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See Designs for New Courthouse
County close to final conceptual plans for $490 million courthouse project.
Apr 9th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Put a Hold on Reckless Driving Ordinance
Concerns about allowing sheriff's office to tow and impound reckless drivers' vehicles.
Mar 21st, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Focuses on ‘Building Bridges’ in 2026 State of the County
The county executive promotes major infrastructure projects, policy successes in annual address.
Mar 19th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Committee Approves Towing Reckless Drivers, With Objections
Sheriff's Office would use new authority to target 'street takeover groups.'
Mar 12th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Reckless Drivers Could Lose Cars Under New County Proposal
Measure backed by seven supervisors would let sheriff tow, impound and dispose of vehicles countywide.
Mar 6th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Sheriff Ball Changes Course on Facial Recognition
Sheriff will not acquire facial recognition technology, 'at this time.'
Feb 27th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Cop Used Flock Cameras to Track Romantic Partner
Officer charged with misconduct for tracking his girlfriend and her former lover.
Feb 25th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Sheriff Plans to Acquire Facial Recognition Technology
Plans deal with Biometrica company. 'Kind of shocking,' says board member.
Feb 17th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Launches New Fare Evasion, Security System
Aiming to reduce number of free riders, increase transit system revenue.
Jan 19th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
State Funding Indirectly Supporting New Courthouse Project
Latest cost estimate is $490 million. County could start borrowing for it as soon as 2027.
Aug 28th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
ACLU Report Shows Growth In Immigration Detentions
More than 1,000 detained this year, sheriffs in 12 counties now helping effort.
Jul 30th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes
Sheriff Creates Community Advisory Board
15 community members include law enforcement critics.
Jun 30th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Facial Recognition Resolution Passes
Unanimous vote asks Sheriff's office to adopt guidelines to protect civil liberties.
Jun 28th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Sheriff Interested in Using Facial Recognition Technology
Sheriff's Office says it would not use technology for surveillance, but board considering guardrails. MPD also pursuing tech.
Jun 20th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
County Jail Inmates Accused of ‘Mass Refusal’ and ‘Inciting a Riot’
Potential uprising in April the second such situation this year.
Jun 10th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes
Auditor Finds Jail Making Progress
Improvements come after report found 'deeply alarming' policies, problems.
May 21st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Franklin Mayor Faces Growing List of Sexual Harassment Allegations, Workplace Investigations
Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office records from more than a decade ago echo allegations from recent Waterford investigation.
May 1st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Could Courthouse Project Forge Partnership With State?
Discussion by county, state officials suggests political opening for state funding.
Apr 29th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Two Key Issues Driving County’s Poor Budget Picture
County projects to have $47 million deficit in 2026, but it already faces a 2025 deficit.
Mar 14th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
State Gives Milwaukee Millions for Court Security, Forensic Science Center
State provides more than $6 million for initiatives important to local justice system leaders.
Jan 17th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
How Will County Jail React To Trump’s ‘Mass Deportation’ Policy?
Per Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office policy, it does not detain individuals at the request of ICE.
Jan 16th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Question Jail Leaders Following Audit
Sheriff Ball says they're taking steps to fix 'deeply alarming' issues cited by audit.
Dec 3rd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Franklin Mayor John Nelson Sues Sheriff To Block Record Release
Seeks to keep secret internal affairs records from his time as a sheriff's deputy.
Nov 19th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Board Quickly Adopts 2025 Budget
Board makes few changes to county executive's recommended budget. Adds Domes plan and funding for eviction representation.
Nov 7th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
County Budget a ‘Pleasant Surprise’, But Future Looks Rough
Annual Wisconsin Policy Forum analysis reveals county faces difficult decisions in future.
Oct 27th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Grudgingly Approve Raises for Sheriff’s Deputies
County Board unanimously approves new contract with sheriff's deputy union, but wants overtime under control.
May 24th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
RNC Prep Includes Maritime Security Planning, Training
Local coast guard station hosts exercise gaming out security threats for Republican National Convention.
