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Who Screwed Up the County Health Care Contract?
Lots of blame on the county employee who was fired. But there's more to the story.
Feb 5th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Emails Reveal MCTS Officials Concealed Budget Deficit From Comptroller, County Board
MCTS planned to keep elected officials in the dark about its finances.
Oct 10th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Didn’t Report Deficit to County Board For Two Months
Crowley administration denies it was informed. Transit system now plans cuts.
Aug 16th, 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
How Can U.S. Marshals Help Milwaukee?
Safe surrender program, sustained community engagement are on the wish list.
Jan 25th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Did Crowley Fire Medical Examiner?
Former Medical Examiner Brian Peterson says he was forced out by the county executive.
Oct 28th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Makes First Cabinet Picks
A new chief of staff and two new department directors, all promoted from Abele's administration.
May 6th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Preparing for COVID-19 Outbreak
Local officials, healthcare providers are discussing, readying the city's capacity to treat those infected by Coronavirus.
Mar 13th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Milwaukee County Wants Alternatives to Youth Incarceration
After the legislature failed to fund new facilities, Milwaukee County continues to explore alternatives to locking kids up.
Feb 22nd, 2020 by Sam Woods
Clarke Square Will Get New Clinic
Sixteenth Street Community Center’s eighth near south side health clinic opening.
Dec 6th, 2019 by Edgar Mendez
County Ends Vendor’s Contract Due to Actions at Border
Southwest Key's immigrant detention centers for unaccompanied minors cause termination.
Sep 27th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
New York’s After Care Program Helps Youth
Mentors youth offenders after they finish placement in community facilities. Last in a series.
Sep 17th, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic
Youth Corrections Proposal Sent To State
Unlike Lincoln Hllls, proposed center emphasizes treatment and programming, not punishment.
Sep 11th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
County Proposal Replaces Youth Prison
Tells state it can renovate county Juvenile Justice Center to house children now in state prisons.
Jul 18th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
What’s Happening With State’s Youth Prisons?
Three key developments affecting Wisconsin’s troubled youth correctional facilities.
Jul 4th, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic
County Opposes Plan to Replace Lincoln Hills
Abele administration says state plan lacks adequate funding, won’t rehabilitate youth.
May 7th, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic
County Submits Youth Prison Proposal
Asks state for $41.4 million to build secure residential center for youth now at Lincoln Hills.
Mar 30th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
6 Things to Know About Lincoln Hills
A primer on how state’s youth prisons will be changed. Or not.
Mar 22nd, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic
Report Shows How to Handle Youth Offenders
As county looks for local approach to replace Lincoln Hills, could learn from New York’s success.
Mar 7th, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic
County Officials Offer Antidote to Youth Prisons
Won’t be “a prison,” they say, promising humane alternative to Lincoln Hills, Copper Lake.
Feb 14th, 2019 by Dave Fidlin
County Picks Location for Youth Offender Facility
Northwest side facility planned as part of model program to reduce recidivism.
Jan 29th, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic
County Prepares for Lincoln Hills Closing
Seeks to build secured residential center for youth in Milwaukee.
Jan 26th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
