David Crowley

Milwaukee Art Museum Director’s Salary Skyrockets

Compensation of more than half million per year is nearly equal with amount of county financial support, drawing supervisors' attention.

County Executive David Crowley Declares ‘Snow Emergency’ for Wednesday, February 12, 2025

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

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.

Airport Traffic Soared Higher in 2024

Mitchell International traffic rises to 6.3 million passengers in 2024.

See Inside The Unsafe County Safety Building

More than 800 incidents annually, $488 million replacement an 'absolute need,' officials 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

Trump Administration Slashes Popular Transportation Grant Program by 90%, Imperiling Milwaukee Funding

Program previously funded several Milwaukee projects, including bridge repair, streets and streetcar extension.

Design Team Selected For $500 Million Courthouse Complex

Two firms wills serve as design consultants on Safety Building replacement process.

Milwaukee County Selects Consultants to Support Design Phase of Courthouse Complex Planning

Trump Freezes Federal Spending Critical to Milwaukee Projects

His executive order could kill spending for major projects by city, county and airport.

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.

Herzing University Celebrates 60 Years Of Career-Focused Education

Family-Founded Institution Launches Year-Long Celebration Of Educational Impact

AARP Recognizes Milwaukee as ‘Age-Friendly Community’

Milwaukee County's commitment to seniors draws praise, vision for even better services.

County Executive David Crowley Statement on Master Lock Parent Company Closing Oak Creek Office

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

6 Community Groups Get Funding For Substance Abuse Programs

County awards $600,000 in opioid settlement funds to nonprofits fighting drug abuse.

Milwaukee County Executive Crowley Statement on the Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention

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

United Community Center Awarded Drug Company Money For Addiction Treatment

Nonprofit will use state grant for residential substance abuse facility for men.

Milwaukee County Parks Celebrates a Year of Enhancements and New Beginnings

Wisconsin’s Population Projected to Decline by 200,000 by 2050 

But Dane County population expected to increase by 38%, state report finds.

Calling All Strong Swimmers! Milwaukee County Parks Announces Lifeguard Recruitment is Underway for the 2025 Summer Season

County Tightens Financial Reporting

New resolution requires stricter financial reporting from county departments.

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 Leaders Condemn Hateful Flyers Targeting Immigrant Communities

Milwaukee County Awarded Federal Funding for Additional Housing Services

Starting Next Year, New Milwaukee County Employees to Enroll in Wisconsin Retirement System

Wisconsin Act 12 enabled this milestone for Milwaukee County that will save taxpayer dollars

Milwaukee County Board Unanimously Approves Resolution to Enhance Data Governance and Transparency

Alexander Kostal Announces Candidacy for Milwaukee Common Council, District 3

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.

Ice Skating Starts Friday at Red Arrow Park

Free 'Slice of Ice' experience will be open as long as weather allows.

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

Suit Alleges Policy Decisions Led To Suicide at Community Reintegration Center

Suit alleges "deliberate indifference" to Antonio Bonaccorso's mental health struggle in advance of suicide.

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?

UWM to award more than 1,700 degrees at commencement Dec. 15

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

County Opens Employee Wellness Clinics

Hoping for long-term savings as county employees get preventive health care at workplace clinics.

Milwaukee County Celebrates Grand Opening of New Employee Health Clinics

Three new federally-funded clinics will provide easy-to-access health services for Milwaukee County employees

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

Sheriff’s Office Responds to Alarming Jail Audit Report

Board will take report up in December. Chairwoman Nicholson and County Executive Crowley call for collaboration on solutions.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Invites Residents to Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

Urban Milwaukee Now Offers Insider News Bulletins

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

Meaux Park Gets New ‘Connaughton Courts’

Connaughton Foundation and Kellners fund redevelopment of six courts for popular park.

2024 Roundup- Gov. Evers Completes Annual 72-County Tour of Wisconsin

Affordable Housing At Former Bucyrus-Erie Buildings Moves Forward

$50 million redevelopment to create 141 units, with 81 affordable and 8 for veterans.

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

100 East Redevelopment Secures Key Financing Component, See Renderings

Historic redevelopment includes pool deck, 384 apartments.

Life-Saving Program Will Provide Blood Transfusions Before Ambulance Gets To Hospital

Milwaukee County is first EMS system in Wisconsin to introduce field blood transfusions.

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.

King Park Community Center Turkey Drive Underway

Community center raising funds to feed 3,000 families on Thanksgiving.

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.

Power to the Polls Does One Final Voter Canvass

Hundreds of volunteers knocking on doors in closing hours of presidential race.

Understanding the Loss of Jonathan Brostoff

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

County Officials Encourage Voter Participation, Trust in Election

Urging participation in democratic process and noting how secure local election system is.

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

County Executive David Crowley Statement on the Passing of Alderman Jonathan Brostoff

‘Values Matter, Character Matters,’ Says Obama in Last-Minute Push For Harris

Former president Barack Obama attacks Trump, praises Harris in Miwaukee appearance.

Harris Turns To Hip Hop Artists In Last-Minute Push To Boost Turnout

State Fair Park rally features vice president, Cardi B and actor Keegan-Michael Key.

New Pickleball Courts Open at West Milwaukee Park

New courts in West Milwaukee are only second park with pickleball in county parks system.

Ribbon Cutting on New Lyons Park Playground

New southwest side playground improves accessibility for children and families.

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

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

New Gun Violence Prevention Program Goes After Habitual Offenders

Based on national gun violence prevention model, program will target up to 40 frequent shooters.

MCTS Will Hire Its Own Personnel For Security

Bus system has long relied a private contractor.

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.

Milwaukee’s Workforce Solutions Spotlighted at Dual Event

The Retreat: An Immersive Experience of Empowerment & Wellness

County Budget a ‘Pleasant Surprise’, But Future Looks Rough

Annual Wisconsin Policy Forum analysis reveals county faces difficult decisions in future.

City, County Extend Funding for Eviction Prevention, Legal Aid

County and City team up to extend free legal counsel program, which has reduced need for other social services.

University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Chancellor Search and Screen Committee named

UWM Sells Mansion and Former Residence Hall, Completes Chemistry Building

University shedding off-campus properties in cost cutting moves.

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

UWM launches Center for Equity Practice and Planning Justice

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

Milwaukee DSA Opposes County Move To Weaken Successful Right-To-Counsel Program

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

Antetokounmpo Family Awards $1 Million to Milwaukee Nonprofits

New collaboration with GE Healthcare aims to improve health outcomes for Milwaukee residents.

ThriveOn King Celebrates Grand Opening

Kinship Cafe, Versiti join GMF and MCW in development.

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

Contribution to David Crowley of $500

Contribution to Cavalier Johnson of $25