Milwaukee County Executive

County Executive David Crowley Celebrates Historic Economic Impact in Milwaukee’s Tourism Industry

Milwaukee County's tourism industry achieved unprecedented success in 2024, with total economic impact reaching $4.321 billion

Court Hands a Lifeline to Americorps But Its Future Uncertain

Wisconsin has 25 AmeriCorps programs. 'Things are just very confusing.'

Board Will Vote on McGovern Park Senior Center With Housing

County officials say affordable housing plan only way to save senior center.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on Maxwell Anderson Trial Verdict

PR- The Vine Humboldt Beer Garden Reopens for the 2025 Season on May 30th

County Executive Crowley Praises Milwaukee County Board for Approving New Building Bridges Small Business Development Program

The Building Bridges commercial corridor activation program will establish a small business liaison to provide resources to support small businesses across Milwaukee County

Opening Dates Set For 39 Pools, Splashpads, Water Parks

Milwaukee County Parks plans to open several locations in waves.

Nearly 160 Organizations Across Wisconsin Call for Investment in Milwaukee County Courthouse Complex

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Announces 2025 Healthy County Challenge

In its fourth year, events will center around health, wellness, nature, and community

County Executive Crowley Connects Pulaski High School Students To Career Pathways During Public Works Week In Milwaukee County

Milwaukee County Celebrates National Public Works Week

Polednik Leaving Milwaukee Art Museum

Polednik will resign after nine years leading art museum.

Cheers to Three Years! Juneau Beer Garden Reopens May 16

Superintendent Announces Administrative Changes to MPS Central Office

New Structure Aims to Accelerate Academic Outcomes, Improve Operational Effectiveness and Accountability, and Make MPS an Employer of Choice

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Announces Milwaukee County Awarded $250,000 as a 2024 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Culture of Health Prize Winner

Nine communities in the United States received this national honor

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Announces New “Building Bridges” Small Business Development Program

The Building Bridges commercial corridor activation program will establish a small business liaison to provide resources to support small businesses across Milwaukee County

2025 Traveling Beer Garden Tour Kicks Off May 14th at Wilson Park

The Final Voyage of Deep Thought

It was like a carnival down at the lakefront, as All City Towing managed to remove infamous boat.

Supervisor Vincent Kicks Off Ice Bucket Challenge for Mental Health Awareness Month

Milwaukee County Invites Community Input at “Future State” Listening Sessions

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on Federal Funding Cuts to AmeriCorps

Crowley Supports Replacing SDC

State could de-designate SDC as community action partner. But which local officials must agree?

County Executive Signs Zero Carbon Emissions Plan

Plan for county government carbon neutrality by 2050 was 4 years in the making.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on the Arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan

Carbon-Free by 2050

County Supervisors Strengthen Climate Action Plan During Earth Month

Milwaukee County Board Passes Resolution to Protect Access, Justice, and Community Safety

Milwaukee County DHHS Publishes Strategic Plan with a Bold Vision for Creating a Healthy Community

No Wrong Door Navigators to lead interdisciplinary teams leveraging cross-department expertise

Summerfest Music Deal Faces Lawsuit

An exclusive concert deal with Live Nation affiliate. Must city reveal the details?

Milwaukee County Parks Announces Opening of 2025 Golf Season

Historic Inaugural Wisconsin Entrepreneurial Legacy Gala to Celebrate Latino Business Excellence in Wisconsin

Spirit Airlines Adds Nonstop Flights from MKE to Detroit

Low-fare flights recently added to Los Angeles, Baltimore and Nashville

Five Milwaukee County Communities Test Strategies To Combat Reckless Driving, Make Roads Safer For All Users

Greendale, Shorewood, South Milwaukee, Wauwatosa and West Allis Launch Traffic Calming Demonstration Activities

South Shore Beer Garden Kicks Off the 2025 Season with New Flavors and Fan Favorites

Invest in a Successful Future for Wisconsin’s Children

Early childhood education leads to later success. Statewide solution, funding needed.

Education Funding Is Big Issue at West Allis State Budget Hearing

57 local school referendums passed in April election but many other districts hurting.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on ICE Arrests at Courthouse

State Sues Federal HHS, Sec. Kennedy Over Public Health Cuts

Wisconsin joins nearly two-dozen states suing over cuts in public health funding.

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.

Dr. Thomas Gibson named chancellor of UW-Milwaukee

During State of the County Address, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Unveils Climate Action 2050 Plan

New planning effort creates blueprint for Milwaukee County to achieve net-zero carbon emissions in county operations by 2050

Milwaukee County Parks Announces the 2025 Traveling Beer Garden Schedule

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Delivers 2025 State of the County Address

“Partnerships lead Milwaukee forward. And because of partnerships, Milwaukee is leading Wisconsin forward.”

Act Fast! Only 2 Lifeguard Training Sessions Left Before Summer Hiring Closes

MKE Airport Partners with Make-A-Wish Wisconsin to Unveil New Children’s Play Areas

New Make-A-Wish Kids Zones open on Concourse C & D

Milwaukee County Leaders Issue Statements on Governor Evers Capital Budget Proposal

See Vehicle Crash Hotspots in Milwaukee County

County updates data dashboard to show top spots for crashes.

How Deportations Will Hurt Milwaukee

Most of its growth in population and workers in last 30 years has come from immigrants.

Milwaukee County Executive Crowley and Department of Transportation Launch Phase Two of Motor Vehicle Collision Dashboard

Dashboard updated to incorporate key hotspots for motor vehicle collisions and more

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on Governor Evers Proposing $25 Million for Courthouse Complex Project

The Investing in Justice: Courthouse Complex initiative will help address critical public safety needs in Milwaukee County for the benefit of the entire region and state

Don Smiley’s 12 Years of Lavish Pay

Continuing in 2023 even after new Summerfest president appointed.

MKE Highlights Convenient Parking, Helpful Amenities, and Nonstop Flights Ahead of Busy Spring Break Season

Tips to help travelers get the most out of their travel experience

Crowley Tours Results of Suburban Affordable Housing Policy

Crowley administration has prioritized effort as part of economic mobility strategy.

County Executive Crowley Praises State of Wisconsin for Supporting Funding for Future Home to Office of Emergency Management, Medical Examiner

County Expands Lead Abatement For Low-Income Homes

Federal funds will bolster county's lead remediation program in suburbs.

Milwaukee County and AHA Announce Senior Centers Will Now have Blood Pressure Screen-and-Refer Hubs

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on U.S. House of Representatives Budget Resolution

Crowley Signs Street Safety Plan

Plan three years in the making receives county executive approval.

Baldwin Enlists Constituents In Fight to Save Medicaid

Constituents sharing their personal Medicaid stories can help fight cuts, she says.

County Executive Crowley Administration Signs Resolution to Combat Reckless Driving; Bolster Vision Zero Initiative

Comprehensive Safety Action Plan identifies 522 potential Safety Project Opportunities, unlocks additional funding opportunities

MKE Makes Flight Planning Easy with New Interactive ‘Where We Fly’ Tool

3D route map, flight schedules, and destination info all in one place

Act Fast! Only 3 Lifeguard Training Sessions Left Before Summer Hiring Closes

Judge Borowski Gets On His High Horse

He blasts MPS for violating law on police in schools while glossing over it himself.

County Executive David Crowley Statement on Governor Evers Executive Budget Proposal

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and the Office of Emergency Management Launch New Overdose Dashboard

County Continues Efforts to Collect and Share Data to Strengthen Health Outcomes

Milwaukee County Leaders Celebrate New Highway Maintenance Facility

New Building Will Improve Operations, Increase Efficiency of Highway Maintenance in the Northern Region of Milwaukee County

CRG Advocates Sues Milwaukee for Summerfest Records

Suit seeks Milwaukee World Festival's contract with concert promoter

County Rejoins Joint Climate Committee

City-County committee will oversee implementation of climate and economic equity plan.

County Executive Crowley, Supervisor O’Connor Praise Newly-Created City-County Advisory Board on Climate and Economic Equity

101.7 The Truth Hosts the Truth Community Awards, Presented by Potawatomi Casino Hotel

Milwaukee County Board Of Supervisors Advances Crowley Administration Plan To Combat Reckless Driving

Comprehensive Safety Action Plan identifies 522 potential road safety projects, unlocks possibility of additional funding opportunities

Advocates Push to Increase Funding For UW System

State ranks 43rd in funding, jeopardizing state's workforce and economy, civic leaders say.

Dive into Perks! Parks Hosts Lifeguard Training for the 2025 Season with Exciting Incentives

MKE Airport Surpasses 6.3 Million Passengers in 2024

New flights and amenities accompany increasing traveler numbers

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.

Milwaukee County’s Overdose Deaths Declined For Second Straight Year

Officials say harm reduction tools like Narcan and fentanyl test strips are working.

Democrats Now Have Even Less Power on Assembly Committees

They gained 10 seats in Assembly, but Vos gives them lower percentage on committees.

Nearly 750 Gather to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the YMCA’s 28th Annual Community Celebration

One of Milwaukee’s oldest institutions honored Dr. King’s legacy by convening the community for reflection, inspiration, and deliberate conversation to help address the city’s most critical issues

Milwaukee County Parks Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with “We are the Change” Event

Milwaukee County Announces Six Grant Recipients for ‘Better Ways to Cope’ Projects

Funded with TANF dollars, the new projects focus on helping fathers, mothers and pregnant women

Milwaukee County Parks Celebrates a Year of Enhancements and New Beginnings

Milwaukee County Transit System Deputy Director Julie Esch Named Interim Managing Director

Calling All Strong Swimmers! Milwaukee County Parks Announces Lifeguard Recruitment is Underway for the 2025 Summer Season

County Hikes Funding For Jail Contractor

More funding for financially troubled company handling jail health care.

2024 Wrap: County Executive David Crowley Reflects on 2024 Accomplishments

Elected Leaders Weigh in On Reopening of Social Development Commission

Mayor Johnson calls for more transparency, Gwen Moore notes challenges it faces.

Milwaukee County Awarded Federal Funding for Additional Housing Services

Milwaukee County Board Unanimously Approves Resolution to Enhance Data Governance and Transparency

County Executive David Crowley Earns Bachelor’s Degree, Delivers Commencement Address at UW-Milwaukee

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Zoo Opens New Penguin Habitat

Project funded with $4.5 million in state and local funding.

County Executive David Crowley Is a College Graduate

He's the first Milwaukee County Executive in two decades to hold a bachelor's degree.

MATC to Graduate More Than 1,000 Students at 2024 Winter Commencement

Keynote speaker David Crowley will share his life’s journey as a student, husband, father and administrator to encourage the MATC Class of 2024

Milwaukee County Parks Opens Slice of Ice at Red Arrow Park with Free Skate Rental on Opening Day

Milwaukee County Health Leaders Urge Vulnerable Residents to Protect Themselves with Vaccines Before the End of 2024

Vaccines and Gift Cards Available at Select Events Across Milwaukee County

Milwaukee County Parks Hosts Two “Breakfast with Santa” Events This Weekend

Gun Violence Down 17% in Wisconsin, 20% in Milwaukee

During first 8 months of 2024. Are community intervention efforts working?

State Taking Over County Pension System

After 87 years, all new county employees will become part of state system.

Milwaukee County Parks Welcomes Biggby Coffee to Red Arrow Park with December 3rd Grand Opening

Milwaukee County EMS Administers First Whole Blood Transfusion in the Field

Wauwatosa Fire Department saves life as a result of newly implemented, County-led initiative

Urban Milwaukee Now Offers Insider News Bulletins

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Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Announces $3 Million Affordable Housing Investment in South Milwaukee

New affordable housing units will target low-income families and veterans