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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
Campaign Underway To Improve, Extend Beerline Trail
Trail would be transformed into park with a goal of uniting neighborhoods.
Jan 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Emergency Mental Health Facility Planned for 12th and Walnut
Milwaukee County and four private partners plan new center.
Jan 21st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Can State Rescue Youth Corrections Plan?
Rep. Evan Goyke thinks the failure of the state's plan can lead to creative reforms.
Jan 11th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Harriet Tubman Park Unveiled
County leaders see new park name as a commitment to representing Milwaukee's Black community.
Jan 7th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
State Can’t Meet Deadline to Close Youth Prisons
Plan to close Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake and relocate youth now up in the air.
Dec 30th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
County Ends Year With a Surplus
Current projections show the county ending with $10 to $15 million surplus.
Dec 29th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
County Creates Culinary Program for Youth Offenders
Program at Vel R. Phillips Juvenile Justice Center could be nationally unique.
Dec 29th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
County Parks Are in Great Danger
Decades of declining funding hurting them. If you love the parks, here’s how you can help.
Dec 25th, 2020 by Jeremy Lucas
Crowley Calls Special Election for Supervisor
Board seat open with Sup. Supreme Moore Omokunde's election to State Assembly.
Dec 22nd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Has Defunding Police Movement Failed?
Not entirely, but it’s fallen well short of its goals.
Dec 16th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
BRT Secures Key $41 Million Grant
Federal grant to pay for 80% of county's Bus Rapid Transit project. Construction starts in spring.
Dec 14th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Leads Coalition For COVID-19 Relief
With no relief in sight, economic disaster could await Milwaukee and the rest of the country.
Dec 11th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Local Leaders Call for Additional Federal COVID-19 Relief
County Executive David Crowley said the county has had to be creative in the use of CARES Act money.
Dec 4th, 2020 by Henry Redman
MCTS Establishes Rosa Parks Scholarship
County transit system also holding an annual tribute to parks on all buses.
Dec 1st, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Trump Campaign Objects to Over 160,000 County Ballots
"Behavior of Trump observers" has delayed process, one official charges.
Nov 23rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
90 Cases of COVID-19 at House of Correction
The jail is also reporting 28 case of COVID-19.
Nov 20th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Recount Will Be at Wisconsin Center, Streamed Live
Just where does that $2 million go? We examine.
Nov 18th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Board Adopts 2021 Budget
Tax levy increase of 0.59%, many amendments and delays to electric buses and hemp growing.
Nov 10th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Committee Rejects Sheriff Cuts
But it also passed a widely supported increase in spending for services like housing and youth justice.
Nov 5th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Judge Rules Against Marsy’s Law
Circuit Court rules amendment passed by referendum didn't fully inform voters of constitutional changes.
Nov 4th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee Airport Traffic Stagnant
Still down due to pandemic. County budget likely to adjust airport expenditures in 2021.
Nov 4th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee County Prevents Over 1,700 Evictions
Using CARES Act funds, the county funded eviction prevention and rental assistance programs.
Oct 30th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Clancy Pushes $2.6 Million Cut to Sheriff Overtime
Supervisor proposes reallocating money to housing, parks, seniors and youth justice.
Oct 28th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Sheriff’s Office Spent $61.6 Million On Overtime
That's $35 million more than budgeted over the last seven years.
Oct 26th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Chisholm Calls Marsy’s Law ‘Unfunded Mandate’
County budgeting $224,000 for new staff to comply with requirements.
Oct 24th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
County Shortens List of Acceptable Masks For Bus Riders, Zoo Patrons and Courthouse Visitors
There are new restrictions on what kind of masks are allowed within county facilities.
Oct 22nd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Sheriff Opposes Further Budget Cuts
Proposed cut of just 2.7%. Sup. Clancy wants 25%, grills sheriff over protests and department spending.
Oct 14th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
27th Street Could Get Bus Rapid Transit Line
North-south corridor, predominantly comprised of people of color and people living in poverty, being studied for better transit.
Oct 9th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Voting Access Ensures All Voices Are Heard
A new bipartisan coalition is working to promote safe, reliable voting in Wisconsin.
Oct 9th, 2020 by David Crowley
Absentee Ballots Again Must Arrive By Election Day
Also, court rules that poll workers also must come from the county they vote in.
Oct 8th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Crowley Budget Advances Equity Goals
$1.2 billion budget down slightly, with less for capital spending, parks and Sheriff's office.
Oct 6th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
County Officials Confront Surge In Suicides
Rise linked to pandemic. Health officials grappling with the problem.
Sep 30th, 2020 by Matt Martinez
Crowley Merging County Departments
The administration says the move will make for better service, but not everyone is happy.
Sep 29th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
How to Spend Less On Police
Milwaukee has a huge opportunity to consolidate law enforcement costs.
Sep 29th, 2020 by Josh Zepnick
Why Defunding Police Is Tough To Sell
Minneapolis politicians are abandoning the idea. What will happen in Milwaukee?
Sep 28th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
WEDC Invests $144,400 in Bronzeville Business Incubator
The co-working and office space is being developed by the African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin
Sep 25th, 2020 by Ethan Duran
Should Sheriff’s Budget Be Cut?
When it comes to defunding police, the county sheriffs are an obvious place to start.
Sep 22nd, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
County Puts $10.5 Million in Small Business, Employment
Funding comes from county's CARES Act allocation.
