Milwaukee County Circuit Court

High Court Race Divides Republicans

And Democrats. But the obvious friction is between conservatives Dan Kelly and Jennifer Dorow.

Protasiewicz Says She’ll Bring Fairness to State Supreme Court

Milwaukee judge running for high court seat says current majority 'unfair to the citizens.'

Fiserv’s Move Downtown Is About Attracting ‘Young, Diverse’ Workers

Council committee endorses complicated subsidy for Brookfield company's relocation.

Crowded Supreme Court Race To Become Partisan Battles

Four candidates are running, with the conservative-liberal split of court hanging in balance.

Milwaukee Sues Second Reckless Driver

LaShawn Thomas has received 37 traffic citations in five years

First Candidate Announces for Triggiano’s Judicial Seat

Family Court Commissioner Ana Berrios-Schroeder will run for Milwaukee Circuit Court.

Gov. Evers Appoints Frederick Strampe to the Waukesha County Circuit Court

Ana Berrios-Schroeder Announces Campaign for Milwaukee Circuit Court

Family Court Commissioner brings 20-plus years experience serving on the bench

Civil Lawsuit Issued Against an Egregious Reckless Driver

City Will Pay $237,480 For New Settlements, Lawsuits

One payout just the tip of the iceberg for incident that's cost taxpayers $518,000.

Complicated Fiserv Subsidy Earns First Approval

Complicated deal includes $7 million for financial company, $4.6 million for neighborhood improvements.

Chief Judge Mary Triggiano named director of Marquette Law School’s Andrew Center for Restorative Justice

What Do Milwaukee Voters Want?

Voces de la Frontera does voter education. BLOC goes door to door, finds people want 'housing and good jobs.'

After UWM Lawsuit Loss, City Could Rewrite Historic Preservation Ordinance

Change would be a safeguard on state-owned buildings.

City Loses Again In Bid To Prevent Columbia Hospital Demolition

All of the windows now gone from the building while city seeks appeals court ruling.

Council Members Blast $500 Fix To Hyundai Theft Problem

Manufacturer selling kit to fix problem that has given rise to "Kia Boyz" phenenom.

Northridge Unsecured, Owners Face $26,000 In Fines

Fine will increase if problems not addressed. Final hearing scheduled for Oct. 3.

Fight Over Former Columbia Hospital Heads Back To Court

City appeals ruling, seeks to block UWM's further demolition of hospital.

Kia, Hyundai Thefts Now National Problem

Chicago's auto thefts up 767%, Seattle up 620% as Milwaukee's scourge spreads via social media.

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.

UWM Demolishing Former Columbia Hospital

City could still sue, but time is running out.

Northridge Mall Suffers Fourth Fire In A Month

Fire chief and mayor are fed up. Lawsuit to demolish building has critical hearing Monday.

Police Begin Suing Reckless Drivers

MPD files lawsuit against driver with 44 violations, warns 20 more repeat reckless drivers they could be sued.

Civil Lawsuit Issued Against an Egregious Reckless Driver

Fires Badly Damage Northridge Mall

More troubles for vacant mall. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.

Sheriff Has a Busy Drone Unit

While county faces massive budget deficit, sheriff has 8-man unit doing surveillance of peaceful protests.

Ald. Chantia Lewis Pleads Guilty, Removed From Office

Alderwoman faces August sentencing hearing following felony plea.

Court Says UWM Can Demolish Columbia Hospital

City loses suit opposing this and may decide not to appeal decision.

State High Court Rules Accused Mayfair Mall Shooter, 17, Be Tried As Adult

4-3 Supreme Court decision overrules circuit court on teenage boy.

Northridge Owners Renew Legal Battle With City

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

Wisconsin Lutheran Sues City of Milwaukee For Unlawful Property Tax Assessment

WILL represents school in challenge to $105,000 in unlawful taxes

Jury Finds Waterford Man Guilty in Civil Storm Water Case

June 20, 2022

Ieshuh Griffin Booted From Ballot In Two Aldermanic Races

Griffin attempted to run to replace both Cavalier Johnson and Nik Kovac.

Northridge Mall Attorneys Quit, Chinese Group Must Find New Counsel

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

Embezzlement, Misconduct Trial Scheduled For Chantia Lewis

Lewis now faces multiple, fast-approaching deadlines to resolve her four felony charges.

Special Prosecutors Won’t File Charges in Jay Anderson Killing

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

Protasiewicz Running For Supreme Court

Milwaukee circuit court judge running in 2023 election for seat being vacated by retiring Justice Roggensack.

Judge Reverses $1.4 Million Verdict Against Bauman, City

Lawsuit over Bauman's criticism of demolished housing facility dates back to 2007.

The Rise of José Pérez

How high school dropout rose to become first Latino Common Council president in Milwaukee history.

City Faces $9.5 Million In Legal Claims

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

Police chase and horrific crash results in probation for reckless driver

Statement from Alderman Michael J. Murphy April 28, 2022

Northridge Mall Raze Order Delayed

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

Pocan Accuses Johnson of Homophobia

Congressman assails senator for opposing brother’s nomination to federal court, past comments on gays.

Court Allows Mr. J’s To Reopen

Council voted to close bar, but court injunction allows it to continue operating for now.

Council Closes Mr. J’s Lounge

Two homicides in two years results in license nonrenewal for bar near 46th and Capitol.

George L. Christenson Appointed Milwaukee County Clerk of Circuit Court

Supreme Court Opposes Shackling Juveniles

Rule change would end shackling in state’s courts unless needed to prevent physical harm.

