MKE County
New 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 Kilmer
Transit Strike Hinges On Next Contract Offer
Union members show up in large numbers at county budget hearing.
Nov 3rd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Commission Pauses Proposal For Another Lakefront War Memorial
Project site would disrupt newly installed green infrastructure. Residents suggest other sites.
Nov 3rd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Disabled Riders Decry End To Taxi Service
Transit Union demands more funding, others push sheriff budget cuts at public budget meeting.
Nov 2nd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Hunger Task Force Blasts State For Leaving Coggs Building
Files civil rights complaint. State says residents seeking benefits can still get service.
Nov 1st, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
County Seeks Suburban Affordable Housing Projects
Looking to use $15 million in federal ARPA funds for gap financing of affordable housing.
Oct 31st, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Lake Park Bridge Open For First Time In 6 Years
Pedestrians can once again cross the historic foot bridge in Lake Park.
Oct 29th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Did Crowley Fire Medical Examiner?
Former Medical Examiner Brian Peterson says he was forced out by the county executive.
Oct 28th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Evers Appoints Denita Ball Milwaukee County Sheriff
Ball makes history ahead of schedule as first female Milwaukee County Sheriff.
Oct 27th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Youth Detention Center Overcrowded
After voting against sending some youth to Racine detention center, county now has more youth than beds at Vel Phillips Center.
Oct 25th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
New COVID-19 Boosters Available for Children
Top county health official discusses booster safety, urges vaccination.
Oct 25th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
County Parks Fees Increasing
Parks system stays afloat - barely - with money making services that provide half its budget.
Oct 25th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
