"An incredible feat of teamwork:" Milwaukee Bucks celebrate topping off of new arena
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks celebrated on Thursday, August 24th the topping off of the new arena in the downtown arena.The topping off ceremony included putting into place the highest beam in the structure -- to signify the completion of the roof.
"Jails are for people that are dangerous:" Workenders allows other offenders options
BELOIT -- On a warm summer weekday, a long line winds out the door at the Masonic temple.
Bucks Foundation donates $1M to 15 organizations; "We're investing in the future of our youth"
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks Foundation announced on Wednesday, July 19th it will grant $1 million to 15 organizations across the Milwaukee area."We're investing in the future of our youth in the City of Milwaukee," said Bucks President Peter Feigin. "We've worked to develop our community in three keys areas: Youth education, youth health and wellness and community betterment."
Missing files, erroneous payments discovered in audit of Milwaukee County's pension system
MILWAUKEE -- An audit of Milwaukee County's beleaguered pension system found mistakes in almost every retiree's file.Auditors from Baker Tilly reviewed the files for 647 of more than 8,000 retirees, disabled former workers, and family members receiving survivor benefits.
Sheriff David Clarke calls County Exec. Chris Abele a "little mouse" after Abele urges resignation
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke is calling County Executive Chris Abele a "little mouse" after Abele called on the sheriff to resign his position."Abele is pissed I will be Sheriff until January 2019 at a minimum.
Héctor Colón leaving Milwaukee County post to become president, CEO of Lutheran Social Services
MILWAUKEE -- Héctor Colón is leaving his post as director of the Department of Health and Human Services in Milwaukee County to be president and CEO of Lutheran Social Services (LSS) of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan.A note on the LSS website indicates Colón will join its leadership team in next month.Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele released the following statement regarding Colón's departure:
County Board votes to override Co. Exec. Abele on raises, effectively slashing pay of 27 staffers
MILWAUKEE -- After a loss in court Thursday morning, June 1st, the Milwaukee County Board voted to override Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, effectively slashing the pay of at least 27 staffers back to levels the board had previously approved.Abele gave at least $185,000 in raises to 27 county staffers, including four of his five top department heads.Hector Colon, director of the Department of Health and Human Services got a $54,000 raise.The County Board said the raises are illegal.
"I need the best:" Abele wants judge to block County Board from wiping out raises to staffers
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele will ask a judge on Thursday, June 1st to block the County Board from reversing pay raises that he's given to several top staffers, the latest in a series of legal battles over the matter.
Real-time GPS info: City, county leaders announce partnership to keep track of youth offenders
MILWAUKEE -- Under a new city-county agreement, Milwaukee Police will have real-time access to the GPS bracelet locations of juvenile offenders.
Justice Dept threatens sanctuary cities in immigration fight; Chris Abele weighs in
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Milwaukee County leaders are firing back at federal officials in the wake of a dispute on immigration policies.
Game developer sues Milwaukee over park-permit requirement
MILWAUKEE — A California gaming company is suing Milwaukee County over its requirement that developers get a permit to use its parks for augmented-reality games like "Pokemon Go."Irvine-based Candy Lab, Inc.
"I was raised to do this:" Bus driver hailed for taking quick action to help man reported missing
MILWAUKEE -- A bus driver with the Milwaukee County Transit System is being hailed for taking quick action to find a missing Waukesha County man.
Milwaukee County voters overwhelmingly say NO to proposed $60 wheel tax, so will Abele still push it?
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County residents have spoken -- in a loud way -- voting down a proposed $60 wheel tax 72 to 28 percent.
Abele says MCTS bus fare cards should be accepted on Milwaukee streetcar
MILWAUKEE – County Executive Chris Abele said Monday, March 20th that county bus passes should be accepted on the Milwaukee Streetcar but that the county should not be the operator of the rail service.Abele made the comments after County Board Chairman Theo Lipscomb pressed the him for the county’s position on the downtown streetcar during a Public Policy Forum discussion on the future of the Milwaukee County Transit System.“MCTS uses the M-Card system, people are familiar with it, and I think that’s something that would be relatively easy to adapt to the streetcar,” Abele said of the potential to use bus passes on the streetcar.Abele and Lipscomb split over the larger question of whether the county should seek to operate the streetcar, which would require the county to submit a bid with the City of Milwaukee.
Abele to keep fighting for $60 Milwaukee County wheel tax regardless of April 4 vote
MILWAUKEE -- County Executive Chris Abele said he would continue to push a $60 wheel tax in Milwaukee even if voters overwhelmingly reject it on the April 4th ballot.Abele said during a forum on Monday, March 20th that the increased vehicle registration fee was necessary to avoid service cuts and steep fare increases aboard Milwaukee County Transit System buses.
Milwaukee County executive calls for major overhaul of pension system, some critical of his plan
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele is calling for a major overhaul to the county's pension system due to a growing number of errors -- and that's being met with criticism.Abele said the current system is beyond repair, and comprehensive reform is the only way to protect retirees, employees and taxpayers in Milwaukee County.
Spring temps in late winter means early season for golfers, beer garden
MILWAUKEE -- Even after you check your calendar, you still may not believe it reached the mid 60s in the middle of February.
Milwaukee county executive signs anti-discrimination resolution: "An American issue"
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele signed an anti-discrimination resolution introduced by Supervisor Marina Dimitrijevic in a ceremony on Wednesday afternoon, February 15th.
Gov. Walker says he abandoned I-94 roadwork because of Milwaukee infighting
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Gov.