tick up, threatening current virus suppression.
Feb 12th, 20213% of State Residents Fully Vaccinated
More than 793,000 doses administered, and pace will increase as supplies to Wisconsin increasing.
Feb 10th, 2021Clerks Urge Vaccines for Election Workers
35 election clerks in state say election workers 'essential,' push Evers to give them priority for vaccines.
Feb 10th, 2021Resolution Cuts Pot Possession Fine to $1
Sup. Ortiz-Velez's county resolution will be mirrored by Glendale proposal, says Mayor Kennedy.
Feb 9th, 2021Lake Park Bridge, Oak Leaf Sinkhole Will Be Fixed
One project in Milwaukee one in Glendale, both would be made safe for public use.
Feb 9th, 2021County Running Out of CARES Act Funds
Report shows its entire $77 million allocation has been spent or will be claimed by costs already incurred.
Feb 9th, 2021Legislation Allowing Alcohol Deliveries Could Create New Problems for Cities
Milwaukee would lose local control over liquor sales under proposed legislation.
Feb 5th, 2021Evers Vetoes GOP COVID-19 Bill
Senate abandons bipartisan legislation and includes provisions Evers promised to veto.
Feb 5th, 2021COVID-19 Transmission Ticks Up in Milwaukee
New case numbers are going down, but small changes in data trends point to a rise in transmission.
Feb 4th, 2021Committee Reviews Mental Health Emergency Center Plan
New facility in central city location partnering county with major health care providers.
Feb 3rd, 2021Nearly 2% of State Population Vaccinated
Some 570,000 doses administered. Low supplies still constricting vaccinations.
Feb 3rd, 2021Storms, Climate Change Threaten Milwaukee Coastline
$2.9 billon worth of coastal bluffs, other assets are threatened. Can county save them?
Feb 2nd, 2021Bus System Redesign Changes Begin Next Month
MCTS has a website and a hotline to help passengers understand the rollout of MCTS NEXT.
Feb 1st, 2021County Gets $10 Million For Housing Assistance
County Executive Crowley calls on Congress to pass $1.9 trillion COVID-19 response.
Jan 29th, 2021Unemployment Rises in Milwaukee
Milwaukee's unemployment rate is still above the national average.
Jan 29th, 2021COVID-19 Cases Decreasing in Milwaukee County
County saw half of all COVID-19 deaths in last three months.
Jan 28th, 2021‘Classic Car Garden’ Planned for Wilson Park
The proposal from the business district almost bogged down by administrative red tape.
Jan 28th, 2021Pandemic 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.
Jan 27th, 2021State Announces Next Phase of Vaccines
More groups will be added on March 1. President Biden ramping up federal vaccines delivered to states.
Jan 26th, 2021Parks to Study McKinley Beach Safety
After three drownings in 2020, county is looking to re-engineer the beach.
Jan 26th, 2021County Freeway Speed Limits A Danger?
Sudden changes in speed limits, outdated infrastructure cited as problems. County Board will investigate problem.
Jan 25th, 2021Mad Chicken Opening on South Side
Fried chicken chain opening second location in city and sixth in the state at 27th and Oklahoma.
Jan 25th, 2021Does the Wisconsin Counties Association Help Milwaukee?
Some county officials say no, and are pushing to withdraw from the group.
Jan 25th, 2021Southside Bus Stops Get Nod to History
New paneling harkens back to when S. 27th Street was U.S. Highway 41.
Jan 22nd, 2021COVID-19 Being Suppressed Countywide
New daily cases are going down and the transmission rate indicates community suppression.
Jan 21st, 2021A LEGO Milwaukee Art Museum?
Hungarian artist creates LEGO version of MAM's Calatrava addition, now under review for a company play-set.
Jan 21st, 2021State Expands Eligibility for Vaccination
Proposal for next phase expands eligibility for vaccines to nearly half the population.
Jan 20th, 2021Vaccines for Senior Citizens Start Soon
As of January 25, people 65 and older can get vaccinated. State committee still finalizing other recommendations.
Jan 19th, 2021Colectivo Closes Prospect Avenue Cafe
Union organizers say workers are 'devastated' by closure and layoffs.
Jan 18th, 2021Cocktails 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.
Jan 15th, 2021Wisconsin Creating Mobile Vaccination Teams
Effort to be initially targeted at first responders.
Jan 15th, 2021COVID-19 Upward Trend Continues
After trending down throughout December, cases are on the rise.
Jan 15th, 2021New Art Installation in Cathedral Square Park
Massimals MKE will be up through the spring.
Jan 14th, 2021COVID-19 Variant Hits Wisconsin
Research indicates it is more easily transmitted and may have led to UK's spike in infections.
Jan 13th, 2021State Prepares for Next Phase of Vaccines
Priority list for phase 1b has been established. But will the federal government deliver enough doses?
Jan 12th, 2021National Guard Activated for Security at State Capitol
FBI warning of armed groups planning protests at state capitols.
Jan 11th, 2021Can State Rescue Youth Corrections Plan?
Rep. Evan Goyke thinks the failure of the state's plan can lead to creative reforms.
Jan 11th, 2021COVID-19 Spread Increasing Again
Disease spread was trending downward, but is now accelerating.
Jan 7th, 2021Harriet Tubman Park Unveiled
County leaders see new park name as a commitment to representing Milwaukee's Black community.
Jan 7th, 2021Federal Judge Tears Apart Election Lawsuit
The Wisconsin Voters Alliance was attempting to overturn the 2020 election results with the lawsuit.
Jan 4th, 2021Latin American Restaurant Coming to Story Hill
Caliente Kitchen & Rum Bar is opening at 51st and Bluemound.
Dec 31st, 2020State Can’t Meet Deadline to Close Youth Prisons
Plan to close Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake and relocate youth now up in the air.
Dec 30th, 2020Trump Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Overturn Wisconsin’s Election
Trump campaign petitions court to take up suit challenging state's election results
Dec 29th, 2020County Ends Year With a Surplus
Current projections show the county ending with $10 to $15 million surplus.
Dec 29th, 2020County Creates Culinary Program for Youth Offenders
Program at Vel R. Phillips Juvenile Justice Center could be nationally unique.
Dec 29th, 2020Nearly 40,000 Doses of Vaccine Administered
State overseeing 2,800 doses per day to health care workers and long-term care residents.
Dec 29th, 2020Gwen Moore Positive for COVID-19
The congresswoman is a cancer survivor and recently contracted the virus.
Dec 28th, 2020Wisconsin Unemployment Drops to 5%
But the state still lost thousands of jobs last month.
Dec 23rd, 2020Crowley Calls Special Election for Supervisor
Board seat open with Sup. Supreme Moore Omokunde's election to State Assembly.
Dec 22nd, 2020New Taco Stop MKE For Brady Street
It's Taco Stop's fourth location and second time it has moved into a former Fuji Poke.
Dec 22nd, 2020Rock Sports Complex Noise a Puzzle
Many neighbor complaints of noise, but data collected by City of Franklin too technical for county to analyze.
Dec 22nd, 2020First Moderna Vaccines Arriving This Week
Wisconsin expects approximately 100,000 doses of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine.
Dec 21st, 2020County Changes Electric Bus Policy
Board will pause purchase of electric buses and buy hybrid buses instead.
Dec 21st, 2020Feds Bungling Vaccine Distribution?
Wisconsin getting less than initially promised, Pfizer says millions of vaccine doses are sitting in warehouse.
Dec 18th, 2020COVID-19 Trending Down, Deaths Still High
Data shows new cases going down, but deaths remain high.
Dec 17th, 2020Furloughed Workers May Get Pension Credit
Proposal allows county employees furloughed by pandemic to still gain pension credit.
Dec 16th, 2020Art Museum Union Fundraising for Furloughed Workers
Newly formed union creates GoFundMe campaign to help their out-of-work colleagues.
Dec 16th, 2020COVID-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.
Dec 15th, 2020People’s Revolution Marks 200 Days of Protest
Protests against police brutality match the record of 1960's open housing marchers.
Dec 15th, 2020BRT Secures Key $41 Million Grant
Federal grant to pay for 80% of county's Bus Rapid Transit project. Construction starts in spring.
Dec 14th, 2020Supreme Court Rejects Texas Lawsuit
Suit was brought Attorney General of Texas, joined by 17 other states.
Dec 11th, 2020Unemployment Claims Rising Again
Claims for unemployment in Wisconsin and the U.S. are starting to go up.
Dec 11th, 2020Officials “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.
Dec 11th, 2020Crowley Leads Coalition For COVID-19 Relief
With no relief in sight, economic disaster could await Milwaukee and the rest of the country.
Dec 11th, 2020A Look at Trump’s Motion in Texas Case Against Wisconsin
Motion includes alternate history and a rehashing of election complaints.
Dec 10th, 2020County 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.
Dec 9th, 2020Less Testing May Hide Rise In COVID-19
Rising rate of positive tests may show a post-Thanksgiving surge in pandemic, public officials warn.
Dec 9th, 2020Wonderstate Closing Doesn’t Affect Union
Cafe's employees will know by next week the results of their union election.
Dec 8th, 2020DNC, NAACP Intervene In Trump Election Lawsuit
Federal judge allows them to contest suit seeking to invalidate Wisconsin's election.
Dec 8th, 2020Six New Milwaukee School Board Candidates
Three for open seats, three opposing incumbents in Spring 2021 election.
Dec 8th, 2020Clock Is Ticking for Eviction Moratorium
Federal moratorium set to expire soon; renters, advocates fear a spike in homelessness.
Dec 7th, 2020Supreme Court Won’t Hear Lawsuit to Overturn Election
Petitioners had insufficient evidence to go before the court. And sought disenfranchisement of every Wisconsin voter.
Dec 4th, 2020Job Growth Down Five Months in a Row
The national unemployment rate in November was 6.7%
Dec 4th, 2020After Stabilizing, COVID-19 Could Be Rising
COVID-19 cases have trended down in recent weeks. Now signs show it could be heading back up.
Dec 4th, 2020County Expects Key BRT Grant Soon
Construction could begin by spring 2021.
Dec 3rd, 2020Bus System Overhaul Beginning in March
First phase of system-wide redesign will affect 9 routes.
Dec 3rd, 2020City Will Issue Higher COVID-19 Fines
New maximum fine for businesses disobeying a health order is $5,000 per violation.
Dec 1st, 2020Workers At Cafe in Third Ward Unionizing
Wonderstate Coffee has less than 10 employees, now involved in a union election.
Dec 1st, 2020MCTS Establishes Rosa Parks Scholarship
County transit system also holding an annual tribute to parks on all buses.
Dec 1st, 2020State Declares Biden Won Election
With recounts finished, Wisconsin Elections Commission's chair signed the official determination, and Gov. Evers certified the results.
