Content referencing David Crowley - Page 7
Supervisors Stall, Inflate Cost of Sea Wall Project
Cost of McKinley Flushing Channel rises as county board second guesses engineers.
Feb 1st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Revived Youth Commission Starts Its Work
Milwaukee County revives youth leadership program, and gives members a list of things to work on.
Jan 26th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
How Can U.S. Marshals Help Milwaukee?
Safe surrender program, sustained community engagement are on the wish list.
Jan 25th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Six Ways County Will Spend Opioid Settlement Funds
Opioid treatment programs a priority for spending $56 million won from drug companies.
Jan 24th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Wauwatosa, Milwaukee Collaborate on Fire Station
Deal on fire station near cities' border enables Milwaukee to reactivate central city station.
Jan 23rd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Medical Examiner Struggles With Staffing
Office now shorthanded for forensic investigators. Interim chief has temporary plan.
Jan 20th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Giving Tents to Homeless Sparks Debate
Street Angels defends it; downtown business leader calls it 'enabling' such behavior, then walks back comment.
Jan 18th, 2023 by Devin Blake
Did Sheriff Transfer Inmates to Racine Without Permission?
Sheriff began making transfers at significant costs before getting board buy-in.
Jan 16th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Signs Proposal to Fund Housing Project
$11 million project will sell houses to owner occupants rather than predatory landlords.
Jan 9th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Federal Spending Bill Includes $10.8 Million For Milwaukee County
Crowley says Baldwin and Moore fought 'tooth and nail' to secure funding.
Jan 6th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Take The County Climate Change Survey
County kicks off planning process for carbon-neutrality by 2050 with citizen survey.
Jan 5th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Makes New Appointments to Museum Board, Baseball District
Kristen Hardy and Danielle Bergner will serve on the museum board and baseball district.
Jan 5th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
County Opens Coggs Building as Warming Center
Human Services building at 1220 W. Vliet St. will be open 24 hours a day over the holiday weekend.
Dec 23rd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Youth Commission Appointments Confirmed
18 high school students appointed to new youth commission.
Dec 20th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
County Board Rejects The ‘Fix at Six’
Board still maintains a policy of opposition to I-94 expansion, but won't support this alternative.
Dec 19th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Will Vos Kill Shared Revenue Hike For City?
Assembly Speaker's comments blasting Milwaukee worries Mayor Johnson.
Dec 19th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Southwest Adding Flights From Mitchell
Will add non-stop flight to Kansas City and more flights to other cities from Milwaukee airport next year.
Dec 19th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
County Officials Say Northridge Lake Murder-Suicide Could Have Been Prevented
26-year-old mother drove herself and 7-year-old daughter into lake after 911 call about possible suicide
Dec 15th, 2022 by Evan Casey
County Finalizing Deal for Forensic Science Center
County Board must agree to release more than $100 million in funding for project.
Dec 14th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
New Direct Flights from Milwaukee to Sarasota
Southwest adding daily, non-stop flights around typical Spring Break season.
Dec 13th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Approve Affordable Housing Plans
Progress on two major affordable housing projects pushed by Crowley.
Dec 10th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Pushes Affordable Care Coverage
Open enrollment deadline for coverage is Dec. 15. Crowley, health officials urge uninsured to sign up.
Dec 7th, 2022 by Baylor Spears
Medical Examiner’s Office Needs Help With Autopsies
Staff shortage since chief medical examiner dismissed could jeopardize accreditation.
Dec 5th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Suicides Spiking in Milwaukee’s Black Community
Trend precedes pandemic, but is now at highest point in past decade.
Dec 3rd, 2022 by Devin Blake
New Policy Would Require County To Study Demolishing The Domes
County board considering replacing repair-focused 2016 policy after limited progress.
Dec 1st, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
$6.5 Million Awarded for Suburban Affordable Housing
Two projects in Wauwatosa, one in Brown Deer would together create 129 new units.
Nov 30th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Corrects the County Board
Getting to be a pattern by the county exec, as the board makes questionable decisions.
Nov 30th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Transit Union, MCTS Reach Agreement
New three-year labor contract hailed by both management and bus drivers union as fair deal.
Nov 29th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
County Plans Expanded Opioid Epidemic Response
How to maximize impact of $56.6 million settlement over 18 years from drug companies.
Nov 23rd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Vetoes Lake Park Bluff Proposal
Should neighbors have rights to maintain bluff forever? Crowley says no.
Nov 22nd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Bus Route Cuts Coming in 2023
Final 2023 county budget cut millions from MCTS funding, causing reductions in service.
Nov 21st, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Says House of Correction Renamed, Despite Board’s Opposition
Board cut funding for uniforms, signage at renamed Community Reintegration Center.
