MKE County

Transportation: Two Deadly Crashes Hit Buses in 48 Hours
Transportation

Two Deadly Crashes Hit Buses in 48 Hours

$2 million worth of MCTS buses were totaled by reckless drivers in just two days last week.

MKE County: Sherman Park Revitalization Project Begins
MKE County

Sherman Park Revitalization Project Begins

$2.5 million project includes more than a dozen planned improvements to the park.

MKE County: McKinley Beach Will Open for Summer
MKE County

McKinley Beach Will Open for Summer

After drownings, beach has been closed since 2020.

MKE County: Soul Food Restaurant Coming to Humboldt Park
MKE County

Soul Food Restaurant Coming to Humboldt Park

Karol's Kitchen and Catering will replace Triciclo Peru at beer garden.

MKE County: County Seeks Contractors for Youth Detention Center
MKE County

County Seeks Contractors for Youth Detention Center

A $31 million project to create addition to Vel R. Phillips Juvenile Justice Center.

MKE County: New Domes Plan Expected This Summer
MKE County

New Domes Plan Expected This Summer

Friends group working with Parks on final plan for Mitchell Park Domes. But will it work?

MKE County: Local Officials Praise Federal Investment in Affordable Housing
MKE County

Local Officials Praise Federal Investment in Affordable Housing

Mayor, county executive and Biden administration official tout housing program.

MKE County: ‘Enough is Enough’ Crowley Says, After 100 MPH Driver Smashes Into Bus
MKE County

‘Enough is Enough’ Crowley Says, After 100 MPH Driver Smashes Into Bus

Following deadly crash, county officials call for community responsibility, more tools and funding to address reckless driving.

MKE County: County Funding Early Childhood, Parenting Programs
MKE County

County Funding Early Childhood, Parenting Programs

Community Advocates works with county to support six nonprofit organizations.

MKE County: County Expanding Emergency Housing Offering on South Side
MKE County

County Expanding Emergency Housing Offering on South Side

Purchase-and-rehab project underway for S. 22nd Street.

MKE County: Parks Makes Final Push for Summer Lifeguards
MKE County

Parks Makes Final Push for Summer Lifeguards

County hoping to increase lifeguards by 10% in 2024.

MKE County: Bucks Honor Incarcerated Work Program Graduates
MKE County

Bucks Honor Incarcerated Work Program Graduates

Milwaukee Bucks offered a 'life changing experience' for six incarcerated men.