MKE County
COVID-19 Cases Rising Again
1,968 new cases of COVID-19 this past week.
May 20th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Lifeguard Shortage Limits Pool Openings Again
No lifeguards at beaches in 2022, limited pool openings.
May 20th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Youth Incarceration Alternatives Running Out of Money
Community-based programs are critical to keeping youth out of juvenile detention facilities.
May 18th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee County Jail Only 56% Staffed
Sheriff's office struggles to staff jail, projects overtime deficit for 2022.
May 17th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley, 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
County May Fund Suburban Affordable Housing
Housing division proposal would invest $15 million in federal ARPA funds.
May 16th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Federal Funds Could Finance Transition to Electric Buses
Milwaukee County seeking grants to purchase 32 battery electric buses.
May 11th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Goodbye to Freeway Flyers, Festival Service?
Fiscal crisis, labor shortage could mean a permanent end for these transit services.
May 11th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
No Good Options For County Transit
Facing huge shortfall, MCTS can only balance budget with harmful or unpopular changes, report finds.
May 9th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Nicholson Shuffles Board’s Leadership
Chairwoman resets board's balance of power, and punishes a rival, with new committee assignments.
May 3rd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Dontre Hamilton Memorial Unveiled
A memorial bench for Black man killed by police officer installed in Red Arrow Park.
May 3rd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
New MCTS Mobile App Launches Friday
Friday, April 29 at 8 a.m. the Ride MCTS app will no longer be used by transit system.
Apr 28th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