Nov 30th, 2020Judge Candidate Switches Races
Attorney Susan Roth switches to run for Judge Fiorenza's seat, who resigns and will support Roth.
Nov 30th, 2020Milwaukee Unemployment Rising
The recovery is over as every part of the state is seeing unemployment increase.
Nov 25th, 2020Colectivo Union Pushes ‘Reverse Boycott’
The union wants its supporters to patronize Colectivo in a special way this weekend.
Nov 25th, 2020South Side Group Builds COVID-19 Clinic
In heavy duty tents, Sixteenth Street Health Centers will offer drive-thru testing, follow-ups and urgent care.
Nov 25th, 2020We Energies, Harley-Davidson Announce Solar Project
8,000 solar panels in joint rooftop project, as utility continues to slash carbon emissions.
Nov 24th, 2020Report Shows How Social Factors Affect COVID-19
How race, income and other factors affect your chances of getting the disease.
Nov 23rd, 2020Rittenhouse Released on $2 Million Bail
A right-wing organization posted bond for the teenager charged with two murders.
Nov 20th, 202090 Cases of COVID-19 at House of Correction
The jail is also reporting 28 case of COVID-19.
Nov 20th, 2020Milwaukee Museums Temporarily Closing
The institutions cited the surge in COVID-19 and the change to the city's health order.
Nov 20th, 2020COVID-19’s Spread Not Slowing Down
COVID-19's spread continues to accelerate, as hospital resources dwindle.
Nov 20th, 2020Northwestern Mutual Announces Investment Fund for Black Startups
Also, a partnership with gener8tor on an accelerator for Black startups.
Nov 19th, 2020Did You Like the “Active Streets” Program?
Take a survey from the City of Milwaukee and help guide future efforts.
Nov 18th, 2020Free COVID-19 Testing Expanded to Saturday
The city's Miller Park site will be open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays.
Nov 17th, 2020Wisconsin Canvass of Votes Finished
Results show Biden still leads by 20,000 votes. Trump campaign must decide whether to pay for a recount.
Nov 17th, 2020City Admits Violating Morales’ Due Process
But City Attorney argues Morales must go back before Fire & Police Commission for a trial.
Nov 17th, 2020Arlanderz Brings Soul Food to East Side
Arlanderz Soul Food on Farwell Ave. is the second restaurant for owner Andre Horton.
Nov 16th, 2020Art Museum Workers Vote To Join Union
Milwaukee Art Museum employees now represented by International Brotherhood of Machinists and Aerospace Workers.
Nov 16th, 2020Thanksgiving Could Worsen State’s Pandemic
Public health officials offer ways to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 during the holidays.
Nov 14th, 2020Unemployment Claims Are Dropping
Generally improving employment is tempered by the millions of jobs that remain lost.
Nov 13th, 2020Spread of COVID-19 Accelerating
Hospital systems are being pushed close to their limits.
Nov 12th, 2020Hospitals Urgently Need Plasma from Recovered COVID-19 Patients
Resources are being stretched thin as healthcare workers battle the latest surge.
Nov 11th, 2020Barrett Blasts Aurora for ‘Pausing’ Community Testing
They "have a responsibility" to continue partnering with city and county on testing.
Nov 10th, 2020Ride the Riverwest Bike Boulevards
After three years, Riverwest's bike boulevards on Wright and Fratney streets are ready.
Nov 10th, 2020Board Adopts 2021 Budget
Tax levy increase of 0.59%, many amendments and delays to electric buses and hemp growing.
Nov 10th, 2020Friends Group Fundraises for Oak Leaf Sinkhole
Group hopes to raise the matching funds the county needs for the project.
Nov 7th, 2020U.S. Unemployment at 6.9%
Black Americans continue to experience a much higher rate of unemployment.
Nov 6th, 2020COVID-19 Deaths Increasing
The current rate of disease is unsustainable for local hospitals.
Nov 5th, 2020Committee Rejects Sheriff Cuts
But it also passed a widely supported increase in spending for services like housing and youth justice.
Nov 5th, 2020Milwaukee Airport Traffic Stagnant
Still down due to pandemic. County budget likely to adjust airport expenditures in 2021.
Nov 4th, 2020Short Lines At Polls So Far
Massive absentee voting lowers in-person turnout. But observers were on hand
Nov 3rd, 2020How 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.
Nov 2nd, 2020State’s Past Votes Could Foretell 2020 Result
Wisconsin has had two kinds of presidental elections. Which one this time?
Nov 2nd, 2020Long-Term Unemployment Going Up
New claims for unemployment insurance are high, but holding steady in Wisconsin.
Oct 30th, 2020Milwaukee County Prevents Over 1,700 Evictions
Using CARES Act funds, the county funded eviction prevention and rental assistance programs.
Oct 30th, 2020COVID-19 Trending Terribly in Milwaukee
Cases are rising and show no sign of slowing down.
Oct 29th, 2020Clancy Pushes $2.6 Million Cut to Sheriff Overtime
Supervisor proposes reallocating money to housing, parks, seniors and youth justice.
Oct 28th, 2020Tuesday Was Last Day to Safely Mail Ballot
Use a dropbox, or bring your ballot to your local clerk's office, among other options.
Oct 27th, 2020Wisconsin Air Is Getting Cleaner
Nearly 20 years of steady reductions in harmful air pollutants.
Oct 27th, 2020Sheriff’s Office Spent $61.6 Million On Overtime
That's $35 million more than budgeted over the last seven years.
Oct 26th, 2020Service Union Rallies To Get Out The Vote
“Our work is essential and so are our votes." Union seeks Trump's defeat, $15 minimum wage.
Oct 26th, 2020Milwaukee Unemployment at 8.4%
The unemployment rate for Milwaukee County is slightly lower, 7.3%.
Oct 23rd, 2020More COVID-19 Cases and Hospitalizations in Milwaukee Now Than Ever Before
Cases and hospitalizations are rising, but not deaths.
Oct 22nd, 2020County 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.
Oct 22nd, 2020How the Amani Neighborhood Cut Crime
And improved life in 53206 ZIP code. Dominican Center and non-profits empowered residents.
Oct 22nd, 2020Bay View Wine Bar Becomes Wine Shop
In response to the pandemic, the owners of Voyager adjust their business model.
Oct 21st, 2020Oak Leaf Trail Sinkhole Needs Repair
Parks department awarded $530,000 from state to repair key piece of bicycle trail network.
Oct 19th, 2020City-County Planning Public Trail Improvements Along Lincoln Creek
Plan targets neighborhoods with racial, health and public access disparities.
Oct 16th, 2020Rapid Increase of COVID-19 in Milwaukee
Transmission rate and positive testing rate shoot back up.
Oct 16th, 2020Increased Transit Funding Planned for 2021
But, if pre-pandemic ridership doesn't return, system is in financial trouble
Oct 15th, 2020Sheriff Opposes Further Budget Cuts
Proposed cut of just 2.7%. Sup. Clancy wants 25%, grills sheriff over protests and department spending.
Oct 14th, 2020City-County Climate Equity Goals Are Big
Preliminary report calls for comprehensive plan, 45% cut in emissions by 2030, 100% by 2050.
Oct 13th, 2020New Facility Handles Youth Crises Sooner
Youth Crisis Stabilization Center emphasizes early intervention and community-based care.
Oct 12th, 2020Regular Unemployment Running Out
Claims to federal program for those running out of unemployment are rising.
Oct 9th, 202027th 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.
Oct 9th, 2020Hospitalizations Going Up, Transmission Rate Going Down
Milwaukee still has a high disease burden, but signs of slowing emerge.
Oct 9th, 2020Did Colectivo Hire Union Busters?
The Labor Relations Institute has sent high-priced consultants to discuss unionization with Colectivo employees.
Oct 8th, 2020Crowley Budget Advances Equity Goals
$1.2 billion budget down slightly, with less for capital spending, parks and Sheriff's office.
Oct 6th, 2020Ron 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.
Oct 3rd, 2020Unemployment at 7.9%, Job Gains Slowing
Slowing job gains a bad sign for the ongoing unemployment crisis.
Oct 2nd, 2020COVID-19 Numbers Approaching Recent Peak
Not enough testing being accessed in the City of Milwaukee.
Oct 2nd, 2020Bus System Redesign Approved
More frequent service and shorter travel times. MCTS will implement changes in 2021.
Sep 30th, 2020DA Creates Unique Public Data Dashboard
Chisholm joins nationwide project to make prosecutors more transparent and responsive.
Sep 30th, 2020Crowley Merging County Departments
The administration says the move will make for better service, but not everyone is happy.
Sep 29th, 2020Southern-Style Seafood For Downtown
Lowcountry restaurant, named for South Carolina, offers seafood boils: lobster, crab and shrimp.
Sep 28th, 2020Board Using Transit To Provide Voting Access
More buses on election day to make sure all who want to vote can get to polling places.
Sep 28th, 2020Board Approves Harriet Tubman Park
Wahl Park will be renamed for Tubman, and another park will likely be renamed for Wahl.
Sep 25th, 2020Milwaukee Unemployment Higher than National Average
County slightly higher, but city well above national average.
Sep 25th, 2020It’s Not College Students Driving Disease
Young people, aged 25-39, are pushing the spread of COVID-19 right now.
Sep 25th, 2020Evers Appointment Shakes Up Judicial Race
Schwantes drops out of circuit court race, endorses Evers' appointee Jon Richards.
Sep 23rd, 2020Riverwest Public House Will Close
First co-op bar in the U.S., also known for live music, undone by pandemic.
Sep 23rd, 2020County Officials Want SEWRPC Changes
Milwaukee pays more for less representation. But proposal could hurt effort to build state coalition for tax levy limits.
Sep 21st, 2020County Offering Mortgage Assistance
$15 million program will help people financially affected by pandemic to keep their homes.
Sep 21st, 2020County Puts $10.5 Million in Small Business, Employment
Funding comes from county's CARES Act allocation.
Sep 18th, 2020Wisconsin Unemployment at 6.2%
Even as unemployment improves, millions are still being affected by unemployment crisis.
Sep 18th, 2020COVID-19 Increasing in Milwaukee County, Again
Data shows a spike in cases and transmission of the coronavirus. Presumed cause is universities.
Sep 18th, 2020Supervisors Want Chokehold Ban Codified
Sheriff's Office does not oppose a chokehold ban, but has reservations about self-defense prohibition.
Sep 17th, 2020Crowley Defers Youth Corrections Grant Until State Has Sustainable Plan
County wants the state to assure enough funding to build and maintain a new facility.
Sep 16th, 2020Irgens Buying UWM Research Campus Land
Company will buy former county grounds land in Wauwatosa for private development.
Sep 15th, 2020Committee Approves Harriet Tubman Park
Proposal would rename Wahl Park on city's northwest side for famed abolitionist.
