MKE County
Transit Union Rallies for Fair Contract
Union has authorized a strike while declining "final" offer from MCTS.
Nov 17th, 2022 by Graham KilmerReferendums Show Local Government Funding Challenges
While state aid remains stagnant, localities across Wisconsin seek property tax hikes.
Nov 16th, 2022 by Graham KilmerMental Health Center Wins Good Government Award
County partnership with area health systems on emergency mental health care gets award.
Nov 15th, 2022 by Graham KilmerCoat Check Returns to Mitchell Airport
Winter travelers to southern or tropical vacations can have their coat waiting when they come back.
Nov 15th, 2022 by Graham KilmerWill Public Pools Open in 2023?
Board adds funding to budget, but lifeguard shortage could still be a problem.
Nov 14th, 2022 by Graham KilmerMCTS Unveils New Electric Bus, Brand For BRT Line
East-West BRT will be "MCTS Connect" with all-electric fleet.
Nov 11th, 2022 by Graham KilmerBoard Adopts 2023 County Budget
Board spent nearly 12 hours debating amendments, what passed?
Nov 11th, 2022 by Graham KilmerLake Park Neighbors Seek Control of Bluff
Wahl Ave. residents have already clear cut top of bluff, now want special access to all of it.
Nov 8th, 2022 by Graham KilmerCounty Estimates It Prevented Evictions for 12,000 Households
Rental assistance program begun in 2020 awarded $15 million more in federal funds.
Nov 8th, 2022 by Graham KilmerCrowley Vetoes Historic Designation For Domes
County Executive says county should consider all options, including demolition of domes.
Nov 7th, 2022 by Graham KilmerNew COVID-19 Variants Displace Stable BA.5 Variant, Could Change Transmission Rate
Less than 40% of cases nationwide are now long-dominant Omicron subvariant
Nov 4th, 2022 by Graham KilmerTransit Strike Hinges On Next Contract Offer
Union members show up in large numbers at county budget hearing.
Nov 3rd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer