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Police Union, City Reach Tentative Labor Agreement
Contentious, long negotiation ends with voluntary agreement.
Oct 21st, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Gets Its Wish, City Can Tow All Reckless Drivers
Loopholes made prior policies "somewhat useless."
Oct 15th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneCrime 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-WareMeeting 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 JanneneMPD Looking To Upgrade Phone Tracking Capabilities
Cell site simulators allow for phone locations to be tracked.
Sep 29th, 2025 by Isiah HolmesCity Revokes License of Southside Bar After Drug Discovery
Owner facing federal charges.
Sep 26th, 2025 by Sophie BolichPolice Ask Council To Close Downtown Nightclub
Formal revocation filing triggers high-stakes hearing.
Sep 25th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee, Police Union Battle Over Contract
Millions of dollars apart with charges and counter charges getting uglier.
Sep 23rd, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneMen Still Missing from Riverside Homeless Camp After Flooding
Nephew of missing Milwaukee man believes his uncle is now dead.
Sep 23rd, 2025 by Evan CaseyMayor’s 2026 Budget Includes New Library, Hikes Property, Wheel Taxes
City contending with $100 million structural deficit.
Sep 22nd, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneMPS Creates New Emergency Protocol
Shooting incidents at schools across county has pushed system to act.
Sep 21st, 2025 by Devin Blake45-Year-Old Worker Crushed By Machine at Palermo’s New Factory
Deadly incident remains under investigation.
Sep 18th, 2025 by Joe SchulzMilwaukee 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 CaseyProposal Would Make Attending Street Takeovers Illegal
New citation aims to address growing problem.
Sep 11th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneCommittee Votes to Close Tavern After Brawl Involving Hundreds
Unanimous vote against renewing King Drive tavern license after 'huge blunder.'
Sep 11th, 2025 by Sophie BolichComparing Milwaukee Homicide Data to Other Cities
Though murders are declining, an overwhelming percentage involve guns.
Sep 10th, 2025 by Bruce ThompsonNew 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 HolmesSupervisors Support Age Restriction For THC Derivatives
Sup. Eckblad's proposal pushes local suburbs to adopt Milwaukee rules.
Sep 7th, 2025 by Graham KilmerMilwaukee 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 BolichNew Marquette University Police Unit Fights Reckless Driving
In its first 11 weeks officers have stopped 200 vehicles.
Sep 3rd, 2025 by Steph Conquest-WareTwo Milwaukee Legislators Proposing Traffic Calming Fund
Proposal calls for $60 million program to combat reckless driving statewide.
Aug 27th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneGun Thefts Saw 8-Fold Increase in Downtown
But thefts began to decline in 2023. Milwaukee Bucks campaign credited.
Aug 27th, 2025 by Bruce MurphyFederal Judge Denies Dugan Motion to Dismiss
September hearing set for Hannah Dugan case after motion to dismiss denied.
Aug 26th, 2025 by Graham KilmerFormer Mayoral Aide, MPD Official Charged With Voter Fraud
Marcey Patterson charged with voter fraud to get improper pay.
Aug 25th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneThe 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 CaseyMayor 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 JanneneMilwaukee 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 HolmesMayor Touts Changes To Address Water Street Violence
Mobile booking facility, drones and more.
Aug 8th, 2025 by Jeramey JannenePolice Want To Shutter Downtown Nightclub
Investigations link 25% of recent downtown violence to just one club.
Jul 30th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneACLU 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 HolmesHundreds 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 CaseyMilwaukee Could Implement Age Restriction For Hemp-Derived THC
Delta-8 and similar products do not currently have age restrictions.
Jul 11th, 2025 by Sophie BolichFamilies Of Unsolved Murder Victims Fight to Maintain Hope
350 murders in Milwaukee since 2020 remain unsolved.
Jul 10th, 2025 by Edgar MendezWorking to Get Women Off The Streets
The Benedict Center helped 620 Milwaukee women in 2024.
Jul 6th, 2025 by Edgar MendezCan Milwaukee Achieve Zero Traffic Deaths?
Mayor signs 100-item Vision Zero action plan, touts decline in traffic deaths.
Jul 2nd, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneWisconsin Tribes Adding Surveillance Technology
Lac du Flambeau's one-mile central village area has more than 160 cameras.
Jul 1st, 2025 by Frank ZufallMilwaukee 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 KremerFacial Recognition Resolution Passes
Unanimous vote asks Sheriff's office to adopt guidelines to protect civil liberties.
Jun 28th, 2025 by Graham KilmerAnother Streetcar Collision
Drivers keep colliding with massive vehicles operating on steel rails.
