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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.

Death of a Person in Police Custody

Milwaukee Seen As RNC Favorite

Former Governor Scott Walker leading tour of city today. Taxpayers paying for security.

Milwaukee Poised To Tow Unregistered Vehicles Driven Recklessly

Policy is envisioned as part of reckless driving crackdown.

New Plans Aims To Grow 13th Street

Extension of KK River Trail, traffic calming for Oklahoma Ave and safety improvements for S. 13th Street.

Council Closes Southside Massage Parlor

License renewal denied. Business suspected of human trafficking.

Milwaukee Police Department Statement Regarding Allegations of Fake Vaccination Cards

Reckless Driving a National Problem

Yes, Milwaukee has huge problem, but it's part of a worrisome national trend.

$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.

AG Candidate Eric Toney Endorses Bob Donovan for Mayor of Milwaukee

Fire and Police Commission Policies and Standards Committee to Consider Policy Authorizing the Milwaukee Police Department to Tow Unregistered Vehicles Engaged in Reckless Driving

What Will Earnell Lucas Do As Mayor?

Sheriff says stopping violent crime and reckless driving are key to city's future.

Mitten Fest Returns!

Plus, Disney On Ice at Fiserv Forum, Anime MKE, live music at Anodyne and more.

Council Suspends Mangos Cafe For 30 Days

Issues outside of bar draw ire of neighbors

What Will Bob Donovan Do As Mayor?

Donovan wants more police. Wants to partner with state on budget troubles.

Mayoral Candidates Talk Reckless Driving, Affordable Housing

Candidates try to differentiate themselves on salient issues heading into primary.

Bree Spencer Named To Fire & Police Commission

Acting Mayor Johnson makes his first appointment to police and fire oversight body.

What Will Michael Sampson Do As Mayor?

His top issues for city: ‘COVID, crime and common sense.’ And don’t 'micro-manage' police.

Gallery With Artist Housing Proposed For West Side

Neighborhood resident proposes to redevelop fire-damaged building built in 1875.

Cavalier Johnson Delivers Public-Safety Focused “State of the City” Speech

Acting Mayor calls for three approaches to curb surge in violence.

Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Octaviano Juarez-Corro Captured

MCTS Announces Rosa Parks Scholarship Recipients on Her Birthday

Most Home Drug Searches By Police Use No-Knock Warrants

77% of all searches by MPD in 2019, report finds. First in a series.

MPD Investigates Quintuple Shooting

Three Tosa Police Given Immunity in Jay Anderson Probe

"Unorthodox" decision in John Doe probe of Anderson’s killing by officer is questioned.

Suspect in Connection to MPD Officer Shot Criminally Charged