Sep 14th, 2020County Invests in Mental Health Crisis Responders
$500,000 for a team of Sheriff's deputies and psychiatric clinicians.
Sep 12th, 2020COVID-19 Spread Stable, But Testing Declining
Young people continue to drive transmission. Health officials concerned by low testing numbers.
Sep 11th, 2020More People Relying on Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
Regular state unemployment insurance will soon start running out.
Sep 11th, 2020Port Gets $1.25 Million for Winter Storm Repairs
State grant would address damage incurred this past winter.
Sep 10th, 2020Airport Finances Under Pressure
Mitchell International having trouble collecting payments from concessionaires.
Sep 10th, 2020County Would Run Bus To Amazon Facility
Bus route planned in 2019 finally gets county board committee support.
Sep 9th, 2020Milwaukee Art Museum Won’t Recognize Union
Management refuses to recognize a worker supported union, forcing an NLRB election.
Sep 9th, 2020New Murals at Courthouse Unveiled
Celebrating diversity. Paid for by Chris Abele. "We are who we celebrate."
Sep 8th, 2020Small Grants Help Community Projects
Two neighborhood improvement projects in the city received $1,000 each from AARP.
Sep 5th, 2020COVID-19 Positivity Rate Higher in Children Than Adults
Parents sending COVID-19 positive children to school, obstructing disease investigations.
Sep 4th, 2020Little Duck Event Space Closes in Bay View
Odd Duck owners shut down their catering and event space.
Sep 4th, 2020Number of Americans Relying on Unemployment Insurance Rising
The number of people seeking unemployment assistance was up, again, last week.
Sep 3rd, 2020Tenants Union Protests Berrada Properties
Landlord may be city's biggest evictor. Union calls for halt, demands Berrada negotiate with them on behalf of tenants.
Sep 1st, 2020Water Tech Challenge Targets PFAS
Winning innovators would gain corporate resources to solve water quality problems.
Sep 1st, 2020Air Traffic Returning to Milwaukee
After falling off a cliff in April, airport traffic starts to rebound. Private charter plane trips up 16%.
Sep 1st, 2020Franklin Finally Addresses Noise Pollution
After years of residents' complaints and pressure from Milwaukee County, Franklin city officials take action on sports complex.
Aug 31st, 2020Billboard Campaign Aimed At Swing State Voters
Art pieces are already going up in Milwaukee aimed at turning out voters against Trump.
Aug 30th, 2020County Seeing Downward COVID-19 Trend
Major indicators show disease declining in Milwaukee County.
Aug 28th, 2020Milwaukee County Unemployment at 9.9 Percent
City of Milwaukee unemployment at 11.1 percent.
Aug 28th, 2020AG Kaul Identifies Officer That Shot Blake
Shooting being investigated by state's Department of Criminal Investigation.
Aug 26th, 2020Kenosha Shooter Arrested in Illinois
Trump supporter Kyle Rittenhouse, age 17, is charged with the murders of two people in Kenosha Tuesday night.
Aug 26th, 2020Airport Revamps Flight Museum, USO Center
New gallery has exhibit on a local Tuskegee Airman.
Aug 26th, 2020Colectivo Owners Oppose Union
Popular coffee company's owners sent a letter to employees discouraging unionization.
Aug 25th, 2020You Can Help Decide County Budget
Budget town halls allow citizen opinions. Online tool lets you pick how to balance budget.
Aug 24th, 2020Wisconsin Unemployment at 7%
Service industry is beginning to recover from devastating job losses.
Aug 21st, 2020New Dashboard Tracking Shootings in Milwaukee
New public view into crime data comes as city sees homicide surge.
Aug 20th, 2020County Working To Close Budget Gap
Officials face a projected $42 million deficit for 2021. Cuts could be brutal.
Aug 19th, 2020Local Activists Plan DNC Demonstration
They've been holding "banner drops" to support families of victims of police killings.
Aug 19th, 2020Teen Group Signs Up Poll Workers
Poll Hero uses social media to sign up more than 4,000 young people in about a month.
Aug 18th, 2020Race Is On For Circuit Court Branch 30
Two young attorneys vying for a seat held by same judge for more than 20 years.
Aug 18th, 2020Colectivo Workers Organizing A Union
Effort seeks to organize company's 21 locations in Milwaukee, Chicago and Madison.
Aug 17th, 2020Groups Want 25% Cut in Sheriff’s Budget
Activist groups push for defunding. Sheriff Lucas submitted budget with only a 1.4% cut.
Aug 17th, 2020Mural of Black Leaders Unveiled
New mural on 14th and Vliet depicts leaders young and old, alive and dead.
Aug 17th, 2020This Weekend’s Protests Against Police Brutality, Racial Injustice
This weekend there is a mural unveiling and a bike ride to celebrate Black lives.
Aug 14th, 2020Milwaukee County Currently Suppressing COVID-19
New cases continue to go down as R-value is below 1.
Aug 13th, 2020Unemployment Claims Below 1 Million Last Week
Though only by a little. 963,000 still filed new claims.
Aug 13th, 2020Bus Capacity Increasing to 15
The social distancing precautions and mask-mandate remain.
Aug 13th, 2020Bronzeville Themed Store Opens at Airport
Store will sell goods from Bronzeville neighborhood businesses and entrepreneurs.
Aug 12th, 2020Crowley Will Tackle Systemic Injustice
County executive sets his sights on policies to change inequities in health, the economy and more.
