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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
County Treasurer Cullen Withstands Chisholm’s Challenge
Veteran politician David Cullen, county treasurer since 2014, will serve four more years.
Aug 13th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Meet the Candidates for County Office
Cullen vs Chisholm for treasurer showdown is winner-take-all.
Aug 9th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
The Cheaper Candidate For County Treasurer
Reform candidate Ted Chisholm promises to work for less pay than incumbent David Cullen.
Jul 2nd, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Crowley Vetoes Big Salary Hikes for Elected Officials
36% pay hikes passed by board are 'unprecedented and irresponsible,' Crowley chides.
Mar 28th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Board Approves Unprecedented Pay Raise For Elected Officials
Board approves unprecedented 36% salary increases for elected officials without saying a word.
Mar 23rd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Notables Attend City Birthday Party
The city's 178th birthday party offered fun, food and political chatter.
Jan 27th, 2024 by Michael Horne
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
Sup. Clancy, Sheriff Ball Trade Charges
Conflict erupts before board's jail inquiry even begins.
Aug 23rd, 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
Sheriff Denita Ball Sworn In
Ball is the first woman to become sheriff in Milwaukee County history.
Jan 6th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Evers Appoints Denita Ball Milwaukee County Sheriff
Ball makes history ahead of schedule as first female Milwaukee County Sheriff.
Oct 27th, 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
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
Ballot Access A Concern In Milwaukee County Jail
Advocates, candidates for Sheriff question voting access in county jail.
Aug 8th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
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
Milwaukee Wins 2024 Republican National Convention
It's official. GOP will pick its presidential nominee in Milwaukee.
Aug 5th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee County Jail Only 56% Staffed
Sheriff's office struggles to staff jail, projects overtime deficit for 2022.
May 17th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Data Shows Sweep of Johnson’s Victory
Won 12 of 15 aldermanic districts, 216 out of 315 wards in mayor's race, did well even in Donovan's best district.
Feb 16th, 2022 by John D. Johnson
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
2022 Spring Primary Election Results
Election results for race for mayor and three county supervisor races.
Feb 15th, 2022 by Urban Milwaukee
Why You Should Vote For Each Candidate For Mayor
We asked the candidates themselves, what makes you the best person for the job?
Feb 11th, 2022 by Urban Milwaukee
What Will Earnell Lucas Do As Mayor?
Sheriff says stopping violent crime and reckless driving are key to city's future.
Feb 11th, 2022 by Jonah Beleckis
Mayoral Candidates Talk Reckless Driving, Affordable Housing
Candidates try to differentiate themselves on salient issues heading into primary.
Feb 10th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield
Mayoral Poll Shows Strong Donovan Showing
But weighting of poll raises questions about its accuracy.
Feb 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Prediction Market Offered For Mayoral Race
You can put money down on who will, or won't, be Milwaukee's next mayor. But watch out for a little-known state statute.
Feb 4th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayoral Race Features Virtual Forums, Keg Tappings
Pandemic alters traditional campaign trail, but candidates still making their pitch to voters.
Jan 31st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Has a Singing Mayor Again
Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson tries singing at city's 176th Birthday Party, before a big turnout of politicians.
Jan 31st, 2022 by Michael Horne
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
New Mayoral Poll Reorders Field
Independent poll shows different order of candidates in the race for mayor.
Jan 23rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
First Milwaukee Mayoral Race Poll Released
Poll, released by Johnson campaign, shows acting mayor with narrow lead.
Jan 19th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Ieshuh Griffin Added To Mayoral Ballot
But Griffin fails to get Taylor and Johnson thrown off ballot.
Jan 17th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
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
City Completes Renaming Old World Third To Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Milwaukee fixes a 1984 "injustice" by extending King Drive through Downtown.
Jan 17th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Half of Mayoral Candidates Bounced From Ballot
City Attorney Tearman Spencer leads list of those that failed to submit signatures.
Jan 11th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Chris Larson Drops Out of Mayoral Race
But the field is still growing, with 12 candidates now in the race.
Jan 6th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Attorney Tearman Spencer Is Running For Mayor
10th candidate in the race is a polarizing one.
Dec 30th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Daniel Riemer Drops Out of Mayoral Race
Field narrows back to seven in race to replace Mayor Tom Barrett.
Dec 23rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Tom Barrett Confirmed as Ambassador to Luxembourg, Resignation Expected
Special election for mayor will occur April 5.
Dec 16th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Senate Committee Schedules Vote On Barrett’s Ambassadorship
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations poised to advance nomination to full Senate.
Dec 9th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Entrepreneur Announces Run for Mayor
Michael Sampson, 38 founder of SWARMM Events, vying to replace Tom Barrett.
Nov 24th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
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
Barrett Confirmation Hearing Set for Tuesday
If Mayor Tom Barrett is quickly confirmed, mayoral election would occur alongside Spring elections.
