MKE County
FTA Tells Milwaukee to Crack Down on Fare Evasion — Even Where Fares Don’t Exist
Feds want both county and city to crack down fare evasion, only one doesn't collect fares.
Dec 12th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Legal Filing Describes ‘Horrid Living Conditions’ at County Jail
ACLU, Legal Aid Society ask court to hold Milwaukee County in contempt for jail conditions.
Dec 11th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Public Concerned About Sheriff’s Use Of Surveillance Technology
Sheriff wants facial recognition technology. Will it indirectly help ICE?
Dec 10th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
County Seeks to Sue PFAS Producers, Oil Companies
Plans to join class action lawsuits, similar to past litigation against opioid makers.
Dec 10th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
When Safety Building Is Razed, Where Will Criminal Cases Be Heard?
It's all in the county's plan. And will the sheriff's office get a shooting range?
Dec 9th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Wilson Park’s Concrete Channels Targeted for Removal
If county approves, MMSD flood management plan would transform park.
Dec 8th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
County Names New Director of Transportation
Crowley taps budget director to lead transportation department in the wake of the transit budget scandal.
Dec 5th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Budget Picture Keeps Getting Worse
MCTS preparing for more cuts in coming years.
Dec 4th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
McGovern Closed, More Senior Centers Next?
County needs millions more annually just for maintenance of the 5 centers.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Board Seeks Repeal of Restrictions in Sales Tax Deal
State legislation has many restraints on Milwaukee County's operations and spending.
Dec 2nd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Back Data Center Rules
County committee unanimously supports state legislation to regulate data centers.
Dec 1st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
27th Street Bridge Will Close For A Year
I-94 project will cause key local road’s longterm closure.
Nov 29th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
