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New MPS Superintendent Left Prior Job During Period It Faced Similar Criticism

Brenda Cassellius named Milwaukee superintendent as district faces numerous challenges.

Mayor Wants MPS To Pay For Police in Schools

Johnson says solution is to bring back 5/6th cost-sharing agreement.

Milwaukee Police Arrests Have Plummeted

New report finds 82% decline in past decade as citizen satisfaction with traffic enforcement has declined.

Arresting Developments: How and why arrests and citizen contacts are declining in Milwaukee

New City Sales Tax Compounds Challenge Recruiting Police and Fire Fighters

Under Act 12 Milwaukee could lose funding if it can't hire enough recruits.

African American Roundtable Speaks Out After Joint Public Budget Hearing

UW System Sets ‘Viewpoint Neutrality’ Standard on Official Statements

No stand on social or political controversy unless it affects core mission of universities.

Four Charged In Death of D’Vontaye Mitchell Outside Downtown Hyatt

Hotel employees charged with felony murder in June 30 death.

Death of Man Restrained by Hotel Guards Ruled a Homicide

Medical examiner says D'Vontaye Miller's death caused by restraint asphyxia, drug toxicity.

2nd Vice Chair Coggs-Jones Issues Statement on Recent Tragedy in Milwaukee

Surveillance Technology Never Left Milwaukee After the DNC

Police gear acquired 4 years ago will play a role during the Republican Convention.

ACLU Urges Citizen Oversight of Police Surveillance

Pushes CCOPS ordinance which requires public hearing for any new or existing technology.

Assembly Passes Bill To Protect Judges’ Privacy

Proponents say it protects judge's when at home, opponents say it limits free speech.

GOP Bill Ends John Doe Cases Against Police Involved in Fatal Shootings

Law being 'abused' by vengeful families, activists, and lawyers, legislator says.

Police Return to Milwaukee Public Schools

At least 25 officers back in schools, not requested by MPS but required by state shared revenue deal.

Lawsuit Could Change Curfews in State

Suit by Rep. Clancy argued that mayors can't declare curfew without approval of city council members.

Rethinking Schools Rethinks Its Future

Milwaukee's nationally known progressive education group faces financial challenges.

Rep. Ryan Clancy Settles With City Following 2020 Curfew Arrest

With trial already underway, Clancy secures the policy changes he long sought.

Forum announces Salute to Local Government award winners

Ruben Alcantar Will Paint Mural In Black Cat Alley

Artist became well known for his work on 2020 racial justice murals.

Joint Statement on Sales Tax Agreement

From members of the Common Council: Milele A. Coggs, Mark Chambers, Jr., Russell W. Stamper, II, Larresa Taylor, Andrea M. Pratt, Khalif J. Rainey and Lamont Westmoreland

Tosa Protest Assails Federal Court Decision Exonerating Police

Many of marchers were on Wauwatosa police's 'target list' they say was illegal.

Shorewood Spitter Found Guilty For 2020 Protest Confrontation

Stephanie Rapkin spit in face of Black teenager protesting for racial equity.

Bowen Won’t Seek Recount, Pratt Is New Alderwoman

Andrea Pratt wins race to replace Ashanti Hamilton by 17 votes.

Pratt, Westmoreland and Taylor Win Council Seats

Andrea Pratt defeats David Bowen by very slim margin.

West Allis Man Is Guilty Of Harassing Black Neighbors

William McDonald, 45, pleads guilty to felony and misdemeanor charges.

Will Police Officers Return to MPS Schools?

Activist groups oppose proposal, reportedly being discussed by MPD and school district.

City Will Pay 2020 George Floyd Protester $270,000

Cameron Murdoch a 'victim of violent police,' suit claims, at 6th and McKinley fracas.

State’s Religious Leaders Call Out White Christian Nationalism

'We gave up our voice... to keep our faith private. That was a mistake.'

Rep. Robyn Vining on the Death of Tyre Nichols

Milwaukee DA Will Charge Elderly Man for Choking Black Man

Video captures 62-year-old with hand on throat of 24-year-old, in incident on South Side.

Did Crowley Fire Medical Examiner?

