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Council Reverses Cuts, Raises Fees In Adopting 2023 Milwaukee Budget
But police will still see service reduction and drastic cuts will come in future years without changes at state level.
Nov 4th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Johnson Names Former Deputy City Attorney To Fire & Police Commission
Miriam Horwitz would be commission's ninth member, fulfilling mayor's campaign pledge.
Nov 2nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Northridge Owner Appeals, Blocks Demolition Order
2019 court case continues to drag on. Mall has been closed since 2003.
Oct 31st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Police Will Replace All Pistols After Misfiring Incidents
Sig Sauer guns fired several times without ever leaving holsters. Change will cost $500,000.
Oct 31st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Appoints Denita Ball Milwaukee County Sheriff
Ball makes history ahead of schedule as first female Milwaukee County Sheriff.
Oct 27th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Mayor, Council At Odds Over How To Prepare For Fiscal Cliff
But there is unanimous agreement that city faces a looming crisis.
Oct 27th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Deer District Concert Halls Okayed Again
Zoning committee endorses project. Not our call to decide who is or isn't a monopoly, note Bauman, DCD.
Oct 25th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Sheriff Lucas Leaving for Job With Fiserv
Will become Vice President of Security for Wisconsin for company headquartered in Brookfield.
Oct 21st, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Tim Michels Promises to Fix Milwaukee
But how? He made his case Tuesday at Rotary luncheon.
Oct 18th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Deal Struck To Allow Pabst To Operate Historic Mansion as Venue
Attorney Mike Maistelman works with PTG, Alderman Robert Bauman and neighbors to craft agreement. Alderman otherwise fears demolition.
Oct 18th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Spending $1.5 Million On Lawsuits, Including Two Police Conduct Cases
And another $1.5 million in settlements is pending.
Oct 17th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Library Poised To Cut Services At 5 Branches In 2023
Council debates what libraries and if service could be restored.
Oct 14th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Says Fixing Financial Relationship Between State, Milwaukee and Other Cities Is Top Priority
But his proposal leaves Milwaukee far short of the revenue it needs to avoid substantial cuts.
Oct 11th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Police Have Towed More Than 100 Vehicles Since May For Reckless Driving
New policy targets worst offenders, and it has found a number.
Oct 10th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
What Two Fire Stations Will Milwaukee Fire Department Cut?
Or will an influx of Medicaid money stave off cut?
Oct 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Sen. Ron Johnson Attacks Milwaukee Elections
While calling for an end to "division and anger," Johnson levies attack on Milwaukee's vote counting
Oct 4th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Members Blast $500 Fix To Hyundai Theft Problem
Manufacturer selling kit to fix problem that has given rise to "Kia Boyz" phenenom.
Oct 3rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Judge Rules Northridge Mall Must Be Demolished
Ruling is a win for city, but issues remain with demolishing building.
Oct 3rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Near West Side Partners Celebrates 7 Years of Work
Coalition of anchor institutions works to improve neighborhoods west of Downtown.
Sep 29th, 2022 by PrincessSafiya Byers
Deer District Concert Venue Wins First Approval, Despite Objections
Other concert venues fight Live Nation's entrance into Milwaukee market.
Sep 26th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
MPD Struggles Identifying Source of Crime Guns
Police Department does not maintain a data set on origin of thousands of confiscated firearms.
Sep 23rd, 2022 by Edgar Mendez
Police Union Sues City, Wants All Its Guns Replaced
Suit says MPD's SIG Sauger guns inadvertently fired three times, twice injuring officers.
Sep 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
DOJ Suing Milwaukee Landlord, Property Manager
Federal government alleges East Side property owner and his manager violated Fair Housing Act.
Sep 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Approves Paying Four Settlements
Taxpayers on the hook for yet more city settlements.
Sep 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Washington, Burgos Join Fire-Police Board
City Fire & Police Commission now has a record eight members.
