MKE County
Should Sheriff’s Budget Be Cut?
When it comes to defunding police, the county sheriffs are an obvious place to start.
Sep 22nd, 2020 by Bruce MurphyCounty Officials Want SEWRPC Changes
Milwaukee pays more for less representation. But proposal could hurt effort to build state coalition for tax levy limits.
Sep 21st, 2020 by Graham KilmerCounty Offering Mortgage Assistance
$15 million program will help people financially affected by pandemic to keep their homes.
Sep 21st, 2020 by Graham KilmerCounty Puts $10.5 Million in Small Business, Employment
Funding comes from county's CARES Act allocation.
Sep 18th, 2020 by Graham KilmerSupervisors Want Chokehold Ban Codified
Sheriff's Office does not oppose a chokehold ban, but has reservations about self-defense prohibition.
Sep 17th, 2020 by Graham KilmerCrowley Defers Youth Corrections Grant Until State Has Sustainable Plan
County wants the state to assure enough funding to build and maintain a new facility.
Sep 16th, 2020 by Graham KilmerCommittee Approves Harriet Tubman Park
Proposal would rename Wahl Park on city's northwest side for famed abolitionist.
Sep 14th, 2020 by Graham KilmerCounty Invests in Mental Health Crisis Responders
$500,000 for a team of Sheriff's deputies and psychiatric clinicians.
Sep 12th, 2020 by Graham KilmerAirport Finances Under Pressure
Mitchell International having trouble collecting payments from concessionaires.
Sep 10th, 2020 by Graham KilmerCounty Would Run Bus To Amazon Facility
Bus route planned in 2019 finally gets county board committee support.
Sep 9th, 2020 by Graham KilmerNew Murals at Courthouse Unveiled
Celebrating diversity. Paid for by Chris Abele. "We are who we celebrate."
Sep 8th, 2020 by Graham KilmerFranklin Finally Addresses Noise Pollution
After years of residents' complaints and pressure from Milwaukee County, Franklin city officials take action on sports complex.
Aug 31st, 2020 by Graham Kilmer