MKE County
Commission Charts New Course for County Senior Centers
Could new senior centers be built using city's mixed-use development strategy for libraries?
Sep 12th, 2024 by Graham KilmerCounty Would Build Criminal Justice Reentry Housing
MacArthur Foundation grant gives county funding to pursue reentry housing project.
Sep 11th, 2024 by Graham KilmerCounty Holding Public Workshops For Traffic Safety Projects
Five meetings in coming weeks seek citizen feedback on plans to make roads safer.
Sep 11th, 2024 by Graham KilmerCrowley Signs Opioid Program Funding
Legislation uses funding from legal settlement to take on opioid addiction epidemic.
Sep 10th, 2024 by Graham KilmerChief Judge, Sheriff At Odds On Bailiff Staffing
MCSO ends mandatory overtime in circuit courts, which threatens safety, Chief Judge says.
Sep 9th, 2024 by Graham KilmerCounty Gets $1.5 Million for Urban Forestry
Federal funds will help the parks department expand its forestry crew.
Sep 9th, 2024 by Graham KilmerCounty Strings Together Funds to Close $19 Million 2024 Budget Deficit
$3.3 million in ARPA funds, including $1 million originally allocated to affordable housing, used to close budget gap.
Sep 6th, 2024 by Graham KilmerDespite Low Offer, MCTS Loses Bid To Run Waukesha Bus System
Waukesha favors experience of existing operator Transdev.
Sep 6th, 2024 by Graham KilmerCommittee Approves Up To $5,000 Fines for Illegal Dumping in Parks
And costs could go higher if cleanup costs exceed $5,000. Full board approval remains.
Sep 5th, 2024 by Graham KilmerCanceled BRT Project Saves MCTS Budget Until 2028
Shelving project reduces operational costs, helps MCTS stay solvent.
Sep 4th, 2024 by Graham KilmerCommittee Approves Villa Terrace Takeover Plan
The future of Charles Allis Museum meanwhile remains a question mark.
Sep 4th, 2024 by Graham KilmerDomes Group Proposes $133 Million Repair, Redevelopment
Friends of the Domes plan to save the Domes needs $30 million from Milwaukee County.
Sep 3rd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer