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Council Says Mayor’s Flock Changes Don’t Settle Debate

Council Says Mayor’s Flock Changes Don’t Settle Debate

Plus: The county is addressing its own use, and Tom Tiffany tries to make it an issue in the gubernatorial race.

Seven-Story Warehouse Partially Collapses

Seven-Story Warehouse Partially Collapses

Century-old National Warehouse building in Harbor District will need to be demolished.

MKE County: Crowley Calls for Restrictions on Sheriff’s Flock Cameras
MKE County

Crowley Calls for Restrictions on Sheriff’s Flock Cameras

County executive calls for new policy limiting use of controversial Flock surveillance cameras.

Mayor Demands Restrictions on Milwaukee’s Flock Cameras

Mayor Demands Restrictions on Milwaukee’s Flock Cameras

New policies come after Common Council escalated issue and third officer investigated for abuse.

Flock Lobbyists Flocking to State Capitols

Flock Lobbyists Flocking to State Capitols

As cities resist cameras, Flock Safety spent $2 million lobbying, including $102,000 in Wisconsin.

Downtown Strip Club Says It Is Temporarily Closing Because of Violence

Downtown Strip Club Says It Is Temporarily Closing Because of Violence

Move is just the latest change for rapidly changing bar district, but comes after building has been for sale.

City Hall: Led By Dimitrijevic, Council Demands More Control Over Flock
City Hall

Led By Dimitrijevic, Council Demands More Control Over Flock

Concerns about privacy, other issues with police use of cameras. Council could consider funding cuts.

Milwaukee Election Results Delayed by Download Error

Milwaukee Election Results Delayed by Download Error

'Human error' keeps entire nation waiting to see who won gubernatorial primary.

Milwaukee Officials Seek New Ways To Crack Down On Illegal Fireworks

Milwaukee Officials Seek New Ways To Crack Down On Illegal Fireworks

Rising complaints, few citations and suburban sales fuel a renewed City Hall debate over enforcement.

Stolen Picasso Print Resurfaces Eight Years After Downtown Gallery Heist

Stolen Picasso Print Resurfaces Eight Years After Downtown Gallery Heist

Community member walks into MPD district station with missing etching.

The Police, Not A Bar, Will Replace Duke’s on Water

The Police, Not A Bar, Will Replace Duke’s on Water

MPD is setting up shop in former Water Street tavern.

Milwaukee Radio Host, Executive Charged with Child Sexual Assault

Milwaukee Radio Host, Executive Charged with Child Sexual Assault

Longtime Radio Milwaukee host Jordan Lee faces up to 60 years in prison for sexual assault charges.

Mayor Johnson, Police Chief Norman Talk About Growing Up Around Gun Violence

Mayor Johnson, Police Chief Norman Talk About Growing Up Around Gun Violence

Both emphasized the role of parents, adult mentors in dealing with issue.

Milwaukee’s Police Chase Policy Is Stuck In Neutral

Milwaukee’s Police Chase Policy Is Stuck In Neutral

Despite 10 deaths from high-speed chases, council won't crack down on police pursuits. Why?

Council Rejects Mayor’s Fire & Police Oversight Nominee

Council Rejects Mayor’s Fire & Police Oversight Nominee

Not about qualifications, but ideology says one council member.

25 Events Happening at Bronzeville Week

25 Events Happening at Bronzeville Week

16th annual event, Aug. 1-8, celebrates neighborhood’s history, culture and businesses.

Soul Food Restaurant Planned For Near South Side

Soul Food Restaurant Planned For Near South Side

Trap Kitchen would open in W. Becher St. building, filling a space formerly used as a destination for illegal, after-hours parties.

MKE County: Board Resolution Promotes Election Trust
MKE County

Board Resolution Promotes Election Trust

'People should know that elections are transparent and open.' Majority of board backs resolution.

Op Ed: ICE Is Asking To Be Sued. Will Milwaukee Oblige?
Op Ed

ICE Is Asking To Be Sued. Will Milwaukee Oblige?

City Attorney Evan Goyke should sue ICE if its agents refuse to remove masks in Milwaukee.