Former Medical Examiner Brian Peterson says he was forced out by the county executive.

Milwaukee’s George Floyd Mural Vandalized

Vandalism to mural at Holton and North comes as officer involved in Floyd's death accepts plea deal. Damage quickly reversed.

Lawsuits Over Wauwatosa Curfew, Surveillance Move Forward

A federal judge will allow court to consider claims related to handling of 2020 protests.

Kenosha Event Revisits 2020 Unrest

Questions, trauma linger. And just how quick was Evers' response?

Tosa Protest Tickets Dismissed

Nearly two dozen tickets issued to police brutality protesters dismissed on appeal.

Read an excerpt from new book centered on Milwaukee musician Klassik

Ahead of his Summer Solstice performance and Juneteenth, travel back to the summer of 2020 and the creation of his song “Black Holiday.”

Exhibition Honoring 2019 and 2020 Nohl Fellow Opens at Haggerty Museum of Art

Opening Reception is Thursday, June 9

UCLA Law Dean Jennifer Mnookin Named UW-Madison Chancellor

Board of Regents unanimously approves her to succeed Rebecca Blank.

77% In State Approve of Local Police Force

Most believe protests didn’t help cause of racial justice, poll done for state police union finds.

Northwestern Mutual Providing $5 Million For Black-Owned Business Loans

Northwest Side Community Development Corporation and Legacy Redevelopment Corporation will make loans from new fund.

Ryan Clancy Launches Campaign For State Assembly

County supervisor is backed by Rep. Brostoff, who he is running to replace.

Milwaukee Likely Won’t Be Devastated By Climate Change

A report by an insurance adjuster predicts the city will fare much better than other cities.

Cedarburg Group Calls for Diverse Curriculum

Bridge The Divide lobbies school district, appeals to DPI, faces conservative opposition.

Donovan Promises To Focus On Crime

If elected mayor would push for more police resources, more beat cops.

‘We Need More’

A remarkable song’s lyrics capture something powerful about America and how we might move forward.

Police Transparency Bill Passed Quietly

Unanimous support for new law that could help get rid of bad cops.

75% of Home Drug Searches Target Blacks

90% of Milwaukee County searches in 2019 were in the city. Second in a series.

Is Mandela Barnes Avoiding the Press?

Running campaign as if he’s already won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senator.

Bill Would Make Damaging Historical Property a Felony

Sponsors bring up damage to statues during 2020 Black Lives Matter protests.

Why I Reject Critical Race Theory

I’m a Democrat and a liberal but I find the theory unconvincing and offensive.

GOP Bills Use Federal Funds for Policing

Using pandemic money to recruit, retain and teach respect for police. Evers controls allocations.

Milwaukee Sets Homicide Record In 2021

Number hits 194, up from 97 in 2019. Non-fatal shootings also at record levels

Fusion Center Raises Questions About Privacy

Milwaukee police use it to track protestors, emails show.

Report Backs New State Law On Police Shootings

Prosecute them under civil rights law, argues former Republican US Attorney.

Bowen Will Run For Lieutenant Governor

Rep. David Bowen joins Lena Taylor, Sara Rodriguez in Democratic primary.

Milwaukee Officers Circulate “2020 Riot” Coins?

Department investigating whether “inappropriate” coins celebrate police response to protests.

‘Thought I Was Going to Die,’ Grosskreutz Testifies

Only survivor of three men shot by Rittenhouse offers dramatic testimony in trial.

Bill Requires More Access to Police Records

Brostoff wants more access for media and public to investigative records.

Police Department Tweets Lied To Public

Comptroller audit finds 2020 tweets misled public. Acting Chief Norman calls them "unacceptable."

Wisconsin Police Departments Struggle With Officer Retention

City of Milwaukee lost 500 officers to retirement over past five years.

Artist Captured Black Women’s Experience of Summer 2020

Rosy Petri created a multi-media project of oral history and accompanying fabric portraits.

Wisconsin Imprisons 1 in 36 Black Adults

State has the highest incarceration rate of Black residents in the country.

Homicides, Shootings, Auto Thefts All At Record Highs

MPD Acting Chief Jeffrey Norman presents vision of community-centered approach to solving issues.

