Public Safety
This Weekend’s George Floyd Protests
List of protests against the killing of George Floyd and police brutality.
Jun 5th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
State, City Elected Officials Call for Police Reform
Activists, Alders, lawmakers and the governor are calling for policy changes.
Jun 5th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Park Lafayette Developer in Federal Prison
Warren N. Barr, 68, nets seven-plus year term in $22.8 million 2014 Chicago mortgage fraud scheme.
Jun 4th, 2020 by Michael Horne
Marches Multiply, Council Will Investigate Curfew, Police Response
Group openly carrying rifles joins late march, car caravan later takes over.
Jun 4th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
What Happened At 6th and McKinley?
Water bottles thrown by protestors, police firing tear gas and rubber bullets but no molotov cocktail seen.
Jun 3rd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
We Don’t Need the National Guard
We need our elected leaders to dismantle racist practices.
Jun 3rd, 2020 by Leaders Igniting Transformation, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Dog’s Death Blamed on Protesters
Chief Morales decries German shepherd's shooting, reckless drivers during night-time protests.
Jun 3rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Could Floyd’s Killing Lead to State Reform?
Evers calls for long-delayed bill on deadly use of force by police to be taken up by Legislature.
Jun 3rd, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Five Protest Marches Planned Wednesday
Largest march will leave from Humboldt Park in Bay View at 3 p.m. and head north
Jun 3rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Police Chiefs Decry Killing of George Floyd
Chiefs from Kenosha, Green Bay, Wausau weigh in. “Against everything I stand for.”
Jun 3rd, 2020 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter, Wisconsin Public Radio
Protest Leader Frank Nitty Released
District Attorney Chisholm says leader released, wasn't charged, but facts still being gathered.
Jun 3rd, 2020 by Bruce Murphy and Jeramey Jannene
Peaceful March Leader Frank Nitty Arrested
Sheriff's deputies arrested influential leader. Mayor Barrett reportedly opposed detainment.
Jun 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene and Bruce Murphy
