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The Return of County Cronyism
Or maybe it never went away. Push for 36% salary hikes echoes mentality behind infamous county pension plan.
Apr 15th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
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
County Wins Award for Opioid Settlement Fund Usage
Award applauds the county's investment of settlement funds from opioid epidemic lawsuit.
Apr 4th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Coasts Into Second Term
County executive easily wins reelection, thrashing perennial candidate Ieshuh Griffin.
Apr 2nd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
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
New Dashboard Shows Where, When Car Crashes Are Happening
Effort part of a larger push to address reckless driving and traffic safety.
Mar 22nd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
8 Takeaways From Crowley’s State of the County Speech
And a new slogan: 'What’s good for Milwaukee County is good for the entire state.'
Mar 19th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
County Gets $2 Million Federal Funding for Affordable Housing
Funding included in congressional earmarks for latest appropriations bill.
Mar 16th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Top County Jobs No Longer Needed?
Positions of county treasurer, clerk and register of deeds should be eliminated, not given raises.
Mar 5th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Crowley Touts New Era for Parks Spending
County Executive signs $500,000 funding for parks using proceeds from new sales tax.
Feb 28th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Whitnall Beer Garden Opening This Weekend
With unseasonably warm weather, Parks hosting first beer garden pop-up since 2017.
Feb 28th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Cavalier Johnson Easily Wins Primary
Johnson will face David D. King in general election.
Feb 20th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
County’s Top Attorney Leaving For Broadcasting Job
Corp Counsel Margaret Daun will join Civic Media and host daily radio show.
Feb 12th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Families Cheer Return of In-Person Visits to County CRC Lockup
Former House of Correction hadn't allowed such visits for a decade.
Feb 10th, 2024 by Devin Blake
Meet the 2024 Rosa Parks Scholarship Winners
Three Milwaukee area high school students earn $1,000 each.
Feb 2nd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Airport Has Best Traffic Year Since 2019
Milwaukee Mitchell confirms more than 6 million passengers traveled through airport in 2023.
Jan 31st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
No, I-794 Won’t Be Eliminated
Many seem to think state proposal will tear down Hoan Bridge. Nope. Will that change the views of detractors?
Jan 31st, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Treasury Secretary Sells Bidenomics in Milwaukee
Janet Yellen highlights grant for local agency, touts Biden's impact on jobs, economy.
Jan 29th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Lena Taylor Appointed to Milwaukee County Circuit Court
Long-serving state senator is latest Evers appointment to local circuit court.
Jan 26th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Groundhog Day? It’s Penguin Day in Milwaukee
Milwaukee County Zoo will use a Humboldt Penguin to predict the arrival of spring.
Jan 19th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Chisholm Reflects on Time as Milwaukee’s Top Prosecutor
He has served for 17 years as DA, overseeing turbulent times in city's history.
Jan 15th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
13 Ways to Celebrate MLK Day
Speeches, performances, movies celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. planned across town.
Jan 13th, 2024 by PrincessSafiya Byers and Meredith Melland
Milwaukee Under Winter Storm Emergency, Many Offices Closed
Declaration closes public buildings like the courthouse Friday.
Jan 12th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
After Missteps, Milwaukee Launching New Effort To Help Young Black Men
Lack of resources, infighting doomed prior efforts. Walter Lanier is charting a new course.
Jan 11th, 2024 by Jonmaesha Beltran
District Attorney John Chisholm Won’t Seek Reelection
Chisholm has served as Milwaukee County District Attorney since 2007.
Jan 5th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Ice Skating Returns to Red Arrow Park
Free, outdoor ice rink is finally open.
Jan 5th, 2024 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
Milwaukee County Is Funding Affordable Housing In Suburbs
Multi-year effort aims to address shortage, reduce disparities in communities that once opposed such housing.
Dec 21st, 2023 by Jonmaesha Beltran
In-Person Visits Return to Community Reintegration Center
County correctional center has not allowed such visits for more than a decade.
Dec 19th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Airport Plans to Repair, Replace Taxiways
Mitchell International Airport awarded $8.7 million in federal funds to pay for this.
Dec 19th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Airport Gets Federal Funds for Runway Rehab
Mitchell International Airport awarded $8.7 million from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Dec 13th, 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
Parks Hosting Pancake Dinners, Winter Activities
Activities include hiking, glow skating, skiing, snowshoeing and pickleball.
Dec 9th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Governor Signs Brewers Subsidy Agreement At American Family Field
Now Brewers must finalize lease with reconfigured stadium district.
Dec 5th, 2023 by Evan Casey
Parks Hiring Lifeguards for 2024 Summer Season
Offering bonuses to overcome shortage. Training starts in January.