No Federal Charges For Officer That Shot Jacob Blake

The U.S. Department of Justice will not pursue federal civil rights charges.

State Leads Nation in Calling Police on Native Students

Overall Wisconsin schools call police on students twice as often as other states.

Morales Named Fitchburg Police Chief

Former Milwaukee chief will lead suburban Madison department.

Emails Show Local Law Enforcement Coordinating Protest Response

Email group also shared intelligence among local police departments and with FBI.

When Will We Get Reform of Police?

State government has done little, police union threatened us, but we’re still pushing for change.

Local Police Kill Three in Two Weeks

Three men shot and killed, two by Milwaukee Police, one by Greenfield Police.

Tosa PD Created Protestor ‘Target List’

The department shared the list with other Law Enforcement Agencies.

Nearly 200 Officers Fired Or Forced Out Are Back On The Job

Hired again across the state after allegations including sexual harassment, drunken fights.

Police Were Defunded Before George Floyd

253 municipalities in state cut police funding in 2019 for budget reasons, report finds.

Republican Lawmakers Defunding Milwaukee Police

Republican controlled Legislature refuses proposals that would provide Milwaukee with additional annual revenue.

Northwestern Mutual Launching $100 Million Fund Targeting Black Communities

Dana Guthrie's Gateway Capital is one of the firms immediately benefitting.

Private Firm Offered Security Training For Kenosha Businesses

A private security company pitched its services to Sheriff David Beth after Rittenhouse shootings.

Virtual Exhibition Honoring 2020 Nohl Fellows at Haggerty Museum of Art

Council Approves Morales Settlement

Former chief will get $500,000 and now a finalist for job in Dane County suburb.

Giannis Triumphed, Immigrants Attacked

If all DACA immigrants were deported, US economy would lose $280 billion.

Jack Daniel’s and Bucks Commission Local Murals

Murals by three local artists and former-Milwaukee Buck-turned-artist Desmond Mason.

Morales Payout Rises Still Higher

City must also pay its private legal team. Total cost of lawsuit will exceed $668,000.

The Truth About Critical Race Theory

It’s fact based and rarely taught. So why such opposition?

Kenosha Police ‘Very Friendly’ to Vigilantes?

Officer’s text message during protests adds more evidence police friendly to armed civilians before Rittenhouse shooting.

Police Forces Use Virtual Reality Training

Racine and Superior departments try new way to train officers to deescalate a crisis, use less force.

African American Roundtable Relaunches LiberateMKE Campaign

Coalition of Milwaukee Organizations Working to Get Real Decision-Making Power to Milwaukee Residents Through Participatory Budgeting.

Sheriff Projects $3.9 Million Overtime Deficit

Sheriff blames understaffing. Finance Committee does not accept his report.

Legislature Passes Absentee Voting Restrictions

And proposal cutting funding to municipalities that reduce police funding.

State Legislature Passes Policing Bills

The governor called on lawmakers to pass additional policing reform legislation.

State Assembly Passes Transgender Athlete Bill

Legislation would bar transgender women from playing on female athletic teams.

How Does Police Reform Compare To Other Cities?

New report finds four areas for improvement.

State Senate Debates Anti-Defund Police Bill

Bill cuts state aid to cities at same level as any reductions in law enforcement spending.

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.

Activists Reflect on a Year of Protest

Police reform advocates discuss victories and challenges that remain.

The Hard Left Is Afraid of Ideas

Demand that Mike Pence’s book not be published the latest of many such examples.

One Year After George Floyd’s Death

Milwaukeeans reflect on how things have changed — or haven’t.

People’s Revolution Marks One Year of Marches

Group’s members vow to continue pushing for change.

After a Year of Protests What’s Changed?

One year after George Floyd’s death little has changed in Wisconsin.

Sheriff Earnell R. Lucas Issues Statement on the First Anniversary of the Murder of George Floyd

Supervisor Coggs-Jones Statement on One-Year Anniversary of George Floyd’s Murder

Bill Would End ‘Municipal Shuffle’ of Police Officers

Legislation by Rep. Moore Omokunde would decertify police officers trying to avoid firing, investigation.