MKE County

Transportation: Battery Electric Buses Returning to Connect 1
Transportation

Battery Electric Buses Returning to Connect 1

MCTS buses for BRT line were pulled in August to have batteries replaced.

MKE County: Board Halts Medical Travel Subsidy For Abortions
MKE County

Board Halts Medical Travel Subsidy For Abortions

With abortions resuming in state, supervisors hold off on medical travel program.

Transportation: 35th Street Bike-Bus Study Planned
Transportation

35th Street Bike-Bus Study Planned

Temporary protected lanes for bicycles and buses to be tested as part of federally funded study.

Marine Historical Society Launches ‘Little Boat I’ in Lake Michigan

Marine Historical Society Launches ‘Little Boat I’ in Lake Michigan

Local group keeps maritime history alive, including by launching model boats.

MKE County: Board Recommends Transit Rangers for Bus Security
MKE County

Board Recommends Transit Rangers for Bus Security

But transit officials privately raise concerns about program as currently envisioned.

MKE County: Board Approves Transgender Sanctuary Designation
MKE County

Board Approves Transgender Sanctuary Designation

Plus: Union-made vehicle policy, Jail Visitation Study, and multi-lingual communication resolution all approved by board.

MKE County: Drug Settlements Could Help Expand Opioid Addiction Programs
MKE County

Drug Settlements Could Help Expand Opioid Addiction Programs

Settlements with opioid producers and distributors could fund 3 programs.

MKE County: Will Zoo Get New Rhino Facility?
MKE County

Will Zoo Get New Rhino Facility?

Zoo would need at least $16 million from the county. That may be a tough sell.

MKE County: Parks Plans to Replace 2 Oak Leaf Trail Bridges
MKE County

Parks Plans to Replace 2 Oak Leaf Trail Bridges

Aging Union Pacific railway bridges spanning I-43 in Glendale need replacing.

MKE County: Evers Appoints Jorge Fragoso to Circuit Court
MKE County

Evers Appoints Jorge Fragoso to Circuit Court

Attorney will take office Nov. 4, filling vacancy left by Judge Lindsey Grady.

MKE County: Rolland Pushes Plan to Restore Jail Visitation
MKE County

Rolland Pushes Plan to Restore Jail Visitation

Legislation funds feasibility study for returning in-person visitation to jail.

Transportation: FlexRide Launches Childcare Transportation
Transportation

FlexRide Launches Childcare Transportation

City-to-suburb transportation service aims to help working people access childcare.