Jun 27th, 2025 by Jeramey JannenePolice 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 JanneneWI 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 CaseySheriff 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 KilmerBill 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 JanneneSupervisors Concerned About Facial Recognition Technology
Six supervisors support county policy with strict limits on use of technology.
Jun 9th, 2025 by Graham KilmerMilwaukee 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 JanneneSurge in Milwaukee Gun Shootings Challenges Anti-Violence Efforts
414LIFE team of workers has hit the streets hard in recent weeks.
Jun 8th, 2025 by Edgar MendezJury Quickly Finds Anderson Guilty of Killing, Dismembering Sade Robinson
After week-long-trial, Anderson guilty of first-degree intentional homicide, mutilating a corpse, hiding a corpse and arson.
Jun 6th, 2025 by Evan CaseyNew City Plan For ‘Street Takeovers’ – Arrest the Onlookers
Reckless drivers combined with crowd gatherings threaten safety, evade police.
Jun 4th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Hiring Outside Attorneys To Fight Trump Administration
Fears losing funding after being put on new federal list.
Jun 3rd, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneMan Forges Letter to Frame Immigrant in Milwaukee
Accused of robbery, Demetric Scott wanted to get witness against him deported.
Jun 3rd, 2025 by Isiah HolmesCity Deploying Additional Cameras to Address Illegal Dumping
And is offering $1,000 rewards for tips leading to citation.
May 29th, 2025 by Sophie BolichCouncil, Community Groups Oppose MPD’s Facial Recognition Plans
But Mayor Johnson backs Milwaukee Police searching millions of records.
May 27th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneWestern Wisconsin City Loses Entire Police Force
Arcadia's losses reflect national problem recruiting, retaining police officers.
May 27th, 2025 by Rich KremerCouncil Vents Frustration on City Response To Suspected Shooter Incident
'We owe our employees better,' says council president.
May 22nd, 2025 by Jeramey JannenePolice Descend on City Hall Complex After Reports of Shots Fired
Issue appears to have been an outburst of a terminated employee.
May 15th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneInside Milwaukee’s Homicide Investigations
Milwaukee Police use different approach than any large city in America.
May 15th, 2025 by Edgar MendezCity Suspends Harambee Gas Station
Reports of gun activity and drug dealing at BP location on Center Street.
May 13th, 2025 by Sophie BolichMilwaukee Must Pay 2nd Largest Legal Settlement in History
'This is bullsh*t!' Council members angry that botched trial will cost city millions.
May 13th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneThird Ward Noise ‘Getting Really Bad’
Dirt bikes, tricked out cars, drug use at east end of Erie St. But which government has oversight?
May 12th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneFBI Report Details Case Against Dugan, ICE Courthouse Arrest
Criminal complaint lays out federal officials view of April 18 courthouse ICE arrest.
Apr 25th, 2025 by Graham KilmerCouncil Approves Settlement For Wrongful Arrest
Four officers' forceful arrest of wrong individual results in cash settlement.
Apr 23rd, 2025 by Jeramey JannenePolice Department Technology Purchases Raise Concerns
Will increase in cameras and video data invade privacy of citizens?
Apr 22nd, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Police Creating a Drone Team
Purchasing 16 drones and training an airborne assessment team.
Apr 22nd, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneFor Two Straight Years, Milwaukee’s Homicide Rate Has Fallen
A close look at the work violence prevention and interruption plays in attempting to continue that trend.
Apr 17th, 2025 by Evan CaseyVandals Are Taking Apart Beached Boat
Top of vessel now gone as owners and public authorities are MIA.
Apr 16th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneSports Bar Surrenders License After Shooting
Pressure from area alderwoman leads to closure of Bar 107 Sports Bar and Grill.
Mar 19th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich15 Months Late, MPD Sends Officers Into 11 High Schools
'Finally' says Judge Borowski after city, MPD and MPS meet January 2024 deadline.
Mar 17th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneAlderwoman Vows to ‘Investigate’ Bar 107
Ald. Taylor accuses northwest-side bar of 'irresponsibility' after fatal shooting.
Mar 17th, 2025 by Sophie BolichMilwaukee Police Officer Charged With Using Position to Help Gang
Juwon Madlock accused of offering to sell guns, buy stolen truck, help fugitive avoid arrest.
Mar 14th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneNew Milwaukee Sales Tax Brings in $200 Million
2024 was first year of 2% city sales tax; it raised $16 million more than expected.
Mar 5th, 2025 by Evan CaseyCouncil Approves MPS Police Officer Agreement, But Money Still An Issue
Council has opportunity to spend MPS funding, but on what?
