Today we highlight our investigation of Wisconsin’s struggle to contain COVID-19 in its prisons, where about 10,800 inmates have been infected more than half of the population and at least 25 have died.
One project in Milwaukee one in Glendale, both would be made safe for public use. By Graham Kilmer - Feb 9th, 2021 11:15 am //end headline wrapper ?>Lake Park Arch Bridge. Photo by Dave Reid.
The good news: A pair of highly anticipated projects in the Milwaukee County Parks system are moving forward sooner than expected after their financing became intertwined. The bad news: the projects illustrate the continuing deterioration of the county parks.
After county officials rearranged some budget appropriations, and received new guidance from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, construction will likely begin this year on repairs to both the Ravine Road Bridge in Lake Park and the sinkhole on a portion of the Oak Leaf Trail located in Glendale.
County weighs plans for Bradford Beach bar-restaurant expansion
The Dock proposing to open container bar, add seating on upper level by summer
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The operator of food and beverage concessions at Bradford Beach in Milwaukee is moving forward with plans to expand the service footprint at its pavilion bar-restaurant,
Dock Bradford LLC is proposing to add a container bar as well as additional tables and chairs and lounge areas on the upper deck of the historic beach house building, located at 2400 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, in time for the 2021 season.
Currently, The Dock has a covered dining area on the ground floor of the pavilion, adjacent to the kitchen and public restrooms, and some seating on the upper floor.
After three drownings in 2020, county is looking to re-engineer the beach. By Graham Kilmer - Jan 26th, 2021 02:40 pm //end headline wrapper ?>McKinley Beach, 2020 top. 2010 Bottom. Photos by Milwaukee County.
After three people drowned at McKinley Beach in 2020, Milwaukee County officials are working on an emergency study of the water and beach conditions to improve safety for swimmers.
“Obviously McKinley Beach has been on the forefront of our minds since summer,”
There were also several near drownings at the beach in summer 2020. Following the third drowning, parks closed the beach. A report from the Parks Department states that at the time of the closure there were riptide conditions occurring at the beach.
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