Nov 18th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Winter Chalets Return to South Shore Park
Heated chalets allow year-round use of South Shore Beer Garden.
Nov 18th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Referendums Show Local Government Funding Challenges
While state aid remains stagnant, localities across Wisconsin seek property tax hikes.
Nov 16th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Will Public Pools Open in 2023?
Board adds funding to budget, but lifeguard shortage could still be a problem.
Nov 14th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
5 Lessons From Mid-Term Election
Milwaukee's under-performance is a problem. And lack of national Democratic funding doomed Pfaff.
Nov 13th, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
Board Adopts 2023 County Budget
Board spent nearly 12 hours debating amendments, what passed?
Nov 11th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
County Estimates It Prevented Evictions for 12,000 Households
Rental assistance program begun in 2020 awarded $15 million more in federal funds.
Nov 8th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Vetoes Historic Designation For Domes
County Executive says county should consider all options, including demolition of domes.
Nov 7th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
120 New Homes for King Park Neighborhood
County, CDA select Emem Group and Habitat as developers.
Nov 4th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Transit Strike Hinges On Next Contract Offer
Union members show up in large numbers at county budget hearing.
Nov 3rd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Commission Pauses Proposal For Another Lakefront War Memorial
Project site would disrupt newly installed green infrastructure. Residents suggest other sites.
Nov 3rd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Disabled Riders Decry End To Taxi Service
Transit Union demands more funding, others push sheriff budget cuts at public budget meeting.
Nov 2nd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
County Seeks Suburban Affordable Housing Projects
Looking to use $15 million in federal ARPA funds for gap financing of affordable housing.
Oct 31st, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Obama Says Evers, Barnes Will ‘Fight For You’
In Milwaukee former president warns future of democracy hinges on 2022 election.
Oct 30th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Evers Appoints Denita Ball Milwaukee County Sheriff
Ball makes history ahead of schedule as first female Milwaukee County Sheriff.
Oct 27th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Secretary of Labor Tours Milwaukee Wind Turbine Manufacturer
Ingeteam expects to grow Milwaukee operation as part of recently-passed Inflation Reduction Act.
Oct 27th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
County Parks Fees Increasing
Parks system stays afloat - barely - with money making services that provide half its budget.
Oct 25th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
County Budget Puts Public Health, Safety First
2023 budget requires tough decisions. As county executive here are my priorities.
Oct 21st, 2022 by David Crowley
Museum, Forensic Center Will Cost County $161 Million
Projects will increase county debt burden by 23%, greatly increasing county's fiscal woes.
Oct 21st, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Federal Rules Shut Down County’s Largest Dog Park
Runway Dog Park to close Nov. 1. County looks to create replacement, seeks citizen input.
Oct 20th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Policy Forum Report Shows Sales Tax Critical to Local Government
Report shows a relative financial calm in 2023, but the potential for future budgetary storms.
Oct 17th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Transit System Reinstates Mask Requirement
Mask requirement reinstated in response to CDC COVID-19 risk level.
Oct 14th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Transit System Will Continue to Shrink
Budget cuts beginning in 2023 will soften landing from transit system's fiscal cliff.
Oct 14th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
State Awards $4.4 Million for Oak Leaf Trail Projects
Projects include a new connection, trail flooding mitigation and trail modernization.
Oct 6th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
County Drops Mask Rules for Courthouse, Buses
Low COVID risk designation prompts change, "high risk" settings still require masks.
Sep 30th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Introduces 2023 Budget Laden With ‘Tough Decisions’
Budget increases parks, other departments funding, but shows that cuts are on the horizon.
Sep 29th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
County To Seek Historic Designation for Domes
Board wants National Register of Historic Places listing. A first step toward saving Domes?
Sep 28th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
House of Correction Changing Name
Crowley wants to better reflect its mission with new name: Community Reintegration Center.
Sep 26th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Does City Need Another War Memorial?
It’s being offered for free to the county. But will it junk up the lakefront?
Sep 26th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
How the Calatrava Changed Milwaukee
Good for the city, yes. But how good for the Milwaukee Art Museum?
Sep 20th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
County Medical Examiner Abruptly Retires
Dr. Brian Peterson, who faced some controversies, leaves without making a statement.
Sep 20th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
New Monument Proposed for Lakefront
National foundation proposes monument near War Memorial Center to families who lost loved ones in war.
Sep 19th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Third Ward Attracts Top 3D Printer Manufacturer
Boston area company Formlabs, a leader in 3D printer industry, opens regional HQ here.
Sep 15th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
$7.5 Million Grant Will Help Create 5,000 New Minority Homeowners
Wells Fargo provides grant to boost homeownership for Milwaukee people of color.
