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State Near Top In Slashing County Funding
Only two states have cut county funding more. Huge funding decline has hurt Milwaukee.
Mar 16th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Evers Gives Milwaukee $20 Million for Public Safety
Majority of ARPA funding to county will go toward court system's case backlog.
Mar 15th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Board Okays $45 Million for New Museum
With little discussion, a 14-4 vote for $45 million in bonds and likely property tax increase.
Mar 15th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
County Task Force Approves Funding for Public Safety, Behavioral Health
Task Force considers funding requests for county's $183 million in federal ARPA funding.
Mar 10th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield
Fentanyl Drives Record Overdoses in 2021
Milwaukee County Medical Examiner reported 643 drug overdoses in 2021.
Mar 10th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield
City-County Sales Tax Proposal Dead
Push for state legislation will have to wait until 2023, MMAC leader says.
Mar 9th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Many Housing Projects Get Funding Boost
Gov. Evers announces $25.5 million in grants for Milwaukee.
Feb 23rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Crowley Declares 2022 ‘Year of the Youth’
State of the County speech cites victories against pandemic and efforts to achieve equity, but notes huge challenges ahead.
Feb 23rd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
County Gets $50 Million for Rent Assistance
U.S. Treasury allocated additional funds provide emergency aid for low-income renters.
Feb 19th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Bridge Repairs Shutting Down North Avenue Bridge
County-owned bridge example of crumbling infrastructure in backlog of projects.
Feb 17th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
15 Election Winners and Losers
Beyond the ballots, which insiders, groups and trends were the winners and losers in this election?
Feb 16th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
County Transit Updating Fare System
New system provides more ways to pay, with fare caps for riders.
Feb 9th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Evolve Church Has Cafe, Bucks Cachet
Pastor Kenneth Lock II, Bucks' team chaplain, building huge new home for growing church in old shopping center.
Jan 31st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Has a Singing Mayor Again
Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson tries singing at city's 176th Birthday Party, before a big turnout of politicians.
Jan 31st, 2022 by Michael Horne
Crowley Reorganizes Budget Office
County Executive moves strategic planning into the budget office, seeking long-term improvements in racial equity.
Jan 28th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
County Distributing 575,000 N95 Masks
Distributing masks to municipalities and community service organizations.
Jan 25th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
County Implementing Vaccine Booster Mandate
Mandate applies to workers in high-risk settings like the jail or behavioral health.
Jan 19th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Push Federal Review of State Funding
Is huge decline in state aid to county a violation of residents' civil rights?
Jan 18th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Airport Rolls Out Program for Unseen Disabilities
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport providing lanyards to identify people that may need assistance.
Dec 31st, 2021 by John Davis
Johnson Ceremonially Sworn In As Mayor
Milwaukee's acting mayor hosts a ceremony of pomp and circumstance to tell his story.
Dec 23rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
County Will Expand Addiction Prevention, Treatment
Recent $71 million legal settlement provides funding for this.
Dec 23rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
County Nets $71 Million From Opioid Lawsuit
That is county's portion of national lawsuit in which Milwaukee played key role.
Dec 22nd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Cavalier Johnson Says He’s Ready To Be Mayor
He'll become acting mayor immediately upon Tom Barrett's resignation. Expected by Dec. 28.
Dec 17th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
How To End Prison Gerrymandering
It is particularly harmful to cities like Milwaukee. From Matt Rothschild's new book, 'Twelve Ways to Save Democracy in Wisconsin.'
Dec 16th, 2021 by Matt Rothschild
Warning Lights Flashing on Youth Justice?
Former county official warns that state's youth justice system is unsustainable, could lead to abuses.
Dec 15th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
87% of County Employees Vaccinated
Excluding public safety workers. Vaccination rose 15% among county employees after mandate was instituted.
Dec 14th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Pension Costs Decimated County Services
New generation of leaders has inherited government unable to pay for parks, buses, buildings and basic services.
Dec 14th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
How Can Milwaukee Save Its Parks?
Policy researchers, public officials say new tax revenue, and public-private partnerships.
Dec 9th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez
County Chases Grants It Once Overlooked
New office created by County Executive Crowley winning grants it once 'left on the table.'
Nov 26th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
How Did County Finance $1.2 Billon Annual Budget?
The money comes from many sources, with only 25% coming from the property tax.
Nov 23rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Board Adopts 2022 Budget of $1.2 Billion
Rising sales tax revenue plugs budget deficit. Federal ARPA funds largely saved for future investments.
Nov 10th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Johnson Seeks ‘True Partnership’ With State Government
Council president, who could soon become acting mayor, says city’s future depends on this.
Nov 9th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Proposal Aims To Recruit More Lifeguards
Major lifeguard shortage closed pools in 2021.
Nov 3rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
New Public Allies Leader Comes Full Circle
After three separate stints with group, Adriana “Nanis” Rodriguez becomes executive director.
Nov 2nd, 2021 by Sam Woods
WCD Celebrates Start of Convention Center Expansion
$420 million project is intended to boost business, fully realize Wisconin Center's potential.
Oct 28th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Is Third Time The Charm for Red Light Cameras?
Rep. LaKeshia Myers reintroduces bill to allow Milwaukee to use cameras to bust speeders and red-light runners.
Oct 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
The Organ Trail Runs Through Milwaukee
Organ donor's cross-country bicycle trip started with a chance meeting in Louisiana bar.
Oct 14th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Redeveloped 37th Street School Opens
Affordable apartments available for seniors, with neighborhood resident serving as developer.
Oct 13th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Board Gets Messy With Vaccine Mandate
Board muddies county executive order with procedural issues, duplicative legislation.
Sep 21st, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Saga Of The Domes Continues
Years after task force report and consultant analysis, county officials finally reviewing the options.
Sep 15th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Lawsuits Fight Over State Redistricting
State and federal court cases involve WILL, Law Forward, state elections commission.
Sep 8th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Vaccine Mandate Announced for County Employees
Mandate covers all county employees, except those in the sheriff's department.
Sep 3rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Federal ARPA Funds a Lifeline for County
Milwaukee County is so financially strapped every ARPA dollar needed to keep critical services going.
Sep 2nd, 2021 by David Crowley
Leaders Celebrate New Mental Health Center
Huge gathering of officials for project lauded as momentous, exciting and historic.
Aug 31st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Replaces GOP Transit Cuts With Stimulus Funds
Milwaukee County Transit System receives $19.7 million.
Aug 30th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisor Pushes Vaccine Mandate
Ryan Clancy pushing County Executive Crowley to enact vaccine mandate for county workers.
Aug 25th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Kaul, Crowley Call For Medicaid Expansion
Public officials and advocates partner to support proposals to lower healthcare costs.
Aug 20th, 2021 by Christine Hatfield
Officials Urge a Return to Mask Wearing
Dangerous Delta variant leads to rising cases. Local officials recommend masks at indoor public places.
Jul 27th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Bucks Parade, Celebration
Crowd estimated in excess of 100,000.
Jul 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Bucks Parade Scheduled For Thursday Morning
Parade will snake through Downtown en route to Fiserv Forum.
Jul 21st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
County Continues Rent Assistance, Adds Legal Help
County spends millions on assistance and adds right to counsel for those facing eviction.
Jul 19th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Bucks, NBA Donate to Running Rebels
The 1,772nd project for NBA Cares program goes to local youth program, wins praise from local officials.
Jul 13th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Local Officials Hail Opioid Settlement Funds
County executives Crowley, Farrow say resources will help fight opioid epidemic.
Jul 7th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Legislature Is the Most Diverse in History
Many first served as local officials, many ran small businesses, some started as Capitol staffers.
Jul 5th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Buses Returning To Full Capacity
All county buildings also return to full capacity. But masks still required on buses and in buildings.
Jun 29th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Health Officials Slam Ron Johnson Event
Senator holds roundtable featuring small group of people who suffered side effects from vaccine.
Jun 29th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Board Approves Mental Health Crisis Team
Partnering sheriff's deputies and mental health professionals. But some supervisors opposed creating new Sheriff's Deputy positions.
Jun 25th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
HOC Leader Seeks to Change Justice System
Chantell Jewell is the first Black woman to head the Milwaukee County House of Correction.
Jun 23rd, 2021 by Caroline White
Barrett, Officials Celebrate Couture Groundbreaking
Nine years after building was first proposed. 'Like making sausage. It's not pretty.'
Jun 16th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Republicans Slash Public Transit Funding for Milwaukee
50% cut for Milwaukee, Madison, but funding for I-94 expansion included in budget.
Jun 12th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Bus Rapid Transit Construction Beginning Soon
The Milwaukee County Transit System held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday for the long planned project.
Jun 10th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
No More County Government Bickering
Relationship between County Executive Crowley and Board Chair Nicholson is the best in decades.
Jun 2nd, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Local Officials Unveil Pride Bus, Streetcar
PrideFest canceled (for now), but rainbow designs added to local transit.
Jun 1st, 2021 by Angeline Terry
U.S. Labor Secretary Visits Milwaukee
Marty Walsh visits building trades and manufacturing trainees, hears from immigrant rights advocates.
May 27th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Milwaukee Area Mass Vaccination Clinics End This Week
The federally-run Wisconsin Center clinic and the county-run Kosciuszko Community Center will administer their last shots this week.
