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Surge 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 Mendez
Jury 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 Casey
New City Plan For ‘Street Takeovers’ – Arrest the Onlookers
Reckless drivers combined with crowd gatherings threaten safety, evade police.
Jun 4th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Hiring Outside Attorneys To Fight Trump Administration
Fears losing funding after being put on new federal list.
Jun 3rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Man Forges Letter to Frame Immigrant in Milwaukee
Accused of robbery, Demetric Scott wanted to get witness against him deported.
Jun 3rd, 2025 by Isiah Holmes
City Deploying Additional Cameras to Address Illegal Dumping
And is offering $1,000 rewards for tips leading to citation.
May 29th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Council, Community Groups Oppose MPD’s Facial Recognition Plans
But Mayor Johnson backs Milwaukee Police searching millions of records.
May 27th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Western Wisconsin City Loses Entire Police Force
Arcadia's losses reflect national problem recruiting, retaining police officers.
May 27th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Council Vents Frustration on City Response To Suspected Shooter Incident
'We owe our employees better,' says council president.
May 22nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Police 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 Jannene
Inside Milwaukee’s Homicide Investigations
Milwaukee Police use different approach than any large city in America.
May 15th, 2025 by Edgar Mendez
City Suspends Harambee Gas Station
Reports of gun activity and drug dealing at BP location on Center Street.
May 13th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee 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 Jannene
Third 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 Jannene
FBI 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 Kilmer
Council Approves Settlement For Wrongful Arrest
Four officers' forceful arrest of wrong individual results in cash settlement.
Apr 23rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Police Department Technology Purchases Raise Concerns
Will increase in cameras and video data invade privacy of citizens?
Apr 22nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Police Creating a Drone Team
Purchasing 16 drones and training an airborne assessment team.
Apr 22nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
For 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 Casey
Vandals Are Taking Apart Beached Boat
Top of vessel now gone as owners and public authorities are MIA.
Apr 16th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Sports Bar Surrenders License After Shooting
Pressure from area alderwoman leads to closure of Bar 107 Sports Bar and Grill.
Mar 19th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
15 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 Jannene
Alderwoman Vows to ‘Investigate’ Bar 107
Ald. Taylor accuses northwest-side bar of 'irresponsibility' after fatal shooting.
Mar 17th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee 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 Jannene
New 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 Casey
Council 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 Jannene
Mayor 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 Jannene
Judge 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 Jannene
Report 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 Holmes
City 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 Jannene
Judge 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 Murphy
Police Department Closing Unlicensed Driver Loophole
Repeat offenders without a license were being issued less severe municipal ticket.
Feb 14th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
How 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 Holmes
MPS, 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 Murphy
City Closes Teutonia Gas and Food Again
Remanded hearing for retail business on N. Teutonia Ave. yields same result.
Feb 11th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Republican 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 Holmes
The Myth of Immigrant Violence
Neighborhoods with Hispanic immigrants actually have lower rates of violent crime.
Feb 5th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
MCTS Driver Charged With Homicide for Hitting, Killing Pedestrian
Montrell Pharm faces negligent homicide charge for fatal Christmas day crash.
Feb 4th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Public-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 Jannene
Supervisors 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 Kilmer
Milwaukee 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 Jannene
New 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 Jannene
Southside Bar and Restaurant Receives 60-Day Suspension
La Caleta, on 18th and Muskego, is closed until mid-March.
Jan 22nd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
City 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 Bolich
Is ICE Building A Detention Facility in Milwaukee?
Politicians and community groups keep using the D word. ICE says no.
Jan 17th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Broad Coalition Opposes New Immigration Enforcement Facility
City, county and state officials, community and business leaders condemn ICE proposal.
Jan 15th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor 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 Jannene
Milwaukee Police Department Buying New Bomb Robot
Current robot is almost old enough to qualify for a pension.
