MKE County
Parks Rethinking Its Building Portfolio
System maintains old, unused buildings as it struggles with inadequate budget. Could some buildings be eliminated?
May 15th, 2023 by Graham KilmerCounty Could Fly Newer Pride Flag in June
Strong support for Sup. Peter Burgelis' proposal to have county fly Intersex Progress Pride Flag.
May 15th, 2023 by Graham KilmerRed Arrow Park Roller Rink Opens
Downtown ice rink now a roller skating rink seven days a week during warm months.
May 14th, 2023 by Graham KilmerParks Plans to Rebuild Washington Park Bridges
Aggressive construction timeline to replace two lagoon bridges by end of year.
May 13th, 2023 by Graham KilmerFeds End COVID-19 Emergency Declaration
Vaccines, testing and treatment will remain free only as long as pre-expiration supplies last.
May 12th, 2023 by Graham KilmerNew Beer Garden Opening in Juneau Park
No longer traveling, downtown park will have a summer-long beer garden.
May 11th, 2023 by Graham KilmerParks System Hits Record Revenue
Golf, beer gardens and facility rentals keeping the parks system afloat.
May 11th, 2023 by Graham KilmerParks for People or Pavement?
Parks department wants to reduce the paved footprint in Milwaukee County.
May 11th, 2023 by Graham KilmerCommittee Rejects Abortion Travel Fund
With Republican legislators watching Milwaukee's every move, supervisors reject proposal.
May 9th, 2023 by Graham KilmerFirst 4 Months of BRT Rides Will be Free
Umo Mobility will sponsor free rides from June 4 to September 30.
May 9th, 2023 by Graham KilmerNew Museum Gallery Digs Into World Landscapes and Societies
Grasslands, deserts, arctic areas, mountains and islands in planned exhibit.
May 9th, 2023 by Graham KilmerFree Election Day Buses Still Illegal, Attorneys Say
Board amendment asks county attorneys to find legal way to do it. They can't and don't.
May 8th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer