MKE County
Family Drug Treatment Court Sees Big Funding Boost
Court taking on substance abuse and separated families receives federal grant.
Jan 8th, 2025 by Graham KilmerSupervisors Back Sade Robinson Memorial in Warnimont Park
Six supervisors are co-sponsors; Parks department working with Robinson family.
Jan 8th, 2025 by Graham KilmerCounty Taps New Private Contractor For Jail Commissary
Union Supply Group will run commissary at jail and Community Reintegration Center.
Jan 8th, 2025 by Graham KilmerCounty Lifeguard Training Begins For Summer 2025
Parks department has lacked full complement of lifeguards for years.
Jan 7th, 2025 by Graham KilmerMCTS Eyes PurpleLine Upgrades After Connect 2 Demise
Will pursue federal grant for new shelters, signalization and pedestrian safety.
Jan 6th, 2025 by Graham KilmerCorrectional Officers Charged With Abusing Inmates
Accused of beating and pepper spraying two handcuffed inmates in county jail.
Jan 4th, 2025 by Graham KilmerConsulting Firm Selected To Overhaul Milwaukee Trail Plan
Countywide trail plan has not been updated for nearly two decades.
Jan 3rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Director Retires After Pledging to Return From Leave
Denise Wandke left under cloud of uncertainty in October.
Jan 2nd, 2025 by Graham KilmerCounty Tightens Financial Reporting
New resolution requires stricter financial reporting from county departments.
Jan 1st, 2025 by Graham KilmerCounty Hikes Funding For Jail Contractor
More funding for financially troubled company handling jail health care.
Dec 31st, 2024 by Graham KilmerMost Popular Milwaukee County Stories
Cancelled fireworks, a restored beach and the fate of the domes were big concerns.
Dec 31st, 2024 by Urban MilwaukeeMcKinley Marina Getting New Boat Launches
Milwaukee County Parks putting finishing touch on marina parking lot project.
Dec 31st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer