MKE County

MKE County: County Selling Former Allis-Chalmers Landfill
MKE County

County Selling Former Allis-Chalmers Landfill

Site in Greenfield near the county border was used as dump by Allis-Chalmers foundry.

MKE County: TIF Funds Support Walker Square Park Upgrades
MKE County

TIF Funds Support Walker Square Park Upgrades

One of a number of county parks getting funding from a city TIF district.

MKE County: Bender Park Bike Trail Coming in 2025
MKE County

Bender Park Bike Trail Coming in 2025

1-mile trail through park in Oak Creek will bring riders closer to Racine-Kenosha Trail.

MKE County: Zoo Maintains ‘Gold Standard’ Rating
MKE County

Zoo Maintains ‘Gold Standard’ Rating

It's spent millions in recent years on facility upgrades to maintain AZA accreditation.

MKE County: Board Extends Fresh Food Program For Impoverished Families
MKE County

Board Extends Fresh Food Program For Impoverished Families

And still closes budget deficit. Program provides families matching funding to buy healthy food.

MKE County: County Officials Close 2024 Budget Gap
MKE County

County Officials Close 2024 Budget Gap

Board approves funding package closing $19 million gap. But a new challenge awaits for 2025 budget.

MKE County: Two County Affordable Housing Efforts Would Create 89 Homes
MKE County

Two County Affordable Housing Efforts Would Create 89 Homes

Board approves a combined $4.5 million in county support.

Transportation: County, WisDOT Plan $2.6 Million Mason Street Bridge Rehab
Transportation

County, WisDOT Plan $2.6 Million Mason Street Bridge Rehab

Bridge spanning Lincoln Memorial will be shut down for repairs in 2025.

Rite-Hite Plans Bigger Private Hangar At Airport

Rite-Hite Plans Bigger Private Hangar At Airport

Manufacturer will build $10 million expansion at Mitchell airport.

MKE County: County Has Huge Solar Energy Potential
MKE County

County Has Huge Solar Energy Potential

Report identifies 22 possible projects. Federal infrastructure bill could help fund them.

MKE County: Parks, Riverkeeper, MMSD Partner on Tree Planting
MKE County

Parks, Riverkeeper, MMSD Partner on Tree Planting

Kinnickinnic River Parkway is first site chosen for reforestation partnership.

MKE County: County Aims To Build New Courthouse By 2032
MKE County

County Aims To Build New Courthouse By 2032

Project could take seven years and $500 million to complete.