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MCTS Restoring Some Service Cuts in June
Bus system adding mid-day service to four routes cut back in the 2026 budget.
May 26th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Stadium Freeway Replacement Will Take Years More of Study
Initial study ends with an even costlier study required next.
May 19th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
I-94 Project Will Fund Bus System Improvements
Including a new stop on Connect 1 route, but funding is temporary.
May 16th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
How Milwaukee’s Bus System Saves Drivers Millions of Dollars
Report estimates MCTS saves region more than $340 million annually.
May 15th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
County Bus Shuttles Returning to Summerfest
Shuttle fares now higher for trips to and from Summerfest.
May 13th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
County Running Out of Budget Fixes, Comptroller Warns
The 'well-being of county residents' is at stake, new report warns.
May 5th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Rising Fuel Prices Hit County Budget
Spiking gas prices could force departments to cut back on services in 2026.
May 4th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
New Coalition Seeks to Boost Milwaukee Transit Funding
Community organizations joining to promote need for transit, push for greater funding.
Apr 28th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
HR Director Resigned Amid Employee Investigation
Citing ongoing probe, Crowley administration withholds Margo Franklin's resignation letter.
Apr 25th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
16th Street Bridge Closure Extended Three Months
Crews are working six days a week but have hit new challenges.
Apr 22nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Sup. Vincent Faces Challenge in Heated Race for District 11
Incumbent supervisor has filed legal charges against her opponent Ryan Antczak.
Apr 6th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Bus Riders Can Finally Pay With Credit Card
MCTS adds contactless payment system riders can use after boarding.
Apr 6th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Smiter Challenges Sup. Martin in District 7
Four-term incumbent faces challenge by second-time political candidate. And the issues?
Apr 4th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
County Officials Disregard Trump’s Climate Policy
Policymakers reaffirm commitment to carbon-neutrality regardless of federal changes.
Apr 1st, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
New Grocery Store Opening in Former Sentry
Alderman announces new owner for store in Silver Spring neighborhood.
Mar 24th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Crowley Focuses on ‘Building Bridges’ in 2026 State of the County
The county executive promotes major infrastructure projects, policy successes in annual address.
Mar 19th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Hires New Budget Director
He taps Nick Sinram, MPS budget director, to manage county's $1.4 billion budget.
Mar 18th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Bus Fare Evasion Declining
Change comes after MCTS reverses policy: drivers now told they should mention fares.
Mar 15th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Alarmed About Transit’s Future
County board members grasp for options as financial future grows darker for MCTS.
Mar 5th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Seeks to Replace McGovern Senior Center
Administration pushes to close senior center in McGovern Park, find new location.
Mar 4th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Will Redesign Bus Network
Facing continuing budget deficits, transit system plans another redesign of service network.
Feb 28th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Kosciuszko Community Center Gets Federal Funding Boost
County announces federal appropriation for South Side community center.
Feb 23rd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Announces Spring Service Cuts
Second phase of 2026 budget cuts in bus service will be implemented March 8.
Feb 18th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
‘Lipstick on a Pig,’ Board Passes Health Contract After Process Failure
Supervisors say they had little choice but to approve a flawed health insurance agreement.
Feb 6th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Who Screwed Up the County Health Care Contract?
Lots of blame on the county employee who was fired. But there's more to the story.
Feb 5th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
City Copies County Budgeting Rule
Under proposal departments must warn Common Council of upcoming deficit.
Feb 4th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
‘Red Flags’ Abound in Suspicious $450 Million County Health Contract
Board members blindsided by massive contract. Attorneys warn of 'catastrophic risk.'
Jan 30th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
27th Street Bridge Closes Next Week
Bridge will be closed and reconstructed as part of Interstate 94 widening project.
Jan 26th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
US Transportation Dept Drops ICE Cooperation Requirement
Attempt to tie transportation funding to ICE cooperation falls apart in federal court.
Jan 21st, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Launches New Fare Evasion, Security System
Aiming to reduce number of free riders, increase transit system revenue.
Jan 19th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Transit Company Exploits Workers, Costs Taxpayers
French company operating county's paratransit system also provides poor service.
Jan 17th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Hires Outsider As New Deputy Director
After years of abrupt departures, top positions are MCTS are once again filled.
Jan 16th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Streetcar Operators Finalize First Union Contract
No pushback against union from TransDev, The Hop's private operator.
Jan 13th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Bus Rides Free For New Years Eve
All buses free from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. A handful will run until 4 a.m.
