MKE County
Rock Sportsplex Sound Study Underway, Finally
County commissioned study after years of citizen complaints of noise from Rock Sportsplex.
Oct 10th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
County Finds Success With Beer Gardens
Over past decade, county revived history of beer gardens in Milwaukee. And it paid off.
Oct 8th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
State Awards $4.4 Million for Oak Leaf Trail Projects
Projects include a new connection, trail flooding mitigation and trail modernization.
Oct 6th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Site of LGBTQ+ Black Nite Brawl Receiving Historic Landmark Designation
Patrons at Black Nite gay bar fought back against homophobic attack in 1961.
Oct 6th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
A Summer-Long Beer Garden for Juneau Park?
As long as Milwaukee County Parks doesn't violate federal tied house prohibitions.
Oct 5th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
County Parks Fights Ash Borer With Reforestation
Milwaukee County has removed 25,000 trees, but is ramping up its replacement effort.
Oct 1st, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
County Drops Mask Rules for Courthouse, Buses
Low COVID risk designation prompts change, "high risk" settings still require masks.
Sep 30th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Introduces 2023 Budget Laden With ‘Tough Decisions’
Budget increases parks, other departments funding, but shows that cuts are on the horizon.
Sep 29th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
County To Seek Historic Designation for Domes
Board wants National Register of Historic Places listing. A first step toward saving Domes?
Sep 28th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Board Approves Coggs Building Funding
Supervisors vote to use $32.3 million in ARPA funding for new human services building.
Sep 28th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Federally Funded COVID-19 Vaccines Will End. What’s Next?
Cutoff could come by January, leaving county officials worried about impact.
Sep 27th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Board Approves Ungendered Bathrooms
And LGBTQ inclusion initiative. 'Access to safe restrooms should be a basic right for every person.'
Sep 27th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
