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Are Unvaccinated Police Endangering Community?
No one knows what percentage of Milwaukee officers has been vaccinated.
Oct 26th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
City Must Pay Detective Who Assaulted Murder Suspect
Rodolfo Gomez was fired, went to prison and now he'll get a check for $335,772.
Oct 25th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
What Can Police Do With Your Cell Phone Data?
'It may be unconstitutional, but really it’s fine.'
Oct 25th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Three-year-old Major Harris Found Dead
Police were searching for the missing toddler after his mother was murdered.
Oct 21st, 2021 by WPR Staff
Police Request Public’s Help Finding Missing 3-Year Old Major P. Harris
Statewide amber alert issued for the toddler Saturday. Mother found murdered last Thursday.
Oct 20th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Police Departments Struggle With Officer Retention
City of Milwaukee lost 500 officers to retirement over past five years.
Oct 18th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
MPD Supervisors Face Vaccine-or-Mask Requirement
Agreement is less strict than requirement for general city workers, doesn't include rank-and-file police officers.
Oct 14th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Safety Initiative Brings High-Tech Cameras to Villard Avenue
Operation aimed at crime and reckless driving, includes cooperation from local BID, residents.
Oct 14th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez
Homicides, Shootings, Auto Thefts All At Record Highs
MPD Acting Chief Jeffrey Norman presents vision of community-centered approach to solving issues.
Oct 11th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Groups Call For Defunding the Police To Solve Milwaukee Pension Crisis
Move would strip $78 million from MPD budget, leave others intact.
Oct 1st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Morales Named Fitchburg Police Chief
Former Milwaukee chief will lead suburban Madison department.
Sep 29th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Report Finds Continuing Police Bias
ACLU analysis finds racial bias in stop and frisks by Milwaukee police.
Sep 26th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
Kaul Supports Gun Bills Proposed by Democratic Legislators
Bills includes increased background checks and new court orders blocking individuals from gun possession.
Sep 24th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Milwaukee Marathon Canceled Second Year In A Row
The event was struggling with permitting for the course and security.
Sep 23rd, 2021 by Annie Mattea
Council President Proposes New City Department of Transportation
Ald. Cavalier Johnson thinks the department could better address reckless driving.
Sep 23rd, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Paddy’s Pub For Sale For Redevelopment
Owners of Irish bar retiring. Big corner lot with several buildings could be redeveloped.
Sep 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
12 Takeaways From City’s 2022 Budget
What's in the 600 page, $1.75 billion budget document? An inside look at your city government.
Sep 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Unveils 2022 Budget Proposal
'The calm before the storm,' mayor warns, using federal funds and reduced police force to plug budget holes.
Sep 21st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Emails Show Local Law Enforcement Coordinating Protest Response
Email group also shared intelligence among local police departments and with FBI.
Sep 11th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Milwaukee Facing Another Year of Record Homicides
With 127 murders so far, 2021 is on pace to be just as deadly last year.
Sep 10th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Police Chief Search Has One Candidate
Acting Chief Jeffrey Norman asked to apply for permanent post by FPC. Mayor, many alders back him.
Sep 6th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Where Have All The City Workers Gone?
They've abandoned the South Side in droves since residency requirement was lifted.
Sep 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee OK’s ARPA Funding for Ambulances, Reckless Driving and Eviction Prevention
Finance & Personnel Committee recommends spending $14 million of city's $394 million ARPA allocation.
Sep 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
City Could Lose 40% of ARPA Funds to Revenue Recovery
Funds would go towards plugging revenue shortfalls, not generational investments.
Sep 2nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Tosa PD Created Protestor ‘Target List’
The department shared the list with other Law Enforcement Agencies.
Aug 27th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Wiretapping Bill Raises Concerns
Some legislators, privacy advocates concerned about use of pen register and trap/trace devices.
Aug 22nd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Program Offers Equine Therapy for Veterans, Youth
$5.6 million MKE Urban Stables is one-of-kind facility.
Aug 22nd, 2021 by Edgar Mendez
Should Water Street Be Gun-Free District?
Downtown stakeholders consider how Kansas City, Memphis, New Orleans handle bar district problems.
Aug 18th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Republican Lawmakers Defunding Milwaukee Police
Republican controlled Legislature refuses proposals that would provide Milwaukee with additional annual revenue.
Aug 12th, 2021 by Jordan Morales
MKE Urban Stables Is First of Its Kind
An opening celebration for lovely new facility on E. Lincoln Ave. with nationally unique equine therapy program.
Jul 28th, 2021 by Michael Horne
Judge Finds Probable Cause Officer Mensah Committed Homicide
Ex-Wauwatosa cop Joseph Mensah fatally shot Jay Anderson Jr. In 2016.
Jul 28th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Council Approves Morales Settlement
Former chief will get $500,000 and now a finalist for job in Dane County suburb.
Jul 27th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Two-Thirds of All Milwaukee Auto Thefts Are Kia and Hyundai Vehicles
Milwaukee on track for record breaking year, having already eclipsed all of 2020.
