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Gas Station Hit With 15-Day Suspension
Council supports action against BP Lisbon after neighborhood complaints.
Mar 25th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
City Okays Police Union Contract Despite Concerns About Costs
First-of-its-kind residency incentive could be expensive, warns alderman.
Mar 24th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
City Attorney Freezes Council’s ICE Masking Legislation
Council is angry. 'This is pretty outrageous,' says alderman.
Mar 24th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Supervisors Put a Hold on Reckless Driving Ordinance
Concerns about allowing sheriff's office to tow and impound reckless drivers' vehicles.
Mar 21st, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Pays Nearly $1 Million For 2022 Police Shooting
Common Council backs payout for violent handling of mental health call.
Mar 17th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
City Reaches Labor Agreement With Lesser-Known Police Union
New 3-year agreement includes first-of-its-kind residency bonus.
Mar 17th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Police Misuse of Flock Surveillance Becoming Statewide Issue
Milwaukee, other cities face misconduct cases, accountability issues.
Mar 15th, 2026 by Isiah Holmes
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.
Mar 13th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Moving To Block ICE From City Property
Third piece of 'ICE Out' package gets key endorsement.
Mar 9th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Signs ‘Sanctuary City’ Resolution, With Key Caveat
Will Trump administration label Milwaukee a 'sanctuary city'?
Mar 9th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
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.
Mar 9th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
See The Three Options to Redesign Red Arrow Park
Key downtown park could get new features designed to increase summer and winter use.
Mar 6th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Reckless Drivers Could Lose Cars Under New County Proposal
Measure backed by seven supervisors would let sheriff tow, impound and dispose of vehicles countywide.
Mar 6th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
The Clause in Milwaukee’s ICE Package That Could Trigger ‘Sanctuary City’ Label
Former alderman blasts council's actions.
Mar 5th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
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.
Mar 5th, 2026 by Devin Blake
License For Controversial Corner Store Will Return to Committee
Tittu Rehmat Food avoids 90-day suspension for now.
Mar 3rd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Did Milwaukee Just Make Itself A Sanctuary City?
City Attorney warns of Trump Adm. reaction as council passes 'ICE Out' proposal.
Mar 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Sheriff Ball Changes Course on Facial Recognition
Sheriff will not acquire facial recognition technology, 'at this time.'
Feb 27th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Cop Used Flock Cameras to Track Romantic Partner
Officer charged with misconduct for tracking his girlfriend and her former lover.
Feb 25th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Continues Preparing for Possible ICE Surge
1,800 letter writers urge Common Council to sign ICE OUT proposals.
Feb 24th, 2026 by Isiah Holmes
Donovan’s Assembly Measure Restricts Oversight Of Police
Former alderman adds amendment with no debate on unrelated health bill.
Feb 23rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Sheriff Plans to Acquire Facial Recognition Technology
Plans deal with Biometrica company. 'Kind of shocking,' says board member.
Feb 17th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Chambers, Zamarripa Trade Profanity, Barbs Over Policy
Blowup results in Pérez shaking up committee assignments. Could a censure be next?
Feb 17th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Hires New Monitor For Policing Settlement
Will work with city to end 'stop-and-frisk' tactics and racial disparities in traffic stops.
Feb 16th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Felony Backlog in Milwaukee at Historic High
District Attorney’s Office has more than 10,000 unresolved felony matters.
Feb 16th, 2026 by Devin Blake
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.
Feb 12th, 2026 by Evan Casey
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.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Facing Pushback, MPD Halts Use of Facial Recognition Technology
If not, Fire & Police Commission, Common Council are poised to step in.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Controversial Riverwest Tavern On Hold
Business hits another licensing snag, council schedules more debate.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Police Union Blames City Attorney For ‘Repeated Failures’
City Attorney Goyke takes issue with criticism, union's 'political game.'
Feb 6th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Fire-Police Commissioner Leaves Milwaukee for West Bend
'I'm very disappointed,' Mayor Johnson says. 'I'll be investigating this.'
Feb 4th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
CEO Investigated For Alleged Inappropriate Touch of Milwaukee Official
Marty Brooks is alleged to have inappropriately touched another prominent Milwaukee official.
Jan 30th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Riverwest Sports Bar Wins Key Approval
After addressing neighbors concerns, Diaspora Sports Bar gets committee approval.
Jan 28th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Police Chief Blasted For Israel Training Trip
Jeffrey Norman took privately-funded anti-terrorism training trip.
Jan 23rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
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.
Jan 15th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Police Urge Caution Following ‘Surge’ in Dating-App Robberies
Police say suspects have been using Grindr to commit robberies, decline to provide data.
Jan 15th, 2026 by Evan Casey
Milwaukee Infusing AI Into 911 Emergency Calls
City hopes artificial intelligence will ramp up speed, quality of responses.
Jan 14th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Police Connection Delays Proposed Riverwest Sports Bar
One of the owners is police department employee. Will city allow it?
Jan 14th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee Police Send Out the Drones
120 flights in first week of use, usually beating squad cars on 911 calls.
Jan 14th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Police Have No Plan If ICE Descends on City
Problems in Minneapolis raise concerns. 'We got to prepare,' mayor says.
Jan 12th, 2026 by Henry Redman
Homicides Back Up in Milwaukee in 2025
But non-fatal shootings, other major crimes declined.
Jan 6th, 2026 by Evan Casey
Milwaukee Paid $10 Million in Policing Settlements in 2025
And tacked on even more for a run-away garbage truck and other issues.
Jan 1st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Public Concerned About Sheriff’s Use Of Surveillance Technology
Sheriff wants facial recognition technology. Will it indirectly help ICE?
Dec 10th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
City Blocks Proposed Businesses, Cites Illegal Activity
Committee opposes 2 businesses on Becher St. Full council vote later this month.
Dec 9th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Council Narrowly Approves New Police Contract
Several members raise objections to provisions in and out of the deal.
Nov 25th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Use-of-Force Incidents at MPS Raise Concerns
6 incidents at northside schools ended in use of force by police.
Nov 16th, 2025 by Devin Blake
Council Marks Up Mayor’s 2026 Budget, Adds Services, Pay Raises
Proposal now subject to Cavalier Johnson's veto pen.
Nov 7th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
City Closes ELMNT Lounge
After 7 years in business Common Council revoke its license, but club plans court challenge.
Nov 4th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Council Passes Tougher Reckless Driving Towing Policy
New state law clears way for long-sought policy change.
Nov 4th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Size of Raises in New Police Contract Revealed
Voluntary agreement also includes an additional year.
Oct 30th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
These City Employees Make More Than Mayor Cavalier Johnson
27 employees top the city's pay scale.
Oct 23rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
City Moving to Enact Reckless Driving Towing Plan
But proposal could be delayed in Madison.
Oct 23rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Spends Millions Each Year Repairing Damage by Reckless Drivers
For the first time, city is breaking out the costs. It's a lot.
Oct 22nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Recommends Closing ELMNT Lounge
Milwaukee Common Council will take a final vote next month.
Oct 21st, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Police Union, City Reach Tentative Labor Agreement
Contentious, long negotiation ends with voluntary agreement.
Oct 21st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Gets Its Wish, City Can Tow All Reckless Drivers
Loopholes made prior policies "somewhat useless."
Oct 15th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Crime is Down Across Milwaukee, But Homicides Are Rising
Newly-released crime data shows city going against national trend on homicides.
Oct 10th, 2025 by Steph Conquest-Ware
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.
Oct 2nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
MPD Looking To Upgrade Phone Tracking Capabilities
Cell site simulators allow for phone locations to be tracked.
Sep 29th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes
City Revokes License of Southside Bar After Drug Discovery
Owner facing federal charges.
Sep 26th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Police Ask Council To Close Downtown Nightclub
Formal revocation filing triggers high-stakes hearing.
Sep 25th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee, Police Union Battle Over Contract
Millions of dollars apart with charges and counter charges getting uglier.
Sep 23rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Men Still Missing from Riverside Homeless Camp After Flooding
Nephew of missing Milwaukee man believes his uncle is now dead.
Sep 23rd, 2025 by Evan Casey
Mayor’s 2026 Budget Includes New Library, Hikes Property, Wheel Taxes
City contending with $100 million structural deficit.
Sep 22nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS Creates New Emergency Protocol
Shooting incidents at schools across county has pushed system to act.
Sep 21st, 2025 by Devin Blake
45-Year-Old Worker Crushed By Machine at Palermo’s New Factory
Deadly incident remains under investigation.
Sep 18th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
Milwaukee Police Officer Driving Squad Car Hits, Kills Individual
Victim was lying at entrance of an alley. Officer now on administrative leave.
Sep 16th, 2025 by Evan Casey
Proposal Would Make Attending Street Takeovers Illegal
New citation aims to address growing problem.
Sep 11th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Votes to Close Tavern After Brawl Involving Hundreds
Unanimous vote against renewing King Drive tavern license after 'huge blunder.'
Sep 11th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Comparing Milwaukee Homicide Data to Other Cities
Though murders are declining, an overwhelming percentage involve guns.
Sep 10th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
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.
Sep 9th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes
Supervisors Support Age Restriction For THC Derivatives
Sup. Eckblad's proposal pushes local suburbs to adopt Milwaukee rules.
Sep 7th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Police Union Meets Counter-Protest at City Hall
Dueling protests led to multi-level demonstration in City Hall.
Sep 6th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
‘Somebody’s Going to End Up Dead!’ Mayor Decries Street Takeovers
Mayor Johnson, DA Lovern warn of penalties for both organizers and spectators.
Sep 5th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
New Marquette University Police Unit Fights Reckless Driving
In its first 11 weeks officers have stopped 200 vehicles.
Sep 3rd, 2025 by Steph Conquest-Ware
Two Milwaukee Legislators Proposing Traffic Calming Fund
Proposal calls for $60 million program to combat reckless driving statewide.
Aug 27th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Gun Thefts Saw 8-Fold Increase in Downtown
But thefts began to decline in 2023. Milwaukee Bucks campaign credited.
Aug 27th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Federal Judge Denies Dugan Motion to Dismiss
September hearing set for Hannah Dugan case after motion to dismiss denied.
Aug 26th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Former Mayoral Aide, MPD Official Charged With Voter Fraud
Marcey Patterson charged with voter fraud to get improper pay.
Aug 25th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
The Search for People Missing From Homeless Camp Along KK River
Milwaukee's Street Angels still looking for 7 unsheltered people since the storm.
Aug 24th, 2025 by Evan Casey
Mayor Skips Finalists, Picks Outsider For Key Violence Prevention Role
Johnson taps Adam Procell, who turned his life around after homicide conviction.
Aug 18th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Police Chief Faces Tough Questions During Luncheon
Jeffrey Norman talks technology, reckless driving and ACLU settlement with Milwaukee Press Club panel.
Aug 13th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes
Mayor Touts Changes To Address Water Street Violence
Mobile booking facility, drones and more.
Aug 8th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Police Want To Shutter Downtown Nightclub
Investigations link 25% of recent downtown violence to just one club.
Jul 30th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
ACLU Report Shows Growth In Immigration Detentions
More than 1,000 detained this year, sheriffs in 12 counties now helping effort.
Jul 30th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes
Hundreds Gather at Funeral for Milwaukee Police Officer
Officer Kendall Corder, 32, was 6-year veteran killed in the line of duty.
Jul 13th, 2025 by Evan Casey
Milwaukee Could Implement Age Restriction For Hemp-Derived THC
Delta-8 and similar products do not currently have age restrictions.
Jul 11th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Families Of Unsolved Murder Victims Fight to Maintain Hope
350 murders in Milwaukee since 2020 remain unsolved.
Jul 10th, 2025 by Edgar Mendez
Working to Get Women Off The Streets
The Benedict Center helped 620 Milwaukee women in 2024.
Jul 6th, 2025 by Edgar Mendez
Can Milwaukee Achieve Zero Traffic Deaths?
Mayor signs 100-item Vision Zero action plan, touts decline in traffic deaths.
Jul 2nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Tribes Adding Surveillance Technology
Lac du Flambeau's one-mile central village area has more than 160 cameras.
Jul 1st, 2025 by Frank Zufall
Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder Dies 3 Days After Shooting
Corder, 32, and his partner Christopher McCray, 29, were shot by armed suspect.
Jun 30th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Facial Recognition Resolution Passes
Unanimous vote asks Sheriff's office to adopt guidelines to protect civil liberties.
Jun 28th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Another Streetcar Collision
Drivers keep colliding with massive vehicles operating on steel rails.
Jun 27th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Police Chief Jeffrey Norman Given Four-Year Contract Extension
Chief receives praise, large raise. But who is the city's highest paid employee?
Jun 27th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
WI Legislator Calls for Task Force on Missing and Murdered Black Women
Statistics alarming. Rep Stubbs re-introduces bill following killing of Sade Robinson.
Jun 23rd, 2025 by Evan Casey
Sheriff Interested in Using Facial Recognition Technology
Sheriff's Office says it would not use technology for surveillance, but board considering guardrails. MPD also pursuing tech.
Jun 20th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Bill Gives Milwaukee More Leeway to Impound Recklessly Driven Cars
Proposal passed Assembly, Senate okay likely. Will police use expanded authority?
Jun 10th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Supervisors Concerned About Facial Recognition Technology
Six supervisors support county policy with strict limits on use of technology.
Jun 9th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Asks Again for Red Light Cameras To Nab Speeders
New legislative bill limits where cameras can be placed, how proceeds are spent.
Jun 9th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
