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New $5,000 Fine For Not Reporting Stolen Guns
Proposal includes a requirement to securely store guns in cars. MPD backing proposal.
Jul 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
All The Candidates In Aug. 9 Primary Election
Including contested races for governor, U.S. senator, Congress, sheriff, clerk of circuit court.
Jul 20th, 2022 by O. Ricardo Pimentel
Sheriff Has a Busy Drone Unit
While county faces massive budget deficit, sheriff has 8-man unit doing surveillance of peaceful protests.
Jul 20th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
How Milwaukee Police Do Cell Phone Surveillance
A log of 227 investigations reveals how MPD phone surveillance works.
Jul 19th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Mayor Acts To Create Full Fire & Police Commission
Johnson picks two new appointees to FPC, giving it 9 members for first time.
Jul 12th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
What Will Police Buy With Forfeiture Funds?
$1.48 million in seized assets will pay for everything from pole camera to ice cream freezer.
Jul 11th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Making Progress on Reckless Driving
Mayor Johnson providing leadership. But more needs to be done.
Jul 4th, 2022 by Jordan Morales
Northridge Owners Renew Legal Battle With City
Chinese investment group finds new attorney, now represented by McDonald & Kloth.
Jun 30th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
“Kia Boyz” Film Results In Felony Charges
MPD uses web of evidence, including the film, to arrest 17-year-old. He faces multiple felony charges.
Jun 29th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
State Supreme Court Rules in Milwaukee ShotSpotter Case
Court says gunfire detection met standard for reasonable suspicion in man's arrest.
Jun 24th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Milwaukee Planning To Eliminate Traffic Crash Deaths
City, led by Mayor Cavalier Johnson, adopts "Vision Zero" policy
Jun 23rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Car Wins Battle With Commercial Garage
North Avenue building will be razed by city after reckless motorist rammed it.
Jun 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
$900,000 Settlement For Improper Firings By Chief Morales
Suit charges former police chief terminated seven Investigators without due process.
Jun 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Approves Scooters Through 2023
But it will take until at least August for private operators to re-enter Milwaukee.
Jun 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Scooters Set For August Return
Council poised to approve new "study" on Tuesday, which would last through 2023.
Jun 20th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Council To Vote On Bringing Back Scooters
Special meeting called for June 20
Jun 16th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Gov. Evers Visits Garden Homes Neighborhood
Governor takes walking tour of north side neighborhood, discusses violence prevention.
Jun 16th, 2022 by Deneen Smith
Havenwoods BID Brings Crime Fighting Camera to 9th District
Automated license plate reading cameras help police track stolen cars, other crimes.
Jun 12th, 2022 by PrincessSafiya Byers
Police Officers Lied About Vaccine Status
Two officers lied to take a taxpayer-funded trip, under advice from Lieutenant who retired before discipline could be issued.
Jun 9th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Interviewing The ‘Kia Boyz’
Amid epidemic of car theft in city, video by 'Tommy G' interviews the perpetrators.
Jun 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Northridge Mall Attorneys Quit, Chinese Group Must Find New Counsel
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Jun 5th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Special Prosecutors Won’t File Charges in Jay Anderson Killing
Prosecutors said they could not prove beyond a reasonable doubt a crime was committed.
Jun 2nd, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Activists Urge Community Input on ARPA Spending
African American Roundtable, others urge city officials to listen to residents.
May 28th, 2022 by PrincessSafiya Byers
414Life Plans New Initiative To Disrupt Violence This Summer
Project will train residents, provide resources and programming in seven neighborhoods.
May 27th, 2022 by Matt Martinez
Council Members Asking RNC For $6 Million
Milwaukee can't otherwise benefit from convention because of lack of sales or hotel tax.
May 25th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Awards $2.2 Million For City Policing
ARPA funds will aid Milwaukee's efforts to control crowds, curb violence in downtown bar districts.
May 23rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Summerfest Will Pay Full Cost of Policing For Second Straight Year
After the issue came to a head in 2019, city is being compensated for securing festival.
May 19th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
3 More Charged In Downtown Shooting That Left 17 Injured
A criminal complaint indicates the shooting stemmed from a personal dispute. Six arrested to date, including those who were shot.
May 18th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Downtown Curfew Instituted, Bucks Watch Party Canceled
Mass shooting triggers two-night curfew for individuals under 21, Bucks cancel Deer District party.
May 14th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
17 People Shot, 10 In Custody From Water Street Shooting
21 people shot across three incidents downtown Friday night following Bucks game.
May 14th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Handing Out Free Gun Locks
Part of broader effort to reduce gun violence and accidental shootings by kids, say mayor and police chief.
May 9th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
MPD Temporarily Lost More Than 8,000 Citations
Offenses including speeding, disorderly conduct, assault and battery had no follow-up after ticket issued.
May 5th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Three Candidates Running To Replace Cavalier Johnson On Council
Including one candidate that just challenged Johnson for mayor.
May 5th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Faces $9.5 Million In Legal Claims
Allegations of coerced confession, wrongful termination and underpayment of wages.
