Milwaukee County

Tom Tiffany Is a Leading Election Denier

His brazen attempts to overturn a legal election shadow his run for governor.

Assembly Republicans Pass Critical Illegal Immigration Legislation

Rep. Piwowarczyk Introduces Legislation that Addresses Criminal Illegals Who Commit Felonies

State, Cities Can Start Spending Federal Money

Federal government releases guidelines on $350 billion in pandemic relief funds.

State’s Air Quality Is Improving

But new report gives failing grades to six counties; Milwaukee among nation’s 25 worst cities for smog.

Meet the District 5 School Board Candidates

Alex Brower and Jilly Gokalgandhi compete to replace outgoing school board director Larry Miller.

County Executive Letter to Commissioner of Major League Baseball Re: 2021 All Star Game Relocation

27th Street Study Seeks Public Input

Regional planning commission expands public comment period to April 18th.

Latter-day Saint Charities Partners with the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County in Wisconsin to Provide Transitional Housing for the Homeless

COVID-19 Still Rising in Milwaukee

Major indicators of disease continue to point to growing COVID-19 in Milwaukee.

Gov. Evers Appoints Kalvin D. Barrett as Dane County Sheriff

Milwaukee Could Suspend Street Lighting Fee

But property owners will need to pay at least once.

Keg Stand Up Returns

Plus, a weeklong chili contest, egg day at the zoo and a virtual beer tasting event.

FEMA Will Run Wisconsin Center Vaccinations

Federal pilot program will administer 3,000 vaccinations a day, seven days a week.

Biden Administration Selects Milwaukee Region for Pilot Community Vaccination Clinic

Wisconsin Center in downtown Milwaukee will transition on April 6

City May Reimpose COVID-19 Restrictions

With cases rising, worried health department officials reevaluating current health order.

Inside the Milwaukee Police Fusion Center

Protesters have wondered what center is up to. The history and details of little-known unit.

Southwest Airlines Adds Nonstop Flights from MKE to Destin, Florida

Also extends existing nonstop service to Fort Lauderdale and Sarasota/Bradenton

City and County Leaders Call for ‘Purple Alert’ to Protect Domestic Violence Victims in Wisconsin

County Board Adopts Nicholson Proposal to Improve Equity for Women Employees

County Criminal Pot Convictions Down 94% Since 2010

But little change in rest of state, with huge racial gap in arrests, convictions.

New Central City Vaccine Clinics

Residents in 53206 and 53210 ZIP codes can get COVID-19 vaccines at 8 walk-in clinics.

Statement on the Passing of Deputy Corporation Counsel Paul Kuglitsch

16% of State Fully Vaccinated

State continues to ramp up vaccination. Milwaukee pushing resources into community clinics.

Board Changes Pot Possession Fine to $1

Under state law county can't fully decriminalize.

COVID-19 Cases Rising in Milwaukee

County trend reflects a rise in new cases statewide.

State’s Incarcerated Population Drops During Pandemic

Prisons and jails have more than one-third fewer inmates.

Tosa Police Chief Will Testify in New Mensah Case

Jay Anderson's family asks judge to independently file charges.

County Board Adopts Resolution Reducing Marijuana Possession Penalty

The County Sheriff’s New Drone Unit

Will be used for highway traffic safety — and for protests.

8 Ways Police Mishandled Protests

From Los Angeles to New York, Milwaukee and Wauwatosa, police made similar mistakes.

Top Local Elected Officials Get Vaccinated

County Executive and Board Chair and Common Council President urge everyone to get their shots.

Suicides Did Not Rise During Pandemic

Previous claims untrue. Data shows suicides actually declined in Wisconsin in 2020.

County Ends 2020 with $32 Million Surplus

In a big turnaround, projected deficit became a surplus due to federal CARES Act funding.

Acting Police Chief Offers Frank Views

"I’m a Black man first,” Norman tells panel. "I will not tolerate any explicit biases."

Racial Bias Found in Pot Prosecutions

Black Wisconsinites 4.3% more likely to be prosecuted for pot possession, new study finds.

COVID-19 Testing Still Needed, Experts Warn

As cases decline in Wisconsin, testing drops drastically. That's a mistake some warn.

COVID-19 vaccination clinic at UW-Milwaukee helps underserved communities

Committee OK’s Funding for Emergency Mental Health Center

New crisis center is an important piece of the county's broader re-shuffling of psychiatric services.

COVID-19 Trends Stable in Milwaukee

Cases and transmission have plateaued at the lowest levels since summer 2020.

Supervisor Martin Urges all Adults to Get Vaccinated As Soon As Possible: “Don’t Wait”

Redevelopment Authority Wants Riverfront Parking Lot Developed

Plus: Bucks get permission to continue to use Park East land for parking for two more years.

Finance Committee Recommends Additional Funding for McKinley Beach Safety Study

Milwaukee County Should Not Be in the Gun Show Business

County Plans Lakefront Food Festival

Plan is to feature 6 to 10 food trucks at McKinley Marina in July or August.

Republicans Reject Evers Entire Capital Budget

But plan could be revisited later in the budget process.

Expanded Vaccine Eligibility for Hard-Hit Zip Codes in District 12

City Attorney Blocking The Couture

Spencer won't sign off on revised deal for downtown tower, saying Ald. Bauman overstepped his authority.

State and Local Vaccination Expansions Begin Next Week

City and county will target 10 Milwaukee zip codes for vaccination.

