MKE County

Officials Urge a Return to Mask Wearing

Officials Urge a Return to Mask Wearing

Dangerous Delta variant leads to rising cases. Local officials recommend masks at indoor public places.

Transportation: Beerline Trail Extension Could Get Federal Funds
Transportation

Beerline Trail Extension Could Get Federal Funds

County Department of Transportation seeking $1.6 million for trail expansion.

MKE County: Plan Offers Vaccine Incentive for Jail, HOC
MKE County

Plan Offers Vaccine Incentive for Jail, HOC

Committee okays $50 payment for any inmate or PTO for any staff member who gets vaccinated.

MKE County: Pay Raise, Bonuses Proposed to Address Lifeguard Shortage
MKE County

Pay Raise, Bonuses Proposed to Address Lifeguard Shortage

Starting wage would be $15 an hour. Returning guards could earn additional $900 in bonuses next year.

MKE County: City COVID-19 Transmission Higher Than Suburbs
MKE County

City COVID-19 Transmission Higher Than Suburbs

A higher percentage of suburban residents have received the vaccine than the city.

MKE County: County Continues Rent Assistance, Adds Legal Help
MKE County

County Continues Rent Assistance, Adds Legal Help

County spends millions on assistance and adds right to counsel for those facing eviction.

MKE County: COVID-19 Transmission Surging Countywide
MKE County

COVID-19 Transmission Surging Countywide

The number of new cases in the county this past week is more than double what the county saw the previous week.

Transportation: County Pursues Funding to Replace 64 Buses
Transportation

County Pursues Funding to Replace 64 Buses

Hundreds of MCTS buses are coming due for replacement in upcoming years.

Transportation: Final Bus Route Changes Begin in August
Transportation

Final Bus Route Changes Begin in August

As of August 29, 60% of MCTS routes will be high frequency, with fewer stops and faster times.

COVID-19 Rising, Delta Variant Blamed

COVID-19 Rising, Delta Variant Blamed

A tripling in new cases per day and positivity rate in Milwaukee, reflecting national trend.

MKE County: County May Stay in Coggs Building
MKE County

County May Stay in Coggs Building

In May, a report showed the Coggs building could become a money pit.

Transportation: Amazon Route a Success, MCTS Reports
Transportation

Amazon Route a Success, MCTS Reports

Route to Amazon MKE2 facility providing an average of 100 riders per day.