Sep 14th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Famed Art Museum Architect Returns For 20th Anniversary
Santiago Calatrava returns to Milwaukee. Free admission Friday at MAM .
Sep 14th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Supervisors Demand A Domes Plan
Parks Committee recommends pursuing historic designation. But then what?
Sep 13th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
County Ready For New Youth Correction Facility
With state funding approved, county officials are ready to build facility.
Sep 7th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
2022 Labor Day Parade
Union members march to lakefront festival grounds to see President Joe Biden.
Sep 5th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
County Youth Commission Accepting Applications
Newly reestablished commission gives high schoolers government experience.
Sep 1st, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Bucks Win Another World Championship!
But this time it's for the NBA 2K League video game.
Aug 30th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Will Republicans Give Milwaukee a Sales Tax?
Meeting to ‘reset’ relationship between city and state legislators raises doubts, hopes.
Aug 29th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
MCTS Adds 73 New Clean-Diesel Buses To Fleet
MCTS working to replace more than 200 aging buses by 2024.
Aug 19th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley To Help Lead National Counties Group
County Executive appointed vice-chair of national county association's large urban caucus.
Aug 18th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Mental Health Emergency Center Unveiled
New center on N. 12th St., opening in September, part of redesigned mental health services in Milwaukee County.
Aug 17th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Budget Starts With $13 Million Hole
County structural deficit growing. Online budget program and town halls allow citizen input.
Aug 16th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
State Finance Committee Approves Funding For County Youth Justice Center
State Legislature follows through on juvenile justice plan passed back in 2018.
Aug 16th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Mental Health Complex Is Closing
Final day is Sept. 8, as county changes to decentralized network of mental health clinics and hospitals.
Aug 15th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Trump Boosts Michels Over Kleefisch
Evers vs. Michels, Johnson vs. Barnes will make it a fall of nonstop ads. Plus: Vos almost loses.
Aug 10th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Skip ID Check Line With New Airport Service
CLEAR verifies identity with biometric data and expedites travel through security checks.
Aug 9th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
10th Assembly District Race
Voters in the northeast corner of Milwaukee, Shorewood and Glendale will elect a new state representative.
Aug 8th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Wins 2024 Republican National Convention
It's official. GOP will pick its presidential nominee in Milwaukee.
Aug 5th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Does Downtown Roller Rink Need Protective Surface?
Company which installed concrete in Red Arrow Park says no. Parks staff disagree.
Aug 3rd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Vetoes Downtown Roller Rink
Roller rink in Red Arrow Park won't happen this summer, but idea may not be dead.
Aug 2nd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Lasry’s Quitting Race Raises Questions
Did Democrats miss a chance to vet Mandela Barnes in primary for US Senate?
Aug 1st, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Art Campaign Highlights Milwaukee, New York Teens
Milwaukee streetcar and New York subway stops to feature inspirational messages.
Aug 1st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Public Museum Gains Accreditation
After facing a delay, Museum gains national re-accreditation needed for pursuit for a new building.
Aug 1st, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Public Allies CEO Resigns
Faced backlash after ‘restructuring' that led to terminations of 30 staffers.
Jul 31st, 2022 by Sam Woods
The Trade Hotel Tops Off
High-end, Deer District hotel with downtown views will open in March 2023.
Jul 27th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Lasry Dropping Out Of Senate Race
Barnes now clear frontrunner, but Godlewski still a challenger.
Jul 27th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
County Opening New Mental Health Clinic
Clinic will move services from Wauwatosa to Milwaukee central city.
Jul 26th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
County Must Decide On North-South BRT
Project could be transformative, but $148 million price tag nearly twice that of East-West BRT.
Jul 19th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Layoffs at Milwaukee-Based Public Allies Cause Uproar
CEO says part of restructuring, while some employees call it retaliation.
Jul 16th, 2022 by Sam Woods
Countywide Safe Streets Plan Coming?
County board supports applying for federal funds to create plan in concert with all 19 municipalities.
Jul 14th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Signs McKinley Beach Funding
Project will restore beach to original swimming depths to reduce dangerous riptides.
Jul 14th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Approves $19 Million For Affordable Housing
Signs task force plan using $19 million in federal ARPA funds, mostly for suburban housing.
Jul 11th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
County Executive Crowley Has COVID-19
Crowley took office one month into the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jun 30th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Airport Restaurant’s New Menu Offers Iconic Local Foods
Garden District Kitchen features Usinger's brats, cheese curds, fish fry, local beers.
Jun 28th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
County Creates New Youth Commission
Giving 20 young people public service experience and a chance to help shape youth-related policies.
Jun 7th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Inside The Phillis Wheatley School Redevelopment
Mayor, county executive and HUD regional administrator tour building in advance of July opening.
Jun 3rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