May 4th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
The Stunning Rise in Anti-Semitism
Nationally and in Wisconsin, the highest in more than four decades. Why?
May 3rd, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
7 Vehicles Towed In 36 Hours Under New City Policy
New police policy part of broader effort to stop reckless driving.
May 2nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
More Chicago Hot Dogs for Milwaukee
Plus: Vendetta Coffee comes to Walker's Point, Bavette reopens, new downtown cocktail bar and more.
May 2nd, 2022 by Michael Holloway
National Campaign Challenges Gunfire Detection Tech
#CancelShotSpotter questions effectiveness of the technology, highlights public privacy concerns.
Apr 29th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Cocktail Lounge Planned for Downtown
A specialty cocktail bar planned for Century Buidlng at 228 W. Wells St.
Apr 25th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Festa Italiana Actually Canceled Due To Financial Issues
Italian Community Center had $1 million negative fund balance even before the pandemic.
Apr 19th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
City Braces For More Lawsuit Settlements
Unusual number of claims by this early in the year. City may transfer $850,00 into settlements account.
Apr 18th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
New Mayor Offers Upbeat Inaugural Address
A who's who crowd cheers Johnson's vision of improved public safety and family-supporting jobs
Apr 13th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Scooters Were Popular, But Will They Return?
Scooter ridership set records in 2021. Alderman floats pathway to bring them back.
Apr 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Bree Spencer Added to Police-Fire Board
East Side resident works for national civil rights group, previously worked at Safe & Sound.
Apr 4th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Where Mayoral Candidates Stand On Issues
How Johnson, Donovan would handle crime, lead poisoning, housing, jobs, education, city pensions.
Apr 3rd, 2022 by Matt Martinez
City’s Auto Thefts Up 132% Last Year
10,479 vehicles stolen in 2021, but police department sees hopeful signs in 2022.
Mar 30th, 2022 by Edgar Mendez
Northridge Mall Raze Order Delayed
Appeals court sends case back to circuit court for review of city order, new estimate of repair costs.
Mar 29th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
HUD Sues East Side Landlord For Discrimination
Resident allegedly subjected to harassment based on sexual orientation and disability, much of it captured in text messages.
Mar 25th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
What’s Driving Milwaukee’s Homicide Rate
Pro-gun laws, red-lining and lead poisoning have a strong correlation with shootings.
Mar 24th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Former Police Captain Wins $350,000 Settlement
Andra Williams charges discrimination after being rejected for two manager jobs.
Mar 23rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Bob Donovan vs The Clown
'All Lives Matter' activist and 'good clown' gets pushed away by Donovan after interrupting him at breakfast.
Mar 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Attorney Halts Plan To Sue Reckless Drivers
Spencer submits last minute opinion saying the proposal is too broad.
Mar 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Delays Adding Bree Spencer To Fire & Police Commission
Appointed by acting mayor, but some council members want time to meet with her.
Mar 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Donovan Plans Car Theft “Strike Force”
Plan relies on private support of as much as $1.5 million to install high-tech solution in vulnerable autos.
Mar 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Inside Milwaukee’s 911 Center
Some two dozen MPD employees handle more than 1 million calls per year. City plans reorganization of system
Mar 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayoral Race Will Likely Have Low Turnout
Historic race, yet many won’t vote, BLOC not endorsing a candidate.
Mar 21st, 2022 by Corrinne Hess
Cavalier Johnson Plans Focus on Jobs
Mayoral candidate wants to grow city’s population, economy, employment.
Mar 16th, 2022 by Matt Martinez
Committee Backs Bree Spencer Joining Police Oversight Board
Spencer would be the seventh member on Fire & Police Commission.
Mar 10th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
MPD Moving To Seize Vehicles Via Court System
Policy would apply to repeat offenders that don't change their driving behavior.
Mar 10th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Boosts 911 Operator Pay By 26%
Milwaukee dealing with staffing shortage as call volume grows, system overhaul looms.
Mar 2nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
MPD Seeks To Hire 195 New Officers
It's not a career, says police chief. "It's a calling,"
Mar 2nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
MPD Station Shot Up, Officers Suspended After Police Custody Death
Multiple outside investigations underway of in-custody death and later police shooting.
Feb 28th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Traffic Safety Unit Issues 21,260 Citations In First Year
Police Chief and Acting Mayor say program is working.
Feb 25th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Seen As RNC Favorite
Former Governor Scott Walker leading tour of city today. Taxpayers paying for security.
Feb 17th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Poised To Tow Unregistered Vehicles Driven Recklessly
Policy is envisioned as part of reckless driving crackdown.
Feb 17th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
New Plans Aims To Grow 13th Street
Extension of KK River Trail, traffic calming for Oklahoma Ave and safety improvements for S. 13th Street.
Feb 17th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Closes Southside Massage Parlor
License renewal denied. Business suspected of human trafficking.
Feb 16th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Reckless Driving a National Problem
Yes, Milwaukee has huge problem, but it's part of a worrisome national trend.
Feb 15th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
$650,000 Settlement For Police Shooting Victim
Jerry Smith, Jr. shot three times in 2017 on rooftop: he called it a case of mistaken identity.
Feb 15th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
What Will Earnell Lucas Do As Mayor?
Sheriff says stopping violent crime and reckless driving are key to city's future.
Feb 11th, 2022 by Jonah Beleckis
Mitten Fest Returns!
Plus, Disney On Ice at Fiserv Forum, Anime MKE, live music at Anodyne and more.
Feb 10th, 2022 by Michael Holloway
Council Suspends Mangos Cafe For 30 Days
Issues outside of bar draw ire of neighbors
Feb 10th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
What Will Bob Donovan Do As Mayor?
Donovan wants more police. Wants to partner with state on budget troubles.
Feb 10th, 2022 by Jonah Beleckis
Mayoral Candidates Talk Reckless Driving, Affordable Housing
Candidates try to differentiate themselves on salient issues heading into primary.
Feb 10th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield
Bree Spencer Named To Fire & Police Commission
Acting Mayor Johnson makes his first appointment to police and fire oversight body.
Feb 9th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
What Will Michael Sampson Do As Mayor?
His top issues for city: ‘COVID, crime and common sense.’ And don’t 'micro-manage' police.
Feb 9th, 2022 by Jonah Beleckis
Gallery With Artist Housing Proposed For West Side
Neighborhood resident proposes to redevelop fire-damaged building built in 1875.
Feb 8th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Cavalier Johnson Delivers Public-Safety Focused “State of the City” Speech
Acting Mayor calls for three approaches to curb surge in violence.
Feb 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Most Home Drug Searches By Police Use No-Knock Warrants
77% of all searches by MPD in 2019, report finds. First in a series.
Feb 3rd, 2022 by Gretchen Schuldt
Three Tosa Police Given Immunity in Jay Anderson Probe
"Unorthodox" decision in John Doe probe of Anderson’s killing by officer is questioned.
Feb 1st, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Milwaukee Could Start Towing Reckless Drivers’ Vehicles
Vehicle would need to be unregistered. But committee can't agree on policy.
Jan 27th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Sheriff’s Deputy Shot During Traffic Stop, Early Morning Alert Sent
Incident occurred near Interstate 94 and 68th Street.
Jan 26th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Suspends Southside Bar
Failure to address nuisance designation leads to two-week suspension for La Caleta.
Jan 25th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
A New Public Safety Plan for Milwaukee
Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson releases a strategy focused on law enforcement, community healing and neighborhood-level investments.
Jan 12th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Sets Homicide Record In 2021
Number hits 194, up from 97 in 2019. Non-fatal shootings also at record levels
Jan 3rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Will Issue Parking Tickets By Mail
Change comes as a result of threats, attacks on parking checkers.
Dec 27th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Black Panthers, Brown Berets Leaders Sue Cavalier Johnson
But asking to pause the case until April because their lawyer is being suspended.
Dec 24th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
ELMNT Bar Wins Injunction, Can Reopen
60-day suspension for downtown nightclub delayed until at least March.
Dec 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Fusion Center Raises Questions About Privacy
Milwaukee police use it to track protestors, emails show.
Dec 22nd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Police Union Adopts Vaccine-or-Mask Rule
Unvaccinated officers face termination for failure to comply with mask requirement. Union not happy.
Dec 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Johnson Plan Targets Reckless Driving
Acting-mayor-to-be and mayoral candidate Cavalier Johnson releases detailed plan of action.
Dec 21st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Community Policing Commission Off to Slow Start
Community Collaborative Commission sees delays in implementation of new policing procedures.
Dec 16th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez
Council Suspends Downtown’s ELMNT Lounge For 60 Days
Action taken after police and others argue over how a homicide near bar was handled.
Dec 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
‘Tax & Take’ Pastors Disrupt Council Meeting
Protest action elevates concerns with supposed taxing of churches.
Dec 14th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Predator Cop Costs Milwaukee $400,000
Officer ultimately spent four years in jail after using his job to prey on teenage girls.
Dec 14th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Special Prosecutors Appointed in Case Against Joseph Mensah
Judge ruled there is probable cause former Tosa cop committed homicide with a dangerous weapon.
Dec 8th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
General City Workers Will Get 2% Raise
First raise for non-resident workers since 2008.
Dec 8th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
FPC Suspends Residency Preference For Police, Fire Promotions
Move comes after public safety unions filed lawsuit challenging this.
Dec 7th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Half of Milwaukee’s Car Thefts By Children
The 'Kia Boyz' have helped drive 'astronomical' 58% increase in city's car thefts, nearly half by kids 16 and under.
Dec 6th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Downtown Food Hall Adds Sushi, Ramen, Hot Dogs
Plus: Radio Milwaukee's new cafe, new downtown restaurant, Redbrick Pizza closes.
Dec 6th, 2021 by Michael Holloway