80% of State’s Judicial Races Uncontested

39 of 49 judges in state’s circuit and appellate courts face no opposition.

MPS Amends Union-Leave Policy After WILL Lawsuit

Amended policy now explicitly requires activities to be politically and ideologically view-point neutral

Three Tosa Police Given Immunity in Jay Anderson Probe

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

ELMNT Bar Wins Injunction, Can Reopen

60-day suspension for downtown nightclub delayed until at least March.

Biden Appoints Milwaukee Judge William Pocan to Federal Bench

Pocan would be first openly gay judge in 7th Circuit.

Council Suspends Downtown’s ELMNT Lounge For 60 Days

Action taken after police and others argue over how a homicide near bar was handled.

President Biden Names Eleventh Round of Judicial Nominees

Gene’s Supper Club Still Open Despite Shootings

Police oppose its operation, council voted to close it, but owner fighting this in courts.

Half of Milwaukee’s Car Thefts By Children

The 'Kia Boyz' have helped drive 'astronomical' 58% increase in city's car thefts, nearly half by kids 16 and under.

City Closes T Jay’s Lounge

36 shootings near bar in 2021, including a triple shooting inside tavern and bar staff involved in cleanup.

Morales Demotion Debacle Will Cost City Additional $19,000

City's outside counsel exceeded its budget.

Milwaukee Youth Caught In Middle of Rising Violence

Police, government resources unable to break cycle of violence destroying lives.

Jeffrey Norman Named Permanent Chief of Police

Norman has served as acting chief since Dec. 2020 while city sorted out botched Morales demotion.

Gov. Evers Appoints Kristela Cervera as Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge

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.

Jury Finds Milwaukee Man Guilty of Road Rage Shooting on I-94/43

October 8, 2021

Nidhi Kashyap Announces Judicial and Commissioner Endorsements

Chantia Lewis Goes To Court

In her first court appearance alderwoman pleads not guilty to misdemeanor. Four felony charges yet to come.

Jury Finds Milwaukee Man Guilty of Four Counts of Armed Robbery

September 21, 2021

Nidhi Kashyap Announces Candidacy For Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Police Chief Search Has One Candidate

Acting Chief Jeffrey Norman asked to apply for permanent post by FPC. Mayor, many alders back him.

New Downtown Hotels Replace Aging Office Buildings

Boutique hotels are replacing struggling office buildings.

100 East Office Tower in Foreclosure

Building has lost two large tenants in recent years.

Supervisor Clancy Applauds Probable Cause Decision in Death of Jay Anderson, Jr.

Judge Finds Probable Cause Officer Mensah Committed Homicide

Ex-Wauwatosa cop Joseph Mensah fatally shot Jay Anderson Jr. In 2016.

Council Approves Morales Settlement

Former chief will get $500,000 and now a finalist for job in Dane County suburb.

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.

Morales Payout Rises Still Higher

City must also pay its private legal team. Total cost of lawsuit will exceed $668,000.

County Courts Face Huge Backlog

Could take two years to resolve. Delay of cases during pandemic compounded by spike in violence and new cases.

Morales Reaches Tentative, $626,000 Settlement With City

Ousted chief won't return to Milwaukee Police Department.

No Settlement Yet, Morales Will Be Police Chief Again On July 15th

Demoted police chief Alfonso Morales will return to old job.

WILL Sues MPS for Unconstitutional Union Leave Policy

MPS pays school employees to engage in union-related activities

Morales Potential Return As Police Chief Delayed Until July 12th

Extension gives parties more time to negotiate settlement.

James MacGillis Will Lead Wauwatosa Police Department

MPD veteran taking top job in neighboring suburb.

Morales Or Milwaukee, Who Will Blink First?

Former chief continues to gain leverage for any potential settlement.

Morales Files Federal Lawsuit Against City

Ex-police chief, in mediation with city over circuit court order, opens second legal front.

City Agrees to Mediation With Morales

Former police chief could get hefty settlement. City hopes to retain acting chief Jeffrey Norman.

Milwaukee County woman pleads guilty to theft, business identity theft, filing false income tax returns

Milwaukee Police Chief a Finalist For Wauwatosa Job

Potential move to smaller city a sign of issues in Milwaukee.

Judge Orders Alfonso Morales Gets His Job Back in 45 Days

Former police chief gets even more leverage on potential settlement.

Tosa Police Chief Testifies About Mensah

In John Doe hearing Weber defends former officer's killing of Jay Anderson, Jr.

Suit By Morales Demands His Job Back

His attorney Frank Gimbel has made no progress with city negotiating financial settlement.

John McAdams, Professor That Brought Marquette to Supreme Court, Dies At 75

The Marquette professor sued the university for violation of his First Amendment rights, and won.

Milwaukee County Election Commission Reports Unofficial 2021 Spring Election Results

Katie Kegel Statement on Election Results

2021 Spring General Election Results

Races for circuit court judge, school board and county supervisor.

Tosa Police Chief Will Testify in New Mensah Case

Jay Anderson's family asks judge to independently file charges.

Blomme Charged With Possession of Child Pornography

The circuit court judge was charged with seven counts of possession of child pornography.

Judge Blomme Arrested On Child Pornography Charges

Investigation led by Attorney General Kaul cites judge's alleged use of Kik messaging app.

Milwaukee County Judge Arrested on Child Pornography Charges

March 16, 2021

State Must Release Sex Offender Data

Supreme Court rules for defense lawyer who argues DOC has overstated how often offenders commit future crimes.