Prosecutors and others cite various factors, including staff shortages, evidence backlogs and serious crime trends as reasons for the backlog.
Devin Blake
Posted inCommunity, Public Safety
Common Council members have something to say to ICE in new proposals
Council members want to bar ICE from staging operations on city property, require visible identification for law enforcement and create a city office to support immigrants.
Posted inCommunity, Resources
‘I’m moving forward’: Driver’s license recovery program helps Milwaukee residents regain stability
Wisconsin Community Services helps low-income residents – including people returning from incarceration – get their licenses back after a suspension or revocation.
Posted inCriminal justice, Public Safety
Fire and Police Commission and MPD to discuss facial recognition technology policy Thursday
Milwaukee police say technology has helped solve crimes, while some worry about other ways the tool could be used.
Posted inCriminal justice, Multimedia, Public Safety
Video: ‘Community verifiers’ work to inform residents about ICE as advocates urge caution
As immigration enforcement concerns grow, some community members want to better document the activities of ICE.
Posted inPublic Safety
Reckless driving arrests rose dramatically in 2025
Reckless driving enforcement expanded in 2025. Whether it’s made a difference depends on who you ask.
Posted inHealth and Wellness, Resources
As the winter chill settles in, here’s how to stay safe
Frigid temperatures and other winter weather conditions can be especially treacherous for residents. Here’s what to keep in mind.
Posted inCriminal justice
Milwaukee’s elected officials call for accountability after ICE shooting in Minneapolis
City and county leaders are speaking out against the recent violence in Minneapolis and expressing support for local residents.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice
New employment hub on North Side supports people leaving nearby correctional facilities
By co-locating staff at the Milwaukee Office of African American Affairs, Employ Milwaukee aims to better support people leaving incarceration referred through the nearby correctional institutions it works with.
Posted inHealth and Wellness, Resources
Winter can be dangerous for older adults and children. Here’s how to stay safe
Winter weather conditions can be especially treacherous for younger and older residents. Here’s what to keep in mind.