MKE County

MKE County: House of Correction Targets Recidivism
MKE County

House of Correction Targets Recidivism

Program would begin preparing inmates for reentry into community on day one of their sentence.

MKE County: Committee Approves Goats Proposal
MKE County

Committee Approves Goats Proposal

Unanimous vote for studying use of goats to clear invasive species and perhaps create a “Goatapalooza.”

MKE County: COVID-19 Indicators Point to Increasing Disease Burden
MKE County

COVID-19 Indicators Point to Increasing Disease Burden

New cases were on the rise throughout the month of November.

County Can’t Afford Park System

County Can’t Afford Park System

Fewer local tax dollars available for parks. Officials call for new revenue sources.

Public Museum Needs $45 Million From County

Public Museum Needs $45 Million From County

Without it, private donors may not support plan for new, $240 million museum facility.

Special Report: County Pension Plan’s Costs Still Rising
Special Report

County Pension Plan’s Costs Still Rising

Annual costs rose by 163%, may not be paid off until 2040s. First story in a series.

MKE County: County Chases Grants It Once Overlooked
MKE County

County Chases Grants It Once Overlooked

New office created by County Executive Crowley winning grants it once 'left on the table.'

MKE County: How Did County Finance $1.2 Billon Annual Budget?
MKE County

How Did County Finance $1.2 Billon Annual Budget?

The money comes from many sources, with only 25% coming from the property tax.

MKE County: COVID-19 Rising in Milwaukee County
MKE County

COVID-19 Rising in Milwaukee County

Latest data shows increased transmission of COVID-19.

Sheriff Lucas Won’t Run for Reelection

Sheriff Lucas Won’t Run for Reelection

His Chief Deputy Denita Ball announces run for sheriff since Lucas is running for mayor.

MKE County: Board Adopts 2022 Budget of $1.2 Billion
MKE County

Board Adopts 2022 Budget of $1.2 Billion

Rising sales tax revenue plugs budget deficit. Federal ARPA funds largely saved for future investments.

MKE County: Report Shows Slight Uptick in COVID-19
MKE County

Report Shows Slight Uptick in COVID-19

Though transmission rate stays below 1.0.