May 23rd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Ted Chisholm Running for County Treasurer
Milwaukee DA's son, formerly the sheriff's chief of staff, to oppose incumbent David Cullen.
Jan 18th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
County Corrections Staffing, Wages At Issue
Facilities understaffed. Sheriff says public safety not a priority in Crowley's budget.
Oct 14th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Board Approves Transgender Sanctuary Designation
Plus: Union-made vehicle policy, Jail Visitation Study, and multi-lingual communication resolution all approved by board.
Sep 22nd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
After ‘Neither Dignity Nor Value’ Comment, Staskunas Wants Clancy Out As Law Enforcement Committee Chair
Staskunas irked by Clancy's recent comments about police work having no "dignity or value."
Sep 15th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
County Committee Moves to Replace Private Bus Security
Proposal includes 51 new 'Transit Rangers' trained and maintained by the county.
Sep 6th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Sup. Clancy, Sheriff Ball Trade Charges
Conflict erupts before board's jail inquiry even begins.
Aug 23rd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
No Criminal Charges For Officers in Jail Death
DA's office finds no evidence to support any charges in death of Cilivea Thyrion.
Aug 7th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Sheriff’s Deputy Is Again Sending Controversial Emails To Politicians
The deputy was suspended in 2021 for sending emails to politicians that identified him as Milwaukee deputy.
Aug 3rd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Grants Could Fund Marina Upgrades
County grant office and Parks department seek federal and state grants.
Jul 24th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Resolution Calls For More State Aid, Local Autonomy
County board proposal demands hike in state aid with no strings attached.
May 2nd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
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
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
Former Fugitive Reported Dead in Jail
Second death in two-months in Milwaukee County Jail.
Jan 23rd, 2023 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
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
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
July 3 Fireworks Return!
After a two-year hiatus, fireworks return to Milwaukee's lakefront.
May 26th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee County Jail Only 56% Staffed
Sheriff's office struggles to staff jail, projects overtime deficit for 2022.
May 17th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
County Faces Drastic Budget Decisions
County is short $87 million over the next five years, could force massive cuts in service.
Apr 5th, 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
400 Inmates Have COVID-19 in Milwaukee County Jail
Highly transmissible variant is also affecting jail staff, worsening shortages.
Jan 7th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Land Sale Could Finance Parks Repairs
Board's finance committee approves using $1 million from sale of County Grounds land.
Dec 13th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Sheriff Lucas Won’t Run for Reelection
His Chief Deputy Denita Ball announces run for sheriff since Lucas is running for mayor.
Nov 10th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Board Adopts 2022 Budget of $1.2 Billion
Rising sales tax revenue plugs budget deficit. Federal ARPA funds largely saved for future investments.
Nov 10th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Emails Show Local Law Enforcement Coordinating Protest Response
Email group also shared intelligence among local police departments and with FBI.
Sep 11th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Republican Lawmakers Defunding Milwaukee Police
Republican controlled Legislature refuses proposals that would provide Milwaukee with additional annual revenue.
Aug 12th, 2021 by Jordan Morales
Board Approves Mental Health Crisis Team
Partnering sheriff's deputies and mental health professionals. But some supervisors opposed creating new Sheriff's Deputy positions.
Jun 25th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisor Ryan Clancy Suing City After 2020 Arrest
Clancy's suit seeks to prohibit city from using curfews in the future and argues 2020 curfew violated due process.
Jun 4th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
County Jail Gets National Accreditation
Sheriff says accreditation from National Commission on Correctional Health Care was "years in the making."
May 17th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Bill Would Expand Law Enforcement Drone Use
Bill covers corrections facilities, but one sheriff said it would help protest surveillance.
Apr 30th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Board Approves Overtime Oversight Policy
New policy will likely bring the sheriff's office before the board to explain overtime expenditures.
Apr 26th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
The County Sheriff’s New Drone Unit
Will be used for highway traffic safety — and for protests.
Mar 24th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Proposal Ends Fines for Pot Possession
No fines for possession of up to one ounce of marijuana for a first-time offense.
Mar 23rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
