"We have heard absolutely nothing:" State senator wants answers about abuse allegations at Lincoln Hills
MILWAUKEE -- A state lawmaker wants an update from the FBI about its investigation into abuse allegations at Lincoln Hill School for Boys, Wisconsin's youth prison.
Attorney for man detained at airport after shaking head at Sheriff Clarke files suit
MILWAUKEE -- An attorney for Dan Black, a man detained at the airport in January after Black shook his head at Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke on a Milwaukee-bound airplane has filed suit against Sheriff Clarke.In announcing the lawsuit Thursday, February 2nd, Attorney William Sulton issued this statement:
Public weighs in during input session on Office of African-American Affairs
MILWAUKEE -- Tackling important issues by finding answers from the community itself -- that was the goal of a community input session on Milwaukee's north side Tuesday night, January 31st.It was hosted by Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and Rep.
Redesigned with travelers in mind: Mitchell International Airport launches updated website
MILWAUKEE -- Mitchell International Airport just launched a newly redesigned website, mitchellairport.com.
Downtown Transit Center’s bridge to be demolished, make way for construction of Couture
MILWAUKEE -- Barrett Lo Visionary Development and Findorff announced that the scheduled demolition of the Downtown Transit Center’s bridge over Michigan Street would begin on Friday, January 27th.Demolition efforts have been underway since the fall -- and The Couture is scheduled to break ground later this spring.
Bill aims to ban cities from making union contracts a consideration when putting out bids for a job
MILWAUKEE -- A bill in Madison would ban local governments from requiring that companies bidding for a project have union ties.
Milwaukee County launches investigation of Sheriff Clarke over airplane complaint, Clarke says it's a "witch hunt"
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County auditors have launched an investigation into a man’s complaint that Sheriff David Clarke had deputies question him because he shook his head at Clarke on board an airplane last week.
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, Green Bay FD take part in friendly Packers wagers
ATLANTA -- We're all betting on a big Green Bay Packers WIN Sunday, January 22nd in the NFC Championship Game vs.
Milwaukee transit center demolished to make way for city "icon," the Couture
MILWAUKEE -- It's another step toward a new Milwaukee skyscraper.
"People are really concerned:" Lawmakers submit letter to DOT, wonder whether crash over Hoan was preventable
MILWAUKEE -- Three South Shore lawmakers are questioning whether government bureaucrats could've prevented the death of a 27-year Milwaukee man whose truck plunged off the Hoan Bridge on Monday, December 19th.State Reps.
Report: Repair options for the Mitchell Park Domes could cost from $14 million - $64 million
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele released a report on Friday, December 2nd which confirms initial cost estimates for a variety of repair options at the Domes.The report was prepared by GRAEF Consulting, the independent engineering firm contracted by Milwaukee County to manage the community engagement process for the Domes.GRAEF’s report confirms initial estimates from 2008 that it could cost between $50 million and $70 million to totally repair or replace the Domes on their existing foundation.
Milwaukee County Board discloses $17M pension administration error; Abele fires back
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Board Chairman Theo Lipscomb said in a statement Thursday, December 1st the county paid $11 million in lump sum payments in November to retirees and their beneficiaries to correct for underpayments made to employees who retired between 2001 and 2008.
County Board overrides Abele's veto reducing his office's budget to 2011 levels
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Board on Monday, November 14th over-rode a veto by Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele.Abele tried to veto a provision in the budget that would reduce his office's budget to 2011 levels.The County Board voted 12-5 to override that veto.In a statement, Milwaukee County Board Chairman Theo Lipscomb said Abele should "keep his promise and help shoulder the burden of Milwaukee County's budget gap."
"This is our chance to give back:" Holiday drive for veterans now underway in Milwaukee County
MILWAUKEE -- Around the holidays so many give to the less fortunate, but on Friday, November 11th, veterans are the center of our attention.
Wheel tax: Milwaukee County Board votes in favor of new $30 vehicle registration fee
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- The Milwaukee County Board adopted on Monday, November 7th an amendment that would create a new $30 vehicle registration fee for county residents.The idea of a new wheel tax was brought up by Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele who proposed a $60 vehicle registration fee be included as part of the county's 2017 budget plan.
Milwaukee County Board okays plan to increase minimum wage to $15 by 2022
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- The Milwaukee County Board on Thursday, November 3rd voted 12-6 in favor of increasing the minimum wage within the county to $15 by 2022.Milwaukee County Supervisor Marcelia Nicholson’s proposed change to Chapter 111 of the Milwaukee County Code of General Ordinances would raise the living wage to $12.25 on January 1, 2017, then to $13 on January 1, 2018, and increase it by $.50 every year until it reaches $15 on January 1, 2022."The ‘Fight for 15’ movement is so powerful that even Chris Abele, who vetoed our living wage ordinance in 2014, has joined us," Supervisor Nicholson said on Thursday.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Milwaukee County Board chairman calls for referendum on proposed $60/year "wheel tax"
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Board Chairman Theo Lipscomb is calling for an advisory referendum on a proposed $60 wheel tax that is part of Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele's 2017 budget.Lipscomb said in a statement after hearing from residents on the wheel tax during a public hearing on the proposed budget on Monday, October 31st, he wants a referendum "to allow all Milwaukee County voters an opportunity to have their voices heard on the issue."
Public weighs in on proposed $60 (or $30) wheel tax; Abele calls it "single most important budget issue"
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Some in Milwaukee County want elected officials to "park" a proposal calling for a so-called "wheel tax."Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele has proposed, as part of his 2017 budget, a $60/year vehicle registration fee to help cover transportation costs -- and Milwaukee County supervisors on Monday, October 31st fired back with an alternative.Supervisors wanted to hear public input on the proposal before they vote on it next week, so a hearing was held on Monday evening.
84South development: Steinhafels is moving, Portillo's among retailers moving to Greenfield
GREENFIELD -- A number of popular retailers are coming to a more than $12 million development in Greenfield called "84South." The site is located near 84th and Layton -- adjacent to I-894/43.
Desert Dome set to open to the public on Saturday, ahead of schedule
MILWAUKEE -- Work has been completed in the Desert (Arid) Dome at the Mitchell Park Conservatory -- and it will reopen to the public on Saturday, October 29th.