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Crime Stoppers Reward Announcement for Information Leading to Arrest of Brazil Johnson’s Killer

Northridge Owners Renew Legal Battle With City

Chinese investment group finds new attorney, now represented by McDonald & Kloth.

“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.

Criminal Charges Issued Against Individual Involved Stolen Auto Documentary

State Supreme Court Rules in Milwaukee ShotSpotter Case

Court says gunfire detection met standard for reasonable suspicion in man's arrest.

Milwaukee Planning To Eliminate Traffic Crash Deaths

City, led by Mayor Cavalier Johnson, adopts "Vision Zero" policy

Car Wins Battle With Commercial Garage

North Avenue building will be razed by city after reckless motorist rammed it.

$900,000 Settlement For Improper Firings By Chief Morales

Suit charges former police chief terminated seven Investigators without due process.

City Approves Scooters Through 2023

But it will take until at least August for private operators to re-enter Milwaukee.

Scooters Set For August Return

Council poised to approve new "study" on Tuesday, which would last through 2023.

Gov. Evers Allocates Nearly $800,000 for Community Safety Initiatives in the City of Racine

Announcement builds on governor’s investments in violence prevention and community safety

Supervisor Burgelis to Host Neighborhood Walk with Local Elected Officials

Council To Vote On Bringing Back Scooters

Special meeting called for June 20

Gov. Evers Visits Garden Homes Neighborhood

Governor takes walking tour of north side neighborhood, discusses violence prevention.

Statement on Wilson Park Creek incident

Alderman Scott Spiker and Common Council President José G. Pérez June 14, 2022

MPD Begins Installation of Bullet Resistant Glass at District Stations

Havenwoods BID Brings Crime Fighting Camera to 9th District

Automated license plate reading cameras help police track stolen cars, other crimes.

MPD Releases the 2022 Community Report

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.

The Milwaukee Police Department Launches Atlas One Application

Milwaukee PD partners with Atlas One, a new school safety application that will help keep Milwaukee students and community members safe and informed.

Interviewing The ‘Kia Boyz’

Amid epidemic of car theft in city, video by 'Tommy G' interviews the perpetrators.

Gov. Evers Announces More Than $1 Million for Summer Youth Programming and Job Training in Milwaukee

Federal funds to support collaborative effort with Employ Milwaukee, city of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Public Library, and Milwaukee Public Schools aimed at engaging youth and enhancing safety

MPD Officers Involved in a Serious Injury Collision

Suspect Criminally Charged in Connection to Sextuple Homicide

Northridge Mall Attorneys Quit, Chinese Group Must Find New Counsel

Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.

Special Prosecutors Won’t File Charges in Jay Anderson Killing

Prosecutors said they could not prove beyond a reasonable doubt a crime was committed.

Activists Urge Community Input on ARPA Spending

African American Roundtable, others urge city officials to listen to residents.

414Life Plans New Initiative To Disrupt Violence This Summer

Project will train residents, provide resources and programming in seven neighborhoods.

Council Members Asking RNC For $6 Million

Milwaukee can't otherwise benefit from convention because of lack of sales or hotel tax.

Evers Awards $2.2 Million For City Policing

ARPA funds will aid Milwaukee's efforts to control crowds, curb violence in downtown bar districts.

Gov. Evers Announces Additional $2.2 Million Investment Aimed at Keeping Milwaukee Safe

Announcement builds on governor's investments in violence prevention and community safety

Shots Fired at MPD Officers

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.

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.

Suspect Criminally Charged in Connection to Shots Fired at Officers

MPD and FBI Request Video Evidence from the Public Regarding Water Street Shootings

Rep. Bowen Statement on Weekend Violence Downtown

Reducing Gun Violence Will Take GOP Concessions to Make the Jobs of Police Easier

Downtown Curfew Instituted, Bucks Watch Party Canceled

Mass shooting triggers two-night curfew for individuals under 21, Bucks cancel Deer District party.

MPD Arrests Multiple Suspects in Downtown Shootings

MPD will enforce Mayor’s Proclamation

17 People Shot, 10 In Custody From Water Street Shooting

21 people shot across three incidents downtown Friday night following Bucks game.

Subject Shoots at Milwaukee Police Officers

Wisconsin Woman Indicted for Sex Trafficking Offenses

City Handing Out Free Gun Locks

Part of broader effort to reduce gun violence and accidental shootings by kids, say mayor and police chief.

MPD Temporarily Lost More Than 8,000 Citations

Offenses including speeding, disorderly conduct, assault and battery had no follow-up after ticket issued.

Critical Missing Woman Found Deceased

Community Collaborative Commission to host public town hall meeting

Hybrid May 12 meeting to update public and take questions

Three Candidates Running To Replace Cavalier Johnson On Council

Including one candidate that just challenged Johnson for mayor.

City Faces $9.5 Million In Legal Claims

Allegations of coerced confession, wrongful termination and underpayment of wages.

