County Executive Crowley’s budget continues focus on fiscal responsibility and sustainabilityv MILWAUKEE – On September 30, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley presented his 2026 Recommended Budget to the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors, highlighting his focus on continued fiscal responsibility and sustainability. The budget is designed to protect essential services, invest in infrastructure that will […]
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Announces Deployment of FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams
DSA teams are available to help residents apply for federal assistance MILWAUKEE – A new in-person support service is now available for residents affected by the extreme flooding in August. FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams will be deployed to locations throughout Milwaukee County to help flood survivors apply for federal assistance, identify immediate needs, […]
‘Quiet Power’: How Oby Nwabuzor Centers Public Health in her Real Estate Development Firm
By PrincessSafiya Byers This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. Oby Nwabuzor is passionate about improving her community. “Milwaukee is home,” she said. “My ‘why’ is the notion that we truly can be a better community.” In […]
Fine Arts Studio Opens New High School to Engage ‘Forgotten’ Students
By PrincessSafiya Byers This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. Kayla Ramos attended, taught and now does administrative work for Janus College Preparatory & Arts Academies, a fine arts studio and credit recovery program that now has […]
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Announces Second Round of “Building Bridges” Grants for Local Small Businesses
The Building Bridges Program provides grants and resources to support small businesses and commercial corridor activation in Milwaukee County MILWAUKEE – On September 24, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley announced the second and final cohort of local businesses awarded $10,000 grants as part of his Building Bridges Program that supports small business development and commercial corridor activation by […]
Wisconsin’s Fight Over Administrative Rules Sounds Wonky, But it Affects Important Issues Like Water Quality and Public Health
A 2023 DNR administrative rule on preserving water quality for Wisconsin water bodies has been swept up in a legal debate over administrative rules at the Capitol. By Brittany Carloni Wisconsin Watch This story was produced and originally published by Wisconsin Watch, a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom. It was made possible by donors like you. Are […]
New Solar Installation at Coggs Building Advances County Climate Plan
By Karen Stokes Milwaukee County leaders showcased a new clean energy project Friday with the unveiling of rooftop solar panels at the Marcia P.Coggs Health and Human Services Building. County Executive David Crowley and County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson toured the 50-kilowatt system, which is expected to supply more than 11.5% of the facility’s energy […]
WNOV 860 AM /106.5 FM Co-Sponsors Milwaukee Film Festival Honoring Director Michael Schultz
WNOV 860 AM/106.5 FM recently co-sponsored the Milwaukee Film Festival, which celebrated the groundbreaking career of legendary director and Milwaukee native, Michael Schultz. In a historic tribute, Schultz was presented with an award that will now bear his name: the Michael Schultz Award, to be presented annually to a distinguished Black filmmaker. Schultz, 86, was […]
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Recognizes September as Suicide Prevention Month
MILWAUKEE – On September 15, during a public health briefing at ThriveOn King, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley recognized September as Suicide Prevention Month in reaffirming the County’s commitment to breaking the stigma around mental health, expanding access to care, and supporting every resident’s well-being. National Suicide Prevention Month is recognized every September as a […]
Wisconsin Colleges Vow to Keep Supporting Hispanic Students Despite Federal Funding Cuts
The U.S. Department of Education announced that it’s ending grant programs that help fund minority-serving colleges, including more than 600 Hispanic-serving institutions. Wisconsin colleges say they’ll keep up the work with or without the additional money. By Natalie Yahr Wisconsin Watch This story was produced and originally published by Wisconsin Watch, a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom. […]
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