MKE County
Did Crowley Fire Medical Examiner?
Former Medical Examiner Brian Peterson says he was forced out by the county executive.
Oct 28th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Evers Appoints Denita Ball Milwaukee County Sheriff
Ball makes history ahead of schedule as first female Milwaukee County Sheriff.
Oct 27th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Youth Detention Center Overcrowded
After voting against sending some youth to Racine detention center, county now has more youth than beds at Vel Phillips Center.
Oct 25th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
New COVID-19 Boosters Available for Children
Top county health official discusses booster safety, urges vaccination.
Oct 25th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
County Parks Fees Increasing
Parks system stays afloat - barely - with money making services that provide half its budget.
Oct 25th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Rising New COVID-19 Variants A Concern
As the current dominant COVID-19 variant is replaced, the disease will become less predictable.
Oct 22nd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Sheriff Lucas Leaving for Job With Fiserv
Will become Vice President of Security for Wisconsin for company headquartered in Brookfield.
Oct 21st, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Museum, Forensic Center Will Cost County $161 Million
Projects will increase county debt burden by 23%, greatly increasing county's fiscal woes.
Oct 21st, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Federal Rules Shut Down County’s Largest Dog Park
Runway Dog Park to close Nov. 1. County looks to create replacement, seeks citizen input.
Oct 20th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS and Transit Union Will Resume Contract Negotiations in November
Transit union has rejected a contract offer, authorized a strike.
Oct 19th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee County Gets Funding For Reckless Driving Plan
Study will look at policies and practices to be applied across the county.
Oct 18th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Policy Forum Report Shows Sales Tax Critical to Local Government
Report shows a relative financial calm in 2023, but the potential for future budgetary storms.
Oct 17th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
