MKE County
Supervisors Propose Reduced Bus Fares On Election Day
Chairwoman Nicholson proposes cutting MCTS fares by up to $1 to encourage voting.
Sep 30th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Youth Prison Population Down, Costs Up
State charges counties $1,263 a day to incarcerate youth, up from $301 in 2015.
Sep 28th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Wobbles on Brown Deer Disc Golf
After pushback from disc golfers Parks officials reconsidering new course design.
Sep 28th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
New On-Demand Paratransit Service is Working
New program starts small, but is well received, according to MCTS and riders.
Sep 27th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
County Seeks Construction Manager for Its Biggest Ever Development
County planning to use construction management at risk for $500 million courthouse project.
Sep 27th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
County Pulls Funding For Upstart Kitchen
Project funded with federal stimulus dollars never moved forward. Funds used to close 2024 budget gap.
Sep 25th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
County Selling Former Allis-Chalmers Landfill
Site in Greenfield near the county border was used as dump by Allis-Chalmers foundry.
Sep 25th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
TIF Funds Support Walker Square Park Upgrades
One of a number of county parks getting funding from a city TIF district.
Sep 24th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Bender Park Bike Trail Coming in 2025
1-mile trail through park in Oak Creek will bring riders closer to Racine-Kenosha Trail.
Sep 23rd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Zoo Maintains ‘Gold Standard’ Rating
It's spent millions in recent years on facility upgrades to maintain AZA accreditation.
Sep 21st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Board Extends Fresh Food Program For Impoverished Families
And still closes budget deficit. Program provides families matching funding to buy healthy food.
Sep 20th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
County Officials Close 2024 Budget Gap
Board approves funding package closing $19 million gap. But a new challenge awaits for 2025 budget.
Sep 20th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
