MKE County
Weekly COVID-19 Cases Declining
Despite a lessening burden of new cases, the number of hospitalizations and deaths remains the same.
Feb 4th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Board Debates Free Jail Phone Calls
Studies show it reduces recidivism. But could cost millions, with complicated practical details.
Feb 2nd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
City Offering $100 Vaccine Incentive
Health Department offers $100 gift cards to any city resident getting first vaccination.
Feb 1st, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Reorganizes Budget Office
County Executive moves strategic planning into the budget office, seeking long-term improvements in racial equity.
Jan 28th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Likely Past Omicron Peak
Cases down significantly, but fallout of rising hospitalizations and deaths from the surge continues.
Jan 28th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Reimagining Kosciuszko Community Center
Parks developing plans for redeveloped Kozy, but elected officials still haven't funded a new air conditioning system.
Jan 26th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
County Distributing 575,000 N95 Masks
Distributing masks to municipalities and community service organizations.
Jan 25th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
County Implementing Vaccine Booster Mandate
Mandate applies to workers in high-risk settings like the jail or behavioral health.
Jan 19th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Push Federal Review of State Funding
Is huge decline in state aid to county a violation of residents' civil rights?
Jan 18th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Board Will Consider Raise for Sheriff
Proposed raise, effective at start of next sheriff's term in 2023, may face board opposition.
Jan 17th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
COVID-19 Deaths Rising in Milwaukee
In Milwaukee County, 55 people died from COVID-19 during the past seven days.
Jan 11th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
One Board Seat Will Have a Blank Ballot
Dist. 18 Sup. Russell Antonio Goodwin, Sr. didn't get enough signatures to be listed on Spring 2022 ballot.
Jan 10th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
