MKE County
Oak Leaf Trail Sinkhole Needs Repair
Parks department awarded $530,000 from state to repair key piece of bicycle trail network.
Oct 19th, 2020 by Graham KilmerCity-County Planning Public Trail Improvements Along Lincoln Creek
Plan targets neighborhoods with racial, health and public access disparities.
Oct 16th, 2020 by Graham KilmerRapid Increase of COVID-19 in Milwaukee
Transmission rate and positive testing rate shoot back up.
Oct 16th, 2020 by Graham KilmerIncreased Transit Funding Planned for 2021
But, if pre-pandemic ridership doesn't return, system is in financial trouble
Oct 15th, 2020 by Graham KilmerSheriff Opposes Further Budget Cuts
Proposed cut of just 2.7%. Sup. Clancy wants 25%, grills sheriff over protests and department spending.
Oct 14th, 2020 by Graham KilmerCity-County Climate Equity Goals Are Big
Preliminary report calls for comprehensive plan, 45% cut in emissions by 2030, 100% by 2050.
Oct 13th, 2020 by Graham KilmerNew Facility Handles Youth Crises Sooner
Youth Crisis Stabilization Center emphasizes early intervention and community-based care.
Oct 12th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer27th Street Could Get Bus Rapid Transit Line
North-south corridor, predominantly comprised of people of color and people living in poverty, being studied for better transit.
Oct 9th, 2020 by Graham KilmerCrowley Budget Advances Equity Goals
$1.2 billion budget down slightly, with less for capital spending, parks and Sheriff's office.
Oct 6th, 2020 by Graham KilmerCOVID-19 Numbers Approaching Recent Peak
Not enough testing being accessed in the City of Milwaukee.
Oct 2nd, 2020 by Graham KilmerBus System Redesign Approved
More frequent service and shorter travel times. MCTS will implement changes in 2021.
Sep 30th, 2020 by Graham KilmerDA Creates Unique Public Data Dashboard
Chisholm joins nationwide project to make prosecutors more transparent and responsive.
Sep 30th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer