MKE County
Plan Offers Vaccine Incentive for Jail, HOC
Committee okays $50 payment for any inmate or PTO for any staff member who gets vaccinated.
Jul 26th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Pay Raise, Bonuses Proposed to Address Lifeguard Shortage
Starting wage would be $15 an hour. Returning guards could earn additional $900 in bonuses next year.
Jul 23rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
City COVID-19 Transmission Higher Than Suburbs
A higher percentage of suburban residents have received the vaccine than the city.
Jul 23rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
County Continues Rent Assistance, Adds Legal Help
County spends millions on assistance and adds right to counsel for those facing eviction.
Jul 19th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
COVID-19 Transmission Surging Countywide
The number of new cases in the county this past week is more than double what the county saw the previous week.
Jul 16th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
County Pursues Funding to Replace 64 Buses
Hundreds of MCTS buses are coming due for replacement in upcoming years.
Jul 15th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Final Bus Route Changes Begin in August
As of August 29, 60% of MCTS routes will be high frequency, with fewer stops and faster times.
Jul 15th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
COVID-19 Rising, Delta Variant Blamed
A tripling in new cases per day and positivity rate in Milwaukee, reflecting national trend.
Jul 13th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
County May Stay in Coggs Building
In May, a report showed the Coggs building could become a money pit.
Jul 9th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Amazon Route a Success, MCTS Reports
Route to Amazon MKE2 facility providing an average of 100 riders per day.
Jul 9th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
County May Sue Airport Concessionaire
HMSHost runs five restaurants at airport and owes more than $2 million in rent.
Jul 7th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Struggles With Bus Driver Shortage
Situation causing turnover, stress and a loss of 2,400 hours of bus service so far in 2021.
Jul 6th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
