Milwaukee community leaders are praising new legislation that would create a pilot program to introduce automated technology for identifying reckless drivers.
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Former MSDF inmates tell stories of mistreatment, mismanagement
Individuals who spent time in the Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility told of terrible conditions at the state-run detention center during an event meant to highlight the facility’s human toll.
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North Side community members plead with public to drive safely
Called together by activist Andre Lee Ellis, community leaders gathered at the intersection of 12th and Concordia streets Wednesday in response to the death of Joseph N. Blunt, 16, who was thrown from the hood of a moving vehicle at the same intersection the day before, to make a plea to the public to drive with care.
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