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City Should Change Police Pursuit Policy
940 pursuits in one year? Police should return to using effective GPS technology tracking program.
May 27th, 2019 by Jonathan Farris
Alderman Terry Witkowski Resigning
Barrett-ally stepping down. Witkowski's aide, Scott Spiker, has filed to run for his seat.
May 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Proposes 3% Raise for Employees Living in City
Proposal in response to Republican law ending city residency requirement.
May 22nd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
The Race to Curb Speeding in Milwaukee
Despite recent dangerous crashes, Milwaukee Police are not making changes to the department’s vehicle pursuit policy, officials say.
May 17th, 2019 by Edgar Mendez
City a Leader in Complete Streets Policy
Milwaukee's Complete Streets policy ranks third nationally in report, but yet to be tested.
May 9th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Electric Scooters Could Return This Year
Bill working its way through state Legislature to legalize electric scooters.
May 8th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Armed Man Shot By Police
Killing on South Side came after attempted robbery.
May 8th, 2019 by WPR Staff
Taco Truck Issue Still Not Settled
Agreement between owner and area alderman Bob Donovan has fallen apart.
May 6th, 2019 by Edgar Mendez
Inside Milwaukee’s Successful DNC Bid
Mayor speaks off the cuff to reveal what happened, what's going on now, what is to come.
May 2nd, 2019 by Michael Horne
Milwaukee Police Target Speeding
Vehicle crashes, hit-and-runs spiking, police working with state patrol to clamp down.
May 2nd, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
City’s New Horse Stables Break Ground
MKE Urban Stables to house police department's mounted patrol, offer equine therapy.
Apr 30th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
City May Expand Residency Incentives
Proposal would extend incentives to police and fire fighters.
Apr 30th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Milwaukeeans Getting Worse at Driving
Crashes up 51% since 2009. Is cell phone use by drivers helping drive numbers?
Apr 25th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City Will Shame Prostitutes’ Customers
Get caught paying for sex? That'll cost you $2,500 and maybe exposure on TV.
Apr 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
MPD Complying With ACLU Settlement
Changes due to suit alleging Milwaukee Police stop-and-frisk policy used racial profiling.
Apr 5th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
New Program Combats City’s Gun Violence
City Health Department, hospitals team up to treat gun violence as public health problem.
Apr 5th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
City’s Violent Crime Down in 2019
First quarter of year shows murders, non-fatal shootings, carjackings down.
Apr 3rd, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Making America’s Cleanest City?
City initiating campaign and steep fines for littering to help clean up Milwaukee.
Apr 1st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Will Mayor’s Veto of Food Truck Ban Stand?
Council could override but two aldermen have switched to Barrett’s side.
Mar 15th, 2019 by Edgar Mendez
Silk Group Buys Art’s Performing Center
No more punning for strip club, now to be known as Silk on Water.
Mar 13th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Vetoes Food Truck Ban
"We should support the opportunities and great flavors they bring to Milwaukee."
Mar 13th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
War on Drugs Is Devastating City
So why won’t we talk about it? Why aren’t city-county officials confronting it?
Mar 12th, 2019 by Paul Mozina
12 Rules For City in DNC Convention Contract
Democrats want lots of insurance, safes, security, live streaming and more.
Mar 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Offers Upbeat State of City Speech
Mayor touts employers coming to city, The Hop's launch and a friendly governor.
Mar 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Neighbor and Employer Remembers Slain Cop
“Matt was a happy guy. This whole situation is heart breaking.”
Feb 12th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Reggie Moore’s ‘Blueprint for Peace’
Head of Milwaukee’s Office of Violence Prevention talks trauma with journalist Mike Gousha.
Feb 7th, 2019 by Dave Fidlin
MPD Releases Name, Details About Slain Officer
Matthew Rittner is third officer killed in line of duty in last eight months.
Feb 7th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Questions Surround Vaun Mayes’ Arrest
Charged with plot to firebomb police, Mayes is a dedicated community worker, supporters say.
Feb 6th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
First COP Houses Coming to City
Council members debate impact as Harambee area gets community oriented policing houses.
Jan 23rd, 2019 by Jenny Fischer
MPD Beat Patrol Targets Clarke Square
Police worked with aldermen Donovan and Perez to establish neighborhood beat cop program.
Jan 11th, 2019 by Madison Marx
Police Helping Homeless in Encampments
Homeless Outreach Team is part of MPD’s community policing strategy.
Jan 10th, 2019 by Carly Wolf
Police Relations in Sherman Park Still An Issue
Capt. Willie Murphy of District 7 is working to rebuild trust in the neighborhood.
Jan 7th, 2019 by Areonna Dowdy
City’s Homicides Way Down in 2018
Right now at 19 percent fewer homicides and 16 percent fewer non-fatal shootings. Why?
Dec 29th, 2018 by Ximena Conde
Top 10 Stories of 2018
Fiserv Forum, Komatsu, Michels, The Hop, but what surprise story took number one?
Dec 28th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Sex Traffickers Ensnare Youth Without Homes
Report: 25% of sex-trafficked youth in city were missing from faster care, group homes.
Dec 17th, 2018 by Ximena Conde
Program Offers Police-Youth Listening Sessions
Zeidler Center effort aims to improve relations between police and teens, young adults.
Dec 5th, 2018 by Andrea Waxman
“Not Guilty” Ruling Doesn’t Make Things Right
Reporter Edgar Mendez reflects on his arrest and treatment by Milwaukee Police for doing his job.
Dec 4th, 2018 by Edgar Mendez
Lucas Rejects Clarke’s Immigration Policies
New sheriff also intends to build positive relationship with Milwaukee Police.
Dec 2nd, 2018 by Max Nawara
Public Hearing Probes Solutions To Homeless
Population is 900 to 1,000 people. More funding, volunteers needed.
Nov 29th, 2018 by Corrinne Hess
ACLU Organizer Targets Police Practices
Jarrett English, who grew up in Sherman Park, led effort to sue police for racial disparities.
Nov 28th, 2018 by Carly Wolf
Council Slaps Down Mayor’s Vetoes
Legislative body rejects all five vetoes by Mayor Tom Barrett.
Nov 27th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Issues 5 Budget Vetoes
Mayor rejects funding for a broad range of council initiatives.
Nov 26th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Good Mentors Can Prevent Youth Violence
Experts at MU panel say positive relationships with adults helps deter violence by youth.
Nov 21st, 2018 by Grace Connatser
Council Adopts 2019 City Budget
Average homeowner will see $51.88 increase, no change in total fire and police officers.
Nov 13th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
11 Things to Know Before You Ride The Hop
How many people will ride it? How is it free? Oh so many questions, all answered here.
Nov 1st, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Bay View Stables Deal Finally Approved
After much debate, deal goes forward for equine therapy facility and stable for MPD horses.
Oct 30th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
MPD Launches New South Side Beat Cop Initiative
Initiative will put more police officers on foot and bicycles on the streets of District 2.
Oct 21st, 2018 by Sarah Lipo
ACLU Attempts to End Stop-And-Frisk Policing
While at the same time, President Trump praises stop-and-frisk policing.
Oct 18th, 2018 by Edgar Mendez
Judge Goes Easy on Violent Cop
Milwaukee police officer kicked subdued suspect in the face, gets fine, 14 days in jail.
Oct 16th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
ACLU Justice Tour Targets Racism
Mass incarceration and police stop-and-frisk program discussed at weekend event.
Oct 15th, 2018 by Isiah Holmes
Streetcar Suffers First Collision
Driver opens car door right in front of approaching streetcar; no one hurt.
Oct 9th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Conference Spotlights Human Trafficking
Milwaukee a "hot spot," with more than 1000 arrests in three years. experts say.
Oct 2nd, 2018 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz
Barrett Unveils 2019 Budget Proposal
Proposal would add 10 police officers, spend $20 million on lead abatement efforts.
Sep 25th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Youth Council Works to Curb Violence
The Youth Council called for a cease-fire over the Labor Day weekend.
Sep 7th, 2018 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz
Police Use Armored Vehicle To Serve Warrant
West Allis police use tank-like vehicle to serve warrant on Milwaukee’s north side, residents upset, officials complain.
Aug 31st, 2018 by Edgar Mendez
Police Response Slow For Non-Violent Crimes
MPD response time averages 40 minutes for non-violent crimes, 68 minutes for auto theft.
Aug 24th, 2018 by Edgar Mendez
Meeting Addresses Swing Park Homicides
Mayor, police, city officials, residents have a solution-oriented meeting short on anger.
Aug 23rd, 2018 by Michael Horne
16 Court Reforms of Police Department
ACLU stop-and-frisk settlement requires many changes by Milwaukee Police Department.
Aug 14th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Milwaukee Promise Zones End of Summer Celebration
The Milwaukee Promise Zones initiative celebrates the Summer work of youth throughout the city
Aug 11th, 2018 by Zach Komassa
NNS Reporter Arrested After Taking Photos in Police Lot
Cited for trespassing, interrogated and detained for two hours.
Aug 9th, 2018 by Sharon McGowan
MPD Slow to Respond to Violent Crimes
But response times for all types of calls have dropped an average of 32 minutes since 2015.
Aug 7th, 2018 by Edgar Mendez
Schmidt Pension At Issue In Sheriff Race?
Acting Sheriff could collect a lot from taxpayers. Will he waive lucrative backdrop benefit?
Aug 2nd, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Police Can Soon Seize Scooters
Effective August 4. Now up to Legislature to change state law and make scooters legal.
Aug 1st, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Residents, Police, Officials Mourn Slain Officer
Michael J. Michalski, 52, was a much-loved, 17-year veteran of Milwaukee Police Department.
Jul 27th, 2018 by Edgar Mendez
Horse Stables for Bay View
New home for police department horses and therapy center. But does deal make sense for city?
Jul 24th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Police Issue First Ticket for Scooter Crash
Pedestrian on sidewalk struck by Bird scooter operator on N. Downer Ave.
Jul 23rd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Zielinski Backs Scooter Operator Bird
Alderman wants city lobbyists to push for state legislation to legalize scooters.
Jul 19th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
City Moves to Impound Bird Scooters
With no authority to legalize scooters, city officials move to get them off the streets.
Jul 18th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
City’s $3.4 Million Settlement Will Cost More?
IT costs weren't factored into city settlement of ACLU suit, could increase price tag.
Jul 12th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Backs $3.4 Million to Settle Suit
ACLU sued over police “stop and frisk” practices from 2010 to 2017.
Jul 11th, 2018 by Ximena Conde
City Sues Scooter Operator Bird
First courthouse showdown is scheduled for Friday the 13th.
Jul 9th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Center Street Holds “Shop Small” Event
Area BID seeks to support businesses on strip between 32nd and 60th streets.
Jul 9th, 2018 by Sophie Bolich
Synthetic Marijuana Raises Alarms
Can be spiked with rat poison, police and health officials seek to prevent sale.
Jul 6th, 2018 by Edgar Mendez
Should Milwaukee Elect Police Chief?
Alderman Rainey's proposal gets discussion, but not much support.
Jul 6th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Chief Morales Seeks Community Partners
Wants to win public trust, Morales says in speech to Rotary Club.
Jun 28th, 2018 by Ximena Conde
Jim Crow and Urban America
Sterling Brown incident, disparities in traffic stops show the racial boundaries of today.
Jun 25th, 2018 by Dr. Robert S. Smith
The Death of Juan Bernal
Friends recall the life of Milwaukee rapper and poet killed by gunshot wounds.
Jun 23rd, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer
Brown Files Suit Against Milwaukee Police
Bucks player files federal civil rights suit, claiming wrongful arrest and excessive force.
Jun 19th, 2018 by Ximena Conde
A Call for Police Reforms
Community members cite Sterling Brown incident, demanding MPD reforms.
Jun 15th, 2018 by Abby Ng
Meet the Candidates for 5th Aldermanic Seat
Meet the six candidates vying for the northwest side seat held for 18 years by Jim Bohl.
Jun 7th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
How to Use Data for Neighborhood Improvement
Data Day event highlights organizations’ data-driven change efforts.
Jun 6th, 2018 by Sophie Bolich
Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers Gives Away 600 Bicycles
Free bicycles, helmets, bike locks and smiles at Kosciuszko Park event.
Jun 3rd, 2018 by Donna Sarkar
Join a Bike Ride Under the Polish Moon
Sign up for slow-moving, family-friendly, 8-mile, summer night ride through the South Side.
Jun 1st, 2018 by Dave Schlabowske
Chief Won’t Name Cops Who Tased Brown
Morales says he legally prevented from releasing names, new FPC head also cites law.
May 25th, 2018 by Ximena Conde
Police Reform Needed, Say Council Members
Brown incident proves problem, changes needed, Hamilton, Coggs say at press conference.
May 24th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Police Video Gets National Attention
Police confrontation with Bucks player gets national headlines, raises troubling questions.
May 24th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Most Dangerous Intersection in the State?
Community activists push for safer driving in area of 35th and Capitol.
May 19th, 2018 by Sophie Bolich
Body Cameras Change Police Interactions
Study finds MPD use of force unchanged but fewer “subject stops” and citizen complaints.
May 18th, 2018 by Chuck Quirmbach
Lena Taylor Against the World
Democratic legislator’s press conference was a declaration of war -- against everybody.
May 10th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Taylor Dropped From Legislature’s Top Committee
Her own party’s leader removes state Sen. Lena Taylor pending probe of dispute with staff.
May 9th, 2018 by Laurel White
Stop-and-Frisk Suit Could Cost $6 Million
Council members struggle with the rising price tag. Will they approve settlement?
May 8th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
The Crazy “Bay View Prius Lady”
72-year-old reckless driver now has song, music video by local band Two and a Half Stars.
May 7th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Murders Spread Fear on Near South Side
Six murders within a 15-block radius; some say violence related to drugs and prostitution.
May 4th, 2018 by Edgar Mendez
Downtown Strip Club To Finally Open
Owners tout "the trendiest, sexiest, most exclusive, topless, full alcohol Gentlemen’s Club."
May 2nd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
More Community Policing Needed?
Critics say Police Department must be more accountable.
Mar 30th, 2018 by Jabril Faraj
City Seeks Dismissal of Stop & Frisk Suit
Says Chief Flynn retired and practice ended.
Mar 21st, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Railroad Tracks a Danger to Bikers
126 bicyclists have been involved in crashes, 80 in Milwaukee.
Mar 19th, 2018 by Elisa Sibinski
Police Need to Improve, Critics Charge
Attendees at south side summit say police relationship with community is broken.
Mar 7th, 2018 by Edgar Mendez
ACLU Study Finds Racism By Police
About half of all traffic and pedestrian stops failed to show "reasonable suspicion.”
Mar 6th, 2018 by Jabril Faraj
The Mystery of Flynn Vs. Regan
Is the police chief or Fire & Police boss guilty of official misconduct?
Feb 15th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
