MKE County

Transportation: Should MCTS Take Over Operation of The Hop, Other Transit Systems?
Transportation

Should MCTS Take Over Operation of The Hop, Other Transit Systems?

MCTS officials are considering bidding to operate the systems as a move to create a regional transit authority and financial security.

MKE County: The Remarkable Decline of Milwaukee’s Youth Prison Population
MKE County

The Remarkable Decline of Milwaukee’s Youth Prison Population

Down from about 130 in 2015 to less than 20 this year.

MKE County: Milwaukee Might Get Thousands of New Trees
MKE County

Milwaukee Might Get Thousands of New Trees

County Parks seeks urban forestry grants funded by Inflation Reduction Act.

MKE County: Planning Begins for New Criminal Courthouse
MKE County

Planning Begins for New Criminal Courthouse

County will solicit planning and design contractors in June for $488.4 million project.

Transportation: Riders Decry County’s Paratransit Service
Transportation

Riders Decry County’s Paratransit Service

Transit service for persons with disabilities has never been worse, more inefficient or unreliable, users say.

Transportation: MCTS Launches Real-Time Transit App for Riders With Disabilities
Transportation

MCTS Launches Real-Time Transit App for Riders With Disabilities

Reliability and timing of vans have long been an issue for paratransit riders.

MKE County: Parks Foundation Says Donors Uninterested in July 3 Fireworks
MKE County

Parks Foundation Says Donors Uninterested in July 3 Fireworks

Parks foundation has been working with county to find sponsors for annual event.

MKE County: County Wants Your Ideas for Charles Allis and Villa Terrace’s Future
MKE County

County Wants Your Ideas for Charles Allis and Villa Terrace’s Future

County looking for 'creative ideas' for East Side museums.

MKE County: Parks Removed One Acre of Concrete in 2023
MKE County

Parks Removed One Acre of Concrete in 2023

Parks system making strides in effort to reduce the cost-burden of pavement.

Trade Hotel Files for Union Election, Organizers Object

Trade Hotel Files for Union Election, Organizers Object

MASH wants recognition instead of a vote.

MKE County: County Selects Auditor For Jail Death Inquiry
MKE County

County Selects Auditor For Jail Death Inquiry

Texas-based Creative Corrections will handle inquiry, pending board approval of a contract.

MKE County: County Board Officially Recognizes Denim Day
MKE County

County Board Officially Recognizes Denim Day

New supervisor pushes resolution for day to 'stand against sexual assault and violence.'