MKE County
Bus Passengers May Face Mask Mandate
County committee okays policy and full board likely to agree, could be in place August 1.
Jul 8th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
COVID-19 Case Rate Increasing In County
A key indicator changed to red as the positive case rate rises among younger people.
Jul 8th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Sup. Taylor Wants a Harriet Tubman Park
County board member pushing to rename Wahl Park on city's North Side.
Jul 7th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
COVID-19 Cases Exploding Among Younger Population
COVID-19 in Milwaukee County appears stable, for now. But the disease remains widespread and is not being suppressed.
Jul 2nd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Beer Gardens Open With Social Distancing
County Parks reopen five beer gardens, with many changes to protect patrons' safety.
Jul 1st, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Board Approves Raffle to Fund Parks
A 50/50 raffle, and potentially a specialty license plate and scratch-off lottery ticket, all okayed to raise revenue.
Jun 29th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Committee Supports Ride Share Tax
Wants Legislature's okay to levy user fee for companies like Uber and Lyft. Similar tax raises $25 million per year in Seattle.
Jun 10th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Transit Union Blasts MCTS Mask Policy
Transit system leadership is wary of trying to enforce a mask requirement for riding buses.
May 29th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
County Buses Will Collect Fares Again
Given county fiscal crisis MCTS needs revenue, will begin collecting fares again on June 1st
May 26th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
County Wants Its CARES Money Back
$103 million allocated for Milwaukee County ended up with the state. County officials demand the money.
May 23rd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Pools Closed for 2020 Season
Many wading pools and splash pads will remain open.
May 22nd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Many Parks Restrictions Lifted
Newly re-opened amenities are "use at your own risk." Social distancing is still required.
May 22nd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
