Waukesha County

Milwaukee Could Take Years to Build New Recycling Facility

But curbside recycling continues while fire-damaged facility is shuttered.

Drug Take Back Day is October 28

October 23, 2023

Kooyenga Will Take Over MMAC In 2024

Longtime leader Tim Sheehy will retire at year's end.

UWM announces plans to close Washington County campus, expand partnership with Moraine Park Technical College

Responding to the closing directive from the Universities of Wisconsin, UWM will design options to meet the needs of students and employers

Ellen Gilligan to retire from Greater Milwaukee Foundation

Longtime Foundation President and CEO leaves legacy of growth, collaboration

Measles Case is Confirmed in Milwaukee

Forum announces Salute to Local Government award winners

County Planning A Third BRT Line

Crowley's budget includes $50,000 to study line from Downtown to West Allis and Waukesha.

FlexRide Milwaukee Expands to Serve More Milwaukee Neighborhoods, Adds Access to Employers in New Berlin, Oak Creek

Milwaukee County Funding Enables Continued Growth for Innovative, Affordable, On-Demand Transportation Service

Waukesha Celebrates Completing Milwaukee Water Pipeline

$286 million project will provide safe water for suburban community, revenue for Milwaukee.

Waukesha County Parks to Unveil ‘Fox River Trail’

New Recreation Trail Connects to Fox Brook, Mitchell Parks

Two Democrats Will Challenge Republican Rep. Bryan Steil

District is possibly more competitive as a result of redistricting.

Residents Concerned I-94 Widening Would Increase Flooding In Nearby Neighborhoods

Valley Park, Merrill Park and other low-lying neighborhoods would see increased runoff.

Republicans Seek To Intervene In Democrats’ Absentee Voting Lawsuit

Lawsuit by Democratic groups seeks to restore access to drop boxes, allow clerks to cure ballots.

DWD Announces $227,520 in Advanced Manufacturing Technical Education Equipment Grants to Serve More Than 1,030 Students

Training will boost workforce readiness and fill the need for skilled manufacturing workers

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves Approximately $341.8 Million in Projects Across Wisconsin

No Criminal Charges For Officers in Jail Death

DA's office finds no evidence to support any charges in death of Cilivea Thyrion.

Where To Find Free and Discounted School Supplies

And how you can help by contributing materials or donating money.

Judge Dismisses Rep. Brandtjen’s Military Ballot Lawsuit

Criminal case against former Milwaukee election official continues.

Historic train depot becomes community gathering spot

Café combines coffee and history with help from WEDC

The Right Takes Over Waukesha Schools

Waukesha, Arrowhead districts move to restrict how history taught, pronouns used, free speech outside classroom.

Sinkhole Detected On Hank Aaron State Trail

Trail Closed From 76th St. To 89th St.

Summerfest Attendance Up 40%, 3-Weekend Format To Continue

But overall attendance was still well below pre-pandemic levels.

Federal Judge Rules in Favor of Mukwonago Trans Student

Tensions over LGBTQ issues continue in Waukesha County schools.

Summerfest Tech Finds Success with its Sixth Annual Conference for Tech Leaders

Milwaukee’s premier summer tech event grew to three days in 2023 and registered thousands of attendees from 29 states and 16 countries.

Wildfire Smoke Prompts Heath Warnings, Calls for Climate Action

'We cannot accept this as our new normal.'

Following Fire, Recycling Center May Move

Menomonee Valley riverfront site could be repurposed for private development.

Remote Work Proves Durable in Wisconsin

400,000 in state, or 15% of workforce, now work remotely.

Wisconsin Planning Passenger Trains To Green Bay, Madison

Startup could be funded by $44 billion from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Senate Mulls Milwaukee’s Financial Peril

Struggling to create plan for shared revenue and sales tax that's acceptable to Assembly and Gov. Evers.

MPD Pursues Re-accreditation from WILEAG, Invites Public Comment

Summerfest Tech Announces Expanded Programming and Pitch Competition Finalists

Free Event to Convene National Tech Leaders

DHS Awards $8 million for Opioid and Stimulant Treatment Service

Tribal nation and county agencies to use funding from the State Opioid Response Grant Program to support local needs

Drug Take Back Day is April 22

April 19, 2023

Election Shows Shifting Demographics

The WOW counties delivered less wow for the Republican Party.

