MKE County
COVID-19 Deaths Increasing
The current rate of disease is unsustainable for local hospitals.
Nov 5th, 2020 by Graham KilmerCommittee Rejects Sheriff Cuts
But it also passed a widely supported increase in spending for services like housing and youth justice.
Nov 5th, 2020 by Graham KilmerCOVID-19 Trending Terribly in Milwaukee
Cases are rising and show no sign of slowing down.
Oct 29th, 2020 by Graham KilmerClancy Pushes $2.6 Million Cut to Sheriff Overtime
Supervisor proposes reallocating money to housing, parks, seniors and youth justice.
Oct 28th, 2020 by Graham KilmerSheriff’s Office Spent $61.6 Million On Overtime
That's $35 million more than budgeted over the last seven years.
Oct 26th, 2020 by Graham KilmerMore COVID-19 Cases and Hospitalizations in Milwaukee Now Than Ever Before
Cases and hospitalizations are rising, but not deaths.
Oct 22nd, 2020 by Graham KilmerCounty Shortens List of Acceptable Masks For Bus Riders, Zoo Patrons and Courthouse Visitors
There are new restrictions on what kind of masks are allowed within county facilities.
Oct 22nd, 2020 by Graham KilmerOak Leaf Trail Sinkhole Needs Repair
Parks department awarded $530,000 from state to repair key piece of bicycle trail network.
Oct 19th, 2020 by Graham KilmerCity-County Planning Public Trail Improvements Along Lincoln Creek
Plan targets neighborhoods with racial, health and public access disparities.
Oct 16th, 2020 by Graham KilmerRapid Increase of COVID-19 in Milwaukee
Transmission rate and positive testing rate shoot back up.
Oct 16th, 2020 by Graham KilmerIncreased Transit Funding Planned for 2021
But, if pre-pandemic ridership doesn't return, system is in financial trouble
Oct 15th, 2020 by Graham KilmerSheriff Opposes Further Budget Cuts
Proposed cut of just 2.7%. Sup. Clancy wants 25%, grills sheriff over protests and department spending.
Oct 14th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer