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Rep. LaKeshia Myers Is a Double Dipper
Working as public school teacher and administrator while serving in Legislature, getting two full time salaries.
Feb 14th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Should Road Through Lake Park Be Pedestrianized?
A survey of nearby residents found great support for a pedestrian and bicycle-only Ravine Road.
Feb 9th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Board Almost Blocks Juvenile Justice Funding
A majority of supervisors voted to hold on a $42 million contract without appearing to know what the impact would be.
Feb 2nd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Where Does ‘Conversion Therapy’ Go Next?
Milwaukee County could pass its own ban. Evers calls Republican actions 'ridiculous.'
Jan 28th, 2023 by Michael Horne
Supervisors Holding We Energies Project Hostage For More Money
Supervisors try tactic they used for the Waukesha water deal.
Jan 13th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Youth Commission Appointments Confirmed
18 high school students appointed to new youth commission.
Dec 20th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
County Board Rejects The ‘Fix at Six’
Board still maintains a policy of opposition to I-94 expansion, but won't support this alternative.
Dec 19th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Board Approves Studying Demolition, Other Options For The Domes
Policy does not support demolition, which many supervisors remain opposed to.
Dec 16th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Abortion Referendum Will Be On Spring Ballots
Advisory referendum on Wisconsin's abortion ban will be on Milwaukee County ballots during April election.
Dec 15th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Public Museum Returning Headdress to Forest County Potawatomi
Feathered hat originally confiscated by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Dec 8th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Board Considering Abortion Referendum, Again
Board would place question on April ballot after failing to approve November election proposal.
Dec 8th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Stall Waukesha Drinking Water Project
Waukesha needs access to one acre of county land. Committee votes to delay this.
Dec 8th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
New Domes Policy Gets First Approval
Supervisors soften language but still include possibility of demolishing domes.
Dec 7th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
New Policy Would Require County To Study Demolishing The Domes
County board considering replacing repair-focused 2016 policy after limited progress.
Dec 1st, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Narcan, Fentanyl Testing Strip Vending Machines Planned for Milwaukee
New strategy designed to address record overdose deaths.
Dec 1st, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Crowley Corrects the County Board
Getting to be a pattern by the county exec, as the board makes questionable decisions.
Nov 30th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Crowley Vetoes Lake Park Bluff Proposal
Should neighbors have rights to maintain bluff forever? Crowley says no.
Nov 22nd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Will Public Pools Open in 2023?
Board adds funding to budget, but lifeguard shortage could still be a problem.
Nov 14th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Lake Park Neighbors Seek Control of Bluff
Wahl Ave. residents have already clear cut top of bluff, now want special access to all of it.
Nov 8th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Vetoes Historic Designation For Domes
County Executive says county should consider all options, including demolition of domes.
Nov 7th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Commission Pauses Proposal For Another Lakefront War Memorial
Project site would disrupt newly installed green infrastructure. Residents suggest other sites.
Nov 3rd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Lake Park Bridge Open For First Time In 6 Years
Pedestrians can once again cross the historic foot bridge in Lake Park.
Oct 29th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
What’s Next For Lawsuit Over Wisconsin’s 1849 Abortion Ban?
Attorney General Josh Kaul pursuing lawsuit to block law's enforcement.
Oct 2nd, 2022 by Sarah Lehr
New Monument Proposed for Lakefront
National foundation proposes monument near War Memorial Center to families who lost loved ones in war.
Sep 19th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Demand A Domes Plan
Parks Committee recommends pursuing historic designation. But then what?
Sep 13th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Kosciuszko Park Center May Be Expanded
Repairs, expansion of dormant community center could cost $33.8 million.
Aug 25th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Denita Ball Wins Sheriff’s Race
Ball wins with 55% of the vote, defeating Brian Barkow and Thomas Beal.
Aug 9th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene and Graham Kilmer
Crowley Signs McKinley Beach Funding
Project will restore beach to original swimming depths to reduce dangerous riptides.
Jul 14th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Kaul, Evers Sue to Challenge 1849 Abortion Ban
Suit says 1849 law superseded by later laws, names GOP legislative leaders as defendants.
Jun 28th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Committee Approves McKinley Beach Restoration
$712,000 would fund effort to fix dangerous swim conditions. Beach could re-open by 2024.
Jun 16th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Domes Project Returns to Reality
$66 million plan to fix domes, redevelop Mitchell Park is shot down, leaving the facility's future a question mark.
Jun 15th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Want Action On McKinley Beach
After recent drowning, they back $500,000 plan to reconstruct beach, improve safety.
May 25th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Lifeguard Shortage Limits Pool Openings Again
No lifeguards at beaches in 2022, limited pool openings.
