MKE County
Board Condemns We Energies Discharge Permit
DNR could allow small variance in mercury discharged. County board, Sierra Club object.
Apr 26th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Could The County Clone Hemp Plants?
Report on county growing hemp is not positive. But expert says the study all wrong.
Apr 24th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Bus Drivers Union Assails MCTS Leaders
"The fight is on," says union leader, as labor negotiations hit wall over health care coverage.
Apr 15th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Register of Deeds John La Fave Retires
Announcement comes two months after FBI raid of his office.
Apr 9th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Green Group’s Washington Park Plan Proceeds
With county board approval of long-term lease, Urban Ecology Center will expand facilities, services.
Mar 28th, 2019 by Analise Pruni, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
The Ugly Record of Armor Health
Why the county had to replace the company handling the county jail.
Mar 26th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
County “Creating a Hospital” for Its Jails?
Board begins work on costly inmate medical program for county jail, House of Correction.
Mar 25th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
New Effort Provides Doulas to 100 Women
County funding of $52,000 would provide doulas to help pregnant women in 53206 ZIP code.
Mar 20th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Rumors of Domes’ Demise Exaggerated
Despite report recommending their death, county board members want to save domes.
Mar 18th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Task Force Says Dump the Domes
Report commissioned by Milwaukee Public Museum and Mitchell Park Domes recommends demolition.
Mar 13th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bus Drivers’ Union Fights New Contract
Transit system cites $6 million deficit, wants workers to pay more for health care.
Mar 7th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
County Officials Offer Antidote to Youth Prisons
Won’t be “a prison,” they say, promising humane alternative to Lincoln Hills, Copper Lake.
Feb 14th, 2019 by Dave Fidlin
