MKE County
A Bonobo Is Born
Endangered bonobo born at Milwaukee County Zoo, the first such birth since 2016.
Jul 2nd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Will Resurface 9 Playgrounds This Year
System has 112 playgrounds and also plans to rebuild Popuch Park playground.
Jun 30th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Sheriff Creates Community Advisory Board
15 community members include law enforcement critics.
Jun 30th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Facial Recognition Resolution Passes
Unanimous vote asks Sheriff's office to adopt guidelines to protect civil liberties.
Jun 28th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Board Rejects McGovern Senior Center Project
Controversial project would have involved private housing on public land, but was viewed as only option to save center.
Jun 27th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
MMSD Will Build Stormwater Infrastructure in Washington Park
Sewerage district partnering with county parks and Urban Ecology Center.
Jun 25th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Can Charles Allis Stand On Its Own?
Museum still doesn't have executive director or lease agreement with the county.
Jun 24th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Planned For 5 County Parks
These parks and county zoo could receive charging stations through city program.
Jun 23rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
The Uncertain Future of Hales Corners Park Pool
Sup. Logsdon wants to fill the pool and see if anything needs fixing. And then?
Jun 21st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Sheriff Interested in Using Facial Recognition Technology
Sheriff's Office says it would not use technology for surveillance, but board considering guardrails. MPD also pursuing tech.
Jun 20th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
County Supervisors Blindsided by MCTS Cuts
Supervisors balk at lack of financial transparency from county transit system.
Jun 19th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
New Affordable Homes Open in Midtown Neighborhood
Three new affordable duplexes, the first of 20, part of county-funded project.
Jun 18th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