Activists Want Answers For Deaths At County Jail

Four people have died at the Milwaukee County Jail in less than 12 months.

Janet Protasiewicz Defeats Kelly, Flips Supreme Court For Liberals

Her win creates liberal majority on Wisconsin's high court for first time in 15 years.

The Life and Times of Dan Kelly

Supreme Court candidate says he is 'boring,' not political. His life and record tell a different story.

Three Northside Aldermanic Races

Six candidates running to fill three open seats on the Milwaukee Common Council.

Independent Evaluation Shows Success of Eviction Free MKE

Study concluded program prevented evictions and involuntary moves

Inside the Dome Deals Are Common

La Follette's resignation, Godlewski appointment latest example of insider Capitol deals.

Free Home Repair Organization Receives $1 Million Grant

Revitalize Milwaukee secures federal grant, continues to scale up services.

Supervisors Want Audit of County Jail

Supervisors Felesia Martin and Ryan Clancy propose legislation in response to deaths at county jail.

Expanded City-To-Suburbs Transit Service Approved

County Board's Finance Committee approves $1.3 million for a 'last mile' transit service.

Supervisors Martin and Clancy Call for Audit of Milwaukee County Jail

Supervisors will introduce a resolution demanding audit

Election Deniers Cause More Turmoil in Green Bay

Suit by Wisconsin Senate and Sen. Jacque challenges City Hall audio recording system.

VA announces new community-based outpatient clinic in Oconomowoc

Advocates Push for Evidence-Based Bail Laws

Calling for risk assessment tools, opposing Republican bail ballot referendum.

Jan. 6 Attendee Key Campaign Activist for Kelly

West Virginian 'Stop the Steal' activist spending month here to work on high court race.

County Jail Records Second In-Custody Death of 2023

An unidentified 37-year-old man is reported dead. No cause of death immediately released.

DWD Announces Advanced Manufacturing Technical Education Equipment Grants to Serve More Than 2,200 Students

Supreme Court Race All About Sex Offenders

Which is strange because the state high court will probably never rule on such cases.

DWD Announces $3.8 Million in Wisconsin Fast Forward Worker Training Grants

Grants support 24 employers and new or increased wages for 1,415 trainees

Sixth Annual Summerfest Tech Celebrates Growth with Three Days of Expanded Programming

Open Enrollment Plummeting at MPS

Down 44% in past decade, while numbers continue to grow for the state.

DWD Announces Appointments of Jeremy Simon as Assistant Deputy Secretary, Arielle Exner as Legislative Liaison

Liberal Candidates for Supreme Court Won a Majority

Janet Protasiewicz and Everett Mitchell got 54% of vote in primary election.

Recycling Facility Getting Upgrades To Keep Materials Out of River

New mural will also help beautify Menomonee Valley, highlight native wildlife.

Protasiewicz, Kelly To Face Off In High-Stakes Supreme Court Race

Jennifer Dorow falls to Kelly in hotly-contested race between conservatives.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidates

Plus: Three aldermanic races and a north shore state senate race.

$7 Million Already Spent On Supreme Court Race

Protasiewicz has spent $1.6 million, but outside group backing Kelly spends $1.8 million.

Controversial Brookfield Alderman Avoids Censure

City residents voice support for Ald. Kris Seals, who condemned affordable housing.

Dan Kelly Makes His Case for High Court

'Where do our rights come from?' asks former state Supreme Court justice. 'God!'

Can Everett Mitchell Win High Court Race?

Last in fundraising in state Supreme Court race, Dane County judge says grass roots support is key.

Is Judge Dorow Hiding Her Biography?

Supreme Court candidate’s years defending criminals could be fodder for attack ads.

Dorow Tells Drug Dealers They Are Responsible for Overdose Deaths

Cases shine light on how judge handles issue that may involve her son.

State Has Severe Workforce Housing Shortage

Suburbs often unaffordable for their workers. Waukesha County has worst shortage.

A Right-Wing War In High Court Race

It's getting nasty: Mark Belling blasts candidate Kelly and Justice Bradley attacks candidate Dorow and Belling.

