Plea Agreement Reached On Long-Pending Sherman Park Unrest Charges Involving Vaun Mayes
Mayes pleads guilty to one charge, prosecutors to recommend no jail time.
Oct 17th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
City Attorney OKs $4 Million Settlement with Sylville Smith Family
Smith was killed by a Milwaukee Police Office in 2016, igniting unrest in Sherman Park.
Oct 23rd, 2020 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Sherman Park Still “Warm and Welcoming”
Three years after the unrest, residents talk about their diverse neighborhood.
Aug 16th, 2019 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Police-Community Relations Better in Sherman Park?
Three years after unrest there’s more cops present, residents say, but still a lack of trust.
Aug 14th, 2019 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Three Years Later, Sherman Park Rising?
Key issues to consider three years after the 2016 upheaval shook the neighborhood.
Aug 13th, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
A Sherman Park Success Story
Developers rehab 104 city-owned homes in three years in the area.
Jul 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Incubator Kitchen Planned for Sherman Park
UpStart Kitchen will help food entrepreneurs start or scale their business.
Jul 1st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Questions Surround Vaun Mayes’ Arrest
Charged with plot to firebomb police, Mayes is a dedicated community worker, supporters say.
Feb 6th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Police Relations in Sherman Park Still An Issue
Capt. Willie Murphy of District 7 is working to rebuild trust in the neighborhood.
Jan 7th, 2019 by Areonna Dowdy, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Can Sherman Park Attract More Business?
$4 million conversion of bank into Sherman Phoenix aims to attract businesses, investors.
Sep 13th, 2018 by Ximena Conde
Vaun Mayes Released Pending Trial
Sherman Park activist accused of attempting to firebomb police station.
Jul 9th, 2018 by Chuck Quirmbach, Wisconsin Public Radio
City Approves Funds for Sherman Park Project
New market will open in former bank.
Sep 27th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Where’s the Change in Sherman Park?
Not much has improved since 2016 disturbances. The buck stops with Mayor Barrett.
Aug 27th, 2017 by Roy Evans, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Help Project Rebuild Sherman Park
Sherman Phoenix would create vibrant public market with a dozen vendors.
Aug 23rd, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Sherman Park Project Moves Forward
Sherman Phoenix project will rise from ashes of old bank with small city grant.
Aug 17th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Beyond Sherman Park
Community takes stock of central city a year after unrest. Discussion to air on PBS Aug. 10
Aug 3rd, 2017 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Sherman Park Redevelopment Launched
City to assist in financing $2.5 million redevelopment of former BMO Harris Bank branch.
Aug 2nd, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
New Bank for Sherman Park
BMO Harris "smart branch" will replace bank damaged in August unrest.
May 19th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
