MKE County

• More COVID-19 Cases and Hospitalizations in Milwaukee Now Than Ever Before

  Oct 22nd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer

  Cases and hospitalizations are rising, but not deaths.

• County Shortens List of Acceptable Masks For Bus Riders, Zoo Patrons and Courthouse Visitors

  Oct 22nd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer

  There are new restrictions on what kind of masks are allowed within county facilities.

• Oak Leaf Trail Sinkhole Needs Repair

  Oct 19th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer

  Parks department awarded $530,000 from state to repair key piece of bicycle trail network.

• Transportation

  City-County Planning Public Trail Improvements Along Lincoln Creek

  Oct 16th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer

  Plan targets neighborhoods with racial, health and public access disparities.

• Rapid Increase of COVID-19 in Milwaukee

  Oct 16th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer

  Transmission rate and positive testing rate shoot back up.

• Transportation

  Increased Transit Funding Planned for 2021

  Oct 15th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer

  But, if pre-pandemic ridership doesn't return, system is in financial trouble

• Sheriff Opposes Further Budget Cuts

  Oct 14th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer

  Proposed cut of just 2.7%. Sup. Clancy wants 25%, grills sheriff over protests and department spending.

• City-County Climate Equity Goals Are Big

  Oct 13th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer

  Preliminary report calls for comprehensive plan, 45% cut in emissions by 2030, 100% by 2050.

• New Facility Handles Youth Crises Sooner

  Oct 12th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer

  Youth Crisis Stabilization Center emphasizes early intervention and community-based care.

• Transportation

  27th Street Could Get Bus Rapid Transit Line

  Oct 9th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer

  North-south corridor, predominantly comprised of people of color and people living in poverty, being studied for better transit.

• Crowley Budget Advances Equity Goals

  Oct 6th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer

  $1.2 billion budget down slightly, with less for capital spending, parks and Sheriff's office.

• COVID-19 Numbers Approaching Recent Peak

  Oct 2nd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer

  Not enough testing being accessed in the City of Milwaukee.