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Chisholm Reflects on Time as Milwaukee’s Top Prosecutor
He has served for 17 years as DA, overseeing turbulent times in city's history.
Jan 15th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Federal Trial Hears Charge of ‘Unlawful’ Arrest in 2016 by Milwaukee Police
Lawsuit charges ACLU legal observer and (then) state Rep. Brostoff wrongfully arrested.
Jul 12th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
Local Black History You Should Know
Including Marvin Pratt, Heal the Hood and the Young, Black & Opinionated podcast.
Feb 20th, 2021 by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
City Attorney OKs $4 Million Settlement with Sylville Smith Family
Smith was killed by a Milwaukee Police Office in 2016, igniting unrest in Sherman Park.
Oct 23rd, 2020 by Madeline Fox
Peaceful March Sees Signs of Solidarity
As march traverses city's west side and Wauwatosa it's met with support.
Jun 14th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Police-Community Relations Better in Sherman Park?
Three years after unrest there’s more cops present, residents say, but still a lack of trust.
Aug 14th, 2019 by Edgar Mendez
Three Years Later, Sherman Park Rising?
Key issues to consider three years after the 2016 upheaval shook the neighborhood.
Aug 13th, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic
The Lessons of Baltimore
A city falling apart, its police department dysfunctonal. Can Milwaukee learn from this?
Mar 19th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Black Leaders React to Smith Verdict
Calling for peace after acquittal of officer who shot Sylville Smith.
Jun 23rd, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
Rep. Bowen: Statement on verdict in Heaggan-Brown trial
“The second shot was clearly unjustified on video with Mr. Smith on his back with his hands in clear view."
Jun 21st, 2017 by State Rep. David Bowen
New Bank for Sherman Park
BMO Harris "smart branch" will replace bank damaged in August unrest.
May 19th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Public’s Trust Abused on Police Videos
Flynn, Barrett gave misleading statements on Sylville Smith video, yet it still hasn’t been released.
Dec 29th, 2016 by Bill Lueders
Mixed Reactions to Charges in Sylville Smith’s Killing
DA charges officer Heaggan-Brown. Family and community demand video's release.
Dec 16th, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
Charges against former officer Heaggan-Brown are the right call
December 15, 2016 Statement of Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II
Dec 15th, 2016 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
A step forward for justice in the shooting death of Sylville Smith
Statement of Alderman Khalif J. Rainey December 15, 2016
Dec 15th, 2016 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
Statement on homicide charges against Sylville Smith shooter
"Today's announcement that charges have been brought on Sylville Smith's shooter is an important step toward justice for Sylville, his family and friends, and a community that mourns his death."
Dec 15th, 2016 by State Rep. David Bowen
Eastsider, Scene of the Crime?
Tiny historic tavern is where police officer drank with patron he allegedly later raped.
Nov 8th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Sylville Smith’s Killer Charged With Sex Assault
Officer Dominique Heaggan-Brown's fatal shooting of Smith had set off near-riot in city.
Oct 20th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Sylville Smith Probe Looks Suspicious
AG Brad Schimel’s links to Milwaukee Police raise questions about his investigation.
Aug 25th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
