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Head of County Mental Health Agency Abruptly Resigns
County officials asked Mike Lappen to resign.
Apr 2nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
How To Vote Early in Milwaukee
Milwaukee offers many options to vote early, but you'll want to check the hours.
Mar 27th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Sheriff, Clerk Of Courts Win Large Pay Hikes
Supervisors back 15% raises but question process, data used to justify salaries.
Mar 22nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Put a Hold on Reckless Driving Ordinance
Concerns about allowing sheriff's office to tow and impound reckless drivers' vehicles.
Mar 21st, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Seeks to Replace McGovern Senior Center
Administration pushes to close senior center in McGovern Park, find new location.
Mar 4th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Sheriff Ball Changes Course on Facial Recognition
Sheriff will not acquire facial recognition technology, 'at this time.'
Feb 27th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Announces Spring Service Cuts
Second phase of 2026 budget cuts in bus service will be implemented March 8.
Feb 18th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
County Paying $890,950 to Consultant in Health Care Scandal
Yet the consultant blew off board meeting discussing the contract screwup.
Feb 18th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Sheriff Plans to Acquire Facial Recognition Technology
Plans deal with Biometrica company. 'Kind of shocking,' says board member.
Feb 17th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Want Audit After Health Care Fiasco
In wake of the contracting scandal, elected officials seek answers.
Feb 13th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
ICE Hearing Boils Over as Ron Johnson Accuses Minnesota AG of Endangering Protesters
Johnson links Keith Ellison to the fatal shooting of two people by ICE agents; Ellison calls the performance theatrical.
Feb 12th, 2026 by Evan Casey
‘Lipstick on a Pig,’ Board Passes Health Contract After Process Failure
Supervisors say they had little choice but to approve a flawed health insurance agreement.
Feb 6th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Hires Outsider As New Deputy Director
After years of abrupt departures, top positions are MCTS are once again filled.
Jan 16th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Police Urge Caution Following ‘Surge’ in Dating-App Robberies
Police say suspects have been using Grindr to commit robberies, decline to provide data.
Jan 15th, 2026 by Evan Casey
96 Landlords Will Accept County Housing Vouchers
Program helps people leave street homelessness for stable housing.
Jan 14th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Bus Fares Go Up Thursday
Base fares and payment caps going up in 2026 amid MCTS budget crisis.
Dec 29th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Board Passes 2026 Reductions in Bus Service
MCTS cutting budget by $9.3 million. But new plan avoids ending entire routes.
Dec 23rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Alderwoman Seeks To Regulate Data Centers in Milwaukee
Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic's proposal would start with a "pause" on local development.
Dec 19th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
County Names New Director of Transportation
Crowley taps budget director to lead transportation department in the wake of the transit budget scandal.
Dec 5th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Budget Picture Keeps Getting Worse
MCTS preparing for more cuts in coming years.
Dec 4th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
McGovern Closed, More Senior Centers Next?
County needs millions more annually just for maintenance of the 5 centers.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Board Adopts 2026 Budget, Reduces Size of MCTS Cut
Supervisors manage to restore some cuts, but transit and human services are hard hit in 2026 budget.
Nov 6th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
County Board Finds Funding For Emergency Food Assistance
Board also declares "Food Apartheid" a public health emergency.
Nov 6th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Plans 15% Service Cut
Budget issues yield more frequency reductions, elimination of same-day paratransit service.
Oct 14th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
6 Bus Routes That Could Disappear in 2026
MCTS planning route cuts and modifications as it faces large annual operating deficits.
Sep 30th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley’s Budget Proposal Includes Service Cuts and Big Infrastructure Spending
Recommended budget pares back spending in certain areas, increases taxes to close $46.7 million deficit.
Sep 30th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Support Marcus Center Funding Deal
Decade-long plan for self sufficiency extended. Will it work?
Sep 12th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Releases Fare Evasion Prevention Plan
Nearly 50% of Connect 1 riders aren't paying the fare, according to transit system.
Aug 25th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Board Backs Plan to Target Bus Riders Who Don’t Pay
MCTS asked to develop policies to reduce fare evasion without causing conflicts.
Jul 26th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Board Approves Jail Body Scanner, Drug Dog
Jail has growing problem with dangerous synthetic drugs being smuggled in.
Jul 25th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Why Mitchell Park Needs The Domes
And why it matters so much for the people of Milwaukee's near South Side.
Jul 22nd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Marcus Center Seeks Extended County Support
County subsidy to end next year. Marcus Center seeks support through 2030.
Jul 7th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Board Rejects McGovern Senior Center Project
Controversial project would have involved private housing on public land, but was viewed as only option to save center.
Jun 27th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Board Will Vote on McGovern Park Senior Center With Housing
County officials say affordable housing plan only way to save senior center.
Jun 7th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
County, Greendale Reach Agreement on Land Swap
County would trade parkland for a nature preserve. County Board must approve.