Jan 10th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Ashanti Hamilton Resigns From Violence Prevention Role
Former alderman has led Office of Community Wellness and Safety since 2022.
Jan 8th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Crime, Trump’s Claims and The Facts
Has the crime rate gone up or down in Milwaukee and nationally?
Jan 8th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
Homicides in Milwaukee Down 39% From 2022
Down from a record high as the post-pandemic decline in crime continues.
Jan 7th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Supervisors 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 Kilmer
Milwaukee 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.
Dec 17th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
What’s In The 18 Footnotes Added To Milwaukee’s Budget?
See Common Council members' ideas to make city government better serve the public.
Dec 12th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Gun Violence Down 17% in Wisconsin, 20% in Milwaukee
During first 8 months of 2024. Are community intervention efforts working?
Dec 9th, 2024 by Edgar Mendez
Meet The New MCTS Transit Security Team
Following federal directive, MCTS makes changes to security.
Dec 6th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Does Summerfest Get Special Treatment?
Its bar license owned by private company never gets a thorough review by the city.
Dec 4th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Cocaine, Chickens Lead to Closing Southside Tavern
Common Council votes unanimously to close El Cielo Bar, effective immediately.
Nov 26th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Negotiating Milwaukee’s Police, Fire Contracts Gets Messy
'Sloppy' says a council member as city cycles through labor negotiator nominees.
Nov 26th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Offers Police Officers $10,000 To Switch to MPD
City struggles to attract new officers while facing state requirement to hire more.
Nov 25th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Johnson Issues Several Budget Vetoes
And council pays out $3 million in legal claims and settlements.
Nov 20th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Demolition of Northridge Mall Reaches Key Milestone
Mall is now visibly falling, while DCD still planning what comes next.
Nov 19th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
New City Sales Tax Compounds Challenge Recruiting Police and Fire Fighters
Under Act 12 Milwaukee could lose funding if it can't hire enough recruits.
Nov 15th, 2024 by Evan Casey
Council Boosts Road Repair In Adopting 2025 Milwaukee Budget
City services maintained through increases to property taxes and fees.
Nov 8th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Marks Up Milwaukee Budget With Amendments, Footnotes
Council raids personnel accounts to pay for services it says constituents demand.
Oct 31st, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS Has Mixed History With Police Officers in School
Decision looms about what to do with state-mandated return of school resource officers.
Oct 28th, 2024 by Terry Falk
Wisconsin’s Gun Laws Get a ‘C’ Grade, Milwaukee Leaders Want That To Change
Despite being on a downward trend, the city has seen more than 100 homicides already this year
Oct 28th, 2024 by Evan Casey
Walgreens Closing Store Infamous For Basketball Player Incident
Fourth Milwaukee store closure in less than two years.
Oct 17th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Plea Agreement Reached On Long-Pending Sherman Park Unrest Charges Involving Vaun Mayes
Mayes pleads guilty to one charge, prosecutors to recommend no jail time.
Oct 17th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Parent Sues MPS Over Lack of Security Guards
MPS says city must supply officers
Oct 10th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Fact Checking Trump and Vance
The data show they are lying about crime, the economy and health insurance coverage.
Oct 9th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Crime Continues to Decline in Milwaukee
Mirroring national trends, with reductions in murder, assault, burglaries this year.
Oct 9th, 2024 by Evan Casey
City Will Toughen Penalties For Reckless Drivers
Latest crackdown relies on state legislation to double fines, jail time.
Oct 1st, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Officials Admit RNC Issues, But Say Event Was Success
Hotel revenue surged and AT&T spent millions but some businesses say it was a bust.
Oct 1st, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
SDC Appoints Vincent Bobot Interim CEO
Attorney and SDC board member says the goal is 'to preserve and keep SDC running.'
Sep 29th, 2024 by Meredith Melland
Mayor Johnson’s Budget Hikes Fees, Taxes In 2025, Maintains Services
See what's included in budget to be presented Tuesday morning.
Sep 24th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Satin Doll’s Lounge Will Be Demolished
Famed tavern had 'crazy' owner with connections to Duke Ellington, David Byrne and Frank Balistrieri.
Sep 19th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Calls On MPS To Add Police, Fulfill Agreement
Milwaukee schools have defied state law requiring district to put 25 police officers in city schools
Sep 13th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
MPS Pushed to Bring Back Police Officers In Schools
Pressure from DPI, legislators. Union says this will cause more student arrests, suspensions.
Sep 9th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Who Wants To Redesign Red Arrow Park?
Downtown park on Water St. targeted for redesign to increase its use and accessibility.
Aug 29th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin is Now Midwest Leader In Deadly Police Encounters
A sudden surge follows a period where Wisconsin had lowest-in-the-nation rate. What changed?
Aug 26th, 2024 by Jacob Resneck
MPD’s New Body Cam Release In Effect, But Advocates Still Have Concerns
Police union previously sued to stop policy's implementation.
Aug 25th, 2024 by Devin Blake
Four Charged In Death of D’Vontaye Mitchell Outside Downtown Hyatt
Hotel employees charged with felony murder in June 30 death.
Aug 7th, 2024 by Deneen Smith
7 Overnight Arrests Near RNC Zone
Disorderly behavior and stolen tickets led to a peak in overnight detainments Wednesday.
Jul 18th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Rep. Van Orden and Peace Group Member Accuse Each Other of Assault
Activist arrested after incident outside RNC involving Wisconsin congressman.
Jul 17th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Charging Decision in Death of D’Vontaye Mitchell May Take Several Weeks
He died outside downtown hotel after four security guards held him down.
Jul 13th, 2024 by Evan Casey
Coalition to March on RNC, City Reach Last Minute Deal
Coalition and City reach agreement on march routing through RNC security perimiter.
Jul 12th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Officers From 103 Outside Police Departments Will Guard RNC
And that's before counting federal agencies and private security guards.
Jul 12th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Attempt To Expand Disorderly Conduct Fine, Ban Bump Stocks Before RNC Fails
Council members concerned about unintended consequences.
Jul 11th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Calls for Stricter Gun Laws After Spate of Shootings in City
13 shootings in Milwaukee on Wednesday. Vos, Donovan disagree with Johnson.
Jul 1st, 2024 by Evan Casey
Jeffrey Norman A Finalist For Austin Police Chief
Milwaukee Police Chief one of 32 finalists, but only one serving as a major city chief.
Jun 18th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Annual Juneteenth Celebration Returns
'Our history, our culture, our village' is the theme for 53rd annual celebration in Milwaukee.
Jun 17th, 2024 by Margaret Faust
Democrats Look to Use Trump’s ‘Horrible City’ Comment Against Him
DNC launches billboards across Milwaukee with quote, Biden campaign creates t-shirt.
Jun 14th, 2024 by Evan Casey
Effort To Ban Guns From Area Around RNC Fails
Ald. Robert Bauman wanted to challenge state law, but his colleagues demur.
Jun 7th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Secret Service, City Find Themselves Targeted By Protesters, Republicans
Republicans want alternative to Pere Marquette Park. ACLU announces lawsuit.
Jun 6th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Adopt-A-Neighborhood Initiative Aims to Uplift Silver City
City aims to boost neighborhood's safety, community engagement and beauty.
May 29th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Wisconsin Among Minority of States Shielding Police Data
Suit seeks release of data on officers who face misconduct allegations that get rehired.
May 28th, 2024 by Sam Stecklow
RNC Prep Includes Maritime Security Planning, Training
Local coast guard station hosts exercise gaming out security threats for Republican National Convention.
May 23rd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Kicks Off Peace Week
Second annual Peace Week's events seek to 'jump-start the summertime in Milwaukee on a very positive and peaceful note.'
May 21st, 2024 by Evan Casey