Dec 31st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Bus Fares Go Up Thursday
Base fares and payment caps going up in 2026 amid MCTS budget crisis.
Dec 29th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Board Passes 2026 Reductions in Bus Service
MCTS cutting budget by $9.3 million. But new plan avoids ending entire routes.
Dec 23rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Major Bridge Closure Will Last Until Spring
And will be followed by a parallel closure.
Dec 19th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
County Names New Director of Transportation
Crowley taps budget director to lead transportation department in the wake of the transit budget scandal.
Dec 5th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Budget Picture Keeps Getting Worse
MCTS preparing for more cuts in coming years.
Dec 4th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
27th Street Bridge Will Close For A Year
I-94 project will cause key local road’s longterm closure.
Nov 29th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Avoids Full Route Cuts Under New Plan
MCTS will not eliminate any routes entirely in 2026, but will cut service on 16 routes.
Nov 27th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Developers Still Pursuing Car-Lite Apartments
Complex was first proposed in 2022.
Nov 20th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Would You Like to Donate to County Government?
County working on plan to create public donation portal.
Nov 19th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
What’s In the 44 Footnotes Added to Milwaukee’s Budget?
Record number of footnotes reveal what council members are thinking. And who's the new prolific author?
Nov 14th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Is Experiencing a Surge in Wheel Taxes
Without other options, local governments increasingly turn to the option for funding.
Nov 13th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Signs $1.3 Billion Budget Without Vetoes
Amended budget restores some funding, but likely hikes future budget deficits.
Nov 11th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Board Adopts 2026 Budget, Reduces Size of MCTS Cut
Supervisors manage to restore some cuts, but transit and human services are hard hit in 2026 budget.
Nov 6th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Use Parliamentary Moves To Save MCTS
But proposal might only make budget deficit larger in 2027.
Oct 31st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Trying To Reverse Crowley’s Budget Cuts
Procedural move would provide board with revenue to craft amendment.
Oct 30th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Will County Hike Wheel Tax to Fund Buses?
Facing deep transit cuts, some supervisors consider raising 'extremely unpopular tax.'
Oct 28th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
County Can’t Afford Disaster Recovery
County officials were already cutting the 2026 budget when feds denied disaster aid.
Oct 25th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisor Pushes Fare Evasion Plan, Tangles With Sheriff
Supervisor proposes funding come from with Sheriff's Office.
Oct 23rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Rep. Steil Wants to Ban Free Bus Rides
Republican Congressman targets MCTS with bill banning 'universal fare free.' MCTS says it has no such policy.
Oct 22nd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Bus Cuts Leave Some Riders Stranded
Blind transit riders losing access to work, seeing quality of life diminished.
Oct 21st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Report Says Bad Times Just Beginning For Milwaukee County
A report by the Wisconsin Policy Forum says budget cuts in 2026 likely to continue in successive years.
Oct 17th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Plans 15% Service Cut
Budget issues yield more frequency reductions, elimination of same-day paratransit service.
Oct 14th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Emails Reveal MCTS Officials Concealed Budget Deficit From Comptroller, County Board
MCTS planned to keep elected officials in the dark about its finances.
Oct 10th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
6 Bus Routes That Could Disappear in 2026
MCTS planning route cuts and modifications as it faces large annual operating deficits.
Sep 30th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley’s Budget Proposal Includes Service Cuts and Big Infrastructure Spending
Recommended budget pares back spending in certain areas, increases taxes to close $46.7 million deficit.
Sep 30th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Reaches New Labor Agreement With Union
Three-year agreement avoids union-authorized strike.
Sep 27th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Corporate Mergers Cost Taxpayers
Security company mergers leave county with nowhere to turn.
Sep 25th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Rep. Steil Calls For Greater Federal Oversight of MCTS
Congressman points to fare evasion, but hasn't contacted county officials.
Sep 17th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month With Bus Wrap
New Hispanic Heritage bus went into service Monday.
Sep 15th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Sup. Wassermann Drops Christmas Bus Plan
After receiving opposition to his plan to suspend bus service on the holiday.
Sep 13th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
See Inside a Wisconsin Air National Guard Mission Before Weekend Open House
Open house being held Saturday and Sunday allows public to 'pet a jet.'
Sep 12th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Bus System Fare Evasion Plan Gets Chilly Reception
'It doesn't seem like anybody is coming to save the bus.'
Sep 4th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Wins Grants For New Buses
$8 million in federal-state funds will also pay for traffic signal optimization projects on two key streets.