Jun 5th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
How Should MCTS Spend $35,000?
Bus drivers union at odds with transit system over safety.
May 10th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Supports Replacing SDC
State could de-designate SDC as community action partner. But which local officials must agree?
Apr 30th, 2025 by Edgar Mendez and Meredith Melland
Milwaukee’s LGBTQ+ Community Gathers to Celebrate a Pioneer
After decades of Sharon Dixon supporting the community, they’re returning the favor.
Apr 30th, 2025 by Beatrice Lawrence
Coalition Pushes For Early Childhood Funding
Federally mandated Birth to 3 program underfunded by state, on unsustainable path.
Apr 23rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Lacks Cash To Pay For Uber Rides For Bus Drivers
Program to pick up drivers at various points around the city would last less than two months.
Apr 3rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
A Final Public Meeting On Converting Stadium Freeway to Boulevard
Wednesday meeting will include 3 alternatives for rebuilding freeway.
Apr 1st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
MCTS Wants More Feedback On New Route Designs
Bus system begins phase two of MOVE 2025, a public-influenced planning effort.
Mar 24th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Sheriff Ball Seeks Her Own Community Advisory Board
She would pick members. Meanwhile county board seeks to create advisory board.
Mar 19th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Should County Create New Bus Fund?
Potential policy would prioritize funding for buses. County supervisors will decide.
Mar 4th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee County Reducing Office Space, Saving Money With Move
County agencies will head east down Wisconsin Avenue to ASQ Center.
Feb 19th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
County Rejoins Joint Climate Committee
City-County committee will oversee implementation of climate and economic equity plan.
Feb 11th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee County’s Overdose Deaths Declined For Second Straight Year
Officials say harm reduction tools like Narcan and fentanyl test strips are working.
Jan 27th, 2025 by Evan Casey
Coalition Launches Campaign to Make Wisconsin Prison, Jail Phone Calls Free
WISDOM pushes for better communication between families and those incarcerated.
Jan 9th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes
Supervisors Push For Expedited Video Release By Sheriff’s Office
Backing policy similar to city's for video release after use of force by officers.
Dec 28th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Elected Leaders Weigh in On Reopening of Social Development Commission
Mayor Johnson calls for more transparency, Gwen Moore notes challenges it faces.
Dec 22nd, 2024 by Meredith Melland
Milwaukee County Outreach Team Going Door-to-Door Handing Out Narcan in High Overdose Areas
Program funded through multistate lawsuit against 4 pharmaceutical companies.
Nov 14th, 2024 by Evan Casey
Wisconsin’s Gun Laws Get a ‘C’ Grade, Milwaukee Leaders Want That To Change
Despite being on a downward trend, the city has seen more than 100 homicides already this year
Oct 28th, 2024 by Evan Casey
County Pulls Funding For Upstart Kitchen
Project funded with federal stimulus dollars never moved forward. Funds used to close 2024 budget gap.
Sep 25th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
New Coggs Center Rises
$42 million complex represents county's vision of "No Wrong Door" to access services.
Sep 20th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Solving County’s Budget Gap Includes Study of Sheriff’s Spending
$30,000 staffing study part of resolution closing 2024 budget deficit.
Sep 13th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Committee Approves Up To $5,000 Fines for Illegal Dumping in Parks
And costs could go higher if cleanup costs exceed $5,000. Full board approval remains.
Sep 5th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Pension Overpayments Still Happening?
Retired sheriff's deputy notified he owes $9,000 for pension overpayments. Crowley's office says such errors are rarities in recent years.
Aug 21st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Halting Plans for Second Bus Rapid Transit Route
Citing fiscal concerns, transit officials plan to ask county board to pause rapid transit project.
Aug 16th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
County Treasurer Cullen Withstands Chisholm’s Challenge
Veteran politician David Cullen, county treasurer since 2014, will serve four more years.
Aug 13th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
New Buses, Courthouse Project Pushed For 2025 Budget
County committee doing early work on budget struggles to find enough funding.
Aug 13th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Senate and Assembly Races
A handful of partisan primaries will also determine the winner of the general election in November.
Aug 10th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Historic Marker Commemorating Black Nite Uprising Dedicated
First LGBTQ historic marker in Wisconsin erected in Milwaukee to remember site of uprising that occurred years before Stonewall.
Aug 5th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Surveillance Technology Never Left Milwaukee After the DNC
Police gear acquired 4 years ago will play a role during the Republican Convention.
Jun 27th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes
Pony Rides Won’t Return to the Zoo
Pony ride provider, New Beginnings Ranch had to back out.
Jun 11th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Candidate Announces for Aisha Carr’s Former School Board Seat
James Ferguson II is first candidate to announce. Special election is scheduled for Nov. 5.
May 20th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Legalize Hammocks!
Parks Department seeks repeal of ordinance outlawing hammocks in county parks.
May 8th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
New Domes Plan Expected This Summer
Friends group working with Parks on final plan for Mitchell Park Domes. But will it work?
Apr 22nd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
New Council Most Diverse In Milwaukee History
The largest number of Black, women and LBGTQ+ members in history. Meet all 15.
Apr 15th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
After Veto, Reporting, Board Reverses Course On 36% Raises For Electeds
Special meeting used to support county executive's original proposal of 11.5%.
Apr 12th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Elected Officials Lobbied Board for 36% Pay Hike
Actions by constitutional officers raises ethical concerns, county executive's office says.
Apr 10th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Council Bids Farewell To Alders Murphy, Borkowski and Rainey
Trio leaves, but not before singing, doing impersonations and issuing a challenge.
Apr 9th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Sharlen Moore Wins Race To Replace Ald. Michael Murphy
Youth violence prevention leader is new westside alderwoman.
Apr 2nd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Meet the Candidates for County Office
And read the analysis of each race and bios for each candidate.
Apr 1st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Meet the Candidates for County Office
And read the analysis of each race and bios for each candidate.
Mar 30th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Board Approves Unprecedented Pay Raise For Elected Officials
Board approves unprecedented 36% salary increases for elected officials without saying a word.
Mar 23rd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Committee Backs Housing Voucher Incentives
Program would incentivize landlords to accept tenants receiving rental assistance.
Mar 16th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
County Funds Black-Owned Bank’s Capital Campaign
Columbia Savings & Loan seeking to raise $10 million in deposits to fund 100 home loans.
Mar 15th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Transit Officials Done With Battery Electric Buses
Officials want to stick with clean-diesel until technology, market conditions improve.
Feb 28th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Three County Officials Could Get Pay Hike
County Clerk, Treasurer and Register of Deeds could make six-figure salaries if board okays it.
Feb 27th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Burgelis, Zepnick Advance In Southwest Side Aldermanic Race
County supervisor, former state legislator running to replace Mark Borkowski.
Feb 20th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
County Will Sue Insulin Companies for Price-Fixing
County's attorneys seek to join another multi-jurisdictional lawsuit, like the one brought successfully brought against opioid companies.
Feb 20th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Mayoral Race Headlines Primary Election
Plus: Three aldermanic races and a county supervisor contest.
Feb 19th, 2024 by Urban Milwaukee
Board Must Set Terms for Third Party Jail Audit
Supervisors will hear from county auditors on what is needed for the audit.
Jan 8th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Board Approves New Correctional Food Contract
Florida company will serve jail and CRC, replacing much criticized Aramark Corporation.
Dec 23rd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Board Approves Affordable Housing Funding, Bike Trail, Solar Study
Plus: A new overlook for the improved Kletzsch Dam.
Dec 22nd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Alderman Khalif Rainey Won’t Run For Reelection
Council member since 2016, five candidates are already vying to replace him.
Dec 21st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Supervisors Hopeful for Pool Openings in 2024
Committee adds funding to Parks budget for this, but more pools are not guaranteed.
Dec 18th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Third Candidate Will Run for Northwest Side County Board Seat
Brandon Williford joins race for District 18, opposing incumbent Deanna Alexander.
Dec 16th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Backs More Suburban Affordable Housing
Allocating $6.6 million for projects in Whitefish Bay, South Milwaukee and Brown Deer.
Dec 12th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Proposal To Eliminate Medical Debt Won’t Move Forward
Instead, county officials pushed health systems to expand charity care.
Dec 1st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Hiring Lifeguards for 2024 Summer Season
Offering bonuses to overcome shortage. Training starts in January.
Nov 28th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Will Sign Budget Without Vetoes
After chiding board for adding spending, county exec decides to sign 2024 budget anyway.
Nov 14th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Board Plans Lobbying Push for Transit Funding
The county needs state assistance to save transit system from big cuts.
Oct 25th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Republicans Reject 7 Evers Appointees
Including elections commissioner and 4 DNR board members. 'This is insanity,' says Evers, then immediately names replacements.
Oct 17th, 2023 by Henry Redman
County Family Court Getting Remodel
The current facilities are a detriment to safety and access, chief judge says.
Oct 4th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Groundbreaking For Coggs Center a History Lesson
Trailblazing legislator's legacy continues at new human services building.
Oct 2nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
County’s Homeless Population Rises
Milwaukee, a national leader in reducing problem, saw an increase last year.
Oct 2nd, 2023 by Evan Casey
Board Approves Transgender Sanctuary Designation
Plus: Union-made vehicle policy, Jail Visitation Study, and multi-lingual communication resolution all approved by board.
Sep 22nd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Will Zoo Get New Rhino Facility?
Zoo would need at least $16 million from the county. That may be a tough sell.
Sep 20th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Mayor Johnson Responds To Stadium Funding Deal
Milwaukee wants to see development by Brewers and no taxation without representation.
Sep 18th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
