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Moderate Dem scores upset in Wisconsin governor's race; Darline Graham in runoff
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley managed a razor-thin victory over his democratic socialist challenger, state Rep. Francesca Hong
Democratic rival Rodriguez criticizes Crowley over health care flap
Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez criticized Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley over the county's failure to renew a health benefits contract.
Milwaukee County HR director fired following lapse in health insurance contract
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley announced an "employee" who let the county's health insurance contract with UnitedHealthcare lapse last year has been fired.
Milwaukee County promised mental health help. Instead, her son landed in jail
His parents warned Milwaukee County that TJ had stopped treatment. Weeks later, his mental health crisis ended in jail.
Lapsed Milwaukee County health care contract poses 'catastrophic risk'
Milwaukee County is scrambling to address a lapse in one of its largest contracts, covering employee health care , after it expired in 2025.
Milwaukee County approves new contract after health insurance flap
Since the contract lapse arose, supervisors have been eager to resolve it and reassure employees. But many still hold disdain and frustrations.
Milwaukee County's chief of mental health services asked to resign
Mike Lappen is the second high-profile Milwaukee County behavioral health official to resign in the past year.
Wisconsin governor candidates offer opposing plans to address rising health care costs
Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany and Democratic Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley say they want to lower health care costs and make care more accessible. But they’re offering different views on how to do that.
Here's what we know about the Milwaukee County health benefits lapse
What we know and don't know about the Milwaukee County health benefits lapse that's going to a County Board vote on Feb. 5.
Lapse of health care contract for Milwaukee County employees angers officials
Milwaukee County officials are calling for an "emergency action" after learning that the contract covering healthcare for thousands of county employees has lapsed.
WXOW to air Wisconsin governor debate between Tiffany and Crowley Oct. 21
MILWAUKEE (WKOW) — WISN 12 News is set to host a debate between Congressman Tom Tiffany and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley ahead of the November general election.
Wisconsin governor candidates offer opposing plans to address rising health care costs
Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany and Democratic Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley say they want to lower health care costs and make care more accessible. But they’re offering different views…
Who's raising the most money in the wide open Wisconsin governor race?
U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley lead their primaries for governor in fundraising heading into 2026, new reports show.
Candid Politics: WI Governor Candidate David Crowley
In this edition of Candid Politics, The Badger Herald took a walk along Lakeshore Path with WI Governor David Crowley. Crowley’s difficult childhood largely motivated his path toward becoming a community organizer, state representative and current Milwaukee County Executive. Watch the full video to hear about Crowley’s platform, political experience and more. Interview by George...
New $245 million Forensic Science facility brings crime lab, medical examiner together
Wisconsin and Milwaukee County have opened a $245 million facility that brings the state’s Milwaukee Crime Lab, the county medical examiner’s office,
Milwaukee County and State of Wisconsin open new “Forensic Science and Protective Medicine Facility”
MILWAUKEE -- The Forensic Science and Protective Medicine Facility is the new home of the Wisconsin Department of Justice's Milwaukee Crime Lab, the
New forensic science and protective medicine facility opens in Wauwatosa
WAUWATOSA — Gov. Tony Evers and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley joined local leaders Friday to celebrate the opening of a new forensic science and ... Read more
Milwaukee County judge weighs in on rising mental health felony cases
Investigative reporting found that mental competency evaluations in felony cases have roughly doubled since 2013, straining resources for the state criminal justice system.
Former President Obama endorses David Crowley in Wisconsin governor's race
MADISON (WKOW) — Former President Barack Obama has endorsed Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley for Wisconsin governor.
Drug overdose spike in Madison could be related to extreme heat
First responders in Dane County reported at least seven overdoses involving opioids June 29 and 30. No spike has been seen in Milwaukee County yet.
How the Milwaukee County pension scandal reshaped Wisconsin politics
The Milwaukee County pension scandal gave rise to the political career of Scott Walker and reshaped Wisconsin politics.
Milwaukee County's health insurance contract expired, and the county board didn't know about it
The county's legal counsel says operating without a contract is a "catastrophic risk" to county employees
New business sought for Red Arrow Park. It might not be a coffee shop
Milwaukee County Parks has issued a request for proposals for a business to operate year-round in the former cafe location at Red Arrow Park.