MKE County
MCTS Ridership Grows in 2023, Still Far Behind Pre-Pandemic Numbers
Transit system making year over years gains, but still hovering near half of 2019 ridership.
Dec 29th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Airport Closing In On Pre-Pandemic Traffic
Milwaukee Mitchell on track to crack 6 million passengers for first time since 2019.
Dec 27th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Board Extends Racine Jail Transfer Contract
Sheriff's office says it needs this option in case of overcrowding.
Dec 26th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Board Approves New Correctional Food Contract
Florida company will serve jail and CRC, replacing much criticized Aramark Corporation.
Dec 23rd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Board Adds Funding For Housing, Violence Prevention
$1.6 million for medical debt program wasn't spent, reallocated to other programs.
Dec 23rd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Board Approves Affordable Housing Funding, Bike Trail, Solar Study
Plus: A new overlook for the improved Kletzsch Dam.
Dec 22nd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Board Approves Much Debated Health Travel Program, Once Focused On Abortion
Proposal began as attempt to pay for travel costs related to out of state abortions.
Dec 22nd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Largest Fish Barrier Between Grafton and Lake Michigan Removed
New fish passage opens up 54 miles of habitat for native species like northern pike and sturgeon.
Dec 21st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Staffing Improves At Correctional Facilities
But still understaffed: County jail reaches 74% of full staffing level and CRC 83%.
Dec 20th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
In-Person Visits Return to Community Reintegration Center
County correctional center has not allowed such visits for more than a decade.
Dec 19th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Airport Plans to Repair, Replace Taxiways
Mitchell International Airport awarded $8.7 million in federal funds to pay for this.
Dec 19th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Hopeful for Pool Openings in 2024
Committee adds funding to Parks budget for this, but more pools are not guaranteed.
Dec 18th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
