Milwaukee County Executive

MTEA Joins Growing Coalition in Opposition to AB 245

MPS Workers Puzzled by Mayor and County Executive's Involvement in Scheme to Attack Milwaukee, MPS

County’s Debt Relief Program No Laughing Matter

Program with huge 100-to-1 return inspired by comedian John Oliver. Seriously.

MCTS Will Provide Buses for Summerfest

MCTS returning to Summerfest with shuttles from two park-and-ride lots.

Former Judge Derek Mosley Working To Get Milwaukee Talking

Mosley, now with Marquette, hopes to break down barriers, promote civil discourse.

Crowley Approves Funding for Mental Health Programs

ARPA funds will expand services offered by two community-based nonprofits.

Crowley Signs Conversion Therapy Condemnation on Trans Day of Visibility

Resolution makes it official county policy to condemn the discredited practice.

Senators Baldwin, Braun Introduce Bipartisan Reentry Act to Help Reduce Drug Overdoses

Legislation would help create a warm handoff for those leaving incarceration and get them health care coverage, including mental health services and substance use disorder treatment

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?

Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors Amends Code of General Ordinances Regarding Abstention Votes

Crowley Promotes Vending Machines To Prevent Opioid Deaths

County to install 25 vending machines with narcan spray, fentanyl test strips and more.

Warming Center Opening Following Extended Power Outages

County Executive David Crowley declares snow emergency.

Patient Safety Concerns Raised About New Granite Hills Hospital

The facility is a psychiatric hospital contracted by Milwaukee County.

Mayor Cavalier Johnson Announces Funding Proposal for Vel R. Phillips Plaza in Westown

More than $15 million in proposed tax incremental financing dollars would convert a portion of a long-underutilized parcel into a public space named in honor of the iconic Milwaukee political activist and civil rights leader featuring both civic and transit amenities

Crowley Signs $9.5 Million in Affordable Housing Contracts

Funding supports projects in Brown Deer, Wauwatosa and South Milwaukee.

Milwaukee County Joins Milky Way Tech Hub as Newest Corporate Member

Wisconsin Loses Out on Stadium Freeway Grant

City-county-state effort sought $2 million grant to study converting it to a boulevard.

Milwaukee County Community Reintegration Center Residents Complete IN2WORK Rehabilitative Program

7 CRC residents completed skills training in food service and retail last month

MKE Airport Awarded Federal Funding from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

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.

“When you have great partners, the possibilities for what you can accomplish are virtually limitless.”

County Executive Crowley Highlights the Importance of Partnership & Collaboration in 2023 State of the County Address

Two Candidates Running For Vacant County Board Seat

Travis Hope and Caroline Gómez-Tom running for 14th District vacated by former supervisor Dyango Zerpa.

County Executive David Crowley Praises Gov. Evers’ Plan to Keep Baseball in Milwaukee County

County Executive David Crowley Appointed to Nationwide Commission on Mental Health and Wellbeing

New initiative from the National Association of Counties brings together county leaders to drive action on mental health

How Talk Radio Took Over Wisconsin

Most news and talk stations in state are dominated by right-wing voices.

Momentum Growing For More State Shared Revenue

State flush with cash. One proposal gives one-fifth of sales tax back to local governments.

County Needs Help Running State Programs

Our partnership on state-mandated programs is underfunded, leaving public safety at risk.

Milwaukee County Hosting Virtual Community Conversations to Seek Ideas for Regranting Opioid Settlement Funds

County Executive Crowley Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Honor and Remembrance of the Life of Milwaukee County Employee

John Manka, a Milwaukee County snowplow operator, died in a crash while on duty on January 20, 2023.

Crowley Calling Special Election for Vacant Board Seat

Election for seat vacated by Sup. Dyango Zerpa will coincide with spring election dates.

How Can U.S. Marshals Help Milwaukee?

Safe surrender program, sustained community engagement are on the wish list.

