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MKE County: County Hikes Funding For Jail Contractor
MKE County

County Hikes Funding For Jail Contractor

More funding for financially troubled company handling jail health care.

Top 10 of 2024: Most Popular Milwaukee County Stories
Top 10 of 2024

Most Popular Milwaukee County Stories

Cancelled fireworks, a restored beach and the fate of the domes were big concerns.

MKE County: McKinley Marina Getting New Boat Launches
MKE County

McKinley Marina Getting New Boat Launches

Milwaukee County Parks putting finishing touch on marina parking lot project.

Don’t Drink and Drive, Take the Bus

Don’t Drink and Drive, Take the Bus

All MCTS buses are free beginning 8 p.m. on New Years Eve thanks to Molson Coors.

MKE County: Supervisors Push For Expedited Video Release By Sheriff’s Office
MKE County

Supervisors Push For Expedited Video Release By Sheriff’s Office

Backing policy similar to city's for video release after use of force by officers.

MKE County: Homelessness Decreases In Milwaukee, Increases Nationally
MKE County

Homelessness Decreases In Milwaukee, Increases Nationally

Annual point in time count reveals 36.4% decrease in unsheltered homeless persons.

MKE County: DA’s Office Announces New Leadership Under Kent Lovern
MKE County

DA’s Office Announces New Leadership Under Kent Lovern

DA-Elect, who succeeds John Chisholm, picks new team of leaders.

MKE County: White Paint or Green Paint?
MKE County

White Paint or Green Paint?

County officials disagree on what color for bike lanes when Mason St. bridge repainted.

MKE County: County Working On Small Business Grant Program
MKE County

County Working On Small Business Grant Program

Milwaukee County wants to help small businesses open brick and mortar stores.

See Construction Progress at New Natural History Museum

See Construction Progress at New Natural History Museum

Construction has finished roughing out first floor of Milwaukee Public Museum replacement.

MKE County: Board Approves Villa Terrace, Charles Allis Privatization, With Extra Protection
MKE County

Board Approves Villa Terrace, Charles Allis Privatization, With Extra Protection

County Board approves transferring museums to nonprofit ownership.

MKE County: New Program Hopes To Help People Transition Out of Group Homes
MKE County

New Program Hopes To Help People Transition Out of Group Homes

Effort aims to create 'pathway to an independent and fulfilling life for individuals living with a mental illness.'