MKE County

Will County Renew Fresh Food Share Program?

Will County Renew Fresh Food Share Program?

ARPA money doubles food share dollars spent at farmers markets. Board must approve plan.

Transportation: No MCTS Brewers Bus Line in 2022
Transportation

No MCTS Brewers Bus Line in 2022

Service canceled due to driver shortage.

MKE County: Crowley Signs Paid Parental Leave Bill
MKE County

Crowley Signs Paid Parental Leave Bill

Bill expected to have small fiscal impact and big payoff for families and social equity.

MKE County: County Board Races Finally Settled
MKE County

County Board Races Finally Settled

Preliminary results show Deanna Alexander won 8-candidate, write-in race in District 18.

Evers Signs Legislation Funding Lincoln Hills Replacement

Evers Signs Legislation Funding Lincoln Hills Replacement

New state-run facility is first step in neglected juvenile corrections reform.

Delta Adds Nonstop Flights To NYC

Delta Adds Nonstop Flights To NYC

New flights to-and-from East Coast latest in expanded offerings at Milwaukee airport.

MKE County: Election Shakes Up County Board
MKE County

Election Shakes Up County Board

Five of 18 supervisors will be new. Longtime Sup. John Weishan, Jr. upset by Peter Burgelis. A sixth new face could be coming.

MKE County: Mental Health Emergency Center’s Opening Delayed
MKE County

Mental Health Emergency Center’s Opening Delayed

Partnership of county and four major health systems pushes opening to September, cites need to hire specialized staff.

MKE County: County Faces Drastic Budget Decisions
MKE County

County Faces Drastic Budget Decisions

County is short $87 million over the next five years, could force massive cuts in service.

MKE County: County Sees Minor Uptick In New COVID-19 Cases
MKE County

County Sees Minor Uptick In New COVID-19 Cases

Increase of 80 cases of COVID-19 in Milwaukee County compared to the week prior.

Vote Tuesday: County Board Candidates
Vote Tuesday

County Board Candidates

Seven districts out of 18 have competitive races. See who is on your ballot.

MKE County: County Board Says Send In The Goats
MKE County

County Board Says Send In The Goats

In perhaps his last act as a supervisor, Jason Haas secures funding for a county goats program.