County Executive Crowley: “I Will Do Everything Possible to Prevent and Reduce Gun Violence in Milwaukee County”

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Celebrates City Zoning Committee Moving Forward the Sale of 90 Lots for Single Family Homes in the King Park Neighborhood

YMCA Brings Milwaukee Community Together for 26th Annual MLK Day Celebration

One of the State’s Largest and Longest-running Celebration Returns to Potawatomi Casino Hotel

Crowley Signs Proposal to Fund Housing Project

$11 million project will sell houses to owner occupants rather than predatory landlords.

Milwaukee County Invests $2.5 Million in Affordable Homeownership

ARPA funding will support the Acts Housing Homeownership Acquisition Fund

Crowley Makes New Appointments to Museum Board, Baseball District

Kristen Hardy and Danielle Bergner will serve on the museum board and baseball district.

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Secures $23,863,352 For Local Projects in Final Government Funding Package

In response, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement:

MKE Airport Notice on Inaccurate Report

Milwaukee Youth Commission Appointments Confirmed

18 high school students appointed to new youth commission.

Will Vos Kill Shared Revenue Hike For City?

Assembly Speaker's comments blasting Milwaukee worries Mayor Johnson.

Supervisor Logsdon Commends County Audit

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

New Direct Flights from Milwaukee to Sarasota

Southwest adding daily, non-stop flights around typical Spring Break season.

Crowley Pushes Affordable Care Coverage

Open enrollment deadline for coverage is Dec. 15. Crowley, health officials urge uninsured to sign up.

“Letters to Santa” Mailbox Set Up Inside Milwaukee Airport

Milwaukee Airport, Alaska Airlines will fly all letters received to Santa at The North Pole

Bus Route Cuts Coming in 2023

Final 2023 county budget cut millions from MCTS funding, causing reductions in service.

5 Lessons From Mid-Term Election

Milwaukee's under-performance is a problem. And lack of national Democratic funding doomed Pfaff.

Obama Says Evers, Barnes Will ‘Fight For You’

In Milwaukee former president warns future of democracy hinges on 2022 election.

Crowley Introduces 2023 Budget Laden With ‘Tough Decisions’

Budget increases parks, other departments funding, but shows that cuts are on the horizon.

House of Correction Changing Name

Crowley wants to better reflect its mission with new name: Community Reintegration Center.

Gov. Evers Announces Additional $20 Million Public Safety Investment in Milwaukee County for Medical Examiner and Emergency Management Center

Investment builds on Gov. Evers’ commitment to violence prevention and public safety

How the Calatrava Changed Milwaukee

Good for the city, yes. But how good for the Milwaukee Art Museum?

County Medical Examiner Abruptly Retires

Dr. Brian Peterson, who faced some controversies, leaves without making a statement.

Statement from Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley on Retirement of Medical Examiner

New Monument Proposed for Lakefront

National foundation proposes monument near War Memorial Center to families who lost loved ones in war.

Senators Baldwin, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

988 Lifeline saw a 45 percent increase after adopting three-digit number

Formlabs opens regional headquarters in Milwaukee to support growing role in U.S. industrial sector

Boston-based company will add more than 100 jobs over the next three years

County Youth Commission Accepting Applications

Newly reestablished commission gives high schoolers government experience.

Applications Now Open for the Milwaukee County Youth Commission

Legislation reviving commission was adopted by County Board in May 2022 and signed into law by County Executive David Crowley in June 2022

Supervisor Taylor to Host First Secretary in the New Zealand Embassy of the United States at the Milwaukee County Courthouse

MCTS Adds 73 New Clean-Diesel Buses To Fleet

MCTS working to replace more than 200 aging buses by 2024.

Budget Starts With $13 Million Hole

County structural deficit growing. Online budget program and town halls allow citizen input.

State Finance Committee Approves Funding For County Youth Justice Center

State Legislature follows through on juvenile justice plan passed back in 2018.

Michels’ Cash, Trump’s Backing Pay Off

His victory is a defeat for Vos, Walker, and leaves tough questions for a divided party.

Skip ID Check Line With New Airport Service

CLEAR verifies identity with biometric data and expedites travel through security checks.

Clerk of Circuit Court

Tuesday's primary election will decide who is the next Clerk of Circuit Court.

Crowley Vetoes Downtown Roller Rink

Roller rink in Red Arrow Park won't happen this summer, but idea may not be dead.

