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Supervisors Want Audit After Health Care Fiasco
In wake of the contracting scandal, elected officials seek answers.
Feb 13th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Tentatively Approve Suspicious Health Contract
Crowley administration pushes approval though not sure of financial details and employee who oversaw contract was fired.
Feb 2nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
County Board Wants To Freeze ICE Out of Parks
Supervisors draft vague "law enforcement ordinance."
Jan 22nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Nearly All County Supervisors Running Unopposed
15 of 17 incumbents have no opponent in spring election.
Jan 11th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Trump Administration Has Abandoned Local Governments
It's an earthquake, with a devastating impact on so many in Milwaukee.
Dec 28th, 2025 by Sup. Jack Eckblad
Supervisors Use Parliamentary Moves To Save MCTS
But proposal might only make budget deficit larger in 2027.
Oct 31st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Trying To Reverse Crowley’s Budget Cuts
Procedural move would provide board with revenue to craft amendment.
Oct 30th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Bay View Parkway Becoming Park Space
Cupertino Park roadway being removed. But what about the parking?
Oct 13th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
South Shore Park Has a New Beach
After many years of work, new beach should solve water quality problems.
Sep 26th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Arts Funding Approved, But Future Fight Likely
Supervisors struggle with lack of arts funding and desire to make everyone happy.
Sep 19th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Support Age Restriction For THC Derivatives
Sup. Eckblad's proposal pushes local suburbs to adopt Milwaukee rules.
Sep 7th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
County Arts Funding Plan Leaves No One Happy
Will County Board release funding?
Sep 5th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
New South Shore Park Playground Opens
Parks rebuilds one of the biggest, most popular playgrounds in the system.
Jul 18th, 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
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
Facing Transit Deficit, Supervisors Target Free Riders
Big problem with cheaters. MCTS data suggests one in four riders evade payment.
Jul 2nd, 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
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
Supervisors Concerned About Facial Recognition Technology
Six supervisors support county policy with strict limits on use of technology.
Jun 9th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
All County Beer Gardens Open For Summer
Beer garden system in full swing with opening of The Vine in Humboldt Park.
May 31st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Board Shows Support For Affordable Housing Listing
County will partner with local startup on online rental listings.
May 26th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Sup. Eckblad Pushes County Affordable Housing Directory
County would partner with startup CityWise on novel affordable rental listing.
May 17th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
How Should MCTS Spend $35,000?
Bus drivers union at odds with transit system over safety.
May 10th, 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
Through The Rain, Thousands March For Immigrant Rights
Annual May Day march draws increased attention, attendance due to Trump administration actions.
May 1st, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
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
Big Changes Coming to South Shore Park in 2025
Plus: South Shore Terrace opens for the Season.
Apr 11th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Board Approves Expedited Video Release, But Sheriff Must Act
Resolution urges Sheriff to adopt policy similar to city's for Milwaukee Police.
Feb 8th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Broad Coalition Opposes New Immigration Enforcement Facility
City, county and state officials, community and business leaders condemn ICE proposal.
Jan 15th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
White Paint or Green Paint?
County officials disagree on what color for bike lanes when Mason St. bridge repainted.
Dec 21st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Question Jail Leaders Following Audit
Sheriff Ball says they're taking steps to fix 'deeply alarming' issues cited by audit.
Dec 3rd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Board Quickly Adopts 2025 Budget
Board makes few changes to county executive's recommended budget. Adds Domes plan and funding for eviction representation.
Nov 7th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Tight Budget Forces Difficult Vote on Housing, Juvenile Justice
Sup. Shawn Rolland wants $500,000 for a housing program. But his chosen source raises concerns for administration, colleagues.
Nov 1st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Park & Ride Closures Disperse Growing Unhoused Population
Advocates, supervisors worry shuttering sites isn't solving underlying issues.
Oct 29th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes
City, County Extend Funding for Eviction Prevention, Legal Aid
County and City team up to extend free legal counsel program, which has reduced need for other social services.
Oct 25th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee County Replacing Its Oldest Playground
And it's only happening after a special design flourish was added.
Oct 14th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Supervisors Want Climate Consultant
2025 budget seeks expansion in climate planning, work with other municipalities and hunting for federal grants.
Oct 9th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Board Spikes Chair’s Plan For Reduced Bus Fares For Voting
Wide-ranging concerns raised about Marcelia Nicholson's proposal.
Oct 3rd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Committee Approves Villa Terrace Takeover Plan
The future of Charles Allis Museum meanwhile remains a question mark.
Sep 4th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Board Supports 128th Air Wing’s Bid for New Plane
Supervisors seek to protect the jobs, economic impact of 128th Air Refueling Wing.
Jun 26th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Embrace Part-Time Roles, Schedule
Supervisors change start time of board meetings, reflecting truly part-time nature of job.
Jun 25th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
After Series of Deaths, County Jail Audit Approved
Milwaukee County Board approves contract with third-party for independent audit of the jail. But not without derision over process.
Jun 21st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Mayor, Democrats Target Rep. Ryan Clancy
Why are they opposing incumbent Democrat? In a word, they hate him.
Jun 11th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Supervisors Grudgingly Approve Raises for Sheriff’s Deputies
County Board unanimously approves new contract with sheriff's deputy union, but wants overtime under control.
May 24th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Humboldt Park Beer Garden Opens Thursday
The Vine will offer Lakefront Brewery beers and food from Karol's Kitchen.
May 20th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Airport Park Gets New Playground
After years in limbo, Mitchell Airport Park's playground, one of the county's oldest, will be replaced.
May 14th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
First Majority-Women Milwaukee County Board in History Sworn In
Board chair Marcelia Nicholson hangs onto the position for a third-term.
Apr 16th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Meet The New Milwaukee County Board
When the next legislative cycle begins, there will be four new supervisors.
Apr 7th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Jack Eckblad Wins Bay View County Board Seat
Defeats Ron Jansen for open seat representing southeastern part of Milwaukee.
Apr 2nd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
2024 Spring Election Results
MPS referendum and county exec, mayor, Common Council and County Board races all on ballot.
Apr 2nd, 2024 by Urban Milwaukee
Meet the Candidates for County Office
And read the analysis of each race and bios for each candidate.
Apr 1st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Meet the Candidates for County Office
And read the analysis of each race and bios for each candidate.
Mar 30th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Two Candidates Running for Clancy’s County Board Seat
Clancy won't say if he will seek reelection in 2024, despite fellow DSA member filing to run.
Aug 21st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