Sep 18th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Defers Youth Corrections Grant Until State Has Sustainable Plan
County wants the state to assure enough funding to build and maintain a new facility.
Sep 16th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
UpStart Kitchen Opens in Sherman Park
Shared commercial kitchen will serve as an incubator for dining and food-oriented startups.
Sep 16th, 2020 by Ethan Duran
County Invests in Mental Health Crisis Responders
$500,000 for a team of Sheriff's deputies and psychiatric clinicians.
Sep 12th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
High-End Hotel Planned Across From Fiserv Forum
Bucks and partners hope to break ground in 2021.
Sep 9th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Art Museum Won’t Recognize Union
Management refuses to recognize a worker supported union, forcing an NLRB election.
Sep 9th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
New Murals at Courthouse Unveiled
Celebrating diversity. Paid for by Chris Abele. "We are who we celebrate."
Sep 8th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Tenants Union Protests Berrada Properties
Landlord may be city's biggest evictor. Union calls for halt, demands Berrada negotiate with them on behalf of tenants.
Sep 1st, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Airport Revamps Flight Museum, USO Center
New gallery has exhibit on a local Tuskegee Airman.
Aug 26th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
You Can Help Decide County Budget
Budget town halls allow citizen opinions. Online tool lets you pick how to balance budget.
Aug 24th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee County Continues To Suppress COVID-19
COVID-19 is going down locally.
Aug 21st, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
County Working To Close Budget Gap
Officials face a projected $42 million deficit for 2021. Cuts could be brutal.
Aug 19th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Nine Election Takeaways
Big turnout, delayed votes, new faces in the Assembly and the Constitution Party.
Aug 12th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Bronzeville Themed Store Opens at Airport
Store will sell goods from Bronzeville neighborhood businesses and entrepreneurs.
Aug 12th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Will Tackle Systemic Injustice
County executive sets his sights on policies to change inequities in health, the economy and more.
Aug 11th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Black Elected Officials Slam GOP, Kanye West
Leaders from some of the highest offices in the area call it a disrespectful, cynical move.
Aug 6th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Mental Health Services Expanded with Grants
Millions in grants are funding expanded service offerings from the Behavioral Health Division.
Aug 4th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Biden’s Recovery Plan Supports Communities of Color
His plan includes investments in housing, child care, jobs and small business.
Jul 31st, 2020 by David Crowley
Crowley Using CARES Funds For Housing
Of $77 million in federal funding, biggest single grant helps those at risk of losing housing.
Jul 27th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Bradford Beach Gets Accessibility Upgrades
Milwaukee County's most popular beach is now accessible to those in a wheelchair all the way to the water.
Jul 24th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Racial Equity Legislation Signed Into Law
Also, Juneteenth officially becomes a major holiday for Milwaukee County.
Jul 22nd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Bipartisan Group Will Promote Voting By Mail
And in-person voting. Former GOP Attorney General dismisses fraud claims on mail-in ballots
Jul 22nd, 2020 by Laurel White
Zamarripa Defends Her Double Dipping
Alderwoman will collect second full-time salary as state legislator for eight months.
Jul 14th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
COVID-19 Case Rate Increasing In County
A key indicator changed to red as the positive case rate rises among younger people.
Jul 8th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
COVID-19 Cases Exploding Among Younger Population
COVID-19 in Milwaukee County appears stable, for now. But the disease remains widespread and is not being suppressed.
Jul 2nd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Beer Gardens Open With Social Distancing
County Parks reopen five beer gardens, with many changes to protect patrons' safety.
Jul 1st, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Board Passes Racial Equity Proposal
A response to calls for police reform aimed at courts, sheriff's office, transit system.
Jun 29th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
County Spending $10 Million to Prevent Evictions
Evictions up 44% since May. Both Milwaukee and Dane counties using federal funds to fight this.
Jun 24th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Juneteenth Flag Flies Over City Hall Complex
City flies flag for the first time as county and state follow suit.
Jun 19th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Juneteenth Flags Will Fly at Capitol, City Office Building For First Time
Move is part of growing recognition for holiday.
Jun 18th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth This Year
Despite the pandemic, there are a number of virtual events and protests this Juneteenth.
Jun 18th, 2020 by PrincessSafiya Byers
‘We Care Crew’ Takes on Pandemic
County teams with city, police, non-profits to distribute meals, face masks, resource bags at local parks.
Jun 17th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
COVID-19 Testing Down Significantly
Officials worry about drop in testing here as COVID-19 cases spike across the nation.
Jun 16th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
County Announces Housing Assistance Program
Using CARES Act funds and a partnership with the courts, Milwaukee County will help prevent evictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jun 11th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Zoo Reopening, With Mask Requirement
Reservations required, limited hours, but most attractions open.
Jun 9th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Pulls National Guard From Milwaukee
The 125 troops serving as a backup force during the protests have been withdrawn.
Jun 9th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Nitty Leads Peaceful March While Protecting Against Assassination
Seventh-day is a charm as two large marches take place without incident
Jun 5th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
We Don’t Need the National Guard
We need our elected leaders to dismantle racist practices.
Jun 3rd, 2020 by Leaders Igniting Transformation
Protest Leader Frank Nitty Released
District Attorney Chisholm says leader released, wasn't charged, but facts still being gathered.
Jun 3rd, 2020 by Bruce Murphy and Jeramey Jannene