Public Museum Gains Accreditation

After facing a delay, Museum gains national re-accreditation needed for pursuit for a new building.

Public Allies CEO Resigns

Faced backlash after ‘restructuring' that led to terminations of 30 staffers.

Lasry Dropping Out Of Senate Race

Barnes now clear frontrunner, but Godlewski still a challenger.

County Must Decide On North-South BRT

Project could be transformative, but $148 million price tag nearly twice that of East-West BRT.

Layoffs at Milwaukee-Based Public Allies Cause Uproar

CEO says part of restructuring, while some employees call it retaliation.

Countywide Safe Streets Plan Coming?

County board supports applying for federal funds to create plan in concert with all 19 municipalities.

Crowley Signs McKinley Beach Funding

Project will restore beach to original swimming depths to reduce dangerous riptides.

Milwaukee Mitchell Celebrates Disability Pride Month

Adult-changing tables, Sunflower Lanyard Program are latest innovations implemented at MKE to help make travel accessible for all

Crowley Approves $19 Million For Affordable Housing

Signs task force plan using $19 million in federal ARPA funds, mostly for suburban housing.

County Executive Crowley Has COVID-19

Crowley took office one month into the COVID-19 pandemic.

County Executive David Crowley: “I will always stand up to defend our community from hate, discrimination, and violence”

Statement From the Office of Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley

TSA Pre✓® Mobile Enrollment Coming to MKE

Mobile Enrollment Center will visit MKE for two weeks this summer

Airport Restaurant’s New Menu Offers Iconic Local Foods

Garden District Kitchen features Usinger's brats, cheese curds, fish fry, local beers.

Air Canada Resumes Service From Milwaukee Mitchell to Toronto

MKE welcomes back route previously suspended during COVID-19 pandemic

Milwaukee County Launches American Rescue Plan Act Allocation Dashboard

Milwaukee County has allocated over $76 million on community support needs, revenue loss recovery, COVID-19 mitigation, and administrative coordination

“I Have A Dream” Foundation – Milwaukee Launches New Cohort at Milwaukee Academy of Science

$4 million fund-raising effort being launched to provide students and families with financial support, wrap-around services

ACE Internship Program Returns to MKE

MPS students to spend summer exploring aviation careers at Airport

July 3 Fireworks Return!

After a two-year hiatus, fireworks return to Milwaukee's lakefront.

Crowley, Nicholson Seek To Revive Youth Commission

Crowley served on it as a teen. Commission will review county policies, programs for youth.

Should Milwaukee Remove A Second Freeway?

1.5-mile-long Wisconsin Highway 175, formerly US 41, could become a boulevard.

Supervisor Burgelis Encourages Public Participation in Highway 175 Study

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Marks Two Years in Office, Observes Victories in Equity

How Alex Lasry Rose in the Polls

Labor support, personal wealth helps Bucks exec in Democratic primary for US Senator.

Milwaukee Leaders Address Rise in Violence

MU poll found nearly 40% of Milwaukeeans worry about safety.

Mask Mandate to Remain in Effect for Milwaukee County Transit System

Out of an abundance of caution, for the safety of residents and staff, MCTS will continue to observe mask mandate

Estabrook Beer Garden Opens 2022 with 2 Keg Tappings

Crowley Signs Paid Parental Leave Bill

Bill expected to have small fiscal impact and big payoff for families and social equity.

Homeless Program Gets National Recognition

HUD finds Milwaukee has lowest per capita count of unsheltered homeless people in the U.S.

Delta Adds Nonstop Flights To NYC

New flights to-and-from East Coast latest in expanded offerings at Milwaukee airport.

Meet Milwaukee’s New Mayor Cavalier Johnson

Johnson, first elected Black mayor in Milwaukee history, promises to focus on crime, jobs, neighborhoods and relationship with state.

Mental Health Emergency Center’s Opening Delayed

Partnership of county and four major health systems pushes opening to September, cites need to hire specialized staff.

New Facility for Emergency Mental Health

Sen. Baldwin helped secure $2.5 million for joint venture by county and area health systems.