MKE County

Transportation: New MCTS Fare Cards Launch April 1
Transportation

New MCTS Fare Cards Launch April 1

WisGo is a go and Waukesha will join Milwaukee bus system's new fare payment system.

Transportation: 35th Street Could Get Bike-Bus Lane
Transportation

35th Street Could Get Bike-Bus Lane

Seeking to create Milwaukee's first shared bike-bus lane on 35th Street between Vliet St. and National Ave.

MKE County: Right to Counsel Program a Success, Report Finds
MKE County

Right to Counsel Program a Success, Report Finds

Attorneys for clients facing eviction prevented this in 70% of cases.

MKE County: Jail Vaccine Incentive Payments Worked
MKE County

Jail Vaccine Incentive Payments Worked

Report finds vaccination rates spiked at county jail, CRC when incentive payments offered.

MKE County: Harley-Davidson May Revamp Highland Park
MKE County

Harley-Davidson May Revamp Highland Park

Would pay for improvements but may seek new name for park near corporate campus.

MKE County: Board Approves Cost Increase For Jail Food Contract
MKE County

Board Approves Cost Increase For Jail Food Contract

Aramark Correctional Services sought 8% price hike in 2023 contract.

MKE County: Board Passes Medical Debt Relief, Health Insurance Subsidy
MKE County

Board Passes Medical Debt Relief, Health Insurance Subsidy

Also, the board passed funding for student housing insecurity and a condemnation of conversion therapy.

Museum Unveils Future Exhibit All About Wisconsin

Museum Unveils Future Exhibit All About Wisconsin

"Wisconsin Journey" will showcase some of the state's natural features and history.

MKE County: Supervisors Want Audit of County Jail
MKE County

Supervisors Want Audit of County Jail

Supervisors Felesia Martin and Ryan Clancy propose legislation in response to deaths at county jail.

MKE County: Expanded City-To-Suburbs Transit Service Approved
MKE County

Expanded City-To-Suburbs Transit Service Approved

County Board's Finance Committee approves $1.3 million for a 'last mile' transit service.

Transportation: County Seeks Better Safety for Bikers, Pedestrians
Transportation

County Seeks Better Safety for Bikers, Pedestrians

Will conduct study of about 20 bike and pedestrians crossings to improve them.

MKE County: Company Hiking Prices for Corrections Food
MKE County

Company Hiking Prices for Corrections Food

Aramark Correctional Services negotiates 8% price hike for food served at county facilities.