Lee Holloway

Milwaukee County preparing possible O’Donnell lawsuits

A Milwaukee County Board could consider hiring a local law firm to represent the county in preparation of a potential lawsuit against companies involved in construction and maintenance of the O’Donnell Park parking garage.

Kenosha, Racine, Milwaukee rail runs out of track (UPDATE)

By James Briggs Another Wisconsin rail proposal is dead, forcing millions of dollars to return to various senders as a public transit board begins to dissolve. The Southeastern Regional Transit […]

Pratt confirmed as interim Milwaukee County executive

The Milwaukee County Board on Thursday confirmed the appointment of Marvin Pratt as interim county executive by a 14-2 vote. Pratt will hold the post until the April 5 election. […]

35 Milwaukee County cars now hybrids

Milwaukee County’s vehicle fleet is becoming more fuel-efficient, thanks to an infusion of Ford Fusion Hybrid vehicles unveiled Monday at Milwaukee County’s Fleet Maintenance facility. The vehicles will replace 35 […]

Pratt named interim county executive in Milwaukee

It will be Marvin Pratt and not acting Milwaukee County Executive Lee Holloway who will hold the county’s top spot until April 5. Holloway selected Pratt, a one-time acting Milwaukee […]

Acting county executive coming to Franklin, and he’s got some ideas

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 […]

Whoever is running Milwaukee County government, issues remain the same

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.

Milwaukee County officials poke holes in MSOE project (UPDATE)

By Marie Rohde Milwaukee County officials are throwing cold water on the Milwaukee School of Engineering’s proposal to build a $30 million parking structure and athletic field in the Park […]

Milwaukee County Board grants Innovation Park extension

By Joe Lanane The Milwaukee County Board approved an extension Thursday that will allow University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee real estate officials more time to purchase County Grounds land for its Innovation […]

New Milwaukee County mental hospital moves forward

By Joe Lanane The Milwaukee County Board is forging ahead with plans to build a new mental health hospital despite the objections of some supervisors. Twelve Milwaukee County supervisors and […]

Milwaukee County appoints Jursik to Aerotropolis Corp.

Milwaukee County Board Chairman Lee Holloway appointed Supervisor Patricia Jursik on Friday to serve as county representative for the Milwaukee Gateway Aerotropolis Corp. The Milwaukee County Board approved a resolution […]

What to do with the O’Donnell Park parking structure? (UPDATE)

By Joe Lanane Developers who have invested in downtown Milwaukee predict the market could not support another major private project should the county sell the O’Donnell Park parking structure. Mike […]