Parks Committee Approves Proposal to Allow Gun Shows at Milwaukee County Sports Complex

New Group Targets Domestic Violence

We Are Here MKE seeks to raise awareness about domestic and sexual violence programs.

District 5 Businesses Received $1.2 Million in Covid-relief Grants from Milwaukee County

Committee Okays $1 Fine For Pot Possession

Under state law county can't fully decriminalize. Full board next considers proposal.

Statement Regarding March 14, 2021 Death in Custody

Big Property Owners Gear Up To Sue City

Record challenges to 2020 assessments now headed to court.

Delayed Avenir Project Planned for April

64-unit apartment development on Lower East Side was delayed a year by COVID-19.

Gov. Evers Announces FEMA Support for Milwaukee COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Clinic Site

Mass vaccination clinic will transition to federal support on March 15

COVID-19 Cases Not Rising, Not Falling

The plateau in new disease continues, but key indicators show the community headed in the right direction.

Stimulus Bill Provides Major Funding to Local Governments

Bill will funnel millions into local services, housing assistance, health care, childcare tax credits and unemployment.

MCTS Selects Electric Bus Manufacturer

MCTS is purchasing the first NOVA Buses in the U.S.

Judiciary Committee Approves Proposal to Reduce Marijuana Possession Penalty

As Vaccinations Rise, Normal Life Slowly Returns

Cases continue to drop and museums, sporting events and small concerts are beginning to return.

City Expands Vaccine Eligibility

With more vaccine available, health department expands range of people who can get treated at the Wisconsin Center.

City Has More Vaccine For Educators Than Demand

Mayor says Wisconsin Center has 800 vaccine appointments still open for Wednesday.

Ascension, 16th Street Expand Vaccine Program

New goal is to vaccinate 2,000 people a week at south-side clinic.

Ignace Center Offers Special Vaccine Program

Teams with state health department this week to get the Native American community vaccinated.

Rebuild I-94 With Six Lanes

Don’t expand to eight lanes. Do include other transportation, like bicycles and buses.

City Will Conduct Mental Health Survey

Seeking information about impact of pandemic on residents.

50 Plaintiffs Sue Wauwatosa

Lawsuit charges police responded to protests with "brutal, violent and unconstitutional tactics."

Many South Side Seniors Now Eligible for Vaccination at Kosciuszko Community Center

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State Vaccine Hotline Up and Running

Call center helps people schedule COVID-19 vaccinations, answers questions about the vaccine.

County Targeting Vulnerable ZIP Codes for Vaccine

County is working to get seniors 65 and older from 53204 and 53206 vaccinated.

Chairwoman Nicholson Celebrates the Wonderful Women of Milwaukee County

COVID-19 No Longer Declining in Milwaukee

Transmission rate rises slightly even as deaths down and many getting vaccinated.

Eight Blocks of Food, History and Art

Both sides of the river between Kilbourn and Highland are filled with attractions.

50 Degree Days Coming!

Time to enjoy some socially-distanced events.

Bus Drivers Union Leader Forced Out

James Macon loses presidency as International ATU takes over Local 998.

Shorewood Chooses Affordable Housing

Suburb makes history with its use of TIF district. Could this influence other suburbs?

8.7% of State Now Fully Vaccinated

Next phase underway. Nation's addition of Johnson & Johnson one-shot vaccine will speed up efforts.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Applauds Shorewood Village Board of Trustees for Historic, Unanimous Vote to Invest $2.5 Million for Affordable and Equitable Housing

U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Wisconsin ‘Kraken’ Suit

Election suit was by Trump Attorney, Sidney Powell, who vowed to 'release the Kraken.'

Who Wants To Name the Wisconsin Center?

National group hired to sell naming rights as part of center's expansion plan.

Evers Proposes $45.8 Million for Milwaukee Juvenile Facility

County looks to build local facility, stop sending juveniles to Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake.

COVID-19 Declining to Summer Levels

Daily new cases are reaching levels last seen during late-summer lull in 2020.

Milwaukee County Election Commission Completes Canvass of 2021 Primary

Shorewood Debates Affordable Housing

CDA board opposes extending TIF district for affordable housing. How will village board vote?

Supervisor Martin Calls on State Officials to Prioritize District 7 in Vaccination Effort

Board Rejoins WI Counties Association

Board had withheld membership dues in January but decides to rejoin group after WCA leaders offer assurances.

After Prison, What Next?

How to handle the formerly incarcerated. Milwaukee town hall tackles the issue.

County Board Adopts Resolutions Celebrating Black Icons

Crowley’s Speech Stresses Pandemic, Racial Equity

County executive's first State of the County address comes amid historic crisis.

Clerk Christenson Cautiously Optimistic on Decision to Rejoin Wisconsin Counties Association

County Has Just 22 Inmates in Youth Prisons

Great progress on reducing number of Milwaukee youths in Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake.

Chairwoman Nicholson Applauds Renewed Partnership with the Wisconsin Counties Association

Green Wave Sweeping the State

Economic prosperity and environmental progress can work hand-in-hand.

Mental Health Clinic Opens on National Avenue

Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers open new non-emergency mental health clinic.

Evers’ Capital Budget Spends $2.4 Billion

More than $1 billion for UW System buildings and funds for Milwaukee state office building.

$15 Minimum Wage Would Help 831,000 State Workers

38% of Milwaukee workers would benefit from minimum wage hike, versus 22% nationally.