MKE County
New Area for South Shore Beach Chosen
One of most polluted beaches in U.S. could be fixed -- if funding can be secured.
Dec 3rd, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Six Now Running for County Executive
Democrat Chris Larson and Trump supporter Purnima Nath join four other candidates.
Nov 22nd, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Fox Point Trustee to Run for County Board
"Relatively frugal" liberal Democrat Liz Sumner to run for seat Lipscomb is vacating.
Nov 19th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
All Quiet on the Budget Front
Board passes 2020 budget with no clashes with Abele and small change in spending.
Nov 13th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Proposal Lets County Workers Staff the Polls
Board supports employees getting paid time off to work at polling sites.
Nov 12th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Lipscomb Will Run for County Exec
County Board chair says troubled finances must be focus of next county executive.
Nov 12th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Bus Drivers Ready (Again) To Strike
Transit union leader says negotiations with MCTS going nowhere, threatens strike.
Nov 6th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Safe Houses for Domestic Violence Victims Proposed
87% of victims request housing help. Proposal budgets $100,000 for temporary housing.
Nov 4th, 2019 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Revised Budget Saves More Transit
Board scrapes the barrel for funds to save bus routes, prevent various service cuts.
Nov 1st, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Hemp Proposal Passed By Committee
4-1 vote okays plan for high-end hemp operation in Mitchell Park greenhouse. Next comes full board.
Oct 30th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Board Adds Domes Funding to Budget
Abele's budget had no funding. Board members embrace consultant's $60 million domes plan
Oct 29th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Officials Relocating Tent City Residents
"Housing First" approach gets the homeless housing and then helps with other problems.
Oct 28th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