May 20th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Nicholson Shuffles Board’s Leadership
Chairwoman resets board's balance of power, and punishes a rival, with new committee assignments.
May 3rd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Rep. Brostoff Will Run For Aldermanic Seat
Jonathan Brostoff will seek seat being vacated by Nik Kovac and won't run for re-election to State Assembly.
Apr 19th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Election Shakes Up County Board
Five of 18 supervisors will be new. Longtime Sup. John Weishan, Jr. upset by Peter Burgelis. A sixth new face could be coming.
Apr 5th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Meet Milwaukee’s New Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Johnson, first elected Black mayor in Milwaukee history, promises to focus on crime, jobs, neighborhoods and relationship with state.
Apr 5th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
2022 Milwaukee Spring Election Results
Election results for mayor and county board.
Apr 5th, 2022 by Urban Milwaukee
County Board Candidates
Seven districts out of 18 have competitive races. See who is on your ballot.
Apr 1st, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
County Board Says Send In The Goats
In perhaps his last act as a supervisor, Jason Haas secures funding for a county goats program.
Mar 31st, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Dangerous McKinley Beach Can Be Fixed
Parks committee reviews preliminary solutions, with price tag ranging from $250,000 to $4.9 million
Mar 23rd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Will Museum Drop ‘Public’ From Name?
Attorney says maintaining a 'public museum' is a financial necessity. Museum officials say 'public' in name confuses people.
Mar 14th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
2022 Spring Primary Election Results
Election results for race for mayor and three county supervisor races.
Feb 15th, 2022 by Urban Milwaukee
County Board District 12 Election Preview
Four candidates, with no incumbent, running for south-side county supervisor seat. Here are their views.
Feb 14th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
County Board District 3 Election Preview
Incumbent supervisor faces two challengers in district including city's East Side and half of Walker's Point.
Feb 14th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
GOP Lawmakers Push ‘Medical Freedom’ Bills
State legislation protects doctors promoting therapies not approved by FDA for COVID-19 treatment.
Feb 3rd, 2022 by Shamane Mills
Reimagining Kosciuszko Community Center
Parks developing plans for redeveloped Kozy, but elected officials still haven't funded a new air conditioning system.
Jan 26th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
County Pension Reforms Have Done Little
Officials have often resisted reforms. Main relief has come from state passage of Act 10. Part II of a series.
Dec 7th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
County Pension Plan’s Costs Still Rising
Annual costs rose by 163%, may not be paid off until 2040s. First story in a series.
Dec 1st, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Send In The Goats?
Sup. Haas wants goats to clear overgrown foliage, invasive species in parks. 'The goats would go home at night.'
Oct 26th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Board Takes Over Redistricting, Rejects Independent Effort
Board rejected third and final map from its Independent Redistricting Committee.
Oct 23rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Independent Committee Submits Final Map for Supervisor Districts
But independence of the Independent Redistricting Committee is now in question, as county board could face lawsuits.
Oct 20th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
So Much For An Independent Redistricting Process
County committee rejects its own independent redistricting committee's recommendations.
Oct 1st, 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
Supervisors Create Independent Redistricting Committee
An historic first. But six retired judges must act fast to create new legislative maps.
Aug 16th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Food Truck Festival Coming to McKinley Park Saturday
Park'd Pop-Up Pub & Grub will have food trucks and a 1960's milk truck dispensing beer.
Jul 16th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisor Proposes Renaming Lindbergh Park for Lucille Berrien
Berrien is a long-time activist that was involved in the fair housing marches of the 1960's.
Jun 4th, 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
Lake Park Bridge Needs $1 Million More
Cost now at least $3.4 million to repair historic footbridge designed by Olmsted.
May 18th, 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
Parks Face Huge Lifeguard Shortage
County down 83 guards from two years ago, must cut pool and beach hours. 'It's a tragedy.'
May 4th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
County Micro-Managing At Its Worst?
Board proposal to oversee all county parks bike trail changes is a head scratcher.
Apr 20th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Supervisors Push To Be Bike Trail Czars
Parks committee approves resolution giving it approval power over bike trails maintenance, alterations.
Apr 14th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Medical Boards Encourage COVID-19 Vaccination
Chiropractic Examining Board differs from medical boards and just encourages colleagues to get vaccinated.
Apr 2nd, 2021 by Shamane Mills
Wilson Park Garden Project Delayed
Parks still hasn't inked agreement after two months. Supervisors tell department to move quicker.
Apr 2nd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Leasing Golf Carts, Making Money
County golf courses will have an additional 46 golf carts, which should pay for themselves three times over.