Jul 24th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Lawmakers Request Civil Rights Probe of Tosa PD
Rep. Gwen Moore and Sen. Tammy Baldwin ask Justice Department for investigation.
Jul 23rd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Crosswalk Murals as Reckless Driving Deterrent
Murals along North Ave. are intended to raise awareness of reckless driving.
Jul 22nd, 2021 by Edgar Mendez
Community Mourns Man Killed By Police
Criticism of police and solidarity and respect for Roberto Zielinski and his grieving family.
Jul 21st, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Bucks Expect 80,000 Fans For Game Six
Or more. Deer District would become fifth largest city in Wisconsin.
Jul 19th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Morales Payout Rises Still Higher
City must also pay its private legal team. Total cost of lawsuit will exceed $668,000.
Jul 19th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
County Courts Face Huge Backlog
Could take two years to resolve. Delay of cases during pandemic compounded by spike in violence and new cases.
Jul 19th, 2021 by Angeline Terry
Controversy Over Police Killing of Roberto Zielinski
Family says body camera footage released seven weeks later is 'heavily edited.'
Jul 17th, 2021 by Madeline Fox
Barrett Plan Combats Reckless Driving
$28.2 million in federal grant targeted at reckless driving, violence, early childhood education and small business support.
Jul 13th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
City Task Force Considers Unarmed First Responders
Unarmed responders would field calls for non-violent crimes.
Jul 8th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Council Okays Huge Change in FPC Board
Majority of Fire & Police commissioners who voted to demote Chief Morales have now been replaced.
Jul 7th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Salvation Army Helps Police With Tragedies
Program includes 53 chaplains who provide support to victims at murder, suicide, other violent scenes.
Jul 7th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez
Tosa Police ‘Protestor List’ Includes Reporter
WE reporter Isiah Holmes on list, along with state Reps. David Bowen, Jonathan Brostoff and attorneys Kimberley Motley, Deja Vishny.
Jul 6th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
James MacGillis Will Lead Wauwatosa Police Department
MPD veteran taking top job in neighboring suburb.
Jul 1st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Sheriff Projects $3.9 Million Overtime Deficit
Sheriff blames understaffing. Finance Committee does not accept his report.
Jun 30th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Board Approves Mental Health Crisis Team
Partnering sheriff's deputies and mental health professionals. But some supervisors opposed creating new Sheriff's Deputy positions.
Jun 25th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Summerfest, City Strike Deal On Police Costs
Costs had climbed to more than $800,000 annually for MPD, but festival paid for little of it.
Jun 24th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Loves New FPC Nominees
Ramey, Kessler and Fallone draw unanimous support from council members.
Jun 24th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
The Ann Wilson Problem
Mayor's chief of staff promises she will be replaced on Fire & Police Commission. But when?
Jun 24th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Bauman Blasts Mayor on Water Street Chaos
Alderman wants stronger actions. "The mayor is basically whistling past the graveyard."
Jun 23rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
$250,000 Settlement for Minor Pursued by MPD Officer
Officer finishing four-year prison sentence.
Jun 18th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Backs $15 Minimum Wage For City Workers
More than 400 city employees would get a raise under Barrett's proposal.
Jun 16th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
How Does Police Reform Compare To Other Cities?
New report finds four areas for improvement.
Jun 14th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Burglar Identified Through Cookie Giveaway
Lakeside Bakery used a sweet strategy to find the suspect of its robbery.
Jun 11th, 2021 by Angeline Terry
Mayor Creates Pension Crisis Task Force
City needs to find an additional $77 million annually starting in 2023.
Jun 11th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Community Should Decide How $400 Million Spent
That’s how much federal pandemic aid city is getting. A participatory budget process is needed.
Jun 10th, 2021 by Melody McCurtis
City Agrees to Mediation With Morales
Former police chief could get hefty settlement. City hopes to retain acting chief Jeffrey Norman.
Jun 9th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Barrett Replacing FPC Chair, Vice Chair
Three new appointments by mayor would reshape the Fire & Police Commission.
Jun 9th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Police Again Enforcing Expired Plates
Fair warning to drivers, who haven't had to renew license plates since COVID-19 health order issued.
Jun 8th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Supervisor Ryan Clancy Suing City After 2020 Arrest
Clancy's suit seeks to prohibit city from using curfews in the future and argues 2020 curfew violated due process.
Jun 4th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Police Chief a Finalist For Wauwatosa Job
Potential move to smaller city a sign of issues in Milwaukee.
Jun 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Activists Reflect on a Year of Protest
Police reform advocates discuss victories and challenges that remain.
Jun 3rd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
One Year After George Floyd’s Death
Milwaukeeans reflect on how things have changed — or haven’t.
May 30th, 2021 by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Council To Consider Closing VIP Lounge
Milwaukee Police Department backing bar's closure.
May 26th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Approves Federal Drug Trafficking Grants
Activist asks what success fighting War on Drugs looks like? MPD lists arrests, seizures.
