Have County Overdose Deaths Peaked?
After five-fold rise from 2013 to 2017, Milwaukee's overdose deaths may decline in 2018.
Dec 31st, 2018
City’s Homicides Way Down in 2018
Right now at 19 percent fewer homicides and 16 percent fewer non-fatal shootings. Why?
Dec 29th, 2018
Sex Traffickers Ensnare Youth Without Homes
Report: 25% of sex-trafficked youth in city were missing from faster care, group homes.
Dec 17th, 2018
Opioid Task Force Issues Recommendations
Next step is to implement the city-county task force’s findings, says Ald. Murphy.
Dec 4th, 2018
How MPS Handles Death of a Student
System’s Crisis Response Team called on in sad death of young Sandra Parks.
Nov 30th, 2018
Manufacturing Still Key to State Economy
New report finds 465,100 jobs, 16 percent of state workforce in manufacturing.
Nov 29th, 2018
“Most Important Election Of Our Lifetimes”
Obama’s speech here says health care, education, living wage are on the line.
Oct 29th, 2018
Canvassers Target Black Voters
City’s turnout was down in 2016, canvassers seek to convince more to vote.
Oct 24th, 2018
Schimel Versus Kaul Part 3
In their third debate AG candidates disagree on nearly everything. Again.
Oct 17th, 2018
Evers Wants Tax Cut for Needy Families
Cites data showing 40% of state’s families struggle to pay for basic needs.
Sep 27th, 2018
Can Sherman Park Attract More Business?
$4 million conversion of bank into Sherman Phoenix aims to attract businesses, investors.
Sep 13th, 2018
Runoff At Foxconn Site Raises Concerns
Project director says rain event was unusual and problem was addressed the same day.
Sep 7th, 2018
Evers Wants to Replace State Jobs Agency
Head of agency and Walker campaign criticize Democrat’s plan.
Aug 31st, 2018
Democratic Search Committee Visiting City
“Purple State” status makes Milwaukee attractive as possible site for 2020 convention.
Aug 29th, 2018
The Last of Bon-Ton
Milwaukee-based company expected to close remaining stores this week.
Aug 27th, 2018
Audit Finds Staffing Problems at County Jail
And at House of Correction. Both facilities consistently understaffed for 22 months.
Aug 22nd, 2018
Chief Morales Addresses Spike In Crime
16 fatal shootings in last month; department launches violent crime initiative.
Aug 21st, 2018
Dane County Property Value Tops Milwaukee
For first time Dane bests Milwaukee in total county property value, study shows
Aug 15th, 2018
Evers Wants Huge Hike For Special Education
Would nearly triple current state spending. Republicans opposed much smaller increase in last budget.
Jul 31st, 2018
Sheriff Candidates All Promise Big Changes
All three acknowledge budget constraints and need to improve department long run by David Clarke.
Jul 31st, 2018
MPS Uses New Tactics to Attract Students
Grant Elementary goes door-to-door to sell itself and compete with private schools.
Jul 30th, 2018
Council Backs $3.4 Million to Settle Suit
ACLU sued over police “stop and frisk” practices from 2010 to 2017.
Jul 11th, 2018
Teachers Pay More of Health Care Costs
Report shows impact of Act 10. Critics charge costs are helping cause teacher shortage.
Jul 7th, 2018
Rallies Protest Immigration Enforcement
20 weekend rallies in state protest “zero tolerance” policy.
Jul 2nd, 2018
Chief Morales Seeks Community Partners
Wants to win public trust, Morales says in speech to Rotary Club.
Jun 28th, 2018
City Officials Promote Police Pursuit Policy
Donovan wants public information campaign on new policy to chase fleeing offenders.
Jun 26th, 2018
Brown Files Suit Against Milwaukee Police
Bucks player files federal civil rights suit, claiming wrongful arrest and excessive force.
Jun 19th, 2018
Report Finds Milwaukee Mismanaged Lead Cases
Missing case files, cases closed prematurely and health department failed to follow state law
Jun 1st, 2018
MPS Passes Balanced Budget
Interim Superintendent Keith Posley will focus on increasing enrollment.
May 31st, 2018
Chief Won’t Name Cops Who Tased Brown
Morales says he legally prevented from releasing names, new FPC head also cites law.
May 25th, 2018
Cocaine Overdose Deaths Have Nearly Tripled
In Milwaukee County up from 50 in 2013 to 140 in 2017.
May 15th, 2018
