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County Jail Visits Remain Elusive Goal
Committee rejects report with cost estimates on video, in-person visitations at jail, House of Correction.
Sep 21st, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Overcrowded Jail Seeks to Send Inmates to Racine
County Jail regularly exceeding its legal capacity, needs solution, Sheriff's Office says.
Sep 15th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Working On Bus Security. Again
Number of security incidents has declined but most bus drivers report feeling unsafe.
Sep 7th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
County Plan Will Tackle Courts Backlog
Using state ARPA funds to hire nearly 40 new staff in Sheriff's Office, DA's Office and Circuit Court.
Aug 17th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Denita Ball Wins Sheriff’s Race
Ball wins with 55% of the vote, defeating Brian Barkow and Thomas Beal.
Aug 9th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene and Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee County Sheriff Race
Three candidates on ballot and one write-in jockey to become next Milwaukee County Sheriff.
Aug 8th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Interview with Mohamed Awad
Awad wants to change culture of Sheriff's Office, saying commanders from Clarke-era must go.
Aug 7th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Interview with Thomas Beal
Beal wants full staffing, better mental health evaluation at jail.
Aug 7th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Interview with Brian Barkow
Barkow wants a jail ombudsman and community advisory council. Says current conditions in jail are "appalling."
Aug 7th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Police Begin Suing Reckless Drivers
MPD files lawsuit against driver with 44 violations, warns 20 more repeat reckless drivers they could be sued.
Jul 26th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Sheriff Has a Busy Drone Unit
While county faces massive budget deficit, sheriff has 8-man unit doing surveillance of peaceful protests.
Jul 20th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
How Milwaukee Police Do Cell Phone Surveillance
A log of 227 investigations reveals how MPD phone surveillance works.
Jul 19th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Supervisors Debate Unpaid Jail Labor
Current policy gives sentence reductions for labor performed; Clancy pushes resolution declaring unpaid labor is 'immoral.'
Jul 13th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Nicholson Shuffles Board’s Leadership
Chairwoman resets board's balance of power, and punishes a rival, with new committee assignments.
May 3rd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Gableman Rallies With Extremists, Including Vos’s Primary Opponent
Wall Street Journal warns Gableman could help Republicans lose state in 2022.
May 3rd, 2022 by Henry Redman
Ryan Clancy Launches Campaign For State Assembly
County supervisor is backed by Rep. Brostoff, who he is running to replace.
May 2nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Acting Mayor Johnson’s Brother Arrested On Felony Charges
Johnson has referenced his family's diverging lives on the campaign trail.
Apr 1st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Will In-Person Visits Return to Jail, HOC?
They were ended in 2014. Proposal asks Sheriff and HOC to study reinstating them.
Mar 12th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Declares 2022 ‘Year of the Youth’
State of the County speech cites victories against pandemic and efforts to achieve equity, but notes huge challenges ahead.
Feb 23rd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
15 Election Winners and Losers
Beyond the ballots, which insiders, groups and trends were the winners and losers in this election?
Feb 16th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
It’s Johnson vs. Donovan For Mayor
Acting mayor and former alderman pull away from crowded field. Will face off in general election.
Feb 15th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayoral Candidates Talk Reckless Driving, Affordable Housing
Candidates try to differentiate themselves on salient issues heading into primary.
Feb 10th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield
Board Okays New Jail Phone Call Policy
Amended resolution slowly lowers cost of phone and video calls for jail and HOC inmates.
Feb 7th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Board Debates Free Jail Phone Calls
Studies show it reduces recidivism. But could cost millions, with complicated practical details.
Feb 2nd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Sheriff’s Deputy Shot During Traffic Stop, Early Morning Alert Sent
Incident occurred near Interstate 94 and 68th Street.
Jan 26th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Who Will Win Mayoral Primary?
Voter turnout may decide which two candidates get through primary.
Jan 25th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Board Will Consider Raise for Sheriff
Proposed raise, effective at start of next sheriff's term in 2023, may face board opposition.
Jan 17th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
How Did County Finance $1.2 Billon Annual Budget?
The money comes from many sources, with only 25% coming from the property tax.
Nov 23rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Proposal Aims To Recruit More Lifeguards
Major lifeguard shortage closed pools in 2021.
Nov 3rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Is Third Time The Charm for Red Light Cameras?
Rep. LaKeshia Myers reintroduces bill to allow Milwaukee to use cameras to bust speeders and red-light runners.
Oct 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
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
Mentoring Program Helps House of Correction Inmates
Reentry program pairs those leaving jail with community members with similar experiences.
Sep 21st, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Proposal Limits Cost of Jail Visits, Food
Sup. Clancy proposes free phone, video calls and limits on commissary charges for food.
Sep 7th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Vaccine Mandate Announced for County Employees
Mandate covers all county employees, except those in the sheriff's department.
Sep 3rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Tosa PD Created Protestor ‘Target List’
The department shared the list with other Law Enforcement Agencies.
Aug 27th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Vos Kisses Trump’s Ring
Humbling himself to placate right-wing zealots calling for Assembly Speaker's head.
Aug 23rd, 2021 by Matt Rothschild
Nearly 200 Officers Fired Or Forced Out Are Back On The Job
Hired again across the state after allegations including sexual harassment, drunken fights.
Aug 22nd, 2021 by Peter Cameron
School Boards Across State Face Arguments, ‘Bullying’
Three Oconomowoc board members resign, citing a “toxic” environment.
Aug 21st, 2021 by Henry Redman
Plan Offers Vaccine Incentive for Jail, HOC
Committee okays $50 payment for any inmate or PTO for any staff member who gets vaccinated.
Jul 26th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Sheriff Projects $3.9 Million Overtime Deficit
Sheriff blames understaffing. Finance Committee does not accept his report.
Jun 30th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
How Does Police Reform Compare To Other Cities?
New report finds four areas for improvement.
Jun 14th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Variable Speed Limits Causing Freeway Crashes?
Sheriff, county, WISDOT analyzing whether abrupt changes in speed limits are unsafe.
Jun 10th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
9 Takeaways on Local Marijuana Laws
City and county moving toward reform but arrests and convictions still happening.
Jun 2nd, 2021 by Edgar Mendez
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
The County Sheriff’s New Drone Unit
Will be used for highway traffic safety — and for protests.
Mar 24th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
County Ends 2020 with $32 Million Surplus
In a big turnaround, projected deficit became a surplus due to federal CARES Act funding.
Mar 22nd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Committee Okays $1 Fine For Pot Possession
Under state law county can't fully decriminalize. Full board next considers proposal.
Mar 16th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
County Creates Culinary Program for Youth Offenders
Program at Vel R. Phillips Juvenile Justice Center could be nationally unique.
Dec 29th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Has Defunding Police Movement Failed?
Not entirely, but it’s fallen well short of its goals.
Dec 16th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Council Wants Control Over Police and Fire Chiefs
Seeking changes to state law to give city's elected officials control.
Dec 15th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Republican Slams Party for State Recount
Fond du Lac Chairman, talk radio’s Jeff Wagner attack effort to ‘disenfranchise' legal voters.
Nov 24th, 2020 by James Wigderson
‘MAGA’ Rally in Wauwatosa Gathers Hundreds
One day after Mayfair Mall shooting Trump supporters gather, including many with guns.
Nov 23rd, 2020 by Ethan Duran
600 Law Enforcement Agencies Operate in Wisconsin
See how many law enforcement agencies operate where you live.
Nov 20th, 2020 by Henry Redman
Trump Rally Becomes Confrontation
Crowd resists Health Department rules, Serb Hall hit with city citations, its manager in fracas with crowd.
Nov 15th, 2020 by Ethan Duran
Board Adopts 2021 Budget
Tax levy increase of 0.59%, many amendments and delays to electric buses and hemp growing.
Nov 10th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Committee Rejects Sheriff Cuts
But it also passed a widely supported increase in spending for services like housing and youth justice.
Nov 5th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Clancy Pushes $2.6 Million Cut to Sheriff Overtime
Supervisor proposes reallocating money to housing, parks, seniors and youth justice.
Oct 28th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Sheriff’s Office Spent $61.6 Million On Overtime
That's $35 million more than budgeted over the last seven years.
Oct 26th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Sheriff Opposes Further Budget Cuts
Proposed cut of just 2.7%. Sup. Clancy wants 25%, grills sheriff over protests and department spending.
Oct 14th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Did David Clarke Inspire Michigan Militia?
He was a prominent speaker urging rebellion against Michigan governor.
Oct 13th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
12,500 Held in County Jails Could Vote
ACLU, League of Women Voters working to help these eligible state residents to vote.
Oct 12th, 2020 by Henry Redman
Law Enforcement, Protesters Play Cat-Mouse Game After Mensah Decision
March from Downtown to Mayfair Mall blocked repeatedly by National Guard, Sheriffs, Police.
Oct 8th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Crowley Budget Advances Equity Goals
$1.2 billion budget down slightly, with less for capital spending, parks and Sheriff's office.
Oct 6th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Why Defunding Police Is Tough To Sell
Minneapolis politicians are abandoning the idea. What will happen in Milwaukee?
Sep 28th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Protest Shuts Down I-94 Freeway
Protests continued in city last week after Breonna Taylor decision.
Sep 28th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Supervisors Want Chokehold Ban Codified
Sheriff's Office does not oppose a chokehold ban, but has reservations about self-defense prohibition.
Sep 17th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
County Invests in Mental Health Crisis Responders
$500,000 for a team of Sheriff's deputies and psychiatric clinicians.
Sep 12th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Did Kenosha Cops Push Protesters Toward Militia?
