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Former WEDC CEO Missy Hughes Enters Race For Governor
Hughes says her experience makes her different than other candidates.
Sep 29th, 2025 by Shawn Johnson
Following Social Media Discoveries, Republican Ends Campaign For Governor
Bill Berrien's decision comes days after news surfaced that he followed authors of sexually explicit essays.
Sep 26th, 2025 by Shawn Johnson
US Rep. Tom Tiffany Will Run for Wisconsin Governor
After months of teasing run, Republican makes official entrance into 2026 campaign.
Sep 23rd, 2025 by Rich Kremer
County Board Chair Spends Donor Cash on Meals, Travel, Candy, Wine Bars
No other board members spend campaign money in this fashion.
Sep 23rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
County Selects Contractors for Courthouse
But some supervisors balk at the complex financing arrangement for project.
Sep 22nd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
New Solar Project Reduces County’s Carbon Footprint
County officials tour modest renewable energy investment as Trump administration attacks wind, solar.
Sep 19th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Kelda Roys Joins Growing Democratic Primary for WI Governor
Madison state senator promises to 'protect' the state from Republican 'attacks.'
Sep 15th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Crowley Launches Campaign for Governor
'My story is Wisconsin's story,' County Executive David Crowley declares.
Sep 9th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Democrat Splits from Caucus After Tensions Boil Over
State Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez abandons party after arguments, allegations.
Sep 5th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
MCTS Wins Grants For New Buses
$8 million in federal-state funds will also pay for traffic signal optimization projects on two key streets.
Sep 2nd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Vance Talks Urban Crime, Migrant Health Care In La Crosse Visit
Dems use Pfaff's annual corn roast to to preemptively respond, campaign.
Aug 30th, 2025 by Henry Redman
Milwaukee County Overdose Deaths Down 30% in 2024
Third year in a row of decline, but officials say there's still more work to do.
Aug 29th, 2025 by Steph Conquest-Ware
City, County Officials Say More Shelters Needed After Floods
Churches, gyms, schools, residents encouraged to open doors to those in need.
Aug 26th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes
Primaries Let Voters Pick Governor Candidates
How many candidates will run? The list looks long.
Aug 25th, 2025 by Steven Walters
FEMA Surveys Milwaukee Area Storm Damage
Preliminary damage assessment teams were on Milwaukee's north side on Thursday
Aug 22nd, 2025 by Evan Casey
Future Unclear for Senior Centers
Crowley and board at odds; he wants to pause all repairs until long-term plan decided.
Aug 20th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
FEMA Will Start Surveying Storm Damage in Milwaukee Thursday
More than 18,000 damage reports filed so far, 83% in Milwaukee County.
Aug 19th, 2025 by Evan Casey
Flood Damage Toll Rises Ahead of FEMA Assessment
More than 1,500 homes in Milwaukee County destroyed or suffered major damage.
Aug 19th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
County Asking For Citizens To Help With Push For Federal Flood Aid
It reports more than $20 million in damage to its own property.
Aug 14th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Evers, Crowley Tour Water-Damaged Areas
Individuals with damage need to report it by calling 211 for state to make aid claim.
Aug 13th, 2025 by Evan Casey
Crowley Approves $30 Million for Domes
County will start funding Mitchell Park Domes redevelopment in 2026 budget.
Jul 30th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
County Exec, Governor Celebrate New Affordable Housing Development
New facility provides supportive housing units for seniors with disabilities experiencing homelessness.
Jul 25th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
County Executive David Crowley Confirms He Will Run for Governor
Milwaukee official is second Democrat to enter race.
Jul 25th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
How Bucks, Brewers Help Bankrupt Milwaukee County
County faces $46 million deficit. How much is due to sports subsidies?
Jul 17th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
MCTS Hires Outsider As New Leader
Beleaguered transit system just saw its third director in three years depart.
Jul 15th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Who Will Lead MCTS?
Have recent resignations affected the search for a new CEO?
Jul 13th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Will Fix Budget With Federal Funds
Which means it will hit fiscal cliff in 2026. Transit officials grilled about budget hole.
Jul 9th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
County Transportation Director Resigns
Donna Brown-Martin resigns after shocking MCTS budget deficit revealed.
Jul 1st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Thousands Gather To Celebrate Juneteenth in Milwaukee
Parade and festival celebrate 'love, life and freedom.'
Jun 20th, 2025 by Evan Casey
County Picks Site For New Courthouse
It won't be Milwaukee Public Museum site, leaving it available for redevelopment.
Jun 16th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
How State Has Slashed Milwaukee County’s Funding
County would have gotten $1 billion more since 2003 if funding kept up with inflation.
Jun 10th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Court Hands a Lifeline to Americorps But Its Future Uncertain
Wisconsin has 25 AmeriCorps programs. 'Things are just very confusing.'
Jun 9th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
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
Opening Dates Set For 39 Pools, Splashpads, Water Parks
Milwaukee County Parks plans to open several locations in waves.
May 22nd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Polednik Leaving Milwaukee Art Museum
Polednik will resign after nine years leading art museum.
May 14th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
The Final Voyage of Deep Thought
It was like a carnival down at the lakefront, as All City Towing managed to remove infamous boat.
May 7th, 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
County Executive Signs Zero Carbon Emissions Plan
Plan for county government carbon neutrality by 2050 was 4 years in the making.
Apr 26th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Summerfest Music Deal Faces Lawsuit
An exclusive concert deal with Live Nation affiliate. Must city reveal the details?
Apr 21st, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Invest in a Successful Future for Wisconsin’s Children
Early childhood education leads to later success. Statewide solution, funding needed.
Apr 8th, 2025 by David Crowley
Education Funding Is Big Issue at West Allis State Budget Hearing
57 local school referendums passed in April election but many other districts hurting.
Apr 7th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
State Sues Federal HHS, Sec. Kennedy Over Public Health Cuts
Wisconsin joins nearly two-dozen states suing over cuts in public health funding.
Apr 1st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin a Leader in Using Signal App to Hide Public Records?
Trump administration’s bizarre sharing of U.S. battle plans involved use of Signal.
Apr 1st, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
See Vehicle Crash Hotspots in Milwaukee County
County updates data dashboard to show top spots for crashes.
Mar 12th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
How Deportations Will Hurt Milwaukee
Most of its growth in population and workers in last 30 years has come from immigrants.
Mar 11th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Don Smiley’s 12 Years of Lavish Pay
Continuing in 2023 even after new Summerfest president appointed.
Mar 10th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Crowley Tours Results of Suburban Affordable Housing Policy
Crowley administration has prioritized effort as part of economic mobility strategy.
Mar 6th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
County Expands Lead Abatement For Low-Income Homes
Federal funds will bolster county's lead remediation program in suburbs.
Mar 1st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Signs Street Safety Plan
Plan three years in the making receives county executive approval.
Feb 25th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Baldwin Enlists Constituents In Fight to Save Medicaid
Constituents sharing their personal Medicaid stories can help fight cuts, she says.
Feb 24th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Judge Borowski Gets On His High Horse
He blasts MPS for violating law on police in schools while glossing over it himself.
Feb 19th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
County Rejoins Joint Climate Committee
City-County committee will oversee implementation of climate and economic equity plan.
Feb 11th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Advocates Push to Increase Funding For UW System
State ranks 43rd in funding, jeopardizing state's workforce and economy, civic leaders say.
Feb 5th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Master Lock to Close Headquarters in Oak Creek, Move Jobs to Illinois
Decision ends company’s century-long history in our community, county exec says.
Jan 27th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
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
Democrats Now Have Even Less Power on Assembly Committees
They gained 10 seats in Assembly, but Vos gives them lower percentage on committees.
Jan 22nd, 2025 by Baylor Spears
County Hikes Funding For Jail Contractor
More funding for financially troubled company handling jail health care.
Dec 31st, 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
Zoo Opens New Penguin Habitat
Project funded with $4.5 million in state and local funding.
Dec 14th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
County Executive David Crowley Is a College Graduate
He's the first Milwaukee County Executive in two decades to hold a bachelor's degree.
Dec 13th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Gun Violence Down 17% in Wisconsin, 20% in Milwaukee
During first 8 months of 2024. Are community intervention efforts working?
Dec 9th, 2024 by Edgar Mendez
State Taking Over County Pension System
After 87 years, all new county employees will become part of state system.
Dec 2nd, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
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Nov 21st, 2024 by Urban Milwaukee
Crowley Signs 2025 Budget Without Vetoes
Approves slightly amended $1.4 billion 2025 budget with 2.5% increase in tax levy.
Nov 13th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Was Jonathan Brostoff Bullied?
Some Democrats point finger at Shepherd Express, others for Brostoff’s suicide.
Nov 12th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Three More SDC Board Members Bail
Beleaguered agency lost half its board in recent weeks.
Nov 7th, 2024 by Meredith Melland
Understanding the Loss of Jonathan Brostoff
He was someone who considered suicide as a teen and knew how important the issue was.
Nov 5th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee Park & Ride Closures Disperse Growing Unhoused Population
Advocates, supervisors worry shuttering sites isn't solving underlying issues.
Oct 29th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes
Airport Expected To Match Pre-Pandemic Traffic By 2025
'We're very pleased with the increase we're seeing.'
Oct 5th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley’s 2025 Budget Avoids Service Cuts
With a 2.8% property tax hike and more funding for Sheriff's office, CRC and court security.
Oct 1st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Tim Walz Champions Unions in Milwaukee Labor Day Appearance
The Democratic nominee for vice president delivered a rallying speech at Laborfest.
Sep 2nd, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Crowley Signs Zero Traffic Deaths Policy
Adoption of policy brings county one step closer to millions in federal funding for road projects.
Aug 29th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Airport Traffic Booming So Far in 2024
2024 is flying ahead of 2023, and that's before RNC surge is factored in.
Aug 16th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
County Nearly Doubles Narcan Vending Machines
Adding 8 more machines with free life saving items like narcan and drug testing strips.
Aug 12th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Two Republicans Vying To Challenge Gwen Moore
Tim Rogers facing off against Purnima Nath in Aug. 13 primary. Winner faces Moore in November.
Aug 8th, 2024 by Evan Casey
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
U.S. Energy Secretary Joins State, Milwaukee Officials To Launch First in Nation Rebate Program
Wisconsin is the first state to launch a home energy efficiency rebate using funds from Inflation Reduction Act.
Aug 3rd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
New Documentary Highlights Milwaukee’s ‘Housing First’ Homelessness Strategy
"Beyond the Bridge: A Solution to Homelessness" presents Milwaukee's response to the crisis as a blueprint for other communities.
Aug 1st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Hovde Blasted for ‘Bigoted’ Comments on Black Men
GOP US Senate candidate says Black men have lived on ‘handouts’ and ‘welfare checks.'
Aug 1st, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Pete Buttigieg Tours Port With Mayor, Rides Train With Governor
US Secretary of Transportation promotes Biden's infrastructure investments in region.
Jul 31st, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
County Treasurer Lied About Political Mailer?
More questions about how Dave Cullen charged taxpayers for campaign-oriented literature.
Jul 30th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Can Rep. Clancy Win Reelection?
Incumbent Democratic faces heavy opposition from his own party backing challenger Jarrod Anderson.
Jul 24th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
National Media Discovers Mayor Johnson
Gaining lots of positive press during RNC, now talking of running for governor.
Jul 16th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Mayors Offer Plea To Republicans For Federal Support
Cavalier Johnson joined by Miami mayor and National League of Cities leader, among others.
Jul 15th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
County Awards $2.8 Million To Non-Profit Opioid Programs
Funding 15 local groups for opioid abuse prevention, treatment and recovery.
Jul 2nd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
The Cheaper Candidate For County Treasurer
Reform candidate Ted Chisholm promises to work for less pay than incumbent David Cullen.
Jul 2nd, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Parks Department Joins Pickleball Mania
Free, outdoor pickleball comes to the county parks system.
Jul 1st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Approves Funding for Franklin Affordable Housing
A signing ceremony for $2.5 million project in Franklin supported by its mayor.
Jun 17th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Democrats Look to Use Trump’s ‘Horrible City’ Comment Against Him
DNC launches billboards across Milwaukee with quote, Biden campaign creates t-shirt.
Jun 14th, 2024 by Evan Casey
Crowley Tours Unique Emergency Housing Facility
Facility is yet another project advancing housing under the Crowley administration.
Jun 14th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
RNC Will Be Busy Time for Airport
Mitchell International Airport will have more flights and bigger planes during Republican convention.
Jun 10th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Planning Begins for New Criminal Courthouse
County will solicit planning and design contractors in June for $488.4 million project.
Jun 4th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Zablocki Golf Course Reopens With Synthetic Greens
New greens should save money on water, labor and fertilizer at county-run 9-hole course.
May 25th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
36 Pools, Splash Pads, Water Parks Opening in 2024
Parks opening far more pools in 2024 after making waves with lifeguard hiring.
May 23rd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Board Proposal Would Take Away Two Carmen Charter School Facilities
Carmen's backers protest, board and superintendent back a month delay on proposal.
May 22nd, 2024 by Terry Falk
Crowley Sworn In For Second Term Before Large Crowd
The county executive announces new plans for affordable housing and transit funding. And hints at gubernatorial run.
May 9th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Backs Affordable Housing in Franklin
Commits $2.5 million to support development of 12 units for persons with disabilities.
May 8th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
County Seeks New Youth Commissioners
14 seats on 18-member youth commission will be open in 2025.
May 6th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Announces Discount Days for Domes, Wehr Nature Center
Special days each month aim to attract more visitors.
Apr 18th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
