MKE County

MKE County: Committee Approves Funding for Suburban Affordable Housing Projects
MKE County

Committee Approves Funding for Suburban Affordable Housing Projects

But Sup. Peter Burgelis tries to stop subsidy for Wauwatosa development, citing cost.

Transportation: MCTS Makes Changes to Transit Security
Transportation

MCTS Makes Changes to Transit Security

MCTS, after union's repeated prodding, pursuing charges against people that assault bus drivers.

MKE County: Revived Youth Commission Starts Its Work
MKE County

Revived Youth Commission Starts Its Work

Milwaukee County revives youth leadership program, and gives members a list of things to work on.

Transportation: BRT Line Slated for June 4 Start
Transportation

BRT Line Slated for June 4 Start

MCTS still must stripe dedicated lanes, add equipment to stations.

Transportation: North-South BRT Plans Advancing in 2023
Transportation

North-South BRT Plans Advancing in 2023

Transit officials will focus on new BRT project after East-West BRT launches in June.

MKE County: Six Ways County Will Spend Opioid Settlement Funds
MKE County

Six Ways County Will Spend Opioid Settlement Funds

Opioid treatment programs a priority for spending $56 million won from drug companies.

Transportation: County Survey Finds Support for Bike, Pedestrian Options
Transportation

County Survey Finds Support for Bike, Pedestrian Options

Residents concerned about street safety, reckless driving, lack of bike lanes and buses.

MKE County: Former Fugitive Reported Dead in Jail
MKE County

Former Fugitive Reported Dead in Jail

Second death in two-months in Milwaukee County Jail.

MKE County: Medical Examiner Struggles With Staffing
MKE County

Medical Examiner Struggles With Staffing

Office now shorthanded for forensic investigators. Interim chief has temporary plan.

Transportation: City-To-Suburbs Transit Service Planning Large Expansion
Transportation

City-To-Suburbs Transit Service Planning Large Expansion

FlexRide, a last-mile transit service, would expand the suburban areas it takes Milwaukee residents to.

MKE County: Supervisor Says Republicans Planning Incentives for Consolidated City, County Government
MKE County

Supervisor Says Republicans Planning Incentives for Consolidated City, County Government

Conervative Deanna Alexander described a specific plan that would "reward the entities for consolidating."

MKE County: County Has Open Call for Lifeguards
MKE County

County Has Open Call for Lifeguards

Parks department hopes to improve lifeguard numbers, open more pools this year.