So says militia member after two people killed by armed civilian. Pattern seen in other cities.
Sep 6th, 2020 by Dee J. Hall
Kenosha Officials on Trump, Protests, Police
Updates on everything going on in Kenosha in wake of unrest.
Sep 1st, 2020 by Erik Gunn and Henry Redman
David Clarke a Key Part of Bannon Scam
Ex-sheriff not indicted but was key fundraiser for We Build the Wall group accused of fraud.
Aug 26th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Activist Coalition Holds Largest March of DNC
But tensions nearly boiled over when counter-protesters disrupted the demonstration.
Aug 21st, 2020 by Ethan Duran
Former Milwaukeean Running for Vice President
Angela Walker is VP nominee for Green Party, but might not get on Wisconsin ballot.
Aug 19th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
DNC Security Costs Down 50 Percent
Event will cost $20 to $25 million to secure, feds will reimburse city.
Aug 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Racial Equity Legislation Signed Into Law
Also, Juneteenth officially becomes a major holiday for Milwaukee County.
Jul 22nd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Tosa PD Protesters Issue List of Demands
Despite increasing pressure from police, protesters in Tosa continue to seek justice.
Jul 10th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Activists Ratchet Up Pressure on Tosa PD
Jay-Z's Roc Nation calls for Mensah's firing, Tosa Police arrest protesters.
Jul 9th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Board Passes Racial Equity Proposal
A response to calls for police reform aimed at courts, sheriff's office, transit system.
Jun 29th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
This Weekend’s Protests Against Police Brutality
List of protests against the killing of George Floyd and police brutality.
Jun 27th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Photos Tied to Nooses a “Misguided Attempt” to Start Dialogue, Sheriff Says
Black man trying to start a conversation on the killing of Black people made the nooses found in Riverside Park.
Jun 26th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Nooses Hung From Riverside Park Tree
With laminated photos of Blacks killed by cops. Sheriff’s Office is investigating.
Jun 24th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
‘We Care Crew’ Takes on Pandemic
County teams with city, police, non-profits to distribute meals, face masks, resource bags at local parks.
Jun 17th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Evers Pulls National Guard From Milwaukee
The 125 troops serving as a backup force during the protests have been withdrawn.
Jun 9th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
8th Night of Marches Leads To South Side
Nitty and Coleman lead marchers through the south side and back.
Jun 6th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
State, City Elected Officials Call for Police Reform
Activists, Alders, lawmakers and the governor are calling for policy changes.
Jun 5th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Marches Multiply, Council Will Investigate Curfew, Police Response
Group openly carrying rifles joins late march, car caravan later takes over.
Jun 4th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
We Don’t Need the National Guard
We need our elected leaders to dismantle racist practices.
Jun 3rd, 2020 by Leaders Igniting Transformation
Five Protest Marches Planned Wednesday
Largest march will leave from Humboldt Park in Bay View at 3 p.m. and head north
Jun 3rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Protest Leader Frank Nitty Released
District Attorney Chisholm says leader released, wasn't charged, but facts still being gathered.
Jun 3rd, 2020 by Bruce Murphy and Jeramey Jannene
Peaceful March Leader Frank Nitty Arrested
Sheriff's deputies arrested influential leader. Mayor Barrett reportedly opposed detainment.
Jun 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene and Bruce Murphy
Community Leaders List Changes Protestors Want
Demands push for more racial equity, major changes in state, local and police policies.
Jun 2nd, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
City Imposes Third 9 p.m. Curfew Monday
Officials lament burglaries, fires, vandalism. Chief Morales warns police "taking action".
Jun 1st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Pastors Lead Peaceful Protest, But Second March Draws Police in Riot Gear
A tale of two marches, one with songs of unity, another with a standoff between marchers and dozens of police officers.
May 31st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Opening New Northside Community Testing Site
Site will be on Custer High School campus, replaces Midtown Center.
May 31st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Okays Fines for “Safer at Home” Violators
107 arrests so far by Milwaukee Police; now can issue fines of $500 to enforce state order.
Apr 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
House of Correction Has 7 COVID-19 Cases
The first confirmed case was announced Friday. Six more inmates being tested.
Apr 8th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
House of Correction Has Confirmed COVID-19 Case
One inmate has confirmed case, several others showing symptoms. Nurse that works at jail also tests positive.
Apr 3rd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
First Responders React To Supply Shortage, Change Operations
Police officers and firefighters are having trouble accessing the personal protective equipment they need.
Mar 20th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
David Clarke Is Still Crazy
Or maybe crazier. Just ask Charlie Sykes.
Mar 16th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Shooting at Molson Coors Left 6 Dead, Including Gunman
Law enforcement and elected officials lament the tragedy.
Feb 27th, 2020 by WPR Staff
Fire & Police Commission Okays Probe
To investigate leak of police department video. But who will do investigation and how will it be funded?
Feb 10th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