Moore Will Force Council Vote On High-Speed Police Chases

Moore Will Force Council Vote On High-Speed Police Chases

'We’re not going to allow people to die because we’re pursuing somebody for expired plates.'

Spencer’s Exit From FPC Marks ‘Big Loss’ As Mayor Names Successor

Spencer’s Exit From FPC Marks ‘Big Loss’ As Mayor Names Successor

Executive director hails her impact on commission; Jordan Morales nominated as replacement.

What’s Happening With Community Collaborative Commission

What’s Happening With Community Collaborative Commission

Citizen group oversees how Milwaukee Police comply with 2020 stop and frisk settlement.

DOJ Warns Milwaukee Over Ban On Masked Federal Agents

DOJ Warns Milwaukee Over Ban On Masked Federal Agents

But lead sponsor says it is the Trump administration that is in the wrong.

Investigator In Flock Stalking Case Now Charged With Felony Misuse of System

Investigator In Flock Stalking Case Now Charged With Felony Misuse of System

Detective Tehrangi Chapman is charged with felony misconduct and misuse of GPS tracking technology.

Vice President Invites Mayor Johnson To DC To Talk Elections

Vice President Invites Mayor Johnson To DC To Talk Elections

Also offers subtle slap at mayor. But Johnson says he'll take Vance up on invitation.

Homicides Down 30% in Milwaukee in First Half of 2026 

Homicides Down 30% in Milwaukee in First Half of 2026 

Mayor Johnson says the city is a 'safer community.'

Mayor Johnson Offers VP Vance A Special Tour For His Milwaukee Visit

Mayor Johnson Offers VP Vance A Special Tour For His Milwaukee Visit

Offering a tour of city's election operations. Vance will speak at airport, host fundraiser.

City Starting Housing Inspection Program in Uptown Neighborhood

City Starting Housing Inspection Program in Uptown Neighborhood

Pilot initiative is the latest 'Adopt-a-Neighborhood' effort championed by Mayor Johnson.

Milwaukee Makes First Move on Scooter Crackdown After Sidewalk Crash

Milwaukee Makes First Move on Scooter Crackdown After Sidewalk Crash

Alders debate new speed limits, fines and the city’s contract with Lime as scooter use surges 26%.

Immigration Advocates Release New Details of Brutal ICE Arrests

Immigration Advocates Release New Details of Brutal ICE Arrests

Witnesses describe agents using violent tactics to detain immigrants without a criminal record.

ICE Ramps Up Arrests in Milwaukee

ICE Ramps Up Arrests in Milwaukee

Sending shock waves through immigrant neighborhoods. Biggest effort in city under Trump?

City Banning Late-Night Parking On Brady Street

City Banning Late-Night Parking On Brady Street

Big change for popular night life strip is a response to violent incidents, loitering.

Council Uses Authority To Change Police Policy For First Time

Council Uses Authority To Change Police Policy For First Time

Unanimous approval for measure that aims to counteract possible abuse by ICE agents.

What To Do About High-Speed Chases?

What To Do About High-Speed Chases?

MPD, council, Fire & Police Commission at odds over policy. Ten deaths in past year.

Council Could Use Its New Police Oversight Authority For First Time

Council Could Use Its New Police Oversight Authority For First Time

But police union is objecting to proposal to address killings involving officers.

Milwaukee Activist Charged With Terrorizing U-Michigan Faculty

Milwaukee Activist Charged With Terrorizing U-Michigan Faculty

Ahmet Kerem Korkaya, 28, a MCW student and pro-Palestine activist, pleads not guilty.

Reckless Driving Convictions Surge Under City Attorney Goyke

Reckless Driving Convictions Surge Under City Attorney Goyke

New policy sharply cuts plea bargains and is convicting far more repeat offenders.

Vision Zero Summit Rallies Milwaukee To End Traffic Deaths By 2037

Vision Zero Summit Rallies Milwaukee To End Traffic Deaths By 2037

Hundreds gather to push safer street design, accountability and community action on reckless driving.

Police Chief Promises to Focus More on Nuisance Properties, Landlords

Police Chief Promises to Focus More on Nuisance Properties, Landlords

'Sometimes you take your eye off the ball.' Chief admits decline in activity.

Southside Bar Surrenders License After Fatal Shooting

Southside Bar Surrenders License After Fatal Shooting

'A man got murdered right in front of my face.'

Politicians Deal With Fallout of Fired CEO’s Campaign Contributions

Politicians Deal With Fallout of Fired CEO’s Campaign Contributions

And a campaign finance investigation could follow

Milwaukee Police Records Show a Growing Surveillance Infrastructure

Milwaukee Police Records Show a Growing Surveillance Infrastructure

Number of cameras, license plate readers and other technologies rising.

Embattled Landlord David Tomblin Makes Surprise City Hall Appearance

Embattled Landlord David Tomblin Makes Surprise City Hall Appearance

Tomblin, the head of Highgrove Holdings, is being sued by the city.

City Will Pay Family of Woman Run Over By Police Vehicle

City Will Pay Family of Woman Run Over By Police Vehicle

But council member objects to morality of state law capping payout at $250,000.

Some Wisconsin Communities Dropping Flock Surveillance

Some Wisconsin Communities Dropping Flock Surveillance

Citing privacy concerns, Dane County, Appleton, Oshkosh, 4 other communities drop contracts.

Milwaukee To Pay Over $500,000 To Couple Targeted By Swatting Campaign

Milwaukee To Pay Over $500,000 To Couple Targeted By Swatting Campaign

Science fiction author alleges police became 'a tool of terror' as they repeatedly raided his home.

FBI Knocks, Milwaukee Answers With Two New Law Firms On Its Side

FBI Knocks, Milwaukee Answers With Two New Law Firms On Its Side

City taps national legal groups for 'election-related needs.'

MKE County: Supervisors Authorize Sheriff to Tow Reckless Drivers
MKE County

Supervisors Authorize Sheriff to Tow Reckless Drivers

Reckless drivers caught by MCSO will have to pay a fine to get their vehicle back.

Second Milwaukee Police Employee Probed Over Flock Camera Misuse

Second Milwaukee Police Employee Probed Over Flock Camera Misuse

But MPD isn't backing away from using the technology.

Council Approves New Tavern For Mitchell Street

Council Approves New Tavern For Mitchell Street

Machillo's Place is cleared to open in Muskego Way neighborhood.

FBI Wants to Interview Milwaukee Police Officers Related to 2020 Election

FBI Wants to Interview Milwaukee Police Officers Related to 2020 Election

Investigation tied to absentee ballot counting.

Community Group Previews Washington Park Quality of Life Plan

Community Group Previews Washington Park Quality of Life Plan

Rooted & Rising has worked for two years with Athena Communications on the project.

Council Delays Proposal to Fence Off Downtown Bar Districts

Council Delays Proposal to Fence Off Downtown Bar Districts

Area alderman wants key stakeholders to publicly endorse it. Will they?

MPS Puts Hold on School Resource Officer Policy, Seeks More Feedback

MPS Puts Hold on School Resource Officer Policy, Seeks More Feedback

School officials concerned that community and student groups weren't consulted.

Lawsuit Seeks to Block Food Truck Curfew

Lawsuit Seeks to Block Food Truck Curfew

The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty argues city's food truck curfew is unconstitutional.

Alleged Organizer of Street Takeovers Faces Gun, Drugs, Endangerment Charges

Alleged Organizer of Street Takeovers Faces Gun, Drugs, Endangerment Charges

Seeking social media attention, suspect gives himself away, could face decades in prison.

Food Truck Operators Rally at City Hall

Food Truck Operators Rally at City Hall

Demonstration aims to put the brakes on new late-night restrictions.

City Unveils New Rooftop Solar Installation

City Unveils New Rooftop Solar Installation

Latest sustainability push aims to reduce carbon footprint and utility costs. Homeowners can benefit, too.

Milwaukee Takes First Step Toward Fencing Off Bar District

Milwaukee Takes First Step Toward Fencing Off Bar District

Proposal a response to late-night violence on Water and Old World Third streets.

Common Ground Unveils Plan Targeting South Side Problem Properties

Common Ground Unveils Plan Targeting South Side Problem Properties

5-point agenda focuses on nuisance landlords, policing trust and youth crime prevention.

Downtown Food Truck Operators Balk at New Curfew

Downtown Food Truck Operators Balk at New Curfew

New restrictions cut peak hours for vendors. City leaders cite need for safety.

Council Suspends Liquor Sales at Controversial Store

Council Suspends Liquor Sales at Controversial Store

After neighborhood complaints, Tittu Rehmat must suspend alcohol sales for 20 days.

Mayor, County Executive Raise Concerns About Safety at Train Station 

Mayor, County Executive Raise Concerns About Safety at Train Station 

Ald. Bauman calls on state DOT to take over managing Milwaukee Intermodal Station.

New Sports Bar In Riverwest Hosting Grand Opening

New Sports Bar In Riverwest Hosting Grand Opening

Diaspora Sports Bar will debut tonight, April 14, in former Company Brewing building.

Scooter Users in Milwaukee Smash Ridership, Revenue Records

Scooter Users in Milwaukee Smash Ridership, Revenue Records

Love 'em or hate 'em, they're everywhere.

Why Milwaukee’s Shootings Are Falling Faster Than Its Homicides

Why Milwaukee’s Shootings Are Falling Faster Than Its Homicides

National research and local officials point to reasons Milwaukee appears to be bucking national trend.

Gas Station Hit With 15-Day Suspension

Gas Station Hit With 15-Day Suspension

Council supports action against BP Lisbon after neighborhood complaints.

City Okays Police Union Contract Despite Concerns About Costs

City Okays Police Union Contract Despite Concerns About Costs

First-of-its-kind residency incentive could be expensive, warns alderman.

City Attorney Freezes Council’s ICE Masking Legislation

City Attorney Freezes Council’s ICE Masking Legislation

Council is angry. 'This is pretty outrageous,' says alderman.

MKE County: Supervisors Put a Hold on Reckless Driving Ordinance
MKE County

Supervisors Put a Hold on Reckless Driving Ordinance

Concerns about allowing sheriff's office to tow and impound reckless drivers' vehicles.

Milwaukee Pays Nearly $1 Million For 2022 Police Shooting

Milwaukee Pays Nearly $1 Million For 2022 Police Shooting

Common Council backs payout for violent handling of mental health call.

City Reaches Labor Agreement With Lesser-Known Police Union

City Reaches Labor Agreement With Lesser-Known Police Union

New 3-year agreement includes first-of-its-kind residency bonus.

Police Misuse of Flock Surveillance Becoming Statewide Issue

Police Misuse of Flock Surveillance Becoming Statewide Issue

Milwaukee, other cities face misconduct cases, accountability issues.

Council Eyes Big Fines For Unidentified Officers, But Can It Touch ICE?

Council Eyes Big Fines For Unidentified Officers, But Can It Touch ICE?

New ID rule is part of the ICE Out package, while police mask and aid policies are handled in other ways.

Council Moving To Block ICE From City Property

Council Moving To Block ICE From City Property

Third piece of 'ICE Out' package gets key endorsement.

City Hall: Mayor Signs ‘Sanctuary City’ Resolution, With Key Caveat
City Hall

Mayor Signs ‘Sanctuary City’ Resolution, With Key Caveat

Will Trump administration label Milwaukee a 'sanctuary city'?

Early Data Shows Mayor’s ‘Vision Zero’ Traffic Deaths Plan Is Working

Early Data Shows Mayor’s ‘Vision Zero’ Traffic Deaths Plan Is Working

Deaths on city's roadways down by 26% since peak year of 2022.

See The Three Options to Redesign Red Arrow Park

See The Three Options to Redesign Red Arrow Park

Key downtown park could get new features designed to increase summer and winter use.

MKE County: Reckless Drivers Could Lose Cars Under New County Proposal
MKE County

Reckless Drivers Could Lose Cars Under New County Proposal

Measure backed by seven supervisors would let sheriff tow, impound and dispose of vehicles countywide.

The Clause in Milwaukee’s ICE Package That Could Trigger ‘Sanctuary City’ Label
MPS Students Say School Police Are Policing More Than Crimes

MPS Students Say School Police Are Policing More Than Crimes

Teens describe hall pass checks and discipline by officers as the district moves to tighten rules and oversight.

License For Controversial Corner Store Will Return to Committee

License For Controversial Corner Store Will Return to Committee

Tittu Rehmat Food avoids 90-day suspension for now.

Did Milwaukee Just Make Itself A Sanctuary City?

Did Milwaukee Just Make Itself A Sanctuary City?

City Attorney warns of Trump Adm. reaction as council passes 'ICE Out' proposal.

MKE County: Sheriff Ball Changes Course on Facial Recognition
MKE County

Sheriff Ball Changes Course on Facial Recognition

Sheriff will not acquire facial recognition technology, 'at this time.'

Milwaukee Cop Used Flock Cameras to Track Romantic Partner

Milwaukee Cop Used Flock Cameras to Track Romantic Partner

Officer charged with misconduct for tracking his girlfriend and her former lover.

Milwaukee Continues Preparing for Possible ICE Surge

Milwaukee Continues Preparing for Possible ICE Surge

1,800 letter writers urge Common Council to sign ICE OUT proposals.

Donovan’s Assembly Measure Restricts Oversight Of Police

Donovan’s Assembly Measure Restricts Oversight Of Police

Former alderman adds amendment with no debate on unrelated health bill.

MKE County: Sheriff Plans to Acquire Facial Recognition Technology
MKE County

Sheriff Plans to Acquire Facial Recognition Technology

Plans deal with Biometrica company. 'Kind of shocking,' says board member.

City Hall: Chambers, Zamarripa Trade Profanity, Barbs Over Policy
City Hall

Chambers, Zamarripa Trade Profanity, Barbs Over Policy

Blowup results in Pérez shaking up committee assignments. Could a censure be next?

Milwaukee Hires New Monitor For Policing Settlement

Milwaukee Hires New Monitor For Policing Settlement

Will work with city to end 'stop-and-frisk' tactics and racial disparities in traffic stops.

Felony Backlog in Milwaukee at Historic High

Felony Backlog in Milwaukee at Historic High

District Attorney’s Office has more than 10,000 unresolved felony matters.

ICE Hearing Boils Over as Ron Johnson Accuses Minnesota AG of Endangering Protesters

ICE Hearing Boils Over as Ron Johnson Accuses Minnesota AG of Endangering Protesters

Johnson links Keith Ellison to the fatal shooting of two people by ICE agents; Ellison calls the performance theatrical.

Inside the Police Report on Marty Brooks’ Alleged Pinch of José Pérez

Inside the Police Report on Marty Brooks’ Alleged Pinch of José Pérez

Newly obtained report reveals recorded call, witness statements and why prosecutors closed the sexual assault case without charges.

City Hall: Facing Pushback, MPD Halts Use of Facial Recognition Technology
City Hall

Facing Pushback, MPD Halts Use of Facial Recognition Technology

If not, Fire & Police Commission, Common Council are poised to step in.

Controversial Riverwest Tavern On Hold

Controversial Riverwest Tavern On Hold

Business hits another licensing snag, council schedules more debate.

Police Union Blames City Attorney For ‘Repeated Failures’

Police Union Blames City Attorney For ‘Repeated Failures’

City Attorney Goyke takes issue with criticism, union's 'political game.'

Fire-Police Commissioner Leaves Milwaukee for West Bend

Fire-Police Commissioner Leaves Milwaukee for West Bend

'I'm very disappointed,' Mayor Johnson says. 'I'll be investigating this.'

CEO Investigated For Alleged Inappropriate Touch of Milwaukee Official

CEO Investigated For Alleged Inappropriate Touch of Milwaukee Official

Marty Brooks is alleged to have inappropriately touched another prominent Milwaukee official.

Riverwest Sports Bar Wins Key Approval

Riverwest Sports Bar Wins Key Approval

After addressing neighbors concerns, Diaspora Sports Bar gets committee approval.

Police Chief Blasted For Israel Training Trip

Police Chief Blasted For Israel Training Trip

Jeffrey Norman took privately-funded anti-terrorism training trip.

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