MKE County
COVID-19 Testing Supplies Running Low
State and local officials prioritizing tests for worst cases, so results understate spread of disease.
Mar 18th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer40 COVID-19 Cases in Milwaukee County
Up 67% since yesterday. Abele favors moving back the spring election.
Mar 17th, 2020 by Graham KilmerCounty Sales Tax Legislation Gets Hearing
Bill supported by local business leaders allows hike in county sales tax for local purposes.
Mar 5th, 2020 by Graham KilmerFederal Grant Funds New Opioid Program
County has state's highest rates of deaths and hospital visits related to opioid addiction.
Mar 4th, 2020 by Graham KilmerBoard Seeks Unified Approach to Services
County approves One Milwaukee Task Force, aims to unify county, city and MPS services for high need neighborhoods.
Mar 2nd, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerMilwaukee County Wants Alternatives to Youth Incarceration
After the legislature failed to fund new facilities, Milwaukee County continues to explore alternatives to locking kids up.
Feb 22nd, 2020 by Sam Woods, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceBus Rapid Transit Faces Delays, Higher Costs
Trump administration mismanagement of grant program costing county time and money.
Feb 12th, 2020 by Graham KilmerCounty Increases Spending on Voter Registration, Education
Residents on purge list will get notified, public information campaign will be launched.
Feb 7th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioZoo Backs Off On Elephant’s Transport
Animal rights advocates assailed move of elephant from Pittsburgh Zoo to Milwaukee's.
Feb 5th, 2020 by Graham KilmerNath Kicked Out Of Voces Event
In interview with Urban Milwaukee, Nath gives her version of events.
Feb 3rd, 2020 by Graham KilmerMuseum Would Monitor Workers’ Health Choices
Public Museum's union workers must share data, show improved wellness program results.
Feb 3rd, 2020 by Graham KilmerCounty Exec Candidates Discuss Fiscal Crisis
Lipscomb, Larson, Crowley and Nath present their vision for addressing Milwaukee County's fiscal challenges.
Jan 30th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer