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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.

Every Other Day, A Reckless Driver’s Car Is Now Getting Towed

Every Other Day, A Reckless Driver’s Car Is Now Getting Towed

A state law change lets police seize more vehicles, part of a broader push to curb reckless driving.

Milwaukee Police Urge Caution Following ‘Surge’ in Dating-App Robberies

Milwaukee Police Urge Caution Following ‘Surge’ in Dating-App Robberies

Police say suspects have been using Grindr to commit robberies, decline to provide data.

Milwaukee Infusing AI Into 911 Emergency Calls

Milwaukee Infusing AI Into 911 Emergency Calls

City hopes artificial intelligence will ramp up speed, quality of responses.

Police Connection Delays Proposed Riverwest Sports Bar

Police Connection Delays Proposed Riverwest Sports Bar

One of the owners is police department employee. Will city allow it?

Milwaukee Police Send Out the Drones

Milwaukee Police Send Out the Drones

120 flights in first week of use, usually beating squad cars on 911 calls.

Milwaukee Police Have No Plan If ICE Descends on City

Milwaukee Police Have No Plan If ICE Descends on City

Problems in Minneapolis raise concerns. 'We got to prepare,' mayor says.

Homicides Back Up in Milwaukee in 2025

Homicides Back Up in Milwaukee in 2025

But non-fatal shootings, other major crimes declined.

Milwaukee Paid $10 Million in Policing Settlements in 2025

Milwaukee Paid $10 Million in Policing Settlements in 2025

And tacked on even more for a run-away garbage truck and other issues.

MKE County: Public Concerned About Sheriff’s Use Of Surveillance Technology
MKE County

Public Concerned About Sheriff’s Use Of Surveillance Technology

Sheriff wants facial recognition technology. Will it indirectly help ICE?

City Blocks Proposed Businesses, Cites Illegal Activity

City Blocks Proposed Businesses, Cites Illegal Activity

Committee opposes 2 businesses on Becher St. Full council vote later this month.

Council Narrowly Approves New Police Contract

Council Narrowly Approves New Police Contract

Several members raise objections to provisions in and out of the deal.

Use-of-Force Incidents at MPS Raise Concerns

Use-of-Force Incidents at MPS Raise Concerns

6 incidents at northside schools ended in use of force by police.

Council Marks Up Mayor’s 2026 Budget, Adds Services, Pay Raises

Council Marks Up Mayor’s 2026 Budget, Adds Services, Pay Raises

Proposal now subject to Cavalier Johnson's veto pen.

City Closes ELMNT Lounge

City Closes ELMNT Lounge

After 7 years in business Common Council revoke its license, but club plans court challenge.

Council Passes Tougher Reckless Driving Towing Policy

Council Passes Tougher Reckless Driving Towing Policy

New state law clears way for long-sought policy change.

Size of Raises in New Police Contract Revealed

Size of Raises in New Police Contract Revealed

Voluntary agreement also includes an additional year.

These City Employees Make More Than Mayor Cavalier Johnson

These City Employees Make More Than Mayor Cavalier Johnson

27 employees top the city's pay scale.

City Moving to Enact Reckless Driving Towing Plan

City Moving to Enact Reckless Driving Towing Plan

But proposal could be delayed in Madison.

Milwaukee Spends Millions Each Year Repairing Damage by Reckless Drivers

Milwaukee Spends Millions Each Year Repairing Damage by Reckless Drivers

For the first time, city is breaking out the costs. It's a lot.

Committee Recommends Closing ELMNT Lounge

Committee Recommends Closing ELMNT Lounge

Milwaukee Common Council will take a final vote next month.

Police Union, City Reach Tentative Labor Agreement

Police Union, City Reach Tentative Labor Agreement

Contentious, long negotiation ends with voluntary agreement.

Milwaukee Gets Its Wish, City Can Tow All Reckless Drivers

Milwaukee Gets Its Wish, City Can Tow All Reckless Drivers

Loopholes made prior policies "somewhat useless."

Crime is Down Across Milwaukee, But Homicides Are Rising

Crime is Down Across Milwaukee, But Homicides Are Rising

Newly-released crime data shows city going against national trend on homicides.

Meeting Over Police Pursuits Results in Tears, Barbs and a Walk Out

Meeting Over Police Pursuits Results in Tears, Barbs and a Walk Out

MPD chief of staff walks out of meeting, chides alderman for bad behavior.

MPD Looking To Upgrade Phone Tracking Capabilities

MPD Looking To Upgrade Phone Tracking Capabilities

Cell site simulators allow for phone locations to be tracked.

City Revokes License of Southside Bar After Drug Discovery

City Revokes License of Southside Bar After Drug Discovery

Owner facing federal charges.