Mar 25th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
County Plans Lakefront Food Festival
Plan is to feature 6 to 10 food trucks at McKinley Marina in July or August.
Mar 17th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
‘Classic Car Garden’ Planned for Wilson Park
The proposal from the business district almost bogged down by administrative red tape.
Jan 28th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Parks to Study McKinley Beach Safety
After three drownings in 2020, county is looking to re-engineer the beach.
Jan 26th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Bradford Beach Restaurant Advancing
Concessionaire plans to add full-service restaurant to historic beach house.
Jan 26th, 2021 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
Board Approves Harriet Tubman Park
Wahl Park will be renamed for Tubman, and another park will likely be renamed for Wahl.
Sep 25th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Committee Approves Harriet Tubman Park
Proposal would rename Wahl Park on city's northwest side for famed abolitionist.
Sep 14th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
County Grapples With 5G Infrastructure in Parks
State legislation has tied the county's hands over regulation of telecommunications infrastructure.
Aug 5th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Board Approves Raffle to Fund Parks
A 50/50 raffle, and potentially a specialty license plate and scratch-off lottery ticket, all okayed to raise revenue.
Jun 29th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Nicholson Picks New Board’s Leaders
While new board chair rewarded some allies, some who opposed her retained positions.
May 6th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Nicholson Elected County Board Chairwoman
Marcelia Nicholson beats Willie Johnson, Jr. out for leadership of the county board.
Apr 24th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Trump Can’t Lift Pandemic Restrictions
In a state of emergency local health officials have broad authority to maintain restrictions.
Mar 25th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
County Officials Want to Pave Paradise
Why Kletzsch Park riverside is a sacred place with Native American history that must be saved.
Dec 18th, 2019 by Martha Bergland
All Quiet on the Budget Front
Board passes 2020 budget with no clashes with Abele and small change in spending.
Nov 13th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Hemp Proposal Passed By Committee
4-1 vote okays plan for high-end hemp operation in Mitchell Park greenhouse. Next comes full board.
Oct 30th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Board Adds Domes Funding to Budget
Abele's budget had no funding. Board members embrace consultant's $60 million domes plan
Oct 29th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Who Will Run for County Executive?
The list is long and could get longer. Handicapping the favorites.
Oct 22nd, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Sup. Alexander Wants More Public Input
County board, less than excited, votes to have the ordinance undergo a review.
Jul 25th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
The County’s Queen of Hemp
Why Supervisor Sylvia Ortiz-Velez is pushing so hard for county to grow hemp.
Jul 1st, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Lake Park Bridge Funding Secured
State funds will help restore Ravine Road Bridge, with some left over for Brown Deer Park.
Jun 12th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Could The County Clone Hemp Plants?
Report on county growing hemp is not positive. But expert says the study all wrong.
Apr 24th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Nomad World Pub Worth $1.75 Million
The sales price is $1 million more than its assessed value.
Apr 1st, 2019 by Michael Horne
The Ugly Record of Armor Health
Why the county had to replace the company handling the county jail.
Mar 26th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
County “Creating a Hospital” for Its Jails?
Board begins work on costly inmate medical program for county jail, House of Correction.
Mar 25th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
1870s Office Building Now a Mansion
The revival of a unique, 5-story, 1876 mansion on Prospect by architect James Douglas.
Mar 8th, 2019 by Michael Horne
The 27 Bedrooms of Chris Abele
New Shorewood manse gives him three places worth $8.2 million, though one may be sold.
Dec 20th, 2018 by Michael Horne
Henry’s Is Anything But a Bistro
More low-down bar than East Side chic, but in a century-old building.
Dec 5th, 2018 by Michael Horne
Last Minute Amendment Saves Job Line
County board will pay to extend bus line to jobs in Waukesha, Washington counties.
Oct 31st, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
Developer Blair Williams’ Federal-Style Manse
Lovely $583,000 East Side home built by architect Armand Koch in 1915 for Ogden family.
Aug 28th, 2018 by Michael Horne
A Home Built for Entertaining
Owners of this riverfront home hold their share of Democratic fundraisers.
Aug 10th, 2018 by Michael Horne
Nomad’s Worldly Beer Garden
The Nomad is a Brady Street fixture and its patio has become a destination in its own right.
Aug 7th, 2018 by Michael Horne
The House of City Insiders
Former city tax assessor Julie Penman and streetcar consultant Jeff Bentoff live here.
Jun 28th, 2018 by Michael Horne
Breast Cancer Showhouse for a Cure 2018
This East Side classic was designed by one of Milwaukee's most popular early architects of grand homes.
Jun 4th, 2018 by Michael Horne