Brieon Green’s Family Questions Video, Transparency of Sheriff

Video of Green's suicide and deputy sheriffs handling of him incomplete, they charge.

Brookfield Alderman’s Blast at Affordable Housing Ignites Controversy

A call for censure after he says such people could make city 'become West Allis.'

Protasiewicz Outraises Opponents in State Supreme Court Race

A 3-1 advantage over her nearest opponent in total campaign donations.

Legislature Approves Referendums on Cash Bail, Public Assistance

Cash bail is binding constitutional amendment, while public assistance vote is only advisory.

City-To-Suburbs Transit Service Planning Large Expansion

FlexRide, a last-mile transit service, would expand the suburban areas it takes Milwaukee residents to.

Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown Attorneys Russell J. Karnes, Nicole M. Masnica and Kristen N. Nelson. Promted to Partner

No Criminal Charges in Brieon Green Suicide

DA finds no liability for sheriff's officers overseeing county jail where suicide occurred.

Legislators Debate Changes to Cash Bail

Republicans pushing constitutional amendment to expand use of cash bail.

State Supreme Court Candidates Discuss Abortion, Redistricting

Race between Dorow, Kelly, Mitchell and Protasiewicz could change court's majority.

Zapata Resigns City Job Before Disciplinary Decision

Former deputy election director faces felony and misdemeanor charges for voter fraud.

More Than 15 Candidates Running For Three Council Seats

North side voters will find packed primaries on Feb. 21.

Gov. Evers’ Inaugural Address Calls for Abortion Rights, Expanding Medicaid

Introduced by his granddaughter, Evers hails the 'chance to do the right thing.'

Lt. Gov. Rodriguez Sworn in as 46th Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin, Delivers Inaugural Address

MCTS Bus Service to Ozaukee Ends

Ozaukee County Express getting new operator, with less expansive route that's more expensive.

High Court Race Divides Republicans

And Democrats. But the obvious friction is between conservatives Dan Kelly and Jennifer Dorow.

Dodd Takes Job At Charter School, Six Running To Replace Her

Former alderwoman's mystery job revealed.

Protasiewicz Says She’ll Bring Fairness to State Supreme Court

Milwaukee judge running for high court seat says current majority 'unfair to the citizens.'

Zapata Pleads Not Guilty To Felony Charge Related To Voter Fraud

Milwaukee's former number two election official represented by conservative law firm, poised to fight case.

How Democratic Are State’s Smaller Cities?

Across the state they are always more Democratic than the rest of the county.

Wilson Center Announces 2023 Big Event Honorees

Keith Mardak and Mary Vandenberg; and Latino Arts, Inc. to be Honored as Award Recipients

State’s Assembly Maps More Skewed Than Ever

Wisconsin, the fourth most pro-Republican gerrymandered state, has gotten worse.

Family Says Guard Ignored Brieon Green Committing Suicide at Jail

Family horrified after reviewing footage of his death in custody at Milwaukee County Jail.

Special Elections Called For 3 Council Seats

Northside races called to replace Chantia Lewis, Ashanti Hamilton and Nikiya Dodd.

Gov. Evers Appoints Frederick Strampe to the Waukesha County Circuit Court

Wisconsin Ranks Number One During Fall Drug Take Back Day

November 23, 2022

Loudenback Concedes Loss for Secretary of State

Democrat Doug La Follette wins record 12th term and duties of office won't change.

Politics and Population Density

It's remarkable: The further voters live from the center of Milwaukee the more Republican their views.

Analyzing Milwaukee Area Turnout and Results That Led To Evers’ Win

Governor pulled off something no Wisconsin Democrat has accomplished in 60 years.

Wisconsin Fall Drug Take Back Collection Yields 54,040 Pounds of Unwanted Medications to Fight Opioid Epidemic

November 10, 2022

State Has Many Uncontested Legislative Races

Why newcomers Ryan Clancy on East Side, Dave Maxey in New Berlin face no opponent.

Court Won’t Block Counting Of Military Ballots

Lawsuit by Republican lawmaker sought to sequester military absentee ballots.

Candidates For Governor and Lieutenant Governor

Evers and Michels are each at the top of ticket in highly-contested fall 2022 election.