Oct 29th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Ambassador Confirmation Stalled in Senate
But candidates are still lining up to replace him. Seven have filed candidacy already.
Oct 20th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Marina Dimitrijevic is Officially Running For Mayor
Alderwoman is the seventh individual in the race.
Oct 18th, 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
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
Mayor’s Race Looks Like a Wild One
Wide open, with lots of candidates, no obvious favorites and so much at stake.
Aug 30th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Sheriff Projects $3.9 Million Overtime Deficit
Sheriff blames understaffing. Finance Committee does not accept his report.
Jun 30th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
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
Variable Speed Limits Causing Freeway Crashes?
Sheriff, county, WISDOT analyzing whether abrupt changes in speed limits are unsafe.
Jun 10th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
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
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
County Jail Staff Wore White Supremacist Symbols
Staff wearing "Punisher" symbol and Spartan helmet, both used by far-right groups.
Apr 13th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Board Changes Pot Possession Fine to $1
Under state law county can't fully decriminalize.
Mar 26th, 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
Has Defunding Police Movement Failed?
Not entirely, but it’s fallen well short of its goals.
Dec 16th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
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
Biden Brings His Message of Controlling COVID-19 to Milwaukee
Says Trump has "waived the white flag" and surrendered to the coronavirus.
Oct 31st, 2020 by Madeline Fox
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
Why Defunding Police Is Tough To Sell
Minneapolis politicians are abandoning the idea. What will happen in Milwaukee?
Sep 28th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Should Sheriff’s Budget Be Cut?
When it comes to defunding police, the county sheriffs are an obvious place to start.
Sep 22nd, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
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
Groups Want 25% Cut in Sheriff’s Budget
Activist groups push for defunding. Sheriff Lucas submitted budget with only a 1.4% cut.
Aug 17th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
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
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
We Don’t Need the National Guard
We need our elected leaders to dismantle racist practices.
Jun 3rd, 2020 by Leaders Igniting Transformation
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
Are Police Overreacting to Protests?
So says ACLU, others. Others want a tougher response. What’s the proper balance?
Jun 2nd, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
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
Milwaukee Opening New Northside Community Testing Site
Site will be on Custer High School campus, replaces Midtown Center.
May 31st, 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
Nath Kicked Out Of Voces Event
In interview with Urban Milwaukee, Nath gives her version of events.
Feb 3rd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Langley Has Raised Just $2,500
Incumbent city attorney way behind his challengers in campaign donations.
Jan 8th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Seven Will Run for County Executive
Gwen Moore endorses Lipscomb, Crowley has raised $53,000, no word from Abele.
Jan 7th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Bobot Will Attack Langley. Sort Of
Vince Bobot has (mostly) changed his mind about going negative in race for city attorney.
Dec 10th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Stash of Guns Found on Milwaukee River
Sheriff's deputies arrest man, find underground bunker full of weapons in wooded area near Capitol Dr.
Nov 23rd, 2019 by Alana Watson
Up From the Hillside Projects
Sheriff Earnell Lucas is on a mission to serve the people.
Oct 15th, 2019 by Eugene Kane
Abele’s Budget Sees Cuts, and New Programs
Proposed budget closes two pools and cuts bus routes, but boosts the Sheriff's department
Oct 1st, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Sanctuary Rally Announces Pro-Immigrant Bills
“These people are us!” Proposed state laws provide more protection for immigrants.
Aug 1st, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Take It EZ, Donovan Urges
New public-private initiative targets reckless driving in the city.
Jul 22nd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Five Takeaways from Yesterday’s Election
The race for Terry Witkowski's seat had surprises -- and key lessons.
Jul 17th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Fighting For Immigrants in Court
Immigrants without attorneys six times more likely to be deported. New program provides legal help.
May 21st, 2019 by Natalie Yahr
Sheriff Won’t Work With Federal Immigration
Lucas changes policy, won’t give information to ICE about people detained in the jail.
Mar 4th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Waukesha County Sued for Racial Profiling
Common Ground seeks apology for treatment of two black pastors, and reviewing actions by other suburbs.
Jan 10th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Will Earnell Lucas Be a “People’s Sheriff”?
That’s what new sheriff promised; community members hope he will be very different than David Clarke.
Jan 4th, 2019 by Max Nawara
Sheriff Lucas Pledges to Restore “Integrity”
Sees challenges, promises changes to county office run by David Clarke for 15 years.
Dec 6th, 2018 by Corrinne Hess
Lucas Rejects Clarke’s Immigration Policies
New sheriff also intends to build positive relationship with Milwaukee Police.
Dec 2nd, 2018 by Max Nawara
Close Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility?
Both activists and newly elected Gov. Evers agree on this. Its problems are many.
Nov 21st, 2018 by Isiah Holmes
