MKE County

Aisha Carr Charged With Fraud, Misconduct in Office

Aisha Carr Charged With Fraud, Misconduct in Office

Former school board director faces two felonies for living outside district she represented.

Marcus Performing Arts Center Struggling Financially

Marcus Performing Arts Center Struggling Financially

It was supposed to go independent by 2026, but now pleads for continued county support.

MKE County: Board Will Weigh In On MPS Trouble
MKE County

Board Will Weigh In On MPS Trouble

Six supervisors support Sup. Bielinski's resolution opposing any changes to MPS governance.

MKE County: Supervisors Embrace Part-Time Roles, Schedule
MKE County

Supervisors Embrace Part-Time Roles, Schedule

Supervisors change start time of board meetings, reflecting truly part-time nature of job.

MKE County: Two Road-to-Trail Projects Are Finally Moving To Construction
MKE County

Two Road-to-Trail Projects Are Finally Moving To Construction

Parks system will replace two parkway segments with trails in bid to expand access, reduce maintenance.

MKE County: County Government Charts Big Expansion of Solar Power
MKE County

County Government Charts Big Expansion of Solar Power

New Coggs building project is a catalyst for countywide plan exploring solar power.

MKE County: After Series of Deaths, County Jail Audit Approved
MKE County

After Series of Deaths, County Jail Audit Approved

Milwaukee County Board approves contract with third-party for independent audit of the jail. But not without derision over process.

MKE County: Parks Planning 10 Miles of New Trails by 2026
MKE County

Parks Planning 10 Miles of New Trails by 2026

Parks sets ambitious goal, plans to focus trail development on "historically underserved communities."

Transportation: Airport Planning Redevelopment of International Terminal, Again
Transportation

Airport Planning Redevelopment of International Terminal, Again

But it's now an $80 million project. COVID-19 scuttled prior effort to eliminate stand-alone building.

MKE County: Federal Funds Turn Zablocki Golf Course Synthetic
MKE County

Federal Funds Turn Zablocki Golf Course Synthetic

Synthetic tee boxes and greens at golf course are another ARPA success story.

MKE County: MCTS Unveils Juneteenth Bus
MKE County

MCTS Unveils Juneteenth Bus

Bus wrapped in murals by two local artists celebrating Juneteenth Day.

MKE County: Changes Coming to Brown Deer Disc Golf?
MKE County

Changes Coming to Brown Deer Disc Golf?

Parks wants to protect natural areas. Disc golfers say it will ruin best course in Milwaukee.