Milwaukee Courthouse in Crisis | Milwaukee News

Milwaukee News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 18, 2026 · 1m

Milwaukee’s historic courthouse is overheating — with temps hitting 90 degrees inside and winter woes like broken elevators and plumbing disasters. Judges Ashley and Crivello toured the crumbling Safety Building, revealing conditions so bad jurors and justices struggle to do their jobs. They’re calling for a brand-new courthouse, arguing repairs are a waste on a building that’s beyond saving. County leaders plan to demolish it as part of a $897 million Courthouse Complex project — now racing to cut costs before final approval. This isn’t just about comfort — it’s about justice in a facility…