Milwaukee County Executive

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

Not getting them? Here’s how to sign up and become a Milwaukee insider.

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

Crowley Signs 2025 Budget Without Vetoes

Approves slightly amended $1.4 billion 2025 budget with 2.5% increase in tax levy.

County Executive Crowley, Chairwoman Nicholson Approve 2025 County Budget

The 2025 Adopted Budget continues track record of fiscal responsibility and sound decision making

Milwaukee County Announces New, Innovative Emergency Medical Services Initiative

Prehospital whole blood transfusions will have lifesaving results

Was Jonathan Brostoff Bullied?

Some Democrats point finger at Shepherd Express, others for Brostoff’s suicide.

Calling All Strong Swimmers! Milwaukee County Parks Hosting New “Express” Lifeguard Training Sessions

Three More SDC Board Members Bail

Beleaguered agency lost half its board in recent weeks.

Understanding the Loss of Jonathan Brostoff

He was someone who considered suicide as a teen and knew how important the issue was.

Milwaukee DSA Supports County Finance Committee’s Right To Counsel Funding Amendment

Milwaukee County DHHS Housing Services Has Record Month Connecting People to Permanent Housing

This comes during Homelessness Awareness Week, October 27 – November 2

Milwaukee County Launches National Gun Violence Prevention Program

Two million dollars in Department of Justice grant funding will sustain the ‘Advance Peace’ program for three years

Milwaukee Park & Ride Closures Disperse Growing Unhoused Population

Advocates, supervisors worry shuttering sites isn't solving underlying issues.

AARP welcomes Milwaukee as WI’s first ‘Age-Friendly’ county

Milwaukee County To Receive Funding To Address Homelessness and Incarceration

Milwaukee County is one of six new cities and counties that will receive funding to provide housing for justice-involved people

Starting Today, County Executive David Crowley Encourages Eligible Residents to Vote Early

Paving the Way to Progress: Groundbreaking for Little Menomonee River Parkway Trail Project Begins

Act 12 Benefits Continue in 2025, But Fiscal Challenges Loom for Milwaukee County

Annual budget brief finds the county’s brief era of largely pain-free budgets likely to be short-lived

FFRF insists that Milwaukee County remove unnecessary Jewish eruvin

County Executive David Crowley Approves Over $4 Million in Affordable Housing Investments to Expand Access for Residents and Families

Baldwin Delivers Nearly $13 Million for Milwaukee and Kenosha to Remove Dangerous Lead Paint

Airport Expected To Match Pre-Pandemic Traffic By 2025

'We're very pleased with the increase we're seeing.'

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Named Public Official of the Year by Governing Magazine

Governing’s recognition is awarded to local officials who are delivering positive results for the people they serve

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.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Presents 2025 Recommended Budget to Milwaukee County Board

County Executive Crowley’s budget continues track record of fiscal responsibility and sound decision making

Milwaukee County Hosting Workshops for Community to Share Input on Street Safety Improvements

Milwaukee County Hosting Workshops for Community to Share Input on Street Safety Improvements

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Selected for Early Childhood Education Fellowship Program

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Applauds Funding to Promote Safe Roads and Address Reckless Driving

The City of Milwaukee will receive $25 million in federal funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation for street safety improvement measures along two miles of Center Street. These enhancements will include upgraded bike lanes, improved pedestrian crossings, and traffic-calming measures designed to reduce reckless driving.

Milwaukee County’s 2024 Budget Positioned to Balance Without Additional Taxpayer Impact

Tim Walz Champions Unions in Milwaukee Labor Day Appearance

The Democratic nominee for vice president delivered a rallying speech at Laborfest.

Crowley Signs Zero Traffic Deaths Policy

Adoption of policy brings county one step closer to millions in federal funding for road projects.

County Executive David Crowley Approves Legislation Combatting Reckless Driving and Fatal Crashes

Milwaukee County’s Vision Zero policy commits to a goal of eliminating fatal and serious injury crashes by 2037

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Appointed to Governor’s Council on Workforce Investment

Milwaukee County Parks Seeks Public Input in New Trails Initiative to Promote Equity, Health, and Environmental Stewardship

Milwaukee County Credible Messengers Program Delivers Results in Supporting Youth and Enhancing Public Safety

Airport Traffic Booming So Far in 2024

2024 is flying ahead of 2023, and that's before RNC surge is factored in.

Serenity Inns Opens New Addiction Treatment Center in Milwaukee

New Facility Helps Alleviate Milwaukee’s Critical Need for Treatment Services by Serving 56 Men Seeking Recovery from Substance Use Disorder Each Year

County Nearly Doubles Narcan Vending Machines

Adding 8 more machines with free life saving items like narcan and drug testing strips.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Announces Placement of Eight Additional Harm Reduction Vending Machines

Milwaukee County Releases 2024 Annual Report on American Rescue Plan Act Projects

The annual report highlights progress and impacts to date of ARPA-funded initiatives

Two Republicans Vying To Challenge Gwen Moore

Tim Rogers facing off against Purnima Nath in Aug. 13 primary. Winner faces Moore in November.

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.

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.

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.

Hovde Blasted for ‘Bigoted’ Comments on Black Men

GOP US Senate candidate says Black men have lived on ‘handouts’ and ‘welfare checks.'

Pete Buttigieg Tours Port With Mayor, Rides Train With Governor

US Secretary of Transportation promotes Biden's infrastructure investments in region.

County Treasurer Lied About Political Mailer?

More questions about how Dave Cullen charged taxpayers for campaign-oriented literature.

Community Celebrates Opening of Vogel Park Playground with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Team Harris and Wisconsin Democrats Capitalize on Grassroots Energy Across Wisconsin with Largest-Ever Mobilization Blitz

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Recognizes 34th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

Milwaukee Bucks Launch Bucks Health And Wellness To Combat Obesity In The Milwaukee Community

Can Rep. Clancy Win Reelection?

Incumbent Democratic faces heavy opposition from his own party backing challenger Jarrod Anderson.

National Media Discovers Mayor Johnson

Gaining lots of positive press during RNC, now talking of running for governor.

Mayors Offer Plea To Republicans For Federal Support

Cavalier Johnson joined by Miami mayor and National League of Cities leader, among others.

Mitchell Airport Director asks USPS to deliver mail during RNC

Shortsighted decision will stop mail delivery to Airport administration and tenants

Milwaukee County and Waukesha County Unveil Enhanced Emergency Communication System to Promote Public Safety

County Awards $2.8 Million To Non-Profit Opioid Programs

Funding 15 local groups for opioid abuse prevention, treatment and recovery.