David Crowley

Serenity Inns Opens New Addiction Treatment Center in Milwaukee

New Facility Helps Alleviate Milwaukee’s Critical Need for Treatment Services by Serving 56 Men Seeking Recovery from Substance Use Disorder Each Year

Most Incumbents Beat Challengers in State Legislature Primaries

Wisconsin had the most contested Assembly primary races since 2012.

Rep. Clancy Wins Reelection Despite Democratic Opposition

Incumbent Socialist Democratic legislator defeats challenger Jarrod Anderson.

County Treasurer Cullen Withstands Chisholm’s Challenge

Veteran politician David Cullen, county treasurer since 2014, will serve four more years.

New Courthouse Project Opens Door For Energy Efficiency

County's $488 million criminal courthouse plan includes energy modernization project.

County Nearly Doubles Narcan Vending Machines

Adding 8 more machines with free life saving items like narcan and drug testing strips.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Announces Placement of Eight Additional Harm Reduction Vending Machines

Milwaukee Senate and Assembly Races

A handful of partisan primaries will also determine the winner of the general election in November.

Meet the Candidates for County Office

Cullen vs Chisholm for treasurer showdown is winner-take-all.

Milwaukee County Releases 2024 Annual Report on American Rescue Plan Act Projects

The annual report highlights progress and impacts to date of ARPA-funded initiatives

China Lights “Year of the Dragon” Opens in September

Annual festival will include many new lanterns this year, including a brand new dragon.

Quiet Policy Change Saves Milwaukee County Fathers $67 Million

County ended birth cost recovery program with the goal of addressing racial inequity, improving child support.

County Executive David Crowley Announces $67 Million Eliminated in Birth Costs to Support Fathers

Research conducted by the UW-Madison Institute for Research on Poverty supports ending birth cost recovery

Historic Marker Commemorating Black Nite Uprising Dedicated

First LGBTQ historic marker in Wisconsin erected in Milwaukee to remember site of uprising that occurred years before Stonewall.

U.S. Energy Secretary Joins State, Milwaukee Officials To Launch First in Nation Rebate Program

Wisconsin is the first state to launch a home energy efficiency rebate using funds from Inflation Reduction Act.

Board Approves ‘Vision Zero’ Strategy To End Traffic Deaths

Milwaukee County commits to seeking zero deaths by 2037. Plus: board approves opioid programs, new county attorney and support for manufacturing company.

County Executive David Crowley Announces 2024 Budget Town Halls

Town halls provide opportunity for public input in the upcoming budget process

County Executive David Crowley Announces 2024 Budget Town Halls

Town halls provide opportunity for public input in the upcoming budget process

New Documentary Highlights Milwaukee’s ‘Housing First’ Homelessness Strategy

"Beyond the Bridge: A Solution to Homelessness" presents Milwaukee's response to the crisis as a blueprint for other communities.

Hovde Blasted for ‘Bigoted’ Comments on Black Men

GOP US Senate candidate says Black men have lived on ‘handouts’ and ‘welfare checks.'

Pete Buttigieg Tours Port With Mayor, Rides Train With Governor

US Secretary of Transportation promotes Biden's infrastructure investments in region.

Scott Brown Unanimously Appointed Milwaukee County’s New Corporation Counsel

Brown to provide legal guidance and leadership for Milwaukee County elected officials and departments

Health Officials Urge Vaccinations Before Kids Go Back to School

Only 79% of MPS students were vaccinated last year.

Parks Opens New Playground at Vogel Park

Neighborhood park on northwest side gets new ADA-accessible park.

County Treasurer Lied About Political Mailer?

More questions about how Dave Cullen charged taxpayers for campaign-oriented literature.

Community Celebrates Opening of Vogel Park Playground with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Team Harris and Wisconsin Democrats Capitalize on Grassroots Energy Across Wisconsin with Largest-Ever Mobilization Blitz

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Recognizes 34th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

Milwaukee Bucks Launch Bucks Health And Wellness To Combat Obesity In The Milwaukee Community

Robots Are Coming To Milwaukee Beaches

Plastic Free MKE launches new plastic cleaning robots at Milwaukee public beaches.

Can Rep. Clancy Win Reelection?

Incumbent Democratic faces heavy opposition from his own party backing challenger Jarrod Anderson.

South Side Community Walk Steps Off Thursday Afternoon

Milwaukee Art Museum’s Revenue, Staff in Decline

June report says memberships, admissions, school trips all down since the pandemic.

Kamala Harris Visits Milwaukee

The new Democratic choice for president mixes a vision statement with attacks on Trump in speech to packed West Allis Central gymnasium.

Supervisors Move To Approve New County Attorney

Acting Corp Counsel Scott Brown receives board's first approval for top attorney.

National Media Discovers Mayor Johnson

Gaining lots of positive press during RNC, now talking of running for governor.

Mayors Offer Plea To Republicans For Federal Support

Cavalier Johnson joined by Miami mayor and National League of Cities leader, among others.

Milwaukee County and Waukesha County Unveil Enhanced Emergency Communication System to Promote Public Safety

Bay View’s 4th of July Parade

Annual event draws crowd, culminates with Humboldt Park fireworks show.

County Awards $2.8 Million To Non-Profit Opioid Programs

Funding 15 local groups for opioid abuse prevention, treatment and recovery.

The Cheaper Candidate For County Treasurer

Reform candidate Ted Chisholm promises to work for less pay than incumbent David Cullen.

Parks Department Joins Pickleball Mania

Free, outdoor pickleball comes to the county parks system.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on the Passing of Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave

Surveillance Technology Never Left Milwaukee After the DNC

Police gear acquired 4 years ago will play a role during the Republican Convention.

Chicago City Exchange Sees Milwaukee Leaders Discuss Big Ideas in Windy City

Hoan Group spends day building connections.

Federal Funds Turn Zablocki Golf Course Synthetic

Synthetic tee boxes and greens at golf course are another ARPA success story.

Coggs Center Will Become Affordable Apartments

County partnering with Gorman to redevelop former department store on 12th and Vliet.

MCTS Unveils Juneteenth Bus

Bus wrapped in murals by two local artists celebrating Juneteenth Day.

Crowley Approves Funding for Franklin Affordable Housing

A signing ceremony for $2.5 million project in Franklin supported by its mayor.

Democrats Look to Use Trump’s ‘Horrible City’ Comment Against Him

DNC launches billboards across Milwaukee with quote, Biden campaign creates t-shirt.

Crowley Tours Unique Emergency Housing Facility

Facility is yet another project advancing housing under the Crowley administration.

County Expanding Aging and Disability Center

Wave of retiring Baby Boomers is bringing issue to forefront.

Trump Calls Milwaukee “Horrible City”

Comment made during meeting with House Republicans.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Signs Bill Adding 27 New Positions to ADRC to Better Serve Older Adults and People with Disabilities

Mayor, Democrats Target Rep. Ryan Clancy

Why are they opposing incumbent Democrat? In a word, they hate him.

RNC Will Be Busy Time for Airport

Mitchell International Airport will have more flights and bigger planes during Republican convention.

Evers Moves Forward With Audits of MPS

MPS board member says $1.5 billion budget will get passed this week.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on the Passing of Marquette President Dr. Michael Lovell

Mayor Cavalier Johnson Pledges Four Points of MPS Involvement

Including helping select the next superintendent and city administrative support.

American Family Field Homestand Highlights: June 10 – 16

Collect Sal Frelick’s Debut Bobblehead on June 15 and Brewmaster Shirt on June 16

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on Proposed Audit of Milwaukee Public Schools

Should MCTS Take Over Operation of The Hop, Other Transit Systems?

MCTS officials are considering bidding to operate the systems as a move to create a regional transit authority and financial security.

Milwaukee County Honored with Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for 2024

This award is the highest recognition in governmental budgeting

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on Milwaukee Public Schools

Planning Begins for New Criminal Courthouse

County will solicit planning and design contractors in June for $488.4 million project.

Former Schuster’s Department Store Nominated For Historic Designation

Now known as the Coggs Center, Milwaukee County has eyed demolishing building.

Milwaukee County Releases 2023 Annual Report on Efforts to Combat Opioid Epidemic

The annual report highlights opioid settlement funded initiatives and long-term strategy plans

Zablocki Golf Course Reopens With Synthetic Greens

New greens should save money on water, labor and fertilizer at county-run 9-hole course.

