MKE County
County Has A Year To Cap Landfill It’s Struggled to Sell
DNR says action required on Greenfield property acquired via property tax foreclosure.
Oct 4th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Board Spikes Chair’s Plan For Reduced Bus Fares For Voting
Wide-ranging concerns raised about Marcelia Nicholson's proposal.
Oct 3rd, 2024 by Graham KilmerCrowley’s 2025 Budget Avoids Service Cuts
With a 2.8% property tax hike and more funding for Sheriff's office, CRC and court security.
Oct 1st, 2024 by Graham KilmerMcKinley Marina Could Benefit From Trust Fund
Milwaukee County Parks proposes creating the fund to pay for future marina maintenance.
Sep 30th, 2024 by Graham KilmerSupervisors Propose Reduced Bus Fares On Election Day
Chairwoman Nicholson proposes cutting MCTS fares by up to $1 to encourage voting.
Sep 30th, 2024 by Graham KilmerYouth Prison Population Down, Costs Up
State charges counties $1,263 a day to incarcerate youth, up from $301 in 2015.
Sep 28th, 2024 by Graham KilmerParks Wobbles on Brown Deer Disc Golf
After pushback from disc golfers Parks officials reconsidering new course design.
Sep 28th, 2024 by Graham KilmerNew On-Demand Paratransit Service is Working
New program starts small, but is well received, according to MCTS and riders.
Sep 27th, 2024 by Graham KilmerCounty Seeks Construction Manager for Its Biggest Ever Development
County planning to use construction management at risk for $500 million courthouse project.
Sep 27th, 2024 by Graham KilmerCounty Pulls Funding For Upstart Kitchen
Project funded with federal stimulus dollars never moved forward. Funds used to close 2024 budget gap.
Sep 25th, 2024 by Graham KilmerCounty Selling Former Allis-Chalmers Landfill
Site in Greenfield near the county border was used as dump by Allis-Chalmers foundry.
Sep 25th, 2024 by Graham KilmerTIF Funds Support Walker Square Park Upgrades
One of a number of county parks getting funding from a city TIF district.
Sep 24th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer