MKE County
Courthouse Project Cost Explodes
New cost estimate nearly double prior figure.
Jul 2nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Prosecutors Suggest ‘Serious Sentence,’ Prison for Hannah Dugan
Prosecutors point to sentencing guidelines suggesting more than a year in prison.
Jul 2nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
New Courthouse Expected to Hike Property Taxes
$490 million project could nearly double county's debt, defer more maintenance across county.
Jul 2nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Packers Sponsor Milwaukee Airport Make-A-Wish Zones, Trips
Green Bay Packers make multi-year donation to flights for Make-A-Wish children.
Jun 30th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Chalk Writing Stirs Free Speech Debate at County Board
Supervisors change ordinances to allow chalk writing in county parks.
Jun 29th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Board Confirms Crowley’s Budget Director
Crowley's pick, a former MPS official, faced opposition from unusual mix of supervisors.
Jun 26th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Announces Public Safety Initiative
State grant funding violence intervention and coordination among local organizations.
Jun 25th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
County Seeks ‘Missing Middle’ Housing for South Side Land
Hoping for affordable townhomes to be developed on vacant land at S. 6th Street.
Jun 24th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Sheridan Park Bluffs Are Crumbling Away
Could threaten road, homes in Cudahy. Quick action needed, officials say, but funding an issue.
Jun 23rd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
New Budget Director Faces Pushback in Second Hearing
Powerful Finance Committee approves confirmation, but not without some sharp comments from supervisors.
Jun 19th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Sentencing Scheduled for Hannah Dugan
Former Milwaukee County Circuit Court judge convicted in December of obstructing immigration proceeding.
Jun 19th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
County Opens Temporary Senior Center Sites
Two sites on northwest side will provide services programming after McGovern Park center's closure.
Jun 18th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
