MKE County
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 RadioRumors of Domes’ Demise Exaggerated
Despite report recommending their death, county board members want to save domes.
Mar 18th, 2019 by Graham KilmerTask 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 RadioBus Drivers’ Union Fights New Contract
Transit system cites $6 million deficit, wants workers to pay more for health care.
Mar 7th, 2019 by Graham KilmerCounty 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 FidlinSay Goodbye to Columbus Park?
County Sup. Felesia Martin pushing for new name: Indigenous People's Park.
Feb 11th, 2019 by Graham KilmerPrivate Contract for Jail Health Care Okayed
But committee also calls for county to take over for private contractor in two years.
Feb 5th, 2019 by Graham KilmerCounty Prepares for Lincoln Hills Closing
Seeks to build secured residential center for youth in Milwaukee.
Jan 26th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioCounty May Study Security Officers for Buses
County committee unanimously approves study, will next go to full board.
Jan 24th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer7 Goals of County Fair Deal Group
Abele and Lipscomb's group releases seven recommendations for state legislative action.
Jan 18th, 2019 by Graham KilmerCounty Officials Review Revenue Options
Abele and Lipscomb's Fair Deal group considers ways to relieve dire financial situation.
Jan 5th, 2019 by Graham KilmerCounty Looks to Grow Hemp at the Domes
Proceeds could be used for Domes' aging infrastructure.
Dec 28th, 2018 by Corrinne Hess