MKE County
Milwaukee Legislators Push Legalizing Fentanyl Test Strips
Community advocates working with addicts say test strips would save lives.
Jun 28th, 2021 by Graham KilmerJet Skis to Stay at Bender Park
Wake Zone signs long-term contract with county.
Jun 28th, 2021 by Angeline TerryBoard Approves Mental Health Crisis Team
Partnering sheriff's deputies and mental health professionals. But some supervisors opposed creating new Sheriff's Deputy positions.
Jun 25th, 2021 by Graham KilmerBoard Approves Lucille Berrien Park
Lucille Berrien was an open housing activist, the first Black woman to run for mayor and a foster mother to more than 120 children.
Jun 24th, 2021 by Graham KilmerHow Will County Spend Stimulus Money?
With $183 million in ARPA funding and more flexible guidelines, county could replace some lost revenue.
Jun 23rd, 2021 by Graham KilmerState Funding Vital to Milwaukee Public Museum Accreditation
$40 million in state funding will help museum meet goals laid out by accreditation commission
Jun 21st, 2021 by Graham KilmerSummerfest Bus Service Canceled
Downtown shuttle and park and rides are canceled for 2021.
Jun 11th, 2021 by Graham KilmerBus Rapid Transit Construction Beginning Soon
The Milwaukee County Transit System held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday for the long planned project.
Jun 10th, 2021 by Graham KilmerCounty On Track for Emissions Goals
Surprising progress in goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
Jun 9th, 2021 by Graham KilmerLifeguard Shortage Closes County Pools
Bradford beach will go without guards and only four pools are opening.
Jun 9th, 2021 by Graham KilmerDrug Overdose Effort Wins Federal Grant
County medical examiner and medical college get $1.2 million grant to help confront crisis of drug overdose deaths.
Jun 8th, 2021 by Graham KilmerSupervisor Proposes Renaming Lindbergh Park for Lucille Berrien
Berrien is a long-time activist that was involved in the fair housing marches of the 1960's.
Jun 4th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer