MKE County
Warning Lights Flashing on Youth Justice?
Former county official warns that state's youth justice system is unsustainable, could lead to abuses.
Dec 15th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
87% of County Employees Vaccinated
Excluding public safety workers. Vaccination rose 15% among county employees after mandate was instituted.
Dec 14th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Pension Costs Decimated County Services
New generation of leaders has inherited government unable to pay for parks, buses, buildings and basic services.
Dec 14th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Land Sale Could Finance Parks Repairs
Board's finance committee approves using $1 million from sale of County Grounds land.
Dec 13th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
How Can Milwaukee Save Its Parks?
Policy researchers, public officials say new tax revenue, and public-private partnerships.
Dec 9th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
House of Correction Targets Recidivism
Program would begin preparing inmates for reentry into community on day one of their sentence.
Dec 8th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Committee Approves Goats Proposal
Unanimous vote for studying use of goats to clear invasive species and perhaps create a “Goatapalooza.”
Dec 7th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
COVID-19 Indicators Point to Increasing Disease Burden
New cases were on the rise throughout the month of November.
Dec 3rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
County Can’t Afford Park System
Fewer local tax dollars available for parks. Officials call for new revenue sources.
Dec 3rd, 2021 by Edgar Mendez
Public Museum Needs $45 Million From County
Without it, private donors may not support plan for new, $240 million museum facility.
Dec 2nd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
County Pension Plan’s Costs Still Rising
Annual costs rose by 163%, may not be paid off until 2040s. First story in a series.
Dec 1st, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
County Chases Grants It Once Overlooked
New office created by County Executive Crowley winning grants it once 'left on the table.'
Nov 26th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
