MKE County

Denita Ball Wins Sheriff’s Race

Denita Ball Wins Sheriff’s Race

Ball wins with 55% of the vote, defeating Brian Barkow and Thomas Beal.

Skip ID Check Line With New Airport Service

Skip ID Check Line With New Airport Service

CLEAR verifies identity with biometric data and expedites travel through security checks.

Vote Tuesday: Milwaukee County Sheriff Race
Vote Tuesday

Milwaukee County Sheriff Race

Three candidates on ballot and one write-in jockey to become next Milwaukee County Sheriff.

Vote Tuesday: Clerk of Circuit Court
Vote Tuesday

Clerk of Circuit Court

Tuesday's primary election will decide who is the next Clerk of Circuit Court.

Transportation: MCTS New Fare System Delayed to 2023
Transportation

MCTS New Fare System Delayed to 2023

Delay will prolong the unpopular features of the transit system's new mobile app, but fare capping and other improvements await.

Race for Sheriff: Interview with Mohamed Awad
Race for Sheriff

Interview with Mohamed Awad

Awad wants to change culture of Sheriff's Office, saying commanders from Clarke-era must go.

Race for Sheriff: Interview with Thomas Beal
Race for Sheriff

Interview with Thomas Beal

Beal wants full staffing, better mental health evaluation at jail.

Race for Sheriff: Interview with Brian Barkow
Race for Sheriff

Interview with Brian Barkow

Barkow wants a jail ombudsman and community advisory council. Says current conditions in jail are "appalling."

MKE County: Many COVID-19 Tests Returning Positive
MKE County

Many COVID-19 Tests Returning Positive

Testing numbers are low, but a high percentage are positive for disease.

MKE County: Does Downtown Roller Rink Need Protective Surface?
MKE County

Does Downtown Roller Rink Need Protective Surface?

Company which installed concrete in Red Arrow Park says no. Parks staff disagree.

MKE County: Crowley Vetoes Downtown Roller Rink
MKE County

Crowley Vetoes Downtown Roller Rink

Roller rink in Red Arrow Park won't happen this summer, but idea may not be dead.

Public Museum Gains Accreditation

Public Museum Gains Accreditation

After facing a delay, Museum gains national re-accreditation needed for pursuit for a new building.