MKE County

• Public Museum Needs $45 Million From County

  Dec 2nd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer

  Without it, private donors may not support plan for new, $240 million museum facility.

• Special Report

  County Pension Plan’s Costs Still Rising

  Dec 1st, 2021 by Bruce Murphy

  Annual costs rose by 163%, may not be paid off until 2040s. First story in a series.

• County Chases Grants It Once Overlooked

  Nov 26th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer

  New office created by County Executive Crowley winning grants it once 'left on the table.'

• How Did County Finance $1.2 Billon Annual Budget?

  Nov 23rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer

  The money comes from many sources, with only 25% coming from the property tax.

• COVID-19 Rising in Milwaukee County

  Nov 12th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer

  Latest data shows increased transmission of COVID-19.

• Sheriff Lucas Won’t Run for Reelection

  Nov 10th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer

  His Chief Deputy Denita Ball announces run for sheriff since Lucas is running for mayor.

• Board Adopts 2022 Budget of $1.2 Billon

  Nov 10th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer

  Rising sales tax revenue plugs budget deficit. Federal ARPA funds largely saved for future investments.

• Report Shows Slight Uptick in COVID-19

  Nov 5th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer

  Though transmission rate stays below 1.0.

• Proposal Aims To Recruit More Lifeguards

  Nov 3rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer

  Major lifeguard shortage closed pools in 2021.

• KK River Oak Leaf Expansion Planned

  Nov 2nd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer

  Bike trail would run between S. 27th St. and S. 16th St. on the south side of the river.

• County Board Committee Backs Redistricting Maps

  Oct 28th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer

  After rejecting independent redistricting committee, supervisors pick two maps they like.

• COVID-19 Declining Countywide

  Oct 27th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer

  Key indicators of disease all point to a sustained decline in COVID-19.