The Stunning Rise in Anti-Semitism

Nationally and in Wisconsin, the highest in more than four decades. Why?

7 Vehicles Towed In 36 Hours Under New City Policy

New police policy part of broader effort to stop reckless driving.

More Chicago Hot Dogs for Milwaukee

Plus: Vendetta Coffee comes to Walker's Point, Bavette reopens, new downtown cocktail bar and more.

The Milwaukee Police Department’s New Tow Policy Goes into Effect

National Campaign Challenges Gunfire Detection Tech

#CancelShotSpotter questions effectiveness of the technology, highlights public privacy concerns.

Jerel Ballard Announces Campaign for 2nd District Alderman in Milwaukee

Milwaukee Police Department Addresses Social Media Video

Cocktail Lounge Planned for Downtown

A specialty cocktail bar planned for Century Buidlng at 228 W. Wells St.

Safe & Sound to Host Multiple Drug Take Backs on National Drug Take Back Day- Saturday, April 30th

The shootings must come to an end

Statement from Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II April 22, 2022

Senseless violence prematurely takes the life of a 17-year-old mother

Statement of Alderman Khalif J. Rainey April 20, 2022

Festa Italiana Actually Canceled Due To Financial Issues

Italian Community Center had $1 million negative fund balance even before the pandemic.

City Braces For More Lawsuit Settlements

Unusual number of claims by this early in the year. City may transfer $850,00 into settlements account.

Milwaukee Police Department Second Statement Regarding Allegations of Fake Vaccination Cards

Milwaukee Police Department Community Briefing March 5, 2022, Officer Involved Shooting

New Mayor Offers Upbeat Inaugural Address

A who's who crowd cheers Johnson's vision of improved public safety and family-supporting jobs

Ald. Coggs introduces communication file to discuss SOPs related to individuals in police custody

 

Milwaukee Police Department Community Briefings

Scooters Were Popular, But Will They Return?

Scooter ridership set records in 2021. Alderman floats pathway to bring them back.

Bree Spencer Added to Police-Fire Board

East Side resident works for national civil rights group, previously worked at Safe & Sound.

Where Mayoral Candidates Stand On Issues

How Johnson, Donovan would handle crime, lead poisoning, housing, jobs, education, city pensions.

City’s Auto Thefts Up 132% Last Year

10,479 vehicles stolen in 2021, but police department sees hopeful signs in 2022.

Northridge Mall Raze Order Delayed

Appeals court sends case back to circuit court for review of city order, new estimate of repair costs.

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.

What’s Driving Milwaukee’s Homicide Rate

Pro-gun laws, red-lining and lead poisoning have a strong correlation with shootings.

MPD Arrests Two Girls in Connection to Abduction

Former Police Captain Wins $350,000 Settlement

Andra Williams charges discrimination after being rejected for two manager jobs.

Bob Donovan vs The Clown

'All Lives Matter' activist and 'good clown' gets pushed away by Donovan after interrupting him at breakfast.

City Attorney Halts Plan To Sue Reckless Drivers

Spencer submits last minute opinion saying the proposal is too broad.

Council Delays Adding Bree Spencer To Fire & Police Commission

Appointed by acting mayor, but some council members want time to meet with her.

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.

Inside Milwaukee’s 911 Center

Some two dozen MPD employees handle more than 1 million calls per year. City plans reorganization of system

Mayoral Race Will Likely Have Low Turnout

Historic race, yet many won’t vote, BLOC not endorsing a candidate.

Fire and Police Commission Extends Application Deadline for Police Officer Recruitment to Friday, April, 1, 2022

Cavalier Johnson Plans Focus on Jobs

Mayoral candidate wants to grow city’s population, economy, employment.

MPD Arrests Suspect Criminally Charged for Shooting MPD Detective

MPD Announces the Implementation of ABLE training to All Sworn Members

Milwaukee Police Department Community Briefing January 27, 2022, Officer Involved Shooting

Committee Backs Bree Spencer Joining Police Oversight Board

Spencer would be the seventh member on Fire & Police Commission.

MPD Moving To Seize Vehicles Via Court System

Policy would apply to repeat offenders that don't change their driving behavior.

MPD to discuss measures to ensure public safety in district facilities

MPD Officer Involved Shooting

City Boosts 911 Operator Pay By 26%

Milwaukee dealing with staffing shortage as call volume grows, system overhaul looms.

Criminal Charges Issued Against Suspect that Opened Fire in the District Five Lobby

MPD Seeks To Hire 195 New Officers

It's not a career, says police chief. "It's a calling,"

MPD Station Shot Up, Officers Suspended After Police Custody Death

Multiple outside investigations underway of in-custody death and later police shooting.

Rep. Bowen Statement on Senseless MPD District 5 Shooting Incident

“I Completely Denounce This Senseless Act of Violence”

MPD Officer Involved Shooting

Traffic Safety Unit Issues 21,260 Citations In First Year

Police Chief and Acting Mayor say program is working.