'Celebrate responsibly:' Miller Lite, MCTS offer free rides over St. Patrick's Day weekend
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Transit System, Miller Brewing, Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office are teaming up to encourage responsible celebrations over the upcoming 2019 St.
'Everyone is exhausted:' Staffing 'crisis' at House of Correction drives surge in overtime
FRANKLIN — Dozens of people are being kept against their will at the Milwaukee County House of Correction.But we're not talking about the inmates.FOX6 Investigators show you the demoralizing job requirement some correctional officers call a 'crisis.'15 miles south of downtown Milwaukee, the house of correction holds criminals sentenced to a year or less in jail.Last year, Andrew Hintz served six months on the inside.Only, Hintz is not an inmate."But he does have a very big paycheck," said Michael Hafemann, Superintendent of the House of Correction.In 2018, Sgt.
Milwaukee County gets $2M grant to repair, reopen Ravine Road Bridge
MILWAUKEE -- The Ravine Road Bridge in Lake Park is on its way to being repaired.
'United we stand:' Somber 9/11 ceremony held in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- A somber, heartfelt remembrance was held at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center on Tuesday morning, Sept. 11.A massive American flag hung from fire trucks at the entrance to the War Memorial.
County executive, Milwaukee County Board set 5 September open houses to discuss 2019 budget
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and the Milwaukee County Board have set five open houses in September to discuss the 2019 Milwaukee County Budget.According to a news release from county officials, the dates and locations are as follows, as county leaders work to close the budget gap, initially estimated at $23.5 million:
Milwaukee County leaders sign resolution expanding 'free birth certificates' program
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County leaders on Thursday, Aug. 23 signed a resolution that expands the county's "free birth certificates" program.Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and Milwaukee County Board Chairman Theo Lipscomb, in signing the resolution, announced the final authorization for the register of deeds to distribute 500 more birth records for voting, and 250 more birth records for jobs through this program.The resolution funds the expansion of the current program, which began in 2012.
4 donation boxes installed at Mitchell Airport, where you can donate spare change to help the homeless
MILWAUKEE -- Travelers using General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee can take the spare change out of their pockets and put it to work fighting homelessness, thanks to four new donation boxes, Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced Tuesday, July 10.According to a news release, the new boxes, located outside and past the security checkpoints at Concourses C and D, are in place to collect donations in support of Milwaukee County's "Housing First" endowment.
HotSummerMKE.com: Resource returns, connects Milwaukee families with summer learning opportunities
MILWAUKEE -- City of Milwaukee leaders announced on Thursday, May 31 the return of an online resource, HotSummerMKE.com, which connects Milwaukee families with summer learning opportunities and recreational activities.State Superintendent Tony Evers, Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and MPS Interim Superintendent Keith Posley were all involved in making the announcement Thursday.They say Hot Summer Milwaukee is an easy-to-use webpage that will help parents and students find summer school options, enrichment programs, and special events.
Milwaukee County Board votes in favor of bringing Winter Farmers Market back to Domes
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors voted 14-2 on Thursday, May 24 in favor of returning the Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market to the Mitchell Park Domes in the 2018-19 season.The winter farmers market provides a venue for about 50 vendors and draws nearly 2,000 visitors to the Mitchell Park Domes every Saturday from November through April.A news release from the Milwaukee County Board says the "event was abruptly canceled without explanation from the Abele Administration earlier this year."The release says at the May meeting of the Committee on Parks, Recreation and Culture, Abele Administration officials stated the winter farmer's market was cancelled because it costs the county about $230 per week to host the event, and that other events could bring in more money.County Executive Chris Abele offered this statement on the Winter Farmers Market issue:
Lee Holloway has died, according to tweet by Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele
MILWAUKEE -- Lee Holloway, the first African American chair of the Milwaukee County Board, has died, according to a tweet published by Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele on Thursday morning, March 15.