Sep 20th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
County Medical Examiner Abruptly Retires
Dr. Brian Peterson, who faced some controversies, leaves without making a statement.
Sep 20th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Kessler Resigns From Fire-Police Board
Retired judge's resignation delays mayor's push to create full, 9-member Fire & Police Commission.
Sep 19th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Number of Police in State at 15-Year Low
Steady decline in numbers since 2008.
Sep 18th, 2022 by Peter Cameron
Milwaukee Eighth in Nation for Vehicle Thefts
Two years ago Milwaukee was 66th.
Sep 16th, 2022 by Evan Casey
Brady Street Shootings Raise Concerns
Third major shooting in area in three months worries some in the neighborhood.
Sep 15th, 2022 by Evan Casey
Family of Man Who Fell From Bridge Plans To Sue City
Attorney for family of Richard Dujardin, who died falling from Kilbourn Avenue bridge, seeking eyewitnesses, video evidence.
Sep 14th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Committee Backs Johnson’s FPC Nominees
Council committee endorses two "immensely qualified" candidates to finally fill Fire & Police Commission.
Sep 9th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Long Chase, Downtown Shootout Leads To Death of Homicide Suspect
Southside traffic stop results in chase that ends at Water Street bar district.
Sep 3rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Northridge Unsecured, Owners Face $26,000 In Fines
Fine will increase if problems not addressed. Final hearing scheduled for Oct. 3.
Sep 2nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Lime Scooters Return to Milwaukee
Formal launch event for all operators Friday.
Sep 1st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Tosa Police Release Details on Non-Fatal Shooting of Teen
Some parallels with past shootings by police.
Aug 24th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
A Map of County’s Overdose Deaths
78% of deaths last year involved fentanyl. But use of new drug, Xylazine, rising.
Aug 24th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Kia, Hyundai Thefts Now National Problem
Chicago's auto thefts up 767%, Seattle up 620% as Milwaukee's scourge spreads via social media.
Aug 17th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Judge Holds Northridge Mall Owners In Contempt, Issues $2,000 Daily Fine
Chinese ownership group given until Friday to secure mall, trial scheduled for October 3.
Aug 15th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Federal Legislation Takes on Ghost Guns
The untraceable firearms have increasingly become a problem in Milwaukee and Wisconsin.
Aug 12th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Northridge Mall Suffers Fourth Fire In A Month
Fire chief and mayor are fed up. Lawsuit to demolish building has critical hearing Monday.
Aug 11th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Chambers vs. Ballard For Common Council Seat
Chambers gets 60% of vote in three-way primary to fill mayor's former council seat.
Aug 10th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Denita Ball Wins Sheriff’s Race
Ball wins with 55% of the vote, defeating Brian Barkow and Thomas Beal.
Aug 9th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene and Graham Kilmer
23 Homes Receiving Free Repairs in Lindsay Heights
500 volunteers will make $300,000 worth of repairs and upgrades.
Aug 9th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee County Sheriff Race
Three candidates on ballot and one write-in jockey to become next Milwaukee County Sheriff.
Aug 8th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
2nd District Common Council Race
Three candidates vying to fill Cavalier Johnson's former Common Council seat.
Aug 8th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Police Begin Suing Reckless Drivers
MPD files lawsuit against driver with 44 violations, warns 20 more repeat reckless drivers they could be sued.
Jul 26th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Fires Badly Damage Northridge Mall
More troubles for vacant mall. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Jul 24th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Police Sending Body Armor To Ukraine
Sister city Irpin will receive donations of disused protective equipment.
Jul 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Johnson Looks Back On His First 100 Days In Office
Public safety, financial issues, economic development and contracting COVID-19 for the second time.
Jul 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
MPD Tries New Tactics For Vehicle Thefts, Reckless Driving
MPD using bait cars to catch car thieves. State Patrol will provide assistance on Capitol and Fond du Lac.
Jul 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
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