Mar 4th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneMayor Talks Education, Public Safety in 2025 State of the City
Upbeat speech also discusses Growing MKE plan, elections and safe streets.
Mar 3rd, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneJudge Fines City For Failing To Comply With MPD in Schools Requirement
Judge Borowski gives city $1,000 per day fine until 25 police officers placed in schools.
Feb 27th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneReport Finds Issues with Milwaukee’s Fire & Police Commission
A 'rubber stamp' for police? Report comes as FPC power getting reduced.
Feb 26th, 2025 by Isiah HolmesCity Requests Delay for Police in Schools
Putting officers in schools without training would create substantial liability for city, says the filing.
Feb 26th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneJudge Borowski Gets On His High Horse
He blasts MPS for violating law on police in schools while glossing over it himself.
Feb 19th, 2025 by Bruce MurphyPolice Department Closing Unlicensed Driver Loophole
Repeat offenders without a license were being issued less severe municipal ticket.
Feb 14th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneHow Wisconsin’s Investigations Into Police Shootings Protect Officers
Milwaukee Area Investigative Team gives them privileges other suspects don't get.
Feb 14th, 2025 by Isiah HolmesMPS, City Feud Over Paying School Resource Officers
Not one cop has signed up for required training. Viewed as dead-end job?
Feb 12th, 2025 by Bruce MurphyCity Closes Teutonia Gas and Food Again
Remanded hearing for retail business on N. Teutonia Ave. yields same result.
Feb 11th, 2025 by Sophie BolichRepublican Bill Would Shield Police From John Doe Investigations
Officer Joseph Mensah, involved in 3 fatal shootings, testifies against Doe probes.
Feb 7th, 2025 by Isiah HolmesThe Myth of Immigrant Violence
Neighborhoods with Hispanic immigrants actually have lower rates of violent crime.
Feb 5th, 2025 by Bruce ThompsonMCTS Driver Charged With Homicide for Hitting, Killing Pedestrian
Montrell Pharm faces negligent homicide charge for fatal Christmas day crash.
Feb 4th, 2025 by Graham KilmerPublic-Private Partnership Will Provide Green Energy, Substantial Savings For Three City Buildings
Johnson Controls partnering with City of Milwaukee on cost-saving project.
Jan 30th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneSupervisors Back Expedited Video Release Policy for Sheriff
Policy would require this when officers kill or injure anyone but Sheriff opposes it.
Jan 29th, 2025 by Graham KilmerMilwaukee Officials Trying To Understand Impact of Trump’s Federal Aid Freeze
Freeze could have massive impact, causing service cuts, layoffs and shutdowns.
Jan 28th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneNew Commissioner Would Fill Fire and Police Oversight Body
Krissie Fung would join Fire & Police Commission, which has seen its authority change since Act 12.
Jan 24th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneSouthside Bar and Restaurant Receives 60-Day Suspension
La Caleta, on 18th and Muskego, is closed until mid-March.
Jan 22nd, 2025 by Sophie BolichCity Closes Southside Bar, a ‘Drug Trafficking Hub’
Ten arrests, eight firearms and a hell of a lot of drugs at El Infierno.
Jan 21st, 2025 by Sophie BolichIs ICE Building A Detention Facility in Milwaukee?
Politicians and community groups keep using the D word. ICE says no.
Jan 17th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneBroad Coalition Opposes New Immigration Enforcement Facility
City, county and state officials, community and business leaders condemn ICE proposal.
Jan 15th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneMayor Wants MPS To Pay For Police in Schools
Johnson says solution is to bring back 5/6th cost-sharing agreement.
Jan 14th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Police Department Buying New Bomb Robot
Current robot is almost old enough to qualify for a pension.
Jan 10th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneAshanti Hamilton Resigns From Violence Prevention Role
Former alderman has led Office of Community Wellness and Safety since 2022.
Jan 8th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneCrime, Trump’s Claims and The Facts
Has the crime rate gone up or down in Milwaukee and nationally?
Jan 8th, 2025 by Bruce ThompsonHomicides in Milwaukee Down 39% From 2022
Down from a record high as the post-pandemic decline in crime continues.
Jan 7th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneSupervisors Push For Expedited Video Release By Sheriff’s Office
Backing policy similar to city's for video release after use of force by officers.
Dec 28th, 2024 by Graham KilmerMilwaukee Police Arrests Have Plummeted
New report finds 82% decline in past decade as citizen satisfaction with traffic enforcement has declined.
Dec 18th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy$10,000 Bonuses For Police Transfers Not Working?
Gaining few recruits, losing council support. Plus: new labor negotiator approved.
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