Aug 11th, 2020East Side Art Lot Artists Chosen
10 artists will paint picnic tables for new public space where restaurant takeout patrons can dine.
Aug 11th, 2020Art Museum’s Workers Organizing a Union
Workers call for better pay, job security, and an end to the "culture of privilege."
Aug 10th, 2020Many Back Ramon for Register of Deeds
Appointed by Evers in 2019 to fill the vacant office, he has racked up many endorsements.
Aug 9th, 2020Unemployment at 10.2 Percent
Black Americans continue to be most affected by unemployment.
Aug 7th, 2020This Weekend’s Protests Against Police Brutality, Racial Injustice
This weekend there is a fundraiser for the Milwaukee protesters headed to Washington D.C.
Aug 7th, 2020Milwaukee’s COVID-19 Cases, Transmission Rate Dropping
But we can't let up now, or we risk losing what little progress has been made.
Aug 7th, 2020Black Elected Officials Slam GOP, Kanye West
Leaders from some of the highest offices in the area call it a disrespectful, cynical move.
Aug 6th, 2020County Grapples With 5G Infrastructure in Parks
State legislation has tied the county's hands over regulation of telecommunications infrastructure.
Aug 5th, 2020Mental Health Services Expanded with Grants
Millions in grants are funding expanded service offerings from the Behavioral Health Division.
Aug 4th, 2020Traveling Beer Garden Schedule Extended
Four additional stops have been added to the season.
Aug 3rd, 2020What Happened At Comet Cafe?
Former employees say it was closed because of union organizing effort. Owners say it was simply financial.
Aug 3rd, 2020This Weekend’s Protests Against Police Brutality
This weekend will mark the second-straight month of protests.
Jul 31st, 2020Daily COVID-19 Growth Slowing in Milwaukee County
But deaths and hospitalizations are growing.
Jul 30th, 2020COVID-19 Hospitalizations Going Up
Hospitalizations rising among every age group in county; higher death rate may follow.
Jul 28th, 2020State’s Largest Brownfield Now Clean
After years of remediation, a highly-contaminated site in the Menomonee Valley is certified as clean by the DNR.
Jul 27th, 2020Crowley Using CARES Funds For Housing
Of $77 million in federal funding, biggest single grant helps those at risk of losing housing.
Jul 27th, 2020New Mexican Restaurant for Bay View
Ventura's Tacos, a small eatery on Kinnickinnic, opens this weekend.
Jul 27th, 2020Bradford Beach Gets Accessibility Upgrades
Milwaukee County's most popular beach is now accessible to those in a wheelchair all the way to the water.
Jul 24th, 2020Milwaukee 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.
Jul 24th, 2020Public Defender Announces Candidacy for Circuit Court Judge
Katie Kegel is running for judgeship held by 24-year incumbent.
Jul 23rd, 2020Milwaukee County Unemployment at 11.5%
City of Milwaukee unemployment at 12.8 percent.
Jul 23rd, 2020Racial Equity Legislation Signed Into Law
Also, Juneteenth officially becomes a major holiday for Milwaukee County.
Jul 22nd, 2020New Public Trail Near Estabrook Park
A local non-profit will convert an unofficial trail on private land into a new public trail.
Jul 20th, 2020Noise Pollution at Suburban Stadium?
Franklin's Rock Sports Complex is partly on county land. County proposal would study the noise level.
Jul 19th, 2020Nicholson Removes Conflicted Pension Board Chair
Michael Harper's mother was a pension beneficiary. He's been replaced by Nicole Best.
Jul 18th, 2020This Weekend’s Protests Against Police Brutality
Protests this weekend continue the movement that began in late May.
Jul 17th, 2020Wisconsin 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.
Jul 17th, 2020COVID-19 Growing Fastest in Suburbs
Milwaukee County suburbs outpacing city in transmission rate, but both are climbing.
Jul 16th, 2020Why Are Bars Still Open?
They are key spreaders of COVID-19. So why are city and county health officials okay with bars being open?
Jul 14th, 2020BRT Line Delayed Until 2022
Trump administration mismanagement of federal grant delays county Bus Rapid Transit.
Jul 11th, 2020Milwaukee County’s Daily COVID-19 Case Total Rising
Contact tracing shows the summer is melting away physical distancing requirements.
Jul 9th, 2020Unemployment Claims Continue At Unprecedented Rate
DWD triples workforce for unemployment insurance system in response.
Jul 9th, 2020Why Did Bus Service Shutdown During Protests?
Reports of gunfire, reckless driving, looting and arson drove officials to suspend service.
Jul 9th, 2020Bus Passengers May Face Mask Mandate
County committee okays policy and full board likely to agree, could be in place August 1.
Jul 8th, 2020COVID-19 Case Rate Increasing In County
A key indicator changed to red as the positive case rate rises among younger people.
Jul 8th, 2020Sup. Taylor Wants a Harriet Tubman Park
County board member pushing to rename Wahl Park on city's North Side.
Jul 7th, 2020Defund The Police Mural Restored
Activists re-paint mural that was changed to say "Defend The Police".
Jul 5th, 2020This Weekends Protests Against Police Brutality
List of protests against the killing of George Floyd, police brutality and racial injustices.
Jul 3rd, 2020COVID-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.
Jul 2nd, 2020Unemployment Rate Drops to 11%
Despite job gains, communities of color continue to have higher than average unemployment rates.
Jul 2nd, 2020Beer Gardens Open With Social Distancing
County Parks reopen five beer gardens, with many changes to protect patrons' safety.
