Milwaukee County Executive

1,730 COVID-19 Cases in Wisconsin, 869 in Milwaukee County

Milwaukee County reports 20 deaths from disease, 17 were African Americans.

Is Dan Kelly Good for Democracy?

His legal work and rulings as Supreme Court justice show strong anti-democratic views.

City Forecasts Election Results Two Days Late

180 polling sites to become no more than 12 because so few poll workers available.

Local Governments Partner with the Catholic Archdiocese of Milwaukee to Provide Temporary Shelter for Residents with Housing Instability as Part of COVID-19 Response

Shadowy Groups Got $4.8 Million in 2019

Abele was top contributor to unregulated 527 groups that often smear candidates.

Milwaukee County Executive

Crowley and Larson vie for the top executive position in Milwaukee County.

Dark-Money Group Slings Mud in Comptroller Race

Group backing Rep. Jason Fields produces attack ads against his opponent, Aycha Sawa.

Milwaukee Metro Area Ranks 6th Nationally for COVID-19 Case Rate

Four-county area has more cases per 100,000 residents than Chicago and San Francisco.

Will Legislature Delay Election?

Life-and-death issue poses the most danger for Milwaukee. Only the Legislature can act.

Bus Driver Tests Positive for COVID-19

Transit union calls for personal protective equipment for operators. MCTS says drivers protected by shield.

155 COVID-19 Cases in Wisconsin, 50% More Counties Affected

One-day increase exceeds Thursday's total number of cases.

COVID-19 Testing Supplies Running Low

State and local officials prioritizing tests for worst cases, so results understate spread of disease.

Bars, Restaurants Ordered to Close

Milwaukee and 10 suburbs order no in-house service. Carryouts and delivery only.

Eleven Milwaukee County Municipalities Restrict Food and Beverage Sales in Latest Effort to Protect Public Health

Emergency Order goes into effect Tuesday, March 17

Milwaukee County Updates Regarding COVID-19

Milwaukee County Updates Regarding COVID-19

Milwaukee County Parks and the Zoo will close effective this weekend until further notice

First Coronavirus (COVID-19) Case Confirmed in the City of Milwaukee

Milwaukee Preparing for COVID-19 Outbreak

Local officials, healthcare providers are discussing, readying the city's capacity to treat those infected by Coronavirus.

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Issues Proclamation About COVID-19

Administrative Orders will be implemented around paid leave and travel to provide employees with a financial safety net and to prioritize the health and safety of residents served by Milwaukee County

Important Debates in Three Key Races to Air Live on WISN 12

Milwaukee County Executive, Milwaukee Mayor, and Wisconsin Supreme Court

County Sales Tax Legislation Gets Hearing

Bill supported by local business leaders allows hike in county sales tax for local purposes.

Federal Grant Funds New Opioid Program

County has state's highest rates of deaths and hospital visits related to opioid addiction.

City Wants $5 Million of Hotel Tax Per Year

Council may rescind support for convention center expansion without its historic cut of tax restored.

Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division Receives $1.2 Million Grant from Bureau of Justice Assistance to Reduce Offender Opioid Overdose Deaths

Funding to enhance overdose treatment and recovery programming

Board Seeks Unified Approach to Services

County approves One Milwaukee Task Force, aims to unify county, city and MPS services for high need neighborhoods.

UWM Gets Okay to Partially Demolish Columbia Hospital

Plus: Council could delay convention center expansion, MSOE expanding nursing facilities.

Ballots Won’t Have Duplicate Gerrymandering Questions

City rescinds its referendum question after Milwaukee County passed a similar measure.

Shooting at Molson Coors Left 6 Dead, Including Gunman

Law enforcement and elected officials lament the tragedy.

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and Milwaukee County Supervisors Introduce Ordinance to Advance Racial Equity and Improve Health Outcomes

Leadership commits to eliminating institutional racism by changing County policies, practices and power structures

Larson Acquires Four More Union Endorsements: AFSCME, UAW, SEIU, & MTEA

Traveling Beer Garden 2020 Dates & Locations Announced

14 Election Winners, Losers

Beyond the ballot totals, behind the scenes, who were the other election winners and losers?

9 Election Takeaways

What did we learn? The results versus 2016. And the coming ad blitz and voter turnout.

2020 Spring Primary

The results from Tuesday's election.

MTEA Endorses Chris Larson for Milwaukee County Executive

County Executive Candidates

Crowley, Larson, Lipscomb and Nath vie to advance to general election, replace Chris Abele.

MTEA Announces Endorsements in Milwaukee Spring Elections

Jim Sullivan endorses David Crowley for County Executive

WFNHP Announces 2020 Spring Primary Election Endorsements

State Senator Chris Larson Releases Comprehensive Plan to Help Seniors in Milwaukee County

Chris Larson Earns More Endorsements than Other Candidates Combined

MKE Continues to Innovate: Coat Check Service Now Available

Mitchell Airport becomes the only major U.S airport to allow travelers to check their coats

Six municipal leaders announce endorsement of David Crowley for Milwaukee County Executive

Crowley Rising in County Exec Race

He and Chris Larson look likely to make it through the February primary.

State Representative JoCasta Zamarripa endorses David Crowley for County Executive

Milwaukee County Launches Pilot Program to Expand Accessibility for MCTS Riders

Aira app helps MCTS riders who are blind or low vision navigate the more than 5,000 bus stops in Milwaukee County

Museum Would Monitor Workers’ Health Choices

Public Museum's union workers must share data, show improved wellness program results.

Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm endorses David Crowley for County Executive

27 Apartments Planned Near Marquette

Plus: MU plans new business school, Rivecca brothers buy out disgraced Ganos, Abele gives $300,000 to new project.

Milwaukee Alderman Cavalier Johnson endorses David Crowley for Milwaukee County Executive

County Exec Candidates Discuss Fiscal Crisis

Lipscomb, Larson, Crowley and Nath present their vision for addressing Milwaukee County's fiscal challenges.

Mayor Bryan Kennedy endorses David Crowley for County Executive

Citizen Action of Wisconsin Endorses Senator Chris Larson for Milwaukee County Executive

Citizen Action endorses Chris Larson for Milwaukee County Executive

Announces more key endorsements in Milwaukee area spring elections

Lipscomb Statement on Ruling From Wisconsin State Court of Appeals

Chris Larson Addresses Nomination Decision

"While today's ruling was understandable given the clarity of the statute, I am disappointed that my friends Jim and Bryan will not be on the ballot."

Plan Will Build City’s Largest Solar Array

City, We Energies partner on eight-acre solar farm, enough electricity to power 400 homes.

Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998 Endorses Senator Chris Larson for Milwaukee County Executive

James Macon, President of ATU Local 998, stated, “ATU 998 members are proud to give their endorsements to Chris Larson for Milwaukee County Executive.

County Exec Race Upended

State Election Commission disqualifies Kennedy and Sullivan. Abele's $6,000 donation wasted?

Voces de la Frontera Action Endorses Chris Larson

Summerfest Marketplace Officially Opens at MKE

New store features Wisconsin apparel, accessories, décor, and Summerfest merchandise.

Black Leaders Organizing for Communities announces slate of endorsements

Airport Will Help Art Museum Grow

Partnership will help connect tourists to Milwaukee Art Museum shows.

UW–Madison UniverCity Year program to partner with seven counties and villages

United Airlines Announces New Daily Nonstop Service Between Milwaukee and San Francisco

Daily summer service between the Brew City and the City by the Bay begins June 4, 2020

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport Becomes Premier Partner of Milwaukee Art Museum

Partnership highlights the long working relationship between the organizations.

Seven Will Run for County Executive

Gwen Moore endorses Lipscomb, Crowley has raised $53,000, no word from Abele.

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Endorses Theo Lipscomb for Milwaukee County Executive

Moore believes Theo is best suited to address needs of county

Milwaukee County Announces Major Reforms in the Register of Deeds Office

Milwaukee County Register of Deeds office expects annual cost savings of $150,000

Crowley Raises Over $53,000 for County Executive Race

Milwaukee Legislators Target Racial Inequality

'Disrupting Disparities’ proposals by African American lawmakers include criminal justice reforms.

American Federation of Teachers Local 212 COPE Endorses Chris Larson

Alaska Airlines Doubles Milwaukee-Seattle Flights

Increases daily flights from one to two for summer 2020

Jim Sullivan Will Run For County Executive

County administrator and former legislator emphasizes need for sound management.

Wilson Park Homeless Warming Center Debated

Public meeting gets unruly on proposal to let homeless sleep overnight in senior center.

Milwaukee County Parks Announces Initial Funding for Milwaukee Parks Foundation

More than $350,000 in initial gifts will support programming, infrastructure projects and long-term multi-park improvement campaigns that focus on racial equity across Milwaukee County

Six Now Running for County Executive

Democrat Chris Larson and Trump supporter Purnima Nath join four other candidates.

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Signs 2020 budget

Prioritizing investments for residents and communities most in need were cornerstones of the balanced budget as County leaders unite to pursue new revenue sources

Milwaukee County Board Supervisor Sheldon Wasserman Files for Re-Election

Sup. Wasserman has served the residents of the 3rd District since 2016

Milwaukee County Board Chairman Theo Lipscomb Announces Candidacy for Milwaukee County Executive

Committed public servant running to improve quality of life, county finances

State Senator Chris Larson Registers Fundraising Committee to Explore Running for Milwaukee County Executive

"Today’s filing allows me to explore running for Milwaukee County Executive on a deeper level and a greater capacity to listen to our neighbors."

Marquette University to cohost social justice summit with NŌ STUDIOS

The summit will feature a variety of activists, artists, authors and academics converging to discuss the lived experience of disenfranchisement and offer solutions to some of the most pressing social justice issues affecting us locally, nationally and internationally.

It’s time we rethink County government

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan November 11, 2019

Alderman Cavalier Johnson on Running for Milwaukee County Executive

I believe that my focus should remain on the work at hand in City Hall at this time.

MCTS Has Highest-Rated Transit Tracking and Ticketing App in North America

In less than two years, the app has been downloaded more than 100,000 times, received thousands of positive reviews and achieved an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars in the iOS App Store.

Glendale Mayor Bryan Kennedy Announces Campaign for Milwaukee County Executive

"My executive experience and record of bringing people together to create effective solutions makes me the strongest candidate for Milwaukee County Executive."

Rep. David Crowley announces bid for Milwaukee County Executive

“Growing up in a struggling family in Milwaukee County, I know what it’s like to be reliant on County services and what that really means to people in our community.”

Barrett, Moore to Lead Growing DNC Team

19 honorary chairs round out Milwaukee 2020 leadership.

Could Federal Grant Revive the Jobline?

Supervisors eager to recreate the shuttered bus service push to use federal grant.

How Walker and Sykes Killed the Train

With constant support from talk radio, Walker rejected fully funded, $810 million rail project. Part 3 in a series.

Committee Approves City BRT Agreement

City DPW would be reimbursed by Milwaukee County for design and infrastructure costs.

Who Will Run for County Executive?

The list is long and could get longer. Handicapping the favorites. 

Chose MKE to Add Flights, Jobs, and Millions of $$$ to our Hometown

Results of the Airport’s recent economic impact study show that if Milwaukeeans choose MKE over a Chicago airport, we could add new flights, hundreds of new jobs and more than $200 million annually to Wisconsin’s economy.

Chris Abele Won’t Seek Reelection

County executive reverses course in surprise announcement, won't run for reelection.

City Voters Will Get Gerrymandering Referendum

Common Council adds question on nonpartisan legislative districts to the April ballot.

What Walker Cost Wisconsin

New report shows big decline in federal aid for state while he was governor.

Milwaukee County Announces New Investments in Homeless Prevention Services in the 2020 Budget

$250,000 investment in the Housing First Initiative will support prevention programming

Sup. Dimitrijevic Announces Plans to Expand South Shore Terrace Beer Garden

"Thank you to County Executive Abele for including the funding needed to start the process of expanding the successful South Shore beer garden in my district."

Abele’s Budget Sees Cuts, and New Programs

Proposed budget closes two pools and cuts bus routes, but boosts the Sheriff's department

Milwaukee County Announces Transition to Electronic Monitoring

Proposal calls for the safe reduction of the incarcerated population by enabling individuals in the justice system to maintain employment and connection to community