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Why Tony Evers Could Have Run Again
Why he was likely to win and thrive as a three-term governor.
Jul 28th, 2025 by Steven Walters
County Exec, Governor Celebrate New Affordable Housing Development
New facility provides supportive housing units for seniors with disabilities experiencing homelessness.
Jul 25th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
County Executive David Crowley Confirms He Will Run for Governor
Milwaukee official is second Democrat to enter race.
Jul 25th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Board Approves $30 Million Commitment For Domes
Supervisors provide policy commitment to provide $30 million over six years.
Jul 24th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Tony Evers Confirms He Won’t Seek Third Term
First open race for governor since 2010.
Jul 24th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Will County Close McGovern Senior Center?
Report recommends no more investment in senior center or Wil-O-Way buildings.
Jul 23rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
After Quick Success, Parks Fundraising Effort More Than Doubles In Size
'Cheers to Our Parks' seeks donations for $1.25 million effort.
Jul 18th, 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
How Bucks, Brewers Help Bankrupt Milwaukee County
County faces $46 million deficit. How much is due to sports subsidies?
Jul 17th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
PurpleLine Bus Route Getting $21 Million Upgrade
County previously had plans for BRT line through 27th Street corridor.
Jul 16th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
New MPM Facility Drops a Beam While Celebrating New Milestone
A scary moment, then celebration of progress for Nature & Culture Museum.
Jul 16th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Who Will Lead MCTS?
Have recent resignations affected the search for a new CEO?
Jul 13th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
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
Parks Committee Backs $30 Million Domes Deal
But supervisors are worried about projects in their districts that won't get funded.
Jul 8th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
State Budget Provides Funding For Milwaukee Highway Patrol
New dollars could allow county to switch funding to courthouse project.
Jul 4th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Domes Plan Requires $30 Million From County
Upside: it will gain lots of private matching money. Downside: the county is broke.
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
Parks Will Resurface 9 Playgrounds This Year
System has 112 playgrounds and also plans to rebuild Popuch Park playground.
Jun 30th, 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
Board Rejects McGovern Senior Center Project
Controversial project would have involved private housing on public land, but was viewed as only option to save center.
Jun 27th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
The Uncertain Future of Hales Corners Park Pool
Sup. Logsdon wants to fill the pool and see if anything needs fixing. And then?
Jun 21st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Thousands Gather To Celebrate Juneteenth in Milwaukee
Parade and festival celebrate 'love, life and freedom.'
Jun 20th, 2025 by Evan Casey
New Affordable Homes Open in Midtown Neighborhood
Three new affordable duplexes, the first of 20, part of county-funded project.
Jun 18th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Let’s Not See County Parks as Development Opportunities
County exec's plan to add senior housing to McGovern Park is a bad idea.
Jun 17th, 2025 by Eddee Daniel
Board Divided on McGovern Park Senior Housing Project
Halfway through its review process, it remains unclear if project will pass.
Jun 17th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
County Picks Site For New Courthouse
It won't be Milwaukee Public Museum site, leaving it available for redevelopment.
Jun 16th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Grand Opening Held For New Coggs Building
County officials, community celebrate new human services building in King Park neighborhood.
Jun 13th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Launches Small Business Grant Program, Announces First Winner
County providing funding for brick-and-mortar businesses.
Jun 12th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Leaders Slam Trump Administration’s Job Corps Cuts
Mayor, county executive call for restoration of Jobs Corps program.
Jun 10th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
How State Has Slashed Milwaukee County’s Funding
County would have gotten $1 billion more since 2003 if funding kept up with inflation.
Jun 10th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Court Hands a Lifeline to Americorps But Its Future Uncertain
Wisconsin has 25 AmeriCorps programs. 'Things are just very confusing.'
Jun 9th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Board Will Vote on McGovern Park Senior Center With Housing
County officials say affordable housing plan only way to save senior center.
Jun 7th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Deep Thought Could Be Sold
County could have public auction for boat abandoned at the lakefront, then removed and now in a towing lot.
Jun 5th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
County Replaces July 3 Fireworks With a Drone Show
Private sponsors will pay for more 'inclusive' show with no explosions.
Jun 4th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Massive Coalition Supporting County’s New Courthouse Project
More than 150 organizations, public and private sector leaders endorse project.
May 27th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Board Approves Small Business Grant Program
County plans $200,000 in grants for small businesses planning brick-and-mortar locations.
May 23rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Opening Dates Set For 39 Pools, Splashpads, Water Parks
Milwaukee County Parks plans to open several locations in waves.
May 22nd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Join County Executive For Bike Rides, Basketball and Zumba
David Crowley launches fourth annual Healthy County Challenge.
May 21st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
County Opens New Coggs Building
Department of Health and Human Services moving into new headquarters.
May 20th, 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
Crowley Tours New Forensic Science Center
Building 70% complete. Crowley pitches such partnerships of county and state.
May 18th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
County Replaces Its Oldest Playground
New Mitchell Airport Park playground required federal approval and a special design.
May 9th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Seeds of Change in 53206 Area
Youth gardening program seeks to nurture a healthier neighborhood.
May 8th, 2025 by Caleb Rose
County Wants To Boost Small Business, Commercial Corridors
County planning program directing funding to brick-and-mortar businesses and commercial corridor development.
May 8th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
The Final Voyage of Deep Thought
It was like a carnival down at the lakefront, as All City Towing managed to remove infamous boat.
May 7th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
How Republicans Tweaked State Aid to Benefit GOP Communities
Legislature radically changed state aid formula to give more to Republican areas.
May 5th, 2025 by Larry Sandler
AmeriCorps Cuts Hit Programs in Milwaukee and State
Medical clinics, homeless shelters, conservation and legal programs harmed.
May 3rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Washington County Executive Files To Run For Governor
Republican Josh Schoemann is first candidate to enter race from either major party.
May 1st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Crowley Supports Replacing SDC
State could de-designate SDC as community action partner. But which local officials must agree?
Apr 30th, 2025 by Edgar Mendez and Meredith Melland
New MCTS Apprenticeship Program Seeks Stronger Workforce
Inaugural program aims to better train and retain bus drivers and mechanics.
Apr 30th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Could Courthouse Project Forge Partnership With State?
Discussion by county, state officials suggests political opening for state funding.
Apr 29th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
County Executive Signs Zero Carbon Emissions Plan
Plan for county government carbon neutrality by 2050 was 4 years in the making.
Apr 26th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Will Work On Plan for Sheriff Review Board
Key supervisor wants to work out details in time for 2026 budget process, while sheriff is pursuing her own board.
Apr 25th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Mayor, County Executive React to Judge Dugan’s Arrest
Both call out ICE for disrupting justice system participation by repeatedly arresting people at courthouse.
Apr 25th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich and Graham Kilmer
Judge Hannah Dugan Arrested By FBI
Dugan was being investigated for alleged role in helping individual avoid ICE agents.
Apr 25th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene and Graham Kilmer
Coalition Pushes For Early Childhood Funding
Federally mandated Birth to 3 program underfunded by state, on unsustainable path.
Apr 23rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
County Emission Plan Has $441 Million Price Tag
Cost to be spread over 25 years to reach carbon neutrality by 2050.
Apr 22nd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
County Opens Public Golf Courses
All 13 county courses are ready for golfers.
Apr 18th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
International Terminal Construction Could Begin This Year
Airport will redevelop unused Concourse E into new International Terminal.
Apr 17th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Big Changes Coming to South Shore Park in 2025
Plus: South Shore Terrace opens for the Season.
Apr 11th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Invest in a Successful Future for Wisconsin’s Children
Early childhood education leads to later success. Statewide solution, funding needed.
Apr 8th, 2025 by David Crowley
Education Funding Is Big Issue at West Allis State Budget Hearing
57 local school referendums passed in April election but many other districts hurting.
Apr 7th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Price for Airport’s International Terminal Has Nearly Doubled
Milwaukee Mitchell Airport now expects project will cost $95.2 million.
Apr 3rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
State Sues Federal HHS, Sec. Kennedy Over Public Health Cuts
Wisconsin joins nearly two-dozen states suing over cuts in public health funding.
Apr 1st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
A Final Public Meeting On Converting Stadium Freeway to Boulevard
Wednesday meeting will include 3 alternatives for rebuilding freeway.
Apr 1st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Crowley Releases Plan To Make County Carbon Neutral By 2050
Twenty-five-year effort will require lots of change, but county has already made major strides.
Mar 29th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Federal Cuts Hit Wisconsin Addiction Treatment, Public Health
Federal government pulls back on grant funding as DHHS fires thousands of employees.
Mar 28th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
County’s Traveling Beer Garden Begins in May
Annual traveling beer garden coming to eight parks, starting May 14 at Wilson Park.
Mar 27th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Wants Partners For County Government
His State of The County address also takes issue with Trump funding cuts.
Mar 27th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
County Partners On Housing For Former Offenders
Reentry housing will help provide stability for those leaving CRC.
Mar 22nd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Celebrates 50 Year Anniversary With New Buses
New buses come with a new design riffing on familiar Milwaukee icons.
Mar 19th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
County Adding Funding To Emergency Housing
$500,000 will bolster emergency homeless response.
Mar 17th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Could Milwaukee Create a Regional Transit Authority?
Governor Evers creates pathway in biennial budget proposal.
Mar 16th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
See Vehicle Crash Hotspots in Milwaukee County
County updates data dashboard to show top spots for crashes.
Mar 12th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
County Faces $47 Million 2026 Budget Deficit
Comptroller report shows county short of solutions to chronic structural deficit.
Mar 12th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
How Deportations Will Hurt Milwaukee
Most of its growth in population and workers in last 30 years has come from immigrants.
Mar 11th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Evers Proposes Funding for County Courthouse Project
Proposing $25 million for new $495 million courthouse operated under state mandate.
Mar 10th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Tours Results of Suburban Affordable Housing Policy
Crowley administration has prioritized effort as part of economic mobility strategy.
Mar 6th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
County Expands Lead Abatement For Low-Income Homes
Federal funds will bolster county's lead remediation program in suburbs.
Mar 1st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Airport Breaks Ground On Massive Cargo Facility
$75 million facility being developed by private real estate company Crow Holdings.
Feb 27th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Signs Street Safety Plan
Plan three years in the making receives county executive approval.
Feb 25th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Baldwin Enlists Constituents In Fight to Save Medicaid
Constituents sharing their personal Medicaid stories can help fight cuts, she says.
Feb 24th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Evers Budget Good For Transit
Governor's proposals include new funding and potential grants for financially hurting MCTS.
Feb 20th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Judge Borowski Gets On His High Horse
He blasts MPS for violating law on police in schools while glossing over it himself.
Feb 19th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
County Creates Easy Public Access To Overdose Data
New data portal could improve responses and aid research on opioid crisis.
Feb 18th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
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.
Feb 13th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
County Rejoins Joint Climate Committee
City-County committee will oversee implementation of climate and economic equity plan.
Feb 11th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Advocates Push to Increase Funding For UW System
State ranks 43rd in funding, jeopardizing state's workforce and economy, civic leaders say.
Feb 5th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Airport Traffic Soared Higher in 2024
Mitchell International traffic rises to 6.3 million passengers in 2024.
Feb 5th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
See Inside The Unsafe County Safety Building
More than 800 incidents annually, $488 million replacement an 'absolute need,' officials say.
Feb 4th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
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.
Jan 31st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Design Team Selected For $500 Million Courthouse Complex
Two firms wills serve as design consultants on Safety Building replacement process.
Jan 31st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Trump Freezes Federal Spending Critical to Milwaukee Projects
His executive order could kill spending for major projects by city, county and airport.
Jan 27th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
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.
Jan 27th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
Milwaukee County’s Overdose Deaths Declined For Second Straight Year
Officials say harm reduction tools like Narcan and fentanyl test strips are working.
Jan 27th, 2025 by Evan Casey
AARP Recognizes Milwaukee as ‘Age-Friendly Community’
Milwaukee County's commitment to seniors draws praise, vision for even better services.
Jan 23rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Democrats Now Have Even Less Power on Assembly Committees
They gained 10 seats in Assembly, but Vos gives them lower percentage on committees.
Jan 22nd, 2025 by Baylor Spears
6 Community Groups Get Funding For Substance Abuse Programs
County awards $600,000 in opioid settlement funds to nonprofits fighting drug abuse.
Jan 17th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
