MKE County
Bus Drivers Ready (Again) To Strike
Transit union leader says negotiations with MCTS going nowhere, threatens strike.
Nov 6th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Safe Houses for Domestic Violence Victims Proposed
87% of victims request housing help. Proposal budgets $100,000 for temporary housing.
Nov 4th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Revised Budget Saves More Transit
Board scrapes the barrel for funds to save bus routes, prevent various service cuts.
Nov 1st, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Hemp Proposal Passed By Committee
4-1 vote okays plan for high-end hemp operation in Mitchell Park greenhouse. Next comes full board.
Oct 30th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Board Adds Domes Funding to Budget
Abele's budget had no funding. Board members embrace consultant's $60 million domes plan
Oct 29th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Officials Relocating Tent City Residents
"Housing First" approach gets the homeless housing and then helps with other problems.
Oct 28th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
High PFAS Levels Found at Airport
State DNR orders airport to take immediate action to “halt and minimize” PFAS pollution.
Oct 24th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Could Federal Grant Revive the Jobline?
Supervisors eager to recreate the shuttered bus service push to use federal grant.
Oct 23rd, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Bus Union Threatens Strike By October 25
Demands new contract proposal by then. Transit officials say they will meet the deadline.
Oct 18th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Chris Abele Won’t Seek Reelection
County executive reverses course in surprise announcement, won't run for reelection.
Oct 16th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Hemp Could Make Money for County
New report says Mitchell Park greenhouses could grow valuable hemp clones.
Oct 14th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
County Plans to Expand South Shore Beer Garden
County announces plans to spend $50,000 to plan and design beer garden expansion.
Oct 2nd, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
