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City Youth Jobs Program Fights Crime?
"The way you reduce crime is you employ people," says Ald. Russell Stamper.
Jul 15th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
The Real Story of Milwaukee’s Homeless
New documentary follows their trail, finds city has some of "the best homeless outreach cops" in any city.
Jul 14th, 2015 by Allison Dikanovic
A Bold Plan to Address the Crisis
Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. July 10, 2015
Jul 10th, 2015 by Joe Davis, Sr.
Work needed toward a multifaceted solution to deadly violence
Statement from Alderman Jim Bohl July 7, 2015
Jul 7th, 2015 by Ald. Jim Bohl
Mr. Mayor: Why no public review process for Chief Flynn?
Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. July 1, 2015
Jul 1st, 2015 by Joe Davis, Sr.
Milwaukee a safe city? Utter nonsense
Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan June 26, 2015
Jun 26th, 2015 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
“All he did was shoot a cop”
Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan June 25, 2015
Jun 25th, 2015 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
A Community Leader for 30 Years
Sojourner center's executive director Carmen Pitre has been helping vulnerable people for more than three decades.
Jun 24th, 2015 by Andrea Waxman
Statement from Alderman Robert W. Puente June 19, 2015
My thoughts and prayers go out to the officer who was shot and his family.
Jun 19th, 2015 by Robert Puente
Statement from Alderman Terry L. Witkowski June 19, 2015
My thoughts are with the Wauwatosa police detective who was shot this morning on Milwaukee’s northwest side.
Jun 19th, 2015 by Ald. Terry Witkowski
The Horse Barn’s Final Days?
The huge facility on E. National has housed the police horses and downtown carriage horses, but is now heavy with debt and unpaid taxes.
Jun 19th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Praying for police officer wounded in northwest side shooting
Statement of Common Council President Michael J. Murphy June 19, 2015
Jun 19th, 2015 by Ald. Michael Murphy
Another young life lost to deadly violence
Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. June 15, 2015
Jun 15th, 2015 by Joe Davis, Sr.
The City’s Illegal Entertainers
Until recently, Radio Milwaukee held live events with no city permit. Colectivo's live entertainment offerings at its Prospect Ave. location are still illegal.
Jun 3rd, 2015 by Michael Horne
Students Work to Improve West Side Neighborhood
Middle school students targeted drug dealing, worked with police to improve Washington Park area.
May 30th, 2015 by Allison Dikanovic
Sojourner Center Will Be a National Model
The 56-bed Sojourner Family Peace Center will be the nation's largest comprehensive provider of domestic violence prevention and intervention services.
May 29th, 2015 by Dave Reid
The Only Saloon in Piggsville
And the Valley Inn is a dandy, with a nicely-restored 1898 building and all those photos (and stories!) of floods.
May 27th, 2015 by Michael Horne
The Disappearance of Dan Bice
The state’s top political reporter has disappeared. Is the Journal Sentinel killing his column?
May 14th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Alderman Donovan asks for answers about secret MPD email system
Alderman Donovan requested answers to specific questions about the purported secret e-mail system.
May 14th, 2015 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Youth Council to discuss MKE Peace Project role
Youth are being asked to submit written entries to be considered for the project, and an array prizes are also being offered for the top entries.
May 13th, 2015 by City of Milwaukee Youth Council
Alderman Donovan calls for DOJ audit of Milwaukee Police Department IT
Alderman says video data snafu part of a “pattern” of issues
May 13th, 2015 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Alderman Witkowski schedules report on MPD records failure
News release from Alderman Terry L. Witkowski
May 12th, 2015 by Ald. Terry Witkowski
Alderman Davis asks for investigation into MPD records failure
News release from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.
May 12th, 2015 by Joe Davis, Sr.
For mayor, ignorance is bliss on MPD video snafu
Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan May 12, 2015
May 12th, 2015 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
MPD lost video report requires action, immediate response
Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. May 11, 2015
May 11th, 2015 by Joe Davis, Sr.
Attorney Michael Hupy Announces $25,000 Reward in the Laylah Petersen Case
Anyone with information regarding Laylah’s case can call 414-935-7360.
May 6th, 2015 by Hupy and Abraham, S.C.
Where Will Sex Offenders Live?
Only a small percent are repeat offenders. Will local restrictions on residency force state to create uniform law?
May 2nd, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
Marquette University Department of Public Safety to become commissioned police department on May 1
The university expects to have approximately 35 commissioned officers in place by the start of the 2015-16 academic year.
Apr 24th, 2015 by Marquette University
MPD officers make armed robbery arrests
Statement from Alderman Robert W. Puente April 23, 2015
Apr 23rd, 2015 by Robert Puente
Crime and disorder forcing businesses to close
The real story behind the closing of Mama Mia’s
Apr 22nd, 2015 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
$1 Million Plan to Upgrade Near West Side
Milwaukee Police, Marquette University and Harley-Davidson involved in project to redevelop area and cut crime.
Apr 19th, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien
Earth Day Blitz to Break Ground for New 27th Street Garden Park
Wisconsin Landscapers to Donate Labor, Materials, to Neighborhood House Project
Apr 17th, 2015 by Neighborhood House of Milwaukee
Continuing the search for solutions to tragic, senseless violence
Statement of Common Council President Michael J. Murphy April 16, 2015
Apr 16th, 2015 by Ald. Michael Murphy
Police-involved shooting in 2nd District
Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. April 15, 2015
Apr 15th, 2015 by Joe Davis, Sr.
Milwaukee Attorney Michael Hupy Offering $25,000 Reward for Information Leading to Arrest and Conviction
Anyone with information regarding this incident can call 414.935.7360.
Apr 13th, 2015 by Hupy and Abraham, S.C.
LISC Milwaukee to Conduct Search for New Executive Director
Long-time executive director moves on to new endeavors
Apr 13th, 2015 by Local Initiatives Support Corporation Milwaukee
Officer injured in yet another car theft incident
Milwaukee’s auto theft rate 12 times higher than that of New York City
Apr 10th, 2015 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Alderman Donovan asks for change in MPD vehicle pursuit policy
Current ‘no chase’ policy is emboldening criminals, Alderman Donovan says
Apr 7th, 2015 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Zepnick Announces Run for Milwaukee City Council
South Side Democratic Legislator remains focused on improving workforce development with good paying jobs, safe and sound neighborhoods, rebuilding Milwaukee’s public infrastructure, and maintaining a strong education system.
Apr 6th, 2015 by Josh Zepnick
Million Mom March to DC
Local mothers joining march to demand justice for those killed by police or white vigilantes.
Apr 3rd, 2015 by Edgar Mendez
Ald. Pérez to propose stricter sex offender residency rules
Meeting on Wednesday will provide info about “troubling” developments
Mar 31st, 2015 by Common Council President Jose Perez
Rape of girl is sickening, points to need to protect kids at all times
Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. March 26, 2015
Mar 26th, 2015 by Joe Davis, Sr.
A good cop, and a bad Fire and Police Commission decision
Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan March 24, 2015
Mar 24th, 2015 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Helping Police Build Neighborhoods
Fatima Benhaddou is the new program manager of police department's federally funded Building Neighborhood Capacity Program.
Mar 24th, 2015 by Andrea Waxman
A Broken City
Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. March 20, 2015
Mar 20th, 2015 by Joe Davis, Sr.
Public Safety in Milwaukee approaching free-fall
Continued deadly violence and other challenges affecting quality of life
Mar 20th, 2015 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Neighborhood Leaders Applaud Barrett’s Speech
Mayor's state-of-the-city speech details plans for neighborhood development and partnerships with city.
Mar 13th, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien
Mayor Barrett’s 2015 State of the City Address
Monday, March 9th, 2015 - Alverno College
Mar 9th, 2015 by Tom Barrett
Safe & Sound Will Target 8 High-Crime Neighborhoods
Community organizing group works with residents, high-risk youth and police to combat crime.
Feb 24th, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien
Crime Drops 32% in North Side Neighborhood
"Comprehensive community effort" credited for two-year crime decline in Amani neighborhood.
Feb 12th, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien
Does “Broken Windows” Theory Hurt Milwaukee?
Police Chief Ed Flynn is one of the foremost practitioners of aggressive policing getting national criticism.
Jan 29th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
MPD Stops Too Often Undermine Community Trust, ACLU Survey Finds
Today, the ACLU of Wisconsin released survey results of over 800 Milwaukee residents’ attitudes about police.
Jan 21st, 2015 by American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin
Why Did Police Arrest Local Reporter?
Officers say they feared for their safety. Reporter says he feels threatened by police.
Jan 21st, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien
Helping Businesses in Harambee and Riverwest Neighborhoods
The non-profit Riverworks has become a key force in urban development, and will be part of Kresge grant won by GMC.
Jan 16th, 2015 by Matthew Wisla
Milwaukee Has Two-Thirds of State’s Gun Killings
76 of 111 victims in 2014 were in Milwaukee. Blacks were 20 times more likely to die in gun homicides.
Jan 12th, 2015 by Bill Lueders
Why I Was Arrested
As police stake out an expected protest, a reporter gets arrested. Was the arrest justified?
Dec 29th, 2014 by Jabril Faraj
Unimaginable loss for family, unspeakable crime for city
Statement from Alderman Robert W. Puente December 29, 2014
Dec 29th, 2014 by Robert Puente
Rep. Gwen Moore Calls on DOJ Review of Milwaukee Police Procedures
Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) sent the following letter to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Rights Division
Dec 23rd, 2014 by U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore
Red Arrow Park decision demonstrates need for additional reforms
Joint Statement from Common Council members Ashanti Hamilton, Russell W. Stamper II, Milele A. Coggs, Willie C. Wade and José G Pérez
Dec 22nd, 2014 by Ald. Ashanti Hamilton
Chisholm Decision Triggers Controversy
DA decides not to charge officer who killed mentally ill man, leaving community divided over issue.
Dec 22nd, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Rep. Taylor’s statement on Dontre Hamilton Case
"Our new law also requires that when no charging decisions are issued following an officer-involved death, the criminal report must be released to the public."
Dec 22nd, 2014 by Chris Taylor
Rep. Gwen Moore on Decision to Not File Charges in Dontre Hamilton Shooting
"It is paramount that we channel our collective grief and frustration in a constructive manner."
Dec 22nd, 2014 by U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore
Supervisor David Bowen Questions Hamilton Decision
Says 14 Shots “Excessive,” Urges Community to Stand Firm Against Injustice
Dec 22nd, 2014 by State Rep. David Bowen
Hamilton shooting a tragedy all around, but war on cops needs to end
Police aren’t the problem, they’re part of the solution
Dec 22nd, 2014 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Statement from ACLU of Wisconsin on DA Decision in Police Shooting of Dontre Hamilton
Statement from Chris Ahmuty, ACLU of Wisconsin Executive Director
Dec 22nd, 2014 by American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin
“I have no trust in the judicial system.”
Lu Ann Will's mentally-ill son was shot by police answering her call for help. She still doesn't understand how it happened.
Dec 14th, 2014 by Jabril Faraj
America’s Newest Hero, David Clarke
He’s in the news everywhere and conservatives are falling all over themselves in adulation.
Dec 9th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Residents Support Changes at Washington Park
Quality of Life Plan works with residents, landlords and police.
Dec 9th, 2014 by Andrea Waxman
Police-community discussion: Acknowledging basic conditions, facts first is vital
Statement from Alderman Ashanti Hamilton December 5, 2014
Dec 5th, 2014 by Ald. Ashanti Hamilton
Washington Park Neighborhood and MPD Awarded National MetLife Foundation Community-Police Partnership Award
Mobilizing Residents/Partnerships leads to improved neighborhood safety
Dec 2nd, 2014 by Local Initiatives Support Corporation Milwaukee
Through the riots, see the pain, and learn from the lessons of Ferguson
Joint statement from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II
Nov 25th, 2014 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Article: MPD chief of staff now moonlighting in Pittsburgh
Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan November 21, 2014
Nov 21st, 2014 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
72% of MPS High School Students Are Truants
"Habitual students" have at least 5 unexcused absences per semester. Many get picked up by police.
Nov 18th, 2014 by Kelly Meyerhofer
Neighborhood Groups Who Target Crime
Three community groups win awards for working with police on crime prevention.
Nov 13th, 2014 by Matthew Wisla
Operation Alley Cat initiative pays off with arrest
News conference TODAY in alley where video footage captured suspect
Nov 13th, 2014 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Proposed Milwaukee Marathon gets early boost at committee
News release from Aldermen Jim Bohl, Willie C. Wade and Joe Davis, Sr.
Nov 12th, 2014 by Ald. Jim Bohl
The Ed Flynn Factor
Politico Magazine concludes Milwaukee is an innovator in policing. Why? Chief Flynn’s leadership.
Nov 12th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Heroin and Opiates 101 – A Neighborhood & Community Meeting
President Murphy hosting key meeting next week targeting parents, loved ones
Nov 12th, 2014 by Ald. Michael Murphy
City Residents Welcome ShotSpotter
Milwaukee Police program uses 110 sensors in 11-square mile area to detect gunfire and fight crime. Residents are seeing the impact.
Nov 11th, 2014 by Molly Rippinger
Cops in Shootings Should Be Promptly Named
Police Chief Flynn waited more than five months to identify officer who shot Dontre Hamilton. The public deserves better.
Nov 5th, 2014 by Christa Westerberg
Dear Mr. Mayor: Stop playing poli-tricks with city residents
Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. November 5, 2014
Nov 5th, 2014 by Joe Davis, Sr.
Cutting corners in police hiring may come back to bite us
Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan October 23, 2014
Oct 23rd, 2014 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Cop’s firing warrants more comment
Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan October 16, 2014
Oct 16th, 2014 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Firing of officer involved in Red Arrow Park shooting reeks of politics
Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan October 15, 2014
Oct 15th, 2014 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Public Safety Committee to take up ShotSpotter expansion, pot penalties
A proposal to significantly expand the ShotSpotter gunshot detection area in Milwaukee will be discussed by the Public Safety Committee.
Oct 1st, 2014 by Ald. Terry Witkowski
Another Newspaper Attack on Chief Flynn
Has the Journal Sentinel renewed its war against the police chief or was its Sunday story simply botched reporting?
Sep 30th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Politics and Policing Just Don’t Mix
Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan September 25, 2014
Sep 25th, 2014 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
