MKE County

• Public Likes Domes Plan

  Sep 19th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer

  They want to save the Domes, as does county board. But can officials move quickly enough?

• Supervisors Push Ex-Offender Voting Rights

  Sep 17th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes

  Resolution calls for restoring the voting rights of people on parole or probation.

• Youth Corrections Proposal Sent To State

  Sep 11th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer

  Unlike Lincoln Hllls, proposed center emphasizes treatment and programming, not punishment.

• Supervisors Question Couture Project

  Sep 11th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer

  Staskunas says county should consider other options, doubts 44-story tower will happen.

• Committee Approves Loans for Lead Laterals

  Sep 10th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes

  $550,000 loan program for any resident, regardless of income, to replace lead laterals.

• Unique Coalition Seeks Sales Tax Hike

  Sep 9th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer

  County officials, all 19 municipalities, business leaders back plan to net $160 million per year.

• Transportation

  Bus Union Threatens Strike By Friday

  Sep 5th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer

  Union leader predicts a strike, but some workers likely to favor contract being offered.

• Airport Requests $25.5 Million for Upgrade

  Aug 23rd, 2019 by Corri Hess

  Expanded international terminal could draw more flights, passengers.

• Domes Task Force Recommends $66 Million Plan

  Aug 14th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer

  Plan to radically alter the domes and Mitchell Park demands fast decision making.

• Transportation

  Transit Negotiations Over, What’s Next?

  Aug 13th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer

  MCTS makes its best and final offer. Union must accept it or go on strike.

• Transportation

  MCTS Plans to Cut 16 Bus Routes

  Aug 13th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer

  Most riders wouldn't be affected by cuts, driven by projected $5.9 million budget deficit.

• Transportation

  County Wins Grant For Electric Buses

  Aug 2nd, 2019 by Graham Kilmer

  $1.7 million federal matching grant will help buy Battery Electric Buses.