Jul 1st, 2020Vaun Mayes Released From Jail
DA reviewing charges on protest organizer. Activists call it targeted harassment, call for Chief Morales to step down.
Jun 30th, 2020Board Approves Raffle to Fund Parks
A 50/50 raffle, and potentially a specialty license plate and scratch-off lottery ticket, all okayed to raise revenue.
Jun 29th, 2020Board Passes Racial Equity Proposal
A response to calls for police reform aimed at courts, sheriff's office, transit system.
Jun 29th, 2020Photos 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.
Jun 26th, 2020County Seeing Uptick in Positive COVID-19 Tests
Young people are seeing an increase in cases of COVID-19.
Jun 26th, 2020Milwaukee County Unemployment at 14.1%
The City of Milwaukee is at 15.3 percent unemployment.
Jun 26th, 2020Residents of Burned Home Speak Out
They say they lost everything in the blaze Tuesday.
Jun 25th, 2020Acevedo Family Demands Justice
Attorneys call for more to be charged in Joel Acevedo's killing. His parents doubt justice will be done.
Jun 24th, 2020Courts Reopening With Backlog of Cases
Backlog of 200 cases await a speedy trial. Courtrooms with social distancing will be used.
Jun 24th, 2020Riverwest Bike Boulevard Construction Will Begin
Work on two miles of bike boulevards will start Wednesday for completion by October.
Jun 22nd, 2020BLACK WMNZ Emancipation March
March honors Black women, protests injustice.
Jun 20th, 2020Airport Traffic Still Down in May
Given the massive drop in traffic seen in April, May's slight improvement may be negligible.
Jun 20th, 2020This Weekend’s Protests Against Police Brutality
List of protests against the killing of George Floyd and police brutality.
Jun 19th, 2020COVID-19 Metrics Trending Positively in Milwaukee County
But cases surging among teenagers and young adults.
Jun 18th, 2020Wisconsin Unemployment Rate at 12%
The state added jobs in May, and saw a slight reduction in unemployment.
Jun 18th, 2020City Launches Active Streets for Business
Policy allows restaurants, bars to use space on sidewalks, streets, but details worry alders.
Jun 17th, 2020‘We Care Crew’ Takes on Pandemic
County teams with city, police, non-profits to distribute meals, face masks, resource bags at local parks.
Jun 17th, 2020COVID-19 Testing Down Significantly
Officials worry about drop in testing here as COVID-19 cases spike across the nation.
Jun 16th, 2020Peaceful March Sees Signs of Solidarity
As march traverses city's west side and Wauwatosa it's met with support.
Jun 14th, 2020Meet Eric Lucas
Teen spat on at a Black Lives Matter march struggles with racially-charged incident, charts future.
Jun 12th, 2020Unemployment Still at Historic Levels, But Slowing Down
Latest jobs report shows country at 13.3% unemployment, might actually be 16%.
Jun 11th, 2020County 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.
Jun 11th, 2020Committee 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.
Jun 10th, 2020Harambee Area Gets Breonna Taylor Mural
Two artists that worked on the George Floyd mural painted this one on Locust and Holton.
Jun 9th, 2020Day 10 of Milwaukee Protests
Pride and Black Lives Matter protest draws thousands, as several marches today mix and combine at various points.
Jun 7th, 20208th Night of Marches Leads To South Side
Nitty and Coleman lead marchers through the south side and back.
Jun 6th, 2020This Weekend’s George Floyd Protests
List of protests against the killing of George Floyd and police brutality.
Jun 5th, 2020Artists 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.
Jun 5th, 2020What Happened At 6th and McKinley?
Water bottles thrown by protestors, police firing tear gas and rubber bullets but no molotov cocktail seen.
Jun 3rd, 2020Northside Testing Center Up and Running
A new center, replacing one shut down more than a week ago, started testing Monday.
Jun 2nd, 2020How to Protest During a Pandemic
Local health officials offers do's and don'ts that could save your life.
Jun 2nd, 2020LGBTQ Bar Holding Virtual Pride Festival
PrideFest is cancelled, but This Is It! will be streaming drag shows and DJ performances.
Jun 2nd, 2020Fourth Night of Protest Begins Peacefully
“We are peaceful, we are peaceful,” the protesters shouted.
Jun 1st, 2020Activist Blasts Those Committing Violence
But protest leader Vaun Mayes also criticizes church leaders, other march organizers.
Jun 1st, 2020Transit Union Blasts MCTS Mask Policy
Transit system leadership is wary of trying to enforce a mask requirement for riding buses.
May 29th, 2020COVID-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.
May 29th, 2020Mitchell Airport Traffic Down 90%
Revenue down just as much. Director says social distancing incredibly difficult to arrange.
May 27th, 2020County Buses Will Collect Fares Again
Given county fiscal crisis MCTS needs revenue, will begin collecting fares again on June 1st
May 26th, 2020County Wants Its CARES Money Back
$103 million allocated for Milwaukee County ended up with the state. County officials demand the money.
May 23rd, 2020All 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.
May 22nd, 2020Pools Closed for 2020 Season
Many wading pools and splash pads will remain open.
May 22nd, 2020Many Parks Restrictions Lifted
Newly re-opened amenities are "use at your own risk." Social distancing is still required.
May 22nd, 2020State Blows Up County Youth Corrections Plan
Milwaukee County plan brutally slashed while three other counties get what they requested.
May 20th, 2020No New Infections at House of Correction
In April had outbreak with 105 cases of COVID-19. Latest testing shows no new cases.
