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Felony Backlog in Milwaukee at Historic High
District Attorney’s Office has more than 10,000 unresolved felony matters.
Feb 16th, 2026 by Devin Blake
Every Other Day, A Reckless Driver’s Car Is Now Getting Towed
A state law change lets police seize more vehicles, part of a broader push to curb reckless driving.
Jan 15th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Announces Judge Wagner’s Replacement
Governor appoints assistant DA Owen Piotrowski to circuit court seat.
Dec 24th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
City May Pay To End Lawsuit Claiming Inspector General Was “Judge, Jury, Executioner”
$50,000 settlement would resolve lawsuit from one of Tearman Spencer's top deputies.
Dec 19th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
March Jail Death Ruled An Accident
Joseph Boivin died of injuries sustained before he was arrested, according to DA.
Oct 31st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
‘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
Mayor Skips Finalists, Picks Outsider For Key Violence Prevention Role
Johnson taps Adam Procell, who turned his life around after homicide conviction.
Aug 18th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Families Of Unsolved Murder Victims Fight to Maintain Hope
350 murders in Milwaukee since 2020 remain unsolved.
Jul 10th, 2025 by Edgar Mendez
County Picks Site For New Courthouse
It won't be Milwaukee Public Museum site, leaving it available for redevelopment.
Jun 16th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Inside Milwaukee’s Homicide Investigations
Milwaukee Police use different approach than any large city in America.
May 15th, 2025 by Edgar Mendez
Could Courthouse Project Forge Partnership With State?
Discussion by county, state officials suggests political opening for state funding.
Apr 29th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Charges Filed in Corey Stingley Killing?
His father Craig Stingley says charges will be filed in controversial 2012 death at West Allis store.
Mar 3rd, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Mayor Talks Education, Public Safety in 2025 State of the City
Upbeat speech also discusses Growing MKE plan, elections and safe streets.
Mar 3rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
See Inside The Unsafe County Safety Building
More than 800 incidents annually, $488 million replacement an 'absolute need,' officials say.
Feb 4th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
14 Arrested in Sprawling Milwaukee Drug Trafficking Case
Murder, nine-mile chase, firearms, cocaine and fentanyl.
Jan 30th, 2025 by Evan Casey
Milwaukee’s New District Attorney Sworn In
Kent Lovern replaces John Chisholm as Milwaukee's top prosecutor.
Jan 17th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
DA’s Office Announces New Leadership Under Kent Lovern
DA-Elect, who succeeds John Chisholm, picks new team of leaders.
Dec 24th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Hazmat Team Responds to Suspicious Envelope At DA’s Office
Envelope with white powder that proved to be sugar prompts emergency response.
Dec 24th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
City Will Toughen Penalties For Reckless Drivers
Latest crackdown relies on state legislation to double fines, jail time.
Oct 1st, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Loss of Victim Services Funding Leaves Wisconsin Agencies Scrambling
State’s allocation from federal program has dropped from $40 million to $13 million.
Oct 1st, 2024 by Henry Redman, Frank Zufall and Andrew Kennard
Meet the Candidates for County Office
Cullen vs Chisholm for treasurer showdown is winner-take-all.
Aug 9th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Charging Decision in Death of D’Vontaye Mitchell May Take Several Weeks
He died outside downtown hotel after four security guards held him down.
Jul 13th, 2024 by Evan Casey
Kent Lovern Announces Campaign for DA
Milwaukee County Chief Deputy DA seeks to replace his boss John Chisholm, who will retire.
Jan 10th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
District Attorney John Chisholm Won’t Seek Reelection
Chisholm has served as Milwaukee County District Attorney since 2007.
Jan 5th, 2024 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
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
Gregory Haanstad Named U.S Attorney
Nominee, if confirmed, would get second term as U.S. Attorney and top prosecutor for Southeast Wisconsin.
Jun 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Court Upholds Milwaukee Cop’s Firing
Erik A. Andrade was fired for racist and demeaning social media posts.
Sep 6th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
Program Offers Equine Therapy for Veterans, Youth
$5.6 million MKE Urban Stables is one-of-kind facility.
Aug 22nd, 2021 by Edgar Mendez
MKE Urban Stables Is First of Its Kind
An opening celebration for lovely new facility on E. Lincoln Ave. with nationally unique equine therapy program.
Jul 28th, 2021 by Michael Horne
The Ugly Record of Armor Health
Why the county had to replace the company handling the county jail.
Mar 26th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Poverty Driving Epidemic of Childhood Trauma
Particularly potent in Milwaukee, with 40% of children below poverty line, experts note.
Nov 21st, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
Role Of Police Questioned in Unrest
Was violence a reaction to years of mistreatment by police?
Aug 16th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Why Didn’t Chisholm Go After Democrats?
Republicans say the John Doe probe proves bias. So does the federal suit against DA. Are they right?
Mar 6th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