Police Ask Council To Close Downtown Nightclub

Police Ask Council To Close Downtown Nightclub

Formal revocation filing triggers high-stakes hearing.

City Hall: Milwaukee, Police Union Battle Over Contract
City Hall

Milwaukee, Police Union Battle Over Contract

Millions of dollars apart with charges and counter charges getting uglier.

Men Still Missing from Riverside Homeless Camp After Flooding

Men Still Missing from Riverside Homeless Camp After Flooding

Nephew of missing Milwaukee man believes his uncle is now dead.

Mayor’s 2026 Budget Includes New Library, Hikes Property, Wheel Taxes

Mayor’s 2026 Budget Includes New Library, Hikes Property, Wheel Taxes

City contending with $100 million structural deficit.

MPS Creates New Emergency Protocol

MPS Creates New Emergency Protocol

Shooting incidents at schools across county has pushed system to act.

45-Year-Old Worker Crushed By Machine at Palermo’s New Factory

45-Year-Old Worker Crushed By Machine at Palermo’s New Factory

Deadly incident remains under investigation.

Milwaukee Police Officer Driving Squad Car Hits, Kills Individual

Milwaukee Police Officer Driving Squad Car Hits, Kills Individual

Victim was lying at entrance of an alley. Officer now on administrative leave.

Proposal Would Make Attending Street Takeovers Illegal

Proposal Would Make Attending Street Takeovers Illegal

New citation aims to address growing problem.

Committee Votes to Close Tavern After Brawl Involving Hundreds

Committee Votes to Close Tavern After Brawl Involving Hundreds

Unanimous vote against renewing King Drive tavern license after 'huge blunder.'

Data Wonk: Comparing Milwaukee Homicide Data to Other Cities
Data Wonk

Comparing Milwaukee Homicide Data to Other Cities

Though murders are declining, an overwhelming percentage involve guns.

New Trial of Shooting by Former Wauwatosa Officer Joseph Mensah

New Trial of Shooting by Former Wauwatosa Officer Joseph Mensah

After hung jury in first trial, federal court retrying Mensah in killing of Alvin Cole.

MKE County: Supervisors Support Age Restriction For THC Derivatives
MKE County

Supervisors Support Age Restriction For THC Derivatives

Sup. Eckblad's proposal pushes local suburbs to adopt Milwaukee rules.

Photo Gallery: Milwaukee Police Union Meets Counter-Protest at City Hall
Photo Gallery

Milwaukee Police Union Meets Counter-Protest at City Hall

Dueling protests led to multi-level demonstration in City Hall.

‘Somebody’s Going to End Up Dead!’ Mayor Decries Street Takeovers

‘Somebody’s Going to End Up Dead!’ Mayor Decries Street Takeovers

Mayor Johnson, DA Lovern warn of penalties for both organizers and spectators.

New Marquette University Police Unit Fights Reckless Driving

New Marquette University Police Unit Fights Reckless Driving

In its first 11 weeks officers have stopped 200 vehicles.

Two Milwaukee Legislators Proposing Traffic Calming Fund

Two Milwaukee Legislators Proposing Traffic Calming Fund

Proposal calls for $60 million program to combat reckless driving statewide.

Back in the News: Gun Thefts Saw 8-Fold Increase in Downtown
Back in the News

Gun Thefts Saw 8-Fold Increase in Downtown

But thefts began to decline in 2023. Milwaukee Bucks campaign credited.

Federal Judge Denies Dugan Motion to Dismiss

Federal Judge Denies Dugan Motion to Dismiss

September hearing set for Hannah Dugan case after motion to dismiss denied.

Former Mayoral Aide, MPD Official Charged With Voter Fraud

Former Mayoral Aide, MPD Official Charged With Voter Fraud

Marcey Patterson charged with voter fraud to get improper pay.

The Search for People Missing From Homeless Camp Along KK River

The Search for People Missing From Homeless Camp Along KK River

Milwaukee's Street Angels still looking for 7 unsheltered people since the storm.

City Hall: Mayor Skips Finalists, Picks Outsider For Key Violence Prevention Role
City Hall

Mayor Skips Finalists, Picks Outsider For Key Violence Prevention Role

Johnson taps Adam Procell, who turned his life around after homicide conviction.

Milwaukee Police Chief Faces Tough Questions During Luncheon

Milwaukee Police Chief Faces Tough Questions During Luncheon

Jeffrey Norman talks technology, reckless driving and ACLU settlement with Milwaukee Press Club panel.

Mayor Touts Changes To Address Water Street Violence

Mayor Touts Changes To Address Water Street Violence

Mobile booking facility, drones and more.

City Hall: Police Want To Shutter Downtown Nightclub
City Hall

Police Want To Shutter Downtown Nightclub

Investigations link 25% of recent downtown violence to just one club.

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