MKE County
State Finance Committee Approves Funding For County Youth Justice Center
State Legislature follows through on juvenile justice plan passed back in 2018.
Aug 16th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Mental Health Complex Is Closing
Final day is Sept. 8, as county changes to decentralized network of mental health clinics and hospitals.
Aug 15th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
County Bus System Up By 1 Million Rides
MCTS hits 8.4 million rides this year, a big increase, but still far behind pre-pandemic levels.
Aug 15th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Less Than 50% of School Age Children Vaccinated for COVID-19
Local public health official urges vaccination ahead of school year.
Aug 12th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Denita Ball Wins Sheriff’s Race
Ball wins with 55% of the vote, defeating Brian Barkow and Thomas Beal.
Aug 9th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene and Graham Kilmer
Skip ID Check Line With New Airport Service
CLEAR verifies identity with biometric data and expedites travel through security checks.
Aug 9th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee County Sheriff Race
Three candidates on ballot and one write-in jockey to become next Milwaukee County Sheriff.
Aug 8th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Clerk of Circuit Court
Tuesday's primary election will decide who is the next Clerk of Circuit Court.
Aug 8th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS New Fare System Delayed to 2023
Delay will prolong the unpopular features of the transit system's new mobile app, but fare capping and other improvements await.
Aug 8th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Interview with Mohamed Awad
Awad wants to change culture of Sheriff's Office, saying commanders from Clarke-era must go.
Aug 7th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Interview with Thomas Beal
Beal wants full staffing, better mental health evaluation at jail.
Aug 7th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Interview with Brian Barkow
Barkow wants a jail ombudsman and community advisory council. Says current conditions in jail are "appalling."
Aug 7th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