Nov 28th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Donate to Annual King Community Center Turkey Drive
Community center hopes to provide turkeys for 3,000 families next week.
Nov 14th, 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
Crowley Signs Off On Greendale Barn Restoration
A property on Loomis Road once identified for demolition will be redeveloped for events, Airbnb-style rentals.
Oct 26th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Announces Reelection Bid
David Crowley announces re-election campaign on heels of historic sales tax deal.
Oct 18th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
The Battle Over Transit Security
MCTS and supervisors at odds over how to improve security, protect bus drivers.
Oct 16th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
George Marshall Clark Plaque Dedicated in Third Ward
Historic marker memorializes site of Milwaukee's only documented lynching.
Oct 11th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
9 Obstacles To a Brewers Deal
No audit. Voter anger. Politicians renegotiating deal. The list goes on.
Oct 10th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
County’s Homeless Population Rises
Milwaukee, a national leader in reducing problem, saw an increase last year.
Oct 2nd, 2023 by Evan Casey
Crowley’s 2024 Budget Departs From Decades of Cuts
Thanks to new sales tax and state revenue, property taxes go down and money for county services go up.
Sep 28th, 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
County Voters Oppose Brewers Bailout
Poll finds residents oppose subsidy by 2-1 margin, could make a deal even tougher to sell.
Sep 11th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Who Will Blink on Brewers Subsidy?
Vos wants a local contribution and Milwaukee officials oppose this. The issue could get very ugly.
Aug 28th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Board Will Consider Paid Medical Travel For Employees
Propoal offers a workaround for legal concerns raised over abortion travel fund.
Aug 28th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
County Set To Begin Work On Replacing Courthouse, Safety Building
$500 million project would start with $3.8 million planning allocation.
Aug 18th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Park East Removal Didn’t ‘Devastate’ Downtown
Controversy over its removal offers lessons to those opposing plan to take down I-794 link.
Aug 14th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Crowley Amassing Large Pile of Campaign Cash
Crowley sitting on more than $200,000 war chest with primary more than 7 months away.
Aug 11th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Narcan Vending Machines Arrive in County
The free-to-use vending machines contain fentanyl testing strips, nasal naloxone and other overdose reduction products.
Aug 8th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
County Executive Hosting Parks ‘Celebrity Softball Game’
Teams include local journalists, artists, business owners, activists, politicians and community leaders.
Aug 4th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Signs Sales Tax Legislation, Tax Starts January 1
Crowley and Nicholson sign sales tax legislation, celebrate historic moment for Milwaukee County.
Aug 3rd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
County Executive Will Host 4 Budget Town Halls, Discuss Sales Tax Impact
David Crowley will introduce executive budget later this year. First in years that doesn't include immediate cuts.
Aug 1st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
County Board Approves Sales Tax
County joins city in adopting new sales tax designed to avert fiscal cliff after years of declining state aid.
Jul 27th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
West Allis Fire Department Offering Medication to Prevent Overdoses
Will offer people buprenorphine, approved by FDA to treat opioid use disorders.
Jul 26th, 2023 by Evan Casey
Time for County Board to Guts Up
If they don’t approve sales tax hike, county will face fiscal disaster and voters will blame them.
Jul 24th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee Diaper Mission Fights ‘Period Poverty’
Providing free diapers and menstrual products to poor families in the county.
Jul 23rd, 2023 by Trisha Young
Take the Wisconsin Internet Access Survey
Survey will help state policymakers plan for broadband internet expansion.
Jul 8th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
County Comptroller Could Get $1 Million Backdrop
Or about $700,000 if Scott Manske is not reelected for another four years.
Jul 5th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Could MCTS Have New Security by 2024?
Task Force rushing to finalize a proposal for county buses before budget season. Will it work?
Jun 27th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Don Smiley’s Latest Paycheck Was $991,154
Summerfest boss has collected $6.56 million in five years for running tax exempt charity.
Jun 21st, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Crowley’s Special Grants Office Secured $46.8 Million in 2022
In its second year of operation, the county's grants division applied for approximately $143.6 million in funding.
Jun 1st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Brewers Floundering on Stadium Deal
Baseball Commissioner’s threat looks desperate, team’s lobbying looks inept.
May 29th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Kite Fest, Ope Anniversary and More
Three-day weekend yields no shortage of options.
May 25th, 2023 by Michael Holloway
Republican Legislators At Odds Over Milwaukee Sales Tax
Assembly wants referendum, Senate may remove requirement to reduce uncertainty.
May 19th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
Denise Wandke Is New Head of MCTS
Former bus driver has risen through ranks to lead Milwaukee County Transit System.
May 19th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
State’s Local Revenue Plan Is Historic
Milwaukee County urgently needs the increase in state shared revenue and county sales tax that’s proposed.
May 17th, 2023 by David Crowley
State Sales Tax Deal Toughest on City
Deal for Milwaukee County far better than for city. Why? Blame police union.
May 8th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
GOP Revenue Sharing Plan Penalizes Cities
Milwaukee gets 10% hike in funding, rural towns get increase as high at 723%.
May 7th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
County’s Debt Relief Program No Laughing Matter
Program with huge 100-to-1 return inspired by comedian John Oliver. Seriously.
May 3rd, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
MCTS Will Provide Buses for Summerfest
MCTS returning to Summerfest with shuttles from two park-and-ride lots.
Apr 25th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Former Judge Derek Mosley Working To Get Milwaukee Talking
Mosley, now with Marquette, hopes to break down barriers, promote civil discourse.
Apr 21st, 2023 by Edgar Mendez
Crowley Approves Funding for Mental Health Programs
ARPA funds will expand services offered by two community-based nonprofits.
Apr 18th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Signs Conversion Therapy Condemnation on Trans Day of Visibility
Resolution makes it official county policy to condemn the discredited practice.
Mar 31st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
UWM Gets Stiffed In Governor’s Budget
While UW-Madison got $347 for building projects. Will Milwaukee's leaders push for better deal from legislators?
Mar 27th, 2023 by John Torinus
Crowley Promotes Vending Machines To Prevent Opioid Deaths
County to install 25 vending machines with narcan spray, fentanyl test strips and more.
Mar 13th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Warming Center Opening Following Extended Power Outages
County Executive David Crowley declares snow emergency.
Mar 10th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Patient Safety Concerns Raised About New Granite Hills Hospital
The facility is a psychiatric hospital contracted by Milwaukee County.
Mar 10th, 2023 by Devin Blake
Crowley Signs $9.5 Million in Affordable Housing Contracts
Funding supports projects in Brown Deer, Wauwatosa and South Milwaukee.
Mar 7th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Loses Out on Stadium Freeway Grant
City-county-state effort sought $2 million grant to study converting it to a boulevard.
Mar 1st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
7 Takeaways From Crowley’s 2023 State of the County Speech
Going back to college, helping youth and counting on a new partnership with the state.
Feb 21st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Two Candidates Running For Vacant County Board Seat
Travis Hope and Caroline Gómez-Tom running for 14th District vacated by former supervisor Dyango Zerpa.
Feb 16th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
How Talk Radio Took Over Wisconsin
Most news and talk stations in state are dominated by right-wing voices.
Feb 8th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Momentum Growing For More State Shared Revenue
State flush with cash. One proposal gives one-fifth of sales tax back to local governments.
Feb 6th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
County Needs Help Running State Programs
Our partnership on state-mandated programs is underfunded, leaving public safety at risk.
Feb 4th, 2023 by David Crowley
Crowley Calling Special Election for Vacant Board Seat
Election for seat vacated by Sup. Dyango Zerpa will coincide with spring election dates.
Feb 1st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
How Can U.S. Marshals Help Milwaukee?
Safe surrender program, sustained community engagement are on the wish list.
Jan 25th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Crowley Signs Proposal to Fund Housing Project
$11 million project will sell houses to owner occupants rather than predatory landlords.
Jan 9th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Makes New Appointments to Museum Board, Baseball District
Kristen Hardy and Danielle Bergner will serve on the museum board and baseball district.
Jan 5th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Youth Commission Appointments Confirmed
18 high school students appointed to new youth commission.
Dec 20th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Will Vos Kill Shared Revenue Hike For City?
Assembly Speaker's comments blasting Milwaukee worries Mayor Johnson.
Dec 19th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
County Officials Say Northridge Lake Murder-Suicide Could Have Been Prevented
26-year-old mother drove herself and 7-year-old daughter into lake after 911 call about possible suicide
Dec 15th, 2022 by Evan Casey
New Direct Flights from Milwaukee to Sarasota
Southwest adding daily, non-stop flights around typical Spring Break season.
Dec 13th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Pushes Affordable Care Coverage
Open enrollment deadline for coverage is Dec. 15. Crowley, health officials urge uninsured to sign up.
Dec 7th, 2022 by Baylor Spears
Bus Route Cuts Coming in 2023
Final 2023 county budget cut millions from MCTS funding, causing reductions in service.
Nov 21st, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
5 Lessons From Mid-Term Election
Milwaukee's under-performance is a problem. And lack of national Democratic funding doomed Pfaff.
Nov 13th, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
Obama Says Evers, Barnes Will ‘Fight For You’
In Milwaukee former president warns future of democracy hinges on 2022 election.
Oct 30th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
