MKE County
Pension Backdrop Costs Hit $354 Million
Total cost rose $58 million since 2016, may hit $460 million before all eligible workers retire.
Aug 16th, 2021 by Angeline Terry
COVID-19 Cases Rapidly Increasing
The county's weekly case rate is 18 times higher than one month ago.
Aug 6th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Freeway Flyers Return
Express service between suburbs and Downtown will return, but with fewer trips.
Aug 2nd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
COVID-19 Metrics Show Disease Surging Countywide
Weekly new cases have increased eleven-fold over the past month.
Jul 30th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Planning Oak Leaf Trail Projects
Seeking federal grant money to build new ramp and modernize bike paths.
Jul 29th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
County Plans Youth Culinary Institute
Complicated plan envisions institute working with and funding culinary group based in Atlanta.
Jul 28th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Officials Urge a Return to Mask Wearing
Dangerous Delta variant leads to rising cases. Local officials recommend masks at indoor public places.
Jul 27th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Beerline Trail Extension Could Get Federal Funds
County Department of Transportation seeking $1.6 million for trail expansion.
Jul 27th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Plan Offers Vaccine Incentive for Jail, HOC
Committee okays $50 payment for any inmate or PTO for any staff member who gets vaccinated.
Jul 26th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
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.
Jul 23rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
City COVID-19 Transmission Higher Than Suburbs
A higher percentage of suburban residents have received the vaccine than the city.
Jul 23rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
County Continues Rent Assistance, Adds Legal Help
County spends millions on assistance and adds right to counsel for those facing eviction.
Jul 19th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
