MKE County

MKE County: Board Quickly Adopts 2025 Budget
MKE County

Board Quickly Adopts 2025 Budget

Board makes few changes to county executive's recommended budget. Adds Domes plan and funding for eviction representation.

Russell Antonio Goodwin, Jr. Wins Northwest Side Assembly Seat

Russell Antonio Goodwin, Jr. Wins Northwest Side Assembly Seat

Goodwin easily defeats Deanna Alexander for open seat.

MKE County: County Officials Encourage Voter Participation, Trust in Election
MKE County

County Officials Encourage Voter Participation, Trust in Election

Urging participation in democratic process and noting how secure local election system is.

Transportation: Winter Brings End To Construction Detours for MCTS
Transportation

Winter Brings End To Construction Detours for MCTS

With construction season ending riders will see four routes return to normal.

MKE County: Supervisors Move to Create Civilian Review Board for Sheriff
MKE County

This content is only for members Supervisors Move to Create Civilian Review Board for Sheriff

Proposal could provide citizen oversight for Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office.

MKE County: New Pickleball Courts Open at West Milwaukee Park
MKE County

New Pickleball Courts Open at West Milwaukee Park

New courts in West Milwaukee are only second park with pickleball in county parks system.

MKE County: Tight Budget Forces Difficult Vote on Housing, Juvenile Justice
MKE County

Tight Budget Forces Difficult Vote on Housing, Juvenile Justice

Sup. Shawn Rolland wants $500,000 for a housing program. But his chosen source raises concerns for administration, colleagues.

MKE County: Parks Fundraising Campaign Raises $530,000 Far Faster Than Expected
MKE County

Parks Fundraising Campaign Raises $530,000 Far Faster Than Expected

'Cheers to our Parks' campaign with Molson Coors outperforming expectations.

MKE County: Ribbon Cutting on New Lyons Park Playground
MKE County

Ribbon Cutting on New Lyons Park Playground

New southwest side playground improves accessibility for children and families.

MKE County: New Gun Violence Prevention Program Goes After Habitual Offenders
MKE County

New Gun Violence Prevention Program Goes After Habitual Offenders

Based on national gun violence prevention model, program will target up to 40 frequent shooters.

Bipartisan Group Urges Trust in Wisconsin Election Process

Bipartisan Group Urges Trust in Wisconsin Election Process

Former Republican and Democratic elected officials say state's elections are safe, secure and deliberately slow.

Transportation: MCTS Plans 2025 Fare Increase
Transportation

MCTS Plans 2025 Fare Increase

Transit system raising the daily, weekly and monthly caps.