MKE County
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
Democratic Socialist Hong Meets Milwaukee’s Capitalists
Gubernatorial candidate speaks at the 'most exclusive club in the city.'
Jun 18th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Hours Extended for MPS Youth Twilight Centers This Summer
City, county and health care systems partner with MPS to fund safe and fun sites.
Jun 16th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Federal Judge Denies Dugan Acquittal, Again
Adelman finds recent federal appeals court ruling doesn't apply to Dugan case.
Jun 16th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
County Investing $2.5 Million in Housing Assistance for Homeless
County doubles down on housing first as federal government switches funding to shelters.
Jun 16th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley’s New Budget Director Aces First Confirmation Hearing
'A person who likes torture'? Committee backs Nick Sinram, former MPS budget director.
Jun 13th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
More Whistleblowers Go Public With Allegations Against Veolia
Former Veolia employees say maintenance records destroyed, sewer plant data falsified.
Jun 12th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
MMSD Discussed No-Bid Contract Extension With Veolia in 2023
Sewerage district eventually chose competitive bid process. Veolia's work now at issue.
Jun 10th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
County Insider Hired to Run Mental Health System
Former leader was forced out in March without explanation.
Jun 10th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Plans Improvements to Veterans Park Lagoon
Among the goals: Improving the water quality and visitors' experience.
Jun 7th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