36 Pools, Splash Pads, Water Parks Opening in 2024

Parks opening far more pools in 2024 after making waves with lifeguard hiring.

McKinley Beach Reopens After Four Years

Adding and shaping 11,000 cubic yards of sand to create safer, shallower swimming area.

Vice President Kamala Harris Promotes Economic Agenda in Milwaukee Visit

Harris joins entertainer D.L. Hughley for her nationwide "Economic Opportunity Tour" in the lead up to the presidential election.

$456 Million Baird Center Opens With Big Promises, Vision

100,000 more visitors every year, billions more in spending. See it yourself on Saturday.

Juneau Park Beer Garden Opens Friday

Beer garden opens for second season in downtown park with lake views.

County Executive David Crowley Recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month

Milwaukee County is working to expand behavioral health services and address mental health challenges

Crowley Sworn In For Second Term Before Large Crowd

The county executive announces new plans for affordable housing and transit funding. And hints at gubernatorial run.

Crowley Backs Affordable Housing in Franklin

Commits $2.5 million to support development of 12 units for persons with disabilities.

MPM Holds Groundbreaking for $240 Million Museum

Construction will begin soon on Public Museum's new five-story facility.

County Seeks New Youth Commissioners

14 seats on 18-member youth commission will be open in 2025.

See The Design Concepts To Replace Stadium Freeway

More than 10 alternatives released for the northside freeway spur.

Boerner Botanical Gardens Opening 50th Summer Season

The prized public gardens open for the season Wednesday, May 1.

County Executive, Mayor Meet With Inmates to Discuss Second Chances

Crowley and Johnson were joined by Chief Judge Carl Ashley at Community Reintegration Center.

Public Meeting On Freeway-To-Boulevard Project

Community input sought on proposal to convert Stadium Freeway to boulevard.

Two Deadly Crashes Hit Buses in 48 Hours

$2 million worth of MCTS buses were totaled by reckless drivers in just two days last week.

Sherman Park Revitalization Project Begins

$2.5 million project includes more than a dozen planned improvements to the park.

Alderman Won Office Owing Property Taxes

DiAndre Jackson has since paid off 2022 taxes but still owes for 2023.

Local Officials Praise Federal Investment in Affordable Housing

Mayor, county executive and Biden administration official tout housing program.

‘Enough is Enough’ Crowley Says, After 100 MPH Driver Smashes Into Bus

Following deadly crash, county officials call for community responsibility, more tools and funding to address reckless driving.

National Skilled Trades Day Program Highlights Need for Tradesmen and Minority Representation

County Funding Early Childhood, Parenting Programs

Community Advocates works with county to support six nonprofit organizations.

Parks Announces Discount Days for Domes, Wehr Nature Center

Special days each month aim to attract more visitors.

County Executive David Crowley Announces Grant Funding for Early Childhood and Family Support Programs

Six new projects will help children thrive and provide families with tools to enhance learning

Bucks Honor Incarcerated Work Program Graduates

Milwaukee Bucks offered a 'life changing experience' for six incarcerated men.

Mayor Backs Boulevard To Replace I-794 Downtown

'We should be thinking about the city we want in the future, 30 years from now.'

Mayor Pledges To Get Involved in Schools

Johnson vows to make Milwaukee a city that attracts people because of its schools.

The Return of County Cronyism

Or maybe it never went away. Push for 36% salary hikes echoes mentality behind infamous county pension plan.

The Recombobulation Area announces biggest subscription sale of 2024, celebrates year of tremendous growth

After Veto, Reporting, Board Reverses Course On 36% Raises For Electeds

Special meeting used to support county executive's original proposal of 11.5%.

Streetcar Begins Daily Service To The Couture, BRT Will Soon Follow

Long-awaited milestone restores transit service to lakefront. Officials herald it as future of transit.

Elected Officials Lobbied Board for 36% Pay Hike

Actions by constitutional officers raises ethical concerns, county executive's office says.

Public Golf Courses Open for the Season

12 of 13 county golf courses have opened. Golf has become cash cow for Parks.

Contribution to David Crowley of $500

Contribution to Cavalier Johnson of $25