By Joe Lanane

staff writer

Proposals to demolish O’Donnell Park came and went last year. Milwaukee County officials initially praised the suggestion to redevelop the valuable lakefront property, but once budget season came, the focus instead shifted toward $6.6 million repair plans.

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By Joe Lanane Acting Milwaukee County Executive Lee Holloway will meet with Franklin Common Council members Tuesday night to discuss possible cost-saving services the county can provide the city. The visit is an attempt to reach possible cooperation agreements between ...

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By Joe Lanane

staff writer

The Milwaukee metro residential market is a long way from returning to pre-recession status, but there are isolated instances of success worth noting.

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By Joe Lanane

staff writer

Milwaukee County is in transition following Monday’s resignation of County Executive Scott Walker. The governor-elect takes office Monday in Madison, starting a new chapter of Milwaukee County government.

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By Joe Lanane

staff writer

Tuesday’s numerical overload probably did not mean a lot to most construction veterans, but the 2010 U.S. Census figures reveal a lot about the industry’s future.

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By Joe Lanane

staff writer

More passengers may not necessarily equal more money for construction projects at General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee.

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By Joe Lanane

staff writer

Engineers and architects have their turns now, but soon it will be construction companies that will bid on O’Donnell Park parking garage repairs.

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By Joe Lanane

staff writer

On Thursday, the Milwaukee County Judiciary, Safety and General Services committee will consider hiring legal representation if/when lawsuits are filed stemming from the June 24 accident in which a 34-foot piece of facade collapsed and killed a 15-year-old boy and seriously injured two others.

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By Joe Lanane

staff writer

The effects from late-July’s flooding persist months later, but after Wednesday residents from Milwaukee and Grant counties will no longer qualify for financial aid.

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By Joe Lanane

staff writer

The ballots haven't even begun to be counted and one of Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker's key campaign points is already in jeopardy.

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