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Board Approves Jail Probe, Opposes Brewers Subsidy
Plus: Board sends abortion proposal to attorney's for additional review
May 25th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Man Dies Following Suicide Attempt at CRC
In last year there have been five in-custody deaths in Milwaukee County correctional facilities.
May 25th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
County Could Replace Private Firm With Deputies or Transit Rangers
Transit Security Task Force moving toward recommending replacement of current private security firm.
May 18th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Assembly Bill Would Provide Funding with Substantial Restrictions for County
County would see a revenue increase, but with substantial restrictions. Gov. Evers promises veto.
May 4th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Wauwatosa ‘Target List’ Trial Begins
Lawsuit charges police violated federal laws in their reaction to 2020 BLM protests.
May 3rd, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
Board Will Consider Probe of Jail Policies, Practices
Sup. Felesia Martin authors resolution making huge information request from jail.
Apr 29th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Sheriff Denita Ball Shuffles Jail Leadership
Joshua Briggs new director and commander. Inspector Aaron Dobson now leads courts.
Apr 28th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Former Jail Medical Provider Still Troubling County
County still litigating lawsuits from six-year tenure of Armor Correction Health Services.
Apr 18th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Activists Want Answers For Deaths At County Jail
Four people have died at the Milwaukee County Jail in less than 12 months.
Apr 7th, 2023 by Devin Blake
Jail Vaccine Incentive Payments Worked
Report finds vaccination rates spiked at county jail, CRC when incentive payments offered.
Mar 28th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Want Audit of County Jail
Supervisors Felesia Martin and Ryan Clancy propose legislation in response to deaths at county jail.
Mar 23rd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
County Jail Records Second In-Custody Death of 2023
An unidentified 37-year-old man is reported dead. No cause of death immediately released.
Mar 16th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Will David Clarke Take On Tammy Baldwin?
"America's Sheriff" may run against Democratic U.S. Senator, national story suggests.
Mar 14th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Bucks, Froedtert Plan Massive Health Equity Initiative
20-year, up-to-$100 million effort aims to be a data-driven eliminator of health disparities.
Mar 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Drone Flights by Sheriff’s Office Declined in 2022
Drone flights tracking protestors in 2021 were criticized. Big decline since then.
Mar 13th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
Family of Woman Who Died in Jail Speaks Out
Cilivea Thyrion, then 20, committed suicide in December 2022, the Sheriff's Office has said.
Feb 28th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Thousands Have Unclaimed Funds in County Treasury
County itself has more than $10,000 waiting to be claimed. How about you?
Feb 28th, 2023 by Michael Horne
Three Highly-Competitive Aldermanic Races On April Ballot
Pratt vs Bowen, Westmoreland vs Jackson and Ball vs Taylor.
Feb 21st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City Will Pay 2020 George Floyd Protester $270,000
Cameron Murdoch a 'victim of violent police,' suit claims, at 6th and McKinley fracas.
Feb 14th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
County Needs Help Running State Programs
Our partnership on state-mandated programs is underfunded, leaving public safety at risk.
Feb 4th, 2023 by David Crowley
Will Online Foreclosure Auction Prevent Intimidation, Collusion?
County attempts to thwart collusion by 'bad actor landlords' at property auctions.
Jan 31st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Brieon Green’s Family Questions Video, Transparency of Sheriff
Video of Green's suicide and deputy sheriffs handling of him incomplete, they charge.
Jan 30th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
MCTS Makes Changes to Transit Security
MCTS, after union's repeated prodding, pursuing charges against people that assault bus drivers.
Jan 27th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Did Sheriff Transfer Inmates to Racine Without Permission?
Sheriff began making transfers at significant costs before getting board buy-in.
Jan 16th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
No Criminal Charges in Brieon Green Suicide
DA finds no liability for sheriff's officers overseeing county jail where suicide occurred.
Jan 11th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
City, County Will Study Merging Services
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos pushing for this as prerequisite for more shared revenue for Milwaukee.
Jan 11th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Sheriff Denita Ball Sworn In
Ball is the first woman to become sheriff in Milwaukee County history.
Jan 6th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
More Than 15 Candidates Running For Three Council Seats
North side voters will find packed primaries on Feb. 21.
Jan 5th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Clancy Takes On Jail Food Monopoly
Sup. Ryan Clancy looks to break up Aramark Corporation's control over both food services and commissary.
Dec 23rd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Youth Detention in Racine Approved
Supervisors quietly approve policy they previously rejected.
Dec 20th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
County Officials Say Northridge Lake Murder-Suicide Could Have Been Prevented
26-year-old mother drove herself and 7-year-old daughter into lake after 911 call about possible suicide
Dec 15th, 2022 by Evan Casey
Committee Okays Racine Detention for Youthful Offenders
Board will reconsider agreement it opposed in September to pay for Racine facility.
Dec 12th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Family Says Guard Ignored Brieon Green Committing Suicide at Jail
Family horrified after reviewing footage of his death in custody at Milwaukee County Jail.
Dec 4th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Board Adopts 2023 County Budget
Board spent nearly 12 hours debating amendments, what passed?
Nov 11th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Disabled Riders Decry End To Taxi Service
Transit Union demands more funding, others push sheriff budget cuts at public budget meeting.
Nov 2nd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Sheriff Lucas Leaving for Job With Fiserv
Will become Vice President of Security for Wisconsin for company headquartered in Brookfield.
Oct 21st, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Introduces 2023 Budget Laden With ‘Tough Decisions’
Budget increases parks, other departments funding, but shows that cuts are on the horizon.
Sep 29th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
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
