MKE County

MKE County: Parks Rethinking Its Building Portfolio
MKE County

Parks Rethinking Its Building Portfolio

System maintains old, unused buildings as it struggles with inadequate budget. Could some buildings be eliminated?

MKE County: County Could Fly Newer Pride Flag in June
MKE County

County Could Fly Newer Pride Flag in June

Strong support for Sup. Peter Burgelis' proposal to have county fly Intersex Progress Pride Flag.

MKE County: Red Arrow Park Roller Rink Opens
MKE County

Red Arrow Park Roller Rink Opens

Downtown ice rink now a roller skating rink seven days a week during warm months.

MKE County: Parks Plans to Rebuild Washington Park Bridges
MKE County

Parks Plans to Rebuild Washington Park Bridges

Aggressive construction timeline to replace two lagoon bridges by end of year.

Feds End COVID-19 Emergency Declaration

Feds End COVID-19 Emergency Declaration

Vaccines, testing and treatment will remain free only as long as pre-expiration supplies last.

MKE County: New Beer Garden Opening in Juneau Park
MKE County

New Beer Garden Opening in Juneau Park

No longer traveling, downtown park will have a summer-long beer garden.

MKE County: Parks System Hits Record Revenue
MKE County

Parks System Hits Record Revenue

Golf, beer gardens and facility rentals keeping the parks system afloat.

MKE County: Parks for People or Pavement?
MKE County

Parks for People or Pavement?

Parks department wants to reduce the paved footprint in Milwaukee County.

MKE County: Committee Rejects Abortion Travel Fund
MKE County

Committee Rejects Abortion Travel Fund

With Republican legislators watching Milwaukee's every move, supervisors reject proposal.

Transportation: First 4 Months of BRT Rides Will be Free
Transportation

First 4 Months of BRT Rides Will be Free

Umo Mobility will sponsor free rides from June 4 to September 30.

New Museum Gallery Digs Into World Landscapes and Societies

New Museum Gallery Digs Into World Landscapes and Societies

Grasslands, deserts, arctic areas, mountains and islands in planned exhibit.

Transportation: Free Election Day Buses Still Illegal, Attorneys Say
Transportation

Free 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.