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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
Milwaukee Continues Preparing for Possible ICE Surge
1,800 letter writers urge Common Council to sign ICE OUT proposals.
Feb 24th, 2026 by Isiah Holmes
Donovan’s Assembly Measure Restricts Oversight Of Police
Former alderman adds amendment with no debate on unrelated health bill.
Feb 23rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Facing Pushback, MPD Halts Use of Facial Recognition Technology
If not, Fire & Police Commission, Common Council are poised to step in.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee’s ‘ICE Out’ March Fills Downtown Streets
More than 1,000 people convened at Cathedral Square Park amid a nationwide call for a general strike.
Jan 30th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Police Chief Blasted For Israel Training Trip
Jeffrey Norman took privately-funded anti-terrorism training trip.
Jan 23rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Police Send Out the Drones
120 flights in first week of use, usually beating squad cars on 911 calls.
Jan 14th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Downtown Nightclub Battling The City in Court
Attorney David Halbrooks say he’s confident downtown club will win.
Nov 11th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
These City Employees Make More Than Mayor Cavalier Johnson
27 employees top the city's pay scale.
Oct 23rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
City Moving to Enact Reckless Driving Towing Plan
But proposal could be delayed in Madison.
Oct 23rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Common Ground Will Take On South Side Crime and Tenants Issues
After success reforming Housing Authority, activist group launches two new campaigns.
Oct 22nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Crime is Down Across Milwaukee, But Homicides Are Rising
Newly-released crime data shows city going against national trend on homicides.
Oct 10th, 2025 by Steph Conquest-Ware
Meeting Over Police Pursuits Results in Tears, Barbs and a Walk Out
MPD chief of staff walks out of meeting, chides alderman for bad behavior.
Oct 2nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Police Ask Council To Close Downtown Nightclub
Formal revocation filing triggers high-stakes hearing.
Sep 25th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
‘Somebody’s Going to End Up Dead!’ Mayor Decries Street Takeovers
Mayor Johnson, DA Lovern warn of penalties for both organizers and spectators.
Sep 5th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Gun Thefts Saw 8-Fold Increase in Downtown
But thefts began to decline in 2023. Milwaukee Bucks campaign credited.
Aug 27th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Former Mayoral Aide, MPD Official Charged With Voter Fraud
Marcey Patterson charged with voter fraud to get improper pay.
Aug 25th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Police Chief Faces Tough Questions During Luncheon
Jeffrey Norman talks technology, reckless driving and ACLU settlement with Milwaukee Press Club panel.
Aug 13th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes
Mayor Touts Changes To Address Water Street Violence
Mobile booking facility, drones and more.
Aug 8th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Hundreds Gather at Funeral for Milwaukee Police Officer
Officer Kendall Corder, 32, was 6-year veteran killed in the line of duty.
Jul 13th, 2025 by Evan Casey
Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder Dies 3 Days After Shooting
Corder, 32, and his partner Christopher McCray, 29, were shot by armed suspect.
Jun 30th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Police Chief Jeffrey Norman Given Four-Year Contract Extension
Chief receives praise, large raise. But who is the city's highest paid employee?
Jun 27th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
New City Plan For ‘Street Takeovers’ – Arrest the Onlookers
Reckless drivers combined with crowd gatherings threaten safety, evade police.
Jun 4th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
No Charges Against Columbus Police in RNC Shooting
5 officers fatally shot Sam Sharpe in Milwaukee neighborhood during convention.
May 6th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes
Milwaukee Police Officer Charged With Using Position to Help Gang
Juwon Madlock accused of offering to sell guns, buy stolen truck, help fugitive avoid arrest.
Mar 14th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Judge Fines City For Failing To Comply With MPD in Schools Requirement
Judge Borowski gives city $1,000 per day fine until 25 police officers placed in schools.
Feb 27th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Judge Borowski Gets On His High Horse
He blasts MPS for violating law on police in schools while glossing over it himself.
Feb 19th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
MPS, City Feud Over Paying School Resource Officers
Not one cop has signed up for required training. Viewed as dead-end job?
Feb 12th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Studies Show Police in Schools Don’t Make Them Safer
Chicago Public Schools has dropped the program. MPS may be forced to pay for them.
Jan 20th, 2025 by Terry Falk
Wisconsin Native Now Leads Milwaukee Archdiocese
Jeffrey Grob, who grew up on a dairy farm, becomes 12th Archbishop of Milwaukee.
Jan 15th, 2025 by Evan Casey
Mayor Wants MPS To Pay For Police in Schools
Johnson says solution is to bring back 5/6th cost-sharing agreement.
Jan 14th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Homicides in Milwaukee Down 39% From 2022
Down from a record high as the post-pandemic decline in crime continues.
Jan 7th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Police Arrests Have Plummeted
New report finds 82% decline in past decade as citizen satisfaction with traffic enforcement has declined.
Dec 18th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
$10,000 Bonuses For Police Transfers Not Working?
Gaining few recruits, losing council support. Plus: new labor negotiator approved.
Dec 17th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Crime Continues to Decline in Milwaukee
Mirroring national trends, with reductions in murder, assault, burglaries this year.
Oct 9th, 2024 by Evan Casey
City Will Toughen Penalties For Reckless Drivers
Latest crackdown relies on state legislation to double fines, jail time.
Oct 1st, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Officials Admit RNC Issues, But Say Event Was Success
Hotel revenue surged and AT&T spent millions but some businesses say it was a bust.
Oct 1st, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Three Milwaukee Police Officers Shot While Serving Warrant
Suspect also shot and injured
Sep 5th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess and Deneen Smith
New Program Will Fund Driver’s Ed For Low-Income Students
Insurance industry fees will cover 100% of driver’s ed cost. Effort led by Common Ground.
Sep 5th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
MPD’s New Body Cam Release In Effect, But Advocates Still Have Concerns
Police union previously sued to stop policy's implementation.
Aug 25th, 2024 by Devin Blake
Families of Sam Sharpe and Dvontaye Mitchell Hold Rally
Sharpe was killed during RNC, Mitchell died in earlier incident involving hotel security guards.
Jul 19th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes
Mayor Johnson Addresses ‘Tragic’ Police Involved Killing
Mayor expects 'thorough investigation.' Officers killed Milwaukee resident armed with knives.
Jul 17th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Five Ohio Police Officers Shoot, Kill Milwaukee Resident Outside RNC
Individual was in King Park neighborhood, well outside of convention perimeter.
Jul 16th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Coalition to March on RNC, City Reach Last Minute Deal
Coalition and City reach agreement on march routing through RNC security perimiter.
Jul 12th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Officers From 103 Outside Police Departments Will Guard RNC
And that's before counting federal agencies and private security guards.
Jul 12th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Despite Losing Lawsuit, Coalition To March on RNC Will Proceed Without Permit
Group says it won't follow city's designated parade route.
Jul 9th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Mayor Calls for Stricter Gun Laws After Spate of Shootings in City
13 shootings in Milwaukee on Wednesday. Vos, Donovan disagree with Johnson.
Jul 1st, 2024 by Evan Casey
Surveillance Technology Never Left Milwaukee After the DNC
Police gear acquired 4 years ago will play a role during the Republican Convention.
Jun 27th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes
See Detailed RNC Street Closures, Demonstration Zones
'The city of Milwaukee is open for busines,' but you're going to want to plan ahead to come Downtown.
Jun 21st, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Jeffrey Norman A Finalist For Austin Police Chief
Milwaukee Police Chief one of 32 finalists, but only one serving as a major city chief.
Jun 18th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Secret Service, City Find Themselves Targeted By Protesters, Republicans
Republicans want alternative to Pere Marquette Park. ACLU announces lawsuit.
Jun 6th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
ACLU Urges Citizen Oversight of Police Surveillance
Pushes CCOPS ordinance which requires public hearing for any new or existing technology.
May 20th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes
Even With Murder Rate Decline, Domestic Violence Homicides Are Surging
Sojourner Family Peace Center says connecting victims of abuse to resources is vital.
May 10th, 2024 by Evan Casey
Homicides in Milwaukee Down Nearly 50% in 2 Years
Numbers continue to decline since pandemic but officials say more work still needed.
Apr 17th, 2024 by Evan Casey
Mayor Pledges To Get Involved in Schools
Johnson vows to make Milwaukee a city that attracts people because of its schools.
Apr 16th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Police Seek ‘Open Source Intelligence Tool’ for RNC
'It snoops on everyone, regardless of any connection to a crime,' critic charges.
Apr 2nd, 2024 by Isiah Holmes
Biden Promotes ‘Life-Changing Improvements’ in Milwaukee Visit
Speech at Pieper Hillside Boys & Girls Club promotes effort to rebuild 6th Street.
Mar 13th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Police Chief Jeffrey Norman Talks Crime, Guns and RNC
Milwaukee's top cop appeared before the Milwaukee Press Club Thursday.
Mar 8th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes
Does ShotSpotter Reduce Crime?
Milwaukee is one of 150 cities that use it. But is there any hard evidence that it works?
Feb 28th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
See Where Milwaukee’s Secret ShotSpotter Sensors Are
Data leak reveals what MPD and company have attempted to keep private.
Feb 23rd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Leaders Want State To Allow Red Light Cameras
Mayor Johnson, County Executive Crowley say cameras are proven tool for addressing reckless driving.
Feb 16th, 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
Milwaukee Seeks Change In State Law To Fight Reckless Driving
Mayor Cavalier Johnson signs Alderman Lamont Westmoreland's proposal, calls for legislative action.
Nov 6th, 2023 by Evan Casey
Police Chief Injured In Car Crash Leaving Reckless Driving Press Conference
Chief Jeffrey Norman's vehicle struck by truck.
Nov 6th, 2023 by Evan Casey
Mayor Calls For Action on Gun Laws
Though homicides down 20% this year, non-fatal shootings are up. Guns a key part of problem, Johnson says.
Oct 25th, 2023 by Evan Casey
Augustine Prep Opens $49 Million Elementary School
New building allows for major growth. And an even bigger project is planned.
Aug 23rd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
MPD Seeks Partners For New Camera Network
Partnerships with residents and businesses allow MPD to tap into network of surveillance footage across the city.
Aug 10th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
14% of Shooting Victims in Milwaukee This Year Are Under The Age of 17
Percentage has nearly doubled. Police attribute issue to easy access to guns.
Aug 3rd, 2023 by Evan Casey
New Report Finds Milwaukee’s Criminal Justice System In Peril
Arrests are down, felony charges are down and a court backlog remains
Aug 3rd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
After State Law Stripped Authority, Leaders of Milwaukee’s Fire & Police Commission Resign
Chair Edward Fallone and Vice Chair Amanda Avalos resign in protest following "assault on self-government."
Jul 20th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Police Pledge Transparency Now That They Have Policymaking Power
Deal that gave Milwaukee a 2% sales tax also stripped Fire & Police Commission of much of its authority.
Jul 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Six Teenagers Injured in Shooting After Juneteenth Celebration
Police chief calls on adults to keeps guns out of hands of teenagers.
Jun 20th, 2023 by Deneen Smith
Juneteenth Draws Thousands To King Drive
52nd annual parade celebrates Black emancipation.
Jun 19th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New Body Camera Policy Won’t Apply During RNC
Community advocates decry decision, including lack of public comment.
May 25th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Hiring New Police Officers
Milwaukee planning for three recruiting classes in 2024, starting pay is $64,000.
May 19th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Police Must Release Crime Footage Within 15 Days
Police union sues over change.
Apr 21st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
MPD Unveils Violent Crime Reduction Plan
44-page plan calls for community outreach, expanded police force and youth engagement.
Mar 9th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
MPD Needs To Add 11 Officers Says Staffing Study
But police department also needs to create 116 new civilian positions, reallocate officers.
Feb 24th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Two Milwaukee Police Officers Charged With Felonies For In-Custody Death
Charges of abuse of a resident, felony misconduct in public office.
Feb 24th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Officer Shoots, Kills 31-Year-Old Man
Video posted on social media Tuesday shows officers allegedly dragging the victim's body.
Feb 22nd, 2023 by Evan Casey
Federal Sweep Nets 114 Fugitives in Milwaukee
30-day U.S. Marshals operation clears 213 warrants, including 11 for homicide.
Feb 15th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Hundreds Attend Funeral For Police Officer
Slain officer Peter Jerving served with the Milwaukee Police Department for 4 years.
Feb 14th, 2023 by Evan Casey
Milwaukee Police Officer Killed While Chasing Suspect
Officer Peter Jerving shot and killed near S. 14th St. and W. Cleveland Ave.
Feb 8th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Police Officer Killed While Chasing Suspect
Officer Peter Jerving shot and killed near S. 14th St. and W. Cleveland Ave.
Feb 7th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
How Can U.S. Marshals Help Milwaukee?
Safe surrender program, sustained community engagement are on the wish list.
Jan 25th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Despite New Homicide Record, Violent Crime in Milwaukee Fell 7% in 2022
Other serious crimes down 15%.
Jan 13th, 2023 by Evan Casey
Family Dollar, Gimbel Beat City In Court
Area alderman and nonprofit pushed to close store, citing shoplifting, loitering and fighting.
Jan 4th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Three Charged In Killing of Milwaukee Postal Worker
Kevin McCaa and Charles Ducksworth Jr. face life in prison. Missing package, likely of drugs, appears to be motive.
Dec 29th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Nick DeSiato Is New Chief of Staff For Mayor Johnson
Jim Bohl will lead city's lobbying team, Kimberly Montgomery is retiring.
Dec 2nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Sues Second Reckless Driver
LaShawn Thomas has received 37 traffic citations in five years
Nov 29th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Sets New Homicide Record
For the third straight year city has a new record high and it's only November.
Nov 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Police Department Hiring 50 New Officers
MPD hopes recruiting classes will grow to be 30% women by 2030.
Nov 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Chambers, Brostoff Sworn In As Aldermen
New council members welcomed by colleagues, face budget veto override vote next week.
Nov 16th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Police Will Replace All Pistols After Misfiring Incidents
Sig Sauer guns fired several times without ever leaving holsters. Change will cost $500,000.
Oct 31st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Police Have Towed More Than 100 Vehicles Since May For Reckless Driving
New policy targets worst offenders, and it has found a number.
Oct 10th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
MPD Struggles Identifying Source of Crime Guns
Police Department does not maintain a data set on origin of thousands of confiscated firearms.
Sep 23rd, 2022 by Edgar Mendez
Milwaukee Wins 2024 Republican National Convention
It's official. GOP will pick its presidential nominee in Milwaukee.
Aug 5th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
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
Mayor Johnson Looks Back On His First 100 Days In Office
Public safety, financial issues, economic development and contracting COVID-19 for the second time.
Jul 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
