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MKE County: Correctional Officers Charged With Abusing Inmates
MKE County

Correctional Officers Charged With Abusing Inmates

Accused of beating and pepper spraying two handcuffed inmates in county jail.

MKE County: Consulting Firm Selected To Overhaul Milwaukee Trail Plan
MKE County

Consulting Firm Selected To Overhaul Milwaukee Trail Plan

Countywide trail plan has not been updated for nearly two decades.

Transportation: MCTS Director Retires After Pledging to Return From Leave
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Denise Wandke left under cloud of uncertainty in October.

MKE County: County Tightens Financial Reporting
MKE County

County Tightens Financial Reporting

New resolution requires stricter financial reporting from county departments.

MKE County: County Hikes Funding For Jail Contractor
MKE County

County Hikes Funding For Jail Contractor

More funding for financially troubled company handling jail health care.

Top 10 of 2024: Most Popular Milwaukee County Stories
Top 10 of 2024

Most Popular Milwaukee County Stories

Cancelled fireworks, a restored beach and the fate of the domes were big concerns.

MKE County: McKinley Marina Getting New Boat Launches
MKE County

McKinley Marina Getting New Boat Launches

Milwaukee County Parks putting finishing touch on marina parking lot project.

Don’t Drink and Drive, Take the Bus

Don’t Drink and Drive, Take the Bus

All MCTS buses are free beginning 8 p.m. on New Years Eve thanks to Molson Coors.

MKE County: Supervisors Push For Expedited Video Release By Sheriff’s Office
MKE County

Supervisors Push For Expedited Video Release By Sheriff’s Office

Backing policy similar to city's for video release after use of force by officers.

MKE County: Homelessness Decreases In Milwaukee, Increases Nationally
MKE County

Homelessness Decreases In Milwaukee, Increases Nationally

Annual point in time count reveals 36.4% decrease in unsheltered homeless persons.

MKE County: DA’s Office Announces New Leadership Under Kent Lovern
MKE County

DA’s Office Announces New Leadership Under Kent Lovern

DA-Elect, who succeeds John Chisholm, picks new team of leaders.

MKE County: White Paint or Green Paint?
MKE County

White Paint or Green Paint?

County officials disagree on what color for bike lanes when Mason St. bridge repainted.