MKE County
County Creates New Youth Commission
Giving 20 young people public service experience and a chance to help shape youth-related policies.
Jun 7th, 2022 by Graham KilmerCOVID-19 Cases Show Slight Decrease
There were two deaths due to COVID-19 this past week.
Jun 3rd, 2022 by Graham KilmerSummerfest To Provide Shuttle Service
Private service will be twice as expensive and provide fewer stops than now cancelled public option.
Jun 3rd, 2022 by Graham KilmerNew COVID-19 Cases May Be Plateauing
Vaccination levels have also plateaued in Milwaukee County.
May 27th, 2022 by Graham KilmerJuly 3 Fireworks Return!
After a two-year hiatus, fireworks return to Milwaukee's lakefront.
May 26th, 2022 by Graham KilmerSeasonal Worker Shortage Hurts Parks System
Decades of staff cuts forced parks to rely on a now-disappearing seasonal workforce.
May 25th, 2022 by Graham KilmerDowntown Roller Rink Looks Feasible
Downtown BID offers help, parks report says temporary structure needed to protect Red Arrow ice rink.
May 24th, 2022 by Graham KilmerCOVID-19 Cases Rising Again
1,968 new cases of COVID-19 this past week.
May 20th, 2022 by Graham KilmerLifeguard Shortage Limits Pool Openings Again
No lifeguards at beaches in 2022, limited pool openings.
May 20th, 2022 by Graham KilmerYouth Incarceration Alternatives Running Out of Money
Community-based programs are critical to keeping youth out of juvenile detention facilities.
May 18th, 2022 by Graham KilmerMilwaukee County Jail Only 56% Staffed
Sheriff's office struggles to staff jail, projects overtime deficit for 2022.
May 17th, 2022 by Graham KilmerCrowley, Nicholson Seek To Revive Youth Commission
Crowley served on it as a teen. Commission will review county policies, programs for youth.
May 17th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer