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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
ACLU Urges Citizen Oversight of Police Surveillance
Pushes CCOPS ordinance which requires public hearing for any new or existing technology.
May 20th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes
Advocates Plead for Task Force on Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls
Bill to create task force passed by the state Assembly, but never voted on by Senate
May 18th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Number of Milwaukee Police Officers Declined 16% in 5 Years
Down from 1,900 officers in 2019 to 1,600 today, but will soon rise.
May 12th, 2024 by Peter Cameron
Khalif Rainey To Lead Office of African American Affairs
Plus: Mayor's new picks for lobbying leader, innovation director and labor negotiator.
May 6th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
City Seeks 55,000 Beef Jerky Sticks, 250,000 Water Bottles, Kevlar Helmets For RNC
Plus: Police will lease facility in Greendale for staging.
May 3rd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Homicides in Milwaukee Down Nearly 50% in 2 Years
Numbers continue to decline since pandemic but officials say more work still needed.
Apr 17th, 2024 by Evan Casey
Following Referendum, MPS Cuts Trauma Specialists in 53206 ZIP Code
Leaving only half of trauma specialists at schools in city's highest poverty area.
Apr 17th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
300 Wisconsin Officers Fired or Forced Out Are Back on Job
Milwaukee and Waukesha have re-employed the most such officers.
Apr 15th, 2024 by Peter Cameron
How Will Milwaukee Handle Protests At The RNC?
Concerns grow as city hasn’t approved permit for coalition of activists.
Apr 15th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes
Maxwell Anderson Charged With Homicide In Missing Person-Found Leg Case
Anderson was charged with first-degree intentional homicide, mutilating a corpse and arson
Apr 12th, 2024 by Evan Casey
Milwaukee Police Seek ‘Open Source Intelligence Tool’ for RNC
'It snoops on everyone, regardless of any connection to a crime,' critic charges.
Apr 2nd, 2024 by Isiah Holmes
No More Free Boat Slips for Police
Board ends agreement with city and MPD tied to 1995 grant for McKinley Marina.
Mar 27th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Police Chief Jeffrey Norman Talks Crime, Guns and RNC
Milwaukee's top cop appeared before the Milwaukee Press Club Thursday.
Mar 8th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes
Who Is Most At Risk From Gun Shootings?
The data on Milwaukee tells the story.
Mar 6th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Does ShotSpotter Reduce Crime?
Milwaukee is one of 150 cities that use it. But is there any hard evidence that it works?
Feb 28th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
See Where Milwaukee’s Secret ShotSpotter Sensors Are
Data leak reveals what MPD and company have attempted to keep private.
Feb 23rd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Adding Remote Control System To Its 780 Traffic Lights
City hopes to reduce backups, improve safety.
Feb 20th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Warm Weekend Presents Hot Opportunities
And some ice skating superheroes.
Feb 8th, 2024 by Michael Holloway
Milwaukee Business Donating Wireless Network To Ukraine Sister City
Advanced Wireless aims to help Irpin get back on its feet.
Feb 1st, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Fire Department Reviewing 911 Calls After Women Falls on Ice, Dies
Report says Milwaukee's 911 call system can lead to 'delays and frustration for the caller.'
Jan 27th, 2024 by Evan Casey
Milwaukee Seeks RNC Police HQ, Mobile Command Post
Thousands of officers will guard convention, with additional hub needed to deploy them.
Jan 4th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Homicides Drop 21% in 2023, But Still Above Pre-Pandemic Levels
For the first time in four years, Milwaukee doesn't set new record high.
Jan 4th, 2024 by Evan Casey
Police Return to Milwaukee Public Schools
At least 25 officers back in schools, not requested by MPS but required by state shared revenue deal.
Jan 3rd, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Lawsuit Could Change Curfews in State
Suit by Rep. Clancy argued that mayors can't declare curfew without approval of city council members.
Dec 18th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
Bayside Officer Who Joined Oath Keepers Resigns
Reason for leaving Bayside Department unspecified. Two other area cops are Oath Keepers.
Dec 17th, 2023 by Peter Cameron
Trans Community On High Alert Following Surge in Murders, Attacks
Community members express opposition and concern about anti-trans legislation, four homicides.
Dec 15th, 2023 by Trisha Young
Rep. Ryan Clancy Settles With City Following 2020 Curfew Arrest
With trial already underway, Clancy secures the policy changes he long sought.
Dec 12th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Convenience Store Closed By City To Reopen Under New Owner
Amritpal Singh plans Sunshine Supermarket at former site of Chambers East Food Market.
Dec 4th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee Marathon Returning In 2024 With New Route, Date
Race ditches Deer District, Downtown for Lakefront, East Side and Bay View.
Dec 1st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Three Metro Area Cops Joined Oath Keepers
One Milwaukee officer and two Bayside officers. 'Very disturbing,' says police ethics expert.
Nov 29th, 2023 by Peter Cameron
Milwaukee Police Have New Phone Surveillance Technology
ACLU says next generation technology raises serious questions about privacy rights.
Nov 27th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
New Third-Party Study Suggests How Milwaukee Could Save Millions
But will ideas like selling buildings or changing police overtime rules work?
Nov 17th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Federal Suit Seeks To Strike Down City’s Nuisance Rules
Opponents say ordinance used to close businesses punishes them for calling 911.
Nov 15th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