Sep 2nd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
How A Milwaukee Mom Met The Man Who Killed Her Son
Debra Gillispie has spent two decades advocating to end gun violence, uplifting survivors’ stories.
Sep 1st, 2025 by Jonah Beleckis
MCTS Releases Fare Evasion Prevention Plan
Nearly 50% of Connect 1 riders aren't paying the fare, according to transit system.
Aug 25th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Didn’t Report Deficit to County Board For Two Months
Crowley administration denies it was informed. Transit system now plans cuts.
Aug 16th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS to Make Major Changes, Cuts in Bus Service
How many of the system's 46 routes will have service hours or route altered?
Aug 5th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Labor Negotiations Extended
Current contract extended, creating more time to negotiate new deal. Union voted down recent offer.
Aug 1st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Electric Buses Still Have Battery Problems
MCTS dealing with another battery recall for its electric buses.
Jul 28th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Board Backs Plan to Target Bus Riders Who Don’t Pay
MCTS asked to develop policies to reduce fare evasion without causing conflicts.
Jul 26th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
County Gets Serious About Buying New Buses
New budget structure aims to avoid delays, as need for 150 new buses looms.
Jul 24th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Data Shows Impact of Milwaukee’s Traffic Calming Projects
Huge reductions in speeding for some projects, less impact for others.
Jul 22nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Transit Union Rejects MCTS Contract Proposal
MCTS offers one-year contract. Two sides differ on security, overtime provisions.
Jul 19th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Budget Deficit Bigger Than Previously Reported
Planned service cuts will only get the deficit to $10.9 million.
Jul 17th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Hires Outsider As New Leader
Beleaguered transit system just saw its third director in three years depart.
Jul 15th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Grocery Store Opens in Former Walgreens
Southside building now home to Supermercado La Hacienda.
Jul 15th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Who Will Lead MCTS?
Have recent resignations affected the search for a new CEO?
Jul 13th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Won’t Solve Budget Woes By Making Service Worse
Proposed service cuts are symptom of larger problem for county bus system.
Jul 11th, 2025 by Zaysha Sandwick
Transit Union Gives Leader Strike Authority
MCTS is facing a budget deficit, political blowback and, now, labor unrest.
Jul 10th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Will Fix Budget With Federal Funds
Which means it will hit fiscal cliff in 2026. Transit officials grilled about budget hole.
Jul 9th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Budget Deficit Fallout Grows, Head of MCTS Resigns
Transit system CEO is second official to resign since surprise deficit announcement.
Jul 8th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Transit Union Will Call Strike Vote
Union blindsided by budget deficit while negotiating next three-year contract.
Jul 6th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Due To Deficit, MCTS Considering Hiring Freeze
But that could make it more difficult to deliver scheduled service of buses.
Jul 4th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Facing Transit Deficit, Supervisors Target Free Riders
Big problem with cheaters. MCTS data suggests one in four riders evade payment.
Jul 2nd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
County Transportation Director Resigns
Donna Brown-Martin resigns after shocking MCTS budget deficit revealed.
Jul 1st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
After Shocking Budget Shortfall, County Orders Up MCTS Audit
County executive, board and comptroller all caught off guard by $11 million deficit.
Jun 27th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
County Supervisors Blindsided by MCTS Cuts
Supervisors balk at lack of financial transparency from county transit system.
Jun 19th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Announces Service Cuts
Budget shortfall forcing it to reduce bus frequency along some high frequency routes.
Jun 17th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
City Subsidy Would Boost Conversion of Former MPS School To Apartments
Developers hope to create 48 units of housing on three-acre property.
Jun 12th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Trial Underway In Killing of Sade Robinson
Maxwell Anderson charged with first-degree homicide and mutilating a corpse.
May 28th, 2025 by Evan Casey
MCTS Finalizes New Route Changes
MOVE 2025 planning process for bus routes complete. Plan goes to County Board in June.
May 28th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Negotiations Break Down Between MCTS, Union
Transit union says MCTS not negotiating in good faith.
May 23rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
County Plans to Slash Budget in 2026
Officials outline ways to close the $46.7 million budget deficit projected for 2026.
May 19th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
How to Get to Summerfest 2025 Using Public Transit
Go by bus or by train or by bike.
May 16th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
How Should MCTS Spend $35,000?
Bus drivers union at odds with transit system over safety.
May 10th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Duffy Threatens Local Transportation Agencies Over DEI, Immigration
U.S. Transportation secretary warns: obey or lose federal funds.
Apr 30th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
