Land sold to Bucks for $1 for arena project; but first, it must be prepared for construction
MILWAUKEE -- Earlier this week, the Milwaukee Common Council approved city money for the new Milwaukee Bucks arena in downtown Milwaukee.
"Nearly unanimous:" Bus drivers union leaders to announce results of 'no confidence' vote on Abele
MILWAUKEE -- Leaders of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998, the Milwaukee County Transit System bus drivers union, announced the results of a "no confidence" vote for Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele on Thursday evening, September 24th.
"Extraordinary opportunity:" County Exec., MU president look forward to event with Pope Francis
MILWAUKEE/WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Pope Francis is making an historic visit to the United States.
"Our debt of gratitude to them is immense:" 9/11 remembrance ceremony held at War Memorial
MILWAUKEE – Across Wisconsin and here in Milwaukee, people paused to remember the 9/11 attacks.
Deal signed: Land in Milwaukee's Park East Corridor sold to Bucks for $1
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, Milwaukee Bucks President Peter Feigin and leaders from the construction and trade industry in Milwaukee were present on Wednesday, September 9th when a land sale was announced related to the Bucks downtown arena.
Milwaukee County Exec. Abele says he "definitely" won't run for governor in 2018
MADISON — Democratic Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele says he "definitely" will not be running for governor in 2018.Abele told The Associated Press on Thursday that he felt compelled to deny speculation he might run so it wouldn't impair his ability to work with both Democrats and Republicans in Milwaukee.He says, "I am definitely not running for governor.
To commemorate 50th anniversary of Voting Rights Act, some fight against privatization of public schools
MILWAUKEE -- City leaders took part in events Monday, August 24th commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act -- doing so by fighting against the privatization of public schools -- comparing that to segregation.Twenty-two groups gathered Monday at the community garden near 4th and Pierce to get their message out.Those affiliated with these groups are upset with Wisconsin's expansion of voucher programs, which typically take money from under-performing public schools and give it to private schools.
Latest: Preserve Our Parks will not appeal court decision over Couture project
MILWAUKEE -- Preserve Our Parks will not appeal a court decision that would allow Milwaukee County to sell its Downtown Transit Center for development of the Couture high-rise apartment project on downtown Milwaukee's lakefront.The Milwaukee Business Journal reports that the parks organization for years has opposed the development on grounds that much of the transit center property was formerly part of Lake Michigan, and is protected from private development.
Debt dilemma: Bucks arena okayed state, but how will Milwaukee Co. pay for its portion?
MILWAUKEE -- In the Bucks arena bill approved earlier this week in Madison, Milwaukee County has to come up with $80 million.
Searched 3 times, yet teen able to smuggle gun into Juvenile Justice Center
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Milwaukee County officials are trying to figure out how a loaded gun was smuggled into the county's Juvenile Justice Center.
Quest for "yes" votes: Assembly Democrats debate arena funding bill
MADISON -- Democrats in the Wisconsin Assembly spent much of Wednesday, July 22nd in Madison.
Senate passes Bucks arena funding bill, but some concerned about Milwaukee County's end of the deal
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Senate on Wednesday, July 15th passed Senate Bill 209 -- a funding plan for a new Milwaukee Bucks arena in downtown Milwaukee.
Chris Abele: All Milwaukee County buses will be free on Monday, July 6th
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced on Friday, July 3rd that all MCTS buses will be free on Monday, July 6th.Monday will be the first weekday since the conclusion of the drivers’ union strike that is stranding tens of thousands of people who rely on MCTS to get to work, school, and doctor appointments.In a news release, Abele said the following:
Back in service: MCTS drivers return to work early 4th of July holiday
MILWAUKEE -- The buses are back!
3-day strike comes to an end: MCTS buses back on the road Saturday
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County bus drivers wrapped up the third day of their strike -- and returned to work on Saturday, July 4th.
Barrett, Abele meet with Republican leaders on arena funding proposal as Dems request meeting
MADISON -- State and local officials met Thursday morning, July 2nd at the Governor's Office in Madison to talk about the proposed Milwaukee Bucks arena in downtown Milwaukee, but with even more company.
"I'll do everything I can:" Milwaukee Co. Executive committed to getting arena deal done
MILWAUKEE -- After months of back and forth as it relates to a financing deal to make a new Milwaukee Bucks arena a reality, the question remains: Is there enough support around the state to make this happen?
Parents, teachers rail against 'takeover' proposal for failing MPS schools, Abele responds
MILWAUKEE -- A luncheon Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele became heated Thursday, June 25th when the topic of Milwaukee Public Schools came up.Parents and teachers spoke out against a proposal by state lawmakers that would take the lowest performing MPS schools and place them under the care of a commissioner -- appointed by the county executive.Abele said Thursday the proposal wasn't his idea, but if it becomes a reality, he vows to work closely with the schools' superintendent."If this goes through and if I'm going to do it well, I'm telling you right now I'm going to work with Darienne Driver for whom I have a ton of respect.
In 14-4 vote, County Board moves to adopt S.E.E.D. program to eradicate food deserts, overriding veto
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic on Thursday, June 25th announced Milwaukee County’s adoption of the S.E.E.D. program.