Prosecutors and others cite various factors, including staff shortages, evidence backlogs and serious crime trends as reasons for the backlog.
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No primary election in Milwaukee next week, but crucial election coming in April
The city will not hold a primary election on Feb. 17, but is prepping for the April 7 spring election.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of Feb. 13
Make a vision board; attend a health fair; celebrate Black History Month with family; and more.
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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.
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‘Enough is enough’: MPS tried to force North Division to integrate in the ’70s, but the community fought back
In 1979, North Side residents formed the Coalition to Save North Division to fight to save their neighborhood school.
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Café el Sol turns Milwaukee’s Friday fish fry into a cultural celebration
Café el Sol blends Latin flavor and live music with an all-you-can-eat fish fry that brings the community together inside the United Community Center.
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‘I don’t like seeing older people struggle’: Seniors and advocates raise concerns
From Medicaid to housing, seniors and advocates gathered to make their voices heard at a public listening session led by the Milwaukee County Commission on Aging.
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Election officials draw on sobering 2020 lessons as Trump calls for nationalizing voting
Those who faced threats and pressure say the president’s legal authority may be limited, but the guardrails that once kept him in check aren’t as strong as they used to be.
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MATC’s Office of Community Impact is now open. What does it do?
The office hosts a mentorship program, connects students with community organizations and provides other support. Some view the office as a rebrand and lack of accountability for the closure of the Office of Multicultural Services.
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Here are free or low-cost activities that connect Milwaukee seniors
As seniors grow older, some may need additional support and places to go to avoid isolation. Here are activities to help with that.