MKE County

MKE County: Lifeguard Shortage Limits Pool Openings Again
MKE County

Lifeguard Shortage Limits Pool Openings Again

No lifeguards at beaches in 2022, limited pool openings.

MKE County: Youth Incarceration Alternatives Running Out of Money
MKE County

Youth Incarceration Alternatives Running Out of Money

Community-based programs are critical to keeping youth out of juvenile detention facilities.

MKE County: Milwaukee County Jail Only 56% Staffed
MKE County

Milwaukee County Jail Only 56% Staffed

Sheriff's office struggles to staff jail, projects overtime deficit for 2022.

MKE County: Crowley, Nicholson Seek To Revive Youth Commission
MKE County

Crowley, Nicholson Seek To Revive Youth Commission

Crowley served on it as a teen. Commission will review county policies, programs for youth.

MKE County: County May Fund Suburban Affordable Housing
MKE County

County May Fund Suburban Affordable Housing

Housing division proposal would invest $15 million in federal ARPA funds.

Transportation: Federal Funds Could Finance Transition to Electric Buses
Transportation

Federal Funds Could Finance Transition to Electric Buses

Milwaukee County seeking grants to purchase 32 battery electric buses.

Transportation: Goodbye to Freeway Flyers, Festival Service?
Transportation

Goodbye to Freeway Flyers, Festival Service?

Fiscal crisis, labor shortage could mean a permanent end for these transit services.

Transportation: No Good Options For County Transit
Transportation

No Good Options For County Transit

Facing huge shortfall, MCTS can only balance budget with harmful or unpopular changes, report finds.

MKE County: Nicholson Shuffles Board’s Leadership
MKE County

Nicholson Shuffles Board’s Leadership

Chairwoman resets board's balance of power, and punishes a rival, with new committee assignments.

Dontre Hamilton Memorial Unveiled

Dontre Hamilton Memorial Unveiled

A memorial bench for Black man killed by police officer installed in Red Arrow Park.

Transportation: New MCTS Mobile App Launches Friday
Transportation

New MCTS Mobile App Launches Friday

Friday, April 29 at 8 a.m. the Ride MCTS app will no longer be used by transit system.

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.