May 26th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
New Policies Incentivize City Residency for Milwaukee Police, Firefighters
Fire & Police Commission pushing for public safety departments that reflect the city they protect and serve.
May 24th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
African American Roundtable Pushes For Change
Founded in 2012, advocates for voter education, $15 minimum wage, defunding police.
May 20th, 2021 by Caroline White
Coins Celebrate Policing of Kenosha Protests
Kenosha Sheriff sends commemorative coins to other police agencies, officials who helped.
May 18th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes and Henry Redman
Sickle Cell Excuses Killings By Police?
3 of 47 such deaths nationally were in Milwaukee, but county medical examiner defends his decisions.
May 17th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
City Committee Approves Its Part of BRT Project
Agreement will have the city getting paid to plow snow in exchange for giving up traffic lanes.
May 13th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Tosa Police Had Many ‘High Value Targets’
Including Mayor Dennis McBride, Rep. David Bowen, protest leaders, attorneys.
May 12th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Bay View Speedway Must Close Early After Robbery String
Police visited gas station 14 times between January 1st and February 11th.
May 6th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Judge Rules Acevedo Video Can Be Released
Footage shows choking, death of Joel Acevedo. Officer Michael Mattioli charged with reckless homicide.
May 5th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Council Closes Junior’s Cocktail Lounge
After 22 police calls, $26,500 in COVID-19 fines and many neighbor complaints, council votes to shut down bar.
May 5th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Tosa Police Chief Testifies About Mensah
In John Doe hearing Weber defends former officer's killing of Jay Anderson, Jr.
May 4th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Police Haven’t Ended Stop and Frisks
ACLU report finds Milwaukee police out of compliance with 2018 legal settlement.
May 4th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Body Cameras Key To Charges Against Police
Wisconsin families who've lost loved ones hope body camera footage can lead to justice.
May 4th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
City Must Apologize to Sterling Brown
Council approves settlement, which includes apology and changes in how police are trained.
May 4th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Faces Ambulance Shortage
Shortage of personnel and low reimbursement rate pushing private providers to quit city's 911 system.
Apr 28th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Pension Costs Will Cause Huge Worker Layoffs
One-sixth of city workforce projected for cuts by 2026, with added cuts in future years.
Apr 28th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Multigenerational Homes Hit Harder By COVID-19
13% of state residents, often families of color, face higher risks of infection and death.
Apr 27th, 2021 by Pratheek Rebala, April Simpson, Susan Ferriss,Taylor Johnston and Vanessa Swales
Sterling Brown Settlement Approved
City will issue apology and adopt slew of police policy changes.
Apr 26th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Remembering Bill Durkin
He helped create Urban Stables, other philanthropic projects and was an anti-war activist, member of Chicago 15.
Apr 26th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Curfew Tickets During Protests Look Biased
Black residents hit by 64% of curfew violations during Milwaukee’s Spring 2020 protests.
Apr 25th, 2021 by Clara Neupert and Jim Malewitz
DPW To Test Smart Garbage Truck Technology
Could city fleet be used for reporting potholes and illegal dumping? Maybe.
Apr 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Protesters Rally After Chauvin Verdict
Local activists, members of The People's Revolution celebrate, call for further efforts to achieve justice.
Apr 21st, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Program Has New Approach to Prostitution
Milwaukee police offer help rather than arresting prostitutes.
Apr 21st, 2021 by Edgar Mendez
Jury Finds Officer Derek Chauvin Guilty
Minneapolis cop guilty on all charges, including second degree murder of George Floyd.
Apr 20th, 2021 by WPR Staff
MPS Is Just As Bad as Police Department
Both are racist systems and both need wholesale reform.
Apr 18th, 2021 by Jordan Morales
County Jail Staff Wore White Supremacist Symbols
Staff wearing "Punisher" symbol and Spartan helmet, both used by far-right groups.
Apr 13th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
First Streetcar Smart Kiosks Installed
Each with interactive displays mixing ads, streetcar arrival data and PSA's.
Apr 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Inside the Milwaukee Police Fusion Center
Protesters have wondered what center is up to. The history and details of little-known unit.
Mar 30th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
New Police Grant Approved With Little Scrutiny
Latest grant got two minutes of discussion, not months of meetings.
Mar 26th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Tosa Police Chief Will Testify in New Mensah Case
Jay Anderson's family asks judge to independently file charges.
Mar 25th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
8 Ways Police Mishandled Protests
From Los Angeles to New York, Milwaukee and Wauwatosa, police made similar mistakes.
Mar 24th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Council Wants Ann Wilson Off Fire & Police Commission
9-6 vote against her reappointment. But they lack the authority to remove her.
Mar 24th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Proposal Ends Fines for Pot Possession
No fines for possession of up to one ounce of marijuana for a first-time offense.
Mar 23rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Police Helped Patrol Tosa Protests?
MPD denies it, but evidence suggests its police were covertly involved.
Mar 17th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
