MKE County
July 3 Fireworks Return!
After a two-year hiatus, fireworks return to Milwaukee's lakefront.
May 26th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Seasonal Worker Shortage Hurts Parks System
Decades of staff cuts forced parks to rely on a now-disappearing seasonal workforce.
May 25th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Downtown Roller Rink Looks Feasible
Downtown BID offers help, parks report says temporary structure needed to protect Red Arrow ice rink.
May 24th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
COVID-19 Cases Rising Again
1,968 new cases of COVID-19 this past week.
May 20th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Lifeguard Shortage Limits Pool Openings Again
No lifeguards at beaches in 2022, limited pool openings.
May 20th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Youth Incarceration Alternatives Running Out of Money
Community-based programs are critical to keeping youth out of juvenile detention facilities.
May 18th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee County Jail Only 56% Staffed
Sheriff's office struggles to staff jail, projects overtime deficit for 2022.
May 17th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley, Nicholson Seek To Revive Youth Commission
Crowley served on it as a teen. Commission will review county policies, programs for youth.
May 17th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
County May Fund Suburban Affordable Housing
Housing division proposal would invest $15 million in federal ARPA funds.
May 16th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Federal Funds Could Finance Transition to Electric Buses
Milwaukee County seeking grants to purchase 32 battery electric buses.
May 11th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Goodbye to Freeway Flyers, Festival Service?
Fiscal crisis, labor shortage could mean a permanent end for these transit services.
May 11th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
No Good Options For County Transit
Facing huge shortfall, MCTS can only balance budget with harmful or unpopular changes, report finds.
May 9th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
