MKE County

MKE County: Special Public Hearing Scheduled On County Sales Tax Increase
MKE County

Special Public Hearing Scheduled On County Sales Tax Increase

Meeting will give residents opportunity to speak directly to supervisors about potential sales tax increase.

Transportation: MCTS Ending Giveaway of New Fare Cards
Transportation

MCTS Ending Giveaway of New Fare Cards

Use of new WisGo system required to take advantage of fare limits. Will be only available system by year's end.

Transportation: Switching To Electric Vehicles Would Save Milwaukee County Money
Transportation

Switching To Electric Vehicles Would Save Milwaukee County Money

A new analysis of fleet electrification shows savings along with massive reduction in emissions.

MKE County: County Moves to Replace Jails’ Food Provider
MKE County

County Moves to Replace Jails’ Food Provider

Requesting bids from food service providers for its three detention facilities.

Transportation: Transit Union Rallies for Security, Funding
Transportation

Transit Union Rallies for Security, Funding

Union demands protection for transit funding. 'We have to fight vigorously.'

Hank Aaron Trail Closed During State Fair

Hank Aaron Trail Closed During State Fair

DNR and Wisconsin State Fair cite security concerns in temporary closure.

Transportation: Could MCTS Have New Security by 2024?
Transportation

Could MCTS Have New Security by 2024?

Task Force rushing to finalize a proposal for county buses before budget season. Will it work?

MKE Parks: July 3 Fireworks A Week Away
MKE Parks

July 3 Fireworks A Week Away

But a new rule: No camping for annual fireworks. And volunteers sought to help clean up parks afterward.

MKE County: Sup. Shawn Rolland Pleads Guilty, Must Pay $500 Fine
MKE County

Sup. Shawn Rolland Pleads Guilty, Must Pay $500 Fine

Rolland pled guilty to falsely certifying nomination signatures he didn't collect.

MKE County: Board Will Do Homework on Sales Tax
MKE County

Board Will Do Homework on Sales Tax

But which will they study more, the county's financial reports or constituent opinion?

MKE County: After First Rejecting Funding, Old Loomis Road Will Be Fixed
MKE County

After First Rejecting Funding, Old Loomis Road Will Be Fixed

Plus: Board gets preview of minority rule, and Sup. Burgelis holds pride ceremony despite having his jaw wired shut.

MKE County: Supervisor Shawn Rolland Charged With Misdemeanor Election Fraud
MKE County

Supervisor Shawn Rolland Charged With Misdemeanor Election Fraud

DA's Office alleges Rolland falsely certified collecting nomination signatures that he did not, in fact, collect.