Chris Abele pitches 2017 budget plan, calls it a "big departure" from previous budgets
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele pitched his 2017 budget to the Milwaukee County Board on Monday afternoon, October 3rd.
Chris Abele's SAVE Transit Plan would create $60/year vehicle registration fee
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Owning and operating a car in Milwaukee County could soon cost you more -- that's if Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele gets his way.
Milwaukee County's Bus Rapid Transit project cleared to begin project development phase
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced on Friday, September 23rd that the county has received approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation to enter into the project development phase of the east-west Bus Rapid Transit project.This approval allows Milwaukee County and the Milwaukee County Transit System to begin environmental and engineering studies on the 9-mile BRT route.
"Honored to sponsor the return:" WaterStone Bank to bring Milwaukee Air & Water Show back in 2017
MILWAUKEE -- The roar of jets will return to Milwaukee's lakefront in 2017 -- when the Milwaukee Air & Water Show comes back.
Milwaukee remembers 9/11 in solemn ceremony: "We must continue to rise from the ashes"
MILWAUKEE -- Many in Milwaukee gathered for a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at the War Memorial Ceremony."It was 15 years ago this morning that some questioned whether there would ever be a new dawn," said Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett.
Judge rules temporary orange fencing put up around Sherman Park will stay down
MILWAUKEE -- There were some heated moments in court Wednesday, September 7th before a judge decided the temporary orange fencing put up around Sherman Park in the wake of unrest in August will stay down -- for now.Judge David Hansher on Wednesday ruled to continue a restraining order against Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke -- ordering that the fence stay down.
"It feels real good:" County employees remove orange fence from around Sherman Park
MILWAUKEE -- The orange fence that a Milwaukee County judge ordered taken down from around Sherman Park was indeed taken down on Monday afternoon, September 5th.The park had been closing at 6:00 p.m. instead of 10:00 p.m. in the wake of unrest in the area which occurred on the heels of the fatal shooting of 23-year-old Sylville Smith by a Milwaukee police officer on Saturday, August 13th.
Milwaukee County closes on sale of Downtown Transit Center, clears way for Couture project
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced on Tuesday, August 30th that the county closed on the sale of the Downtown Transit Center to developer Rick Barrett.
Gov. Walker announces $4.5M investment committed to jobs and rebuilding Milwaukee neighborhoods
MILWAUKEE -- State and local officials say the civil disorder nearly two weeks ago on Milwaukee's north side has given them a new sense of urgency.
Passenger traffic is on the rise at Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE -- Passenger traffic rose more than three percent at General Mitchell International Airport in June, according to a news release issued by Mitchell International Airport on Friday, August 26th.June passengers totaled 611,001, an increase of 3.4% from the 591,145 total that was recorded in June of 2015.Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele issued the following statement regarding this development:
$2.5 million budget deficit: Milwaukee Co. officials consider charging $1/hour to park along lakefront
MILWAUKEE -- Starting in the summer of 2017, you may have to pay to walk along Milwaukee's lakefront.
Mark your calendar: Listening sessions to be held on the 2017 Milwaukee County budget
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced on Tuesday, August 2nd that he will hold two listening sessions on the 2017 County Budget in the coming days in order to solicit feedback and input from the community.The first session will take place on Monday, August 8th, from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the Wilson Park Senior Center located at 2601 W.
Milwaukee Business Journal: New international terminal at Mitchell could cost up to $122M
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Business Journal reports on Wednesday, July 27th that Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele’s plans to reshape Mitchell International Airport’s terminal could cost airport users up to $122 million.Converting the space now used by Concourse E into a new international terminal could cost $22.6 million to $69.3 million, while consolidating all of Mitchell’s security checkpoints into a single location could cost $41.7 million to $52.3 million, according to a pair of studies commissioned by airport officials and obtained by the Milwaukee Business Journal through an open records request.CLICK HERE to read much more on this story from the Milwaukee Business Journal.
120 days to appoint new commissioner of turnaround program for failing schools after resignation
MILWAUKEE -- The Opportunity Schools Partnership Program, the state-mandated turnaround program for failing Milwaukee public schools is without a leader, and running out of time.
Face-to-face: Two sides meet to talk about turnaround plan for Milwaukee's failing public schools
MILWAUKEE -- The ongoing debate surrounding the turnaround plan for Milwaukee's failing public schools is one step closer toward being resolved.
"Our children are not for sale:" Parents, teachers rally against turnaround plan for public schools
MILWAUKEE -- The debate over the state-mandated turnaround plan for Milwaukee's failing public schools is heating up.
"Please work with us:" Chris Abele urges Milwaukee School Board to join turnaround plan for failing schools
MILWAUKEE -- With just a week to go before the deadline, Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele is pleading with the Milwaukee School Board to join a turnaround plan for failing schools.
Lawmaker wants funding cut for Milwaukee if crime continues; Walker says that's not the answer
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Scott Walker says a funding cut won't help the crime problem in Milwaukee.
"We live lives worthy of their sacrifices:" Memorial Day ceremony honors those who served our nation
MILWAUKEE -- Hundreds paid their respects to the fallen at Wood National Cemetery on Memorial Day.