Tracey Dent

For Two Straight Years, Milwaukee’s Homicide Rate Has Fallen

A close look at the work violence prevention and interruption plays in attempting to continue that trend.

Broad Coalition Opposes New Immigration Enforcement Facility

City, county and state officials, community and business leaders condemn ICE proposal.

Milwaukee Homicides Drop 21% in 2023, But Still Above Pre-Pandemic Levels

For the first time in four years, Milwaukee doesn't set new record high.

Where To Find Free and Discounted School Supplies

And how you can help by contributing materials or donating money.

Milwaukee Leaders Decry Homicides, Call For Change

City had 214 murders in 2022, up from 193. 'We need it to stop today.'

Here’s Where to Find or Donate School Supplies

More than a dozen events this month offering free or reduced cost school supplies.

Don’t Miss Bronzeville Week

Eight-day event runs from Aug. 6-13

Is Third Time The Charm for Red Light Cameras?

Rep. LaKeshia Myers reintroduces bill to allow Milwaukee to use cameras to bust speeders and red-light runners.

Contribution to Milele A. Coggs of $20

Contribution to Ashanti Hamilton of $26

Contribution to Tracey Dent of $100

Bill Would Require Body Camera on Police

Ald. Milele Coggs will introduce legislation requiring Milwaukee Police Department to buy and use body cameras.

Teen Summit Targets Gun Violence

Last year Milwaukee had 106 homicides and 532 non-fatal shooting victims.

MEDIA ADVISORY – Alderwoman Coggs hosting Black History Month Read-In tomorrow

5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 19

Bronzeville Week all about celebrating the past, present and future of key Milwaukee district

Art, history, commerce, community and culture rooted in a rich urban tradition comes together starting Saturday, August 17 as the inaugural Bronzeville Week kicks off in Milwaukee, hosted by Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs.

Election’s Winners and Losers

An insider's look at who's up -- and who's down -- as a result of the August primary.