May 25th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Coats Air Filters With COVID-19 Fighting Spray
County Executive David Crowley hopes treatment will provide more security for bus riders
May 25th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Reggie Moore’s Calling Has Always Been His Community
The former director of the Office of Violence Prevention is still working for a safer Milwaukee.
May 24th, 2021 by Matt Martinez
County Launches At-Home Vaccinations
A COVID-19 vaccine program for those unable to leave home. And the county updates mask rules.
May 20th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee County Parks Traveling Beer Garden Returns
Rare non-casualty of pandemic has run annually since 2014.
May 14th, 2021 by Michael Horne
Federal Funds Huge for Eviction Prevention, Housing
County on track to have lowest level of street homelessness ever recorded, housing director said.
May 13th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Voces Protests GOP Cutting ID’s for Immigrants from Budget
The group and other activists also protested the elimination of tuition aid for immigrant students.
May 7th, 2021 by Henry Redman
County Funds Credible Messengers Program
Program is intended to connect at-risk youth with mentors and social services.
May 6th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
County Faces Financial Disaster
By 2027 structural deficit will leave zero dollars to spend on parks, transit, other local services.
May 3rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Curfew Tickets During Protests Look Biased
Black residents hit by 64% of curfew violations during Milwaukee’s Spring 2020 protests.
Apr 25th, 2021 by Clara Neupert and Jim Malewitz
Milwaukee Leaders Warn of Dire Consequences Without Additional State Aid
Local government in Milwaukee will soon run out of local revenue for things like parks and public transportation.
Apr 22nd, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Jury Finds Officer Derek Chauvin Guilty
Minneapolis cop guilty on all charges, including second degree murder of George Floyd.
Apr 20th, 2021 by WPR Staff
Nicholson Boots Weishan Off Committee
Board's leader takes away both his transportation chair position and committee membership. "It's unheard of."
Apr 20th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Hot Democratic Contest for U.S. Senate
Several impressive candidates looking to defeat Ron Johnson. Who's the front runner?
Apr 19th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Evers Promotes Juvenile Justice Reform
Governor uses local nonprofit Running Rebels as example of successful community alternatives to incarceration.
Apr 14th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Increasing Bus Capacity Limits
Up to 20 riders per bus will be allowed starting April 12th.
Apr 8th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Strikes Out On MLB All-Star Game
Denver, not Milwaukee, lands All-Star Game.
Apr 5th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
27th Street Study Seeks Public Input
Regional planning commission expands public comment period to April 18th.
Apr 2nd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Could Suspend Street Lighting Fee
But property owners will need to pay at least once.
Apr 1st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Board Changes Pot Possession Fine to $1
Under state law county can't fully decriminalize.
Mar 26th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Top Local Elected Officials Get Vaccinated
County Executive and Board Chair and Common Council President urge everyone to get their shots.
Mar 23rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
County Ends 2020 with $32 Million Surplus
In a big turnaround, projected deficit became a surplus due to federal CARES Act funding.
Mar 22nd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
State and Local Vaccination Expansions Begin Next Week
City and county will target 10 Milwaukee zip codes for vaccination.
Mar 16th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
FEMA Joins Wisconsin Center Vaccine Site
State is allocating 7,000 doses weekly to the site.
Mar 15th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Selects Electric Bus Manufacturer
MCTS is purchasing the first NOVA Buses in the U.S.
Mar 11th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
County Targeting Vulnerable ZIP Codes for Vaccine
County is working to get seniors 65 and older from 53204 and 53206 vaccinated.
Mar 5th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Evers Proposes $45.8 Million for Milwaukee Juvenile Facility
County looks to build local facility, stop sending juveniles to Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake.
Mar 1st, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
Board Rejoins WI Counties Association
Board had withheld membership dues in January but decides to rejoin group after WCA leaders offer assurances.
Feb 25th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley’s Speech Stresses Pandemic, Racial Equity
County executive's first State of the County address comes amid historic crisis.
Feb 24th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Alex Lasry Files To Run for Senate
Bucks VP is one of many Democrats interested in seat.
Feb 16th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Vaccine Distribution Shows Racial Inequity
Data shows stark disparities. State spending $6.1 million to improve racial and ethnic vaccine equity.
Feb 16th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Evers’ Budget Proposal Would Allow Milwaukee Sales Tax
City and county officials have been pursuing option for over a year.
Feb 12th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
State Superintendent, County Board and School Board on the Ballot
Non-partisan, education-centric primary kicks off spring election season.
Feb 11th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Old World Third St. Will Be MLK Drive
Council unanimously approves naming entire street to honor civil rights leader.
Feb 9th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
County Running Out of CARES Act Funds
Report shows its entire $77 million allocation has been spent or will be claimed by costs already incurred.
Feb 9th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Does the Wisconsin Counties Association Help Milwaukee?
Some county officials say no, and are pushing to withdraw from the group.
Jan 25th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