May 18th, 2020Amtrak, Buses, Uber Requiring Masks
Train, bus and ride share companies taking various steps to combat the pandemic.
May 16th, 2020Number of New Unemployment Claims Decreasing, Still In Millions
Lowest number of new claims submitted since pandemic began.
May 15th, 2020COVID-19 Could Cost County $450 Million
Milwaukee County being squeezed by increased costs, declining revenue.
May 15th, 2020Weishan Running for Register of Deeds
After 20 years on the county board Sup. John Weishan, Jr. seeks a better paying position.
May 12th, 2020U.S. Unemployment at Over 14 Percent
Jobs report shows unemployment rate is tracking closely with number of unemployment claims.
May 8th, 2020COVID-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.
May 8th, 2020EMS Calls Show 54% Spike in Drug Overdoses, 80% Increase in Suicide Attempts
Milwaukee County experiencing a death toll beyond the disease itself.
May 7th, 2020Post-Recession Job Growth Wiped Out
Federal government will release official unemployment rate tomorrow.
May 7th, 2020County Creating More Space in Parks
As parks usage spikes, officials closing some parkways to cars to create more space for recreation.
May 6th, 2020Nicholson Picks New Board’s Leaders
While new board chair rewarded some allies, some who opposed her retained positions.
May 6th, 2020Crowley Makes First Cabinet Picks
A new chief of staff and two new department directors, all promoted from Abele's administration.
May 6th, 2020Library Will Lend Books Again
Milwaukee Public Library will start offering a drive-thru book lending service.
May 5th, 2020Crowley Sworn In As County Exec
First elected African-American Milwaukee County Executive in history seeks more equity, more state funding.
May 4th, 2020Will Pandemic Lead to a Surge in Divorces?
Wisconsin Legal Bank sees a surge in sales of divorce papers.
May 3rd, 2020Insomnia Cookies Opens in Deer District
Focused on delivery for time being, bakery is in connector between Old World Third St. and Fiserv Forum.
May 1st, 2020Milwaukee 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
May 1st, 20201 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.
Apr 30th, 2020Racial Equity Ordinance Signed Into Law
First major piece of legislation addressing racial inequity since Milwaukee County declared racism a public health crisis.
Apr 30th, 2020Bay View Getting New Italian Restaurant
Called Sorella, whose owners are industry veterans who plan on southern Italian fare.
Apr 29th, 2020Unions Join Legal Battle Over Evers’ Order
GOP suit asking Wisconsin Supreme Court to quash stay-at-home order threatens workers' lives, union lawyer argues.
Apr 28th, 2020The 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.
Apr 27th, 2020Mexican Restaurant Planned for Bay View
Co-owner of Las 7 Estrellas plans new restaurant on S. Kinnickinnic Ave.
Apr 25th, 2020At Least 40 COVID-19 Cases Tied to Election in Milwaukee
Number up five-fold from Monday, final report still pending.
Apr 24th, 2020Nicholson Elected County Board Chairwoman
Marcelia Nicholson beats Willie Johnson, Jr. out for leadership of the county board.
Apr 24th, 20201 in 7 Workers File For Unemployment During Pandemic
Unemployment continues to rise in Wisconsin and across the country.
Apr 23rd, 2020105 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.
Apr 23rd, 2020Walnut Way Using New Dashboard to Boost Homeownership
Developed by Northwestern Mutual, UWM and Marquette, new tool allows better insight into changing Lindsay Heights neighborhood
Apr 23rd, 2020Betty’s Burgers Planned for Brady Street
Roufus brothers planning Betty's Burgers and Custard in former Bella's Fat Cat.
Apr 22nd, 2020New Board Sworn In at a Parking Lot
Nicholson and Johnson, Jr. vying for leadership position of County Board Chairperson.
Apr 20th, 202063 House of Correction Inmates Have COVID-19
And many more cases expected as test results of more than 900 inmates and staff come in.
Apr 20th, 202027 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.
Apr 17th, 2020Near 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.
Apr 17th, 2020More Than 22 Million Lost Jobs During Pandemic
A pair of economists estimate the unemployment rate is as high as 20 percent.
Apr 16th, 2020County COVID-19 Expenses Are Rising
Already in the millions. County may need to levy property taxes above the state-imposed limit.
Apr 14th, 2020Company Designs COVID Care Facilities
Prefabricated facilities designed to connect to hospitals and can provide hospital-level care.
Apr 13th, 2020Grants Target COVID-19 Racial Disparities
More than $1 million in grants will fund programs in Milwaukee County.
Apr 11th, 2020Campaign Aims To Buy Gift Cards for Bus Drivers
Crowdfunding campaign looks to raise $15,000 to thank transit employees for keeping things rolling.
Apr 11th, 2020County Budget Will Be Hit Hard by COVID-19 Shutdown
2021 budget deficit could be $40 million or more.
Apr 10th, 2020One in 10 American Workers Lost Their Job in Past Month
Over 6.6 million people filed for unemployment last week
Apr 9th, 2020Construction Starting Soon On State Fair Park Care Facility
Army Corps of Engineers already mobilizing at State Fair Park.
Apr 9th, 2020House of Correction Has 7 COVID-19 Cases
The first confirmed case was announced Friday. Six more inmates being tested.
Apr 8th, 2020Buses Limited to 10 Riders
Starting Thursday a limit of 10 passengers on county buses to prevent spread of COVID-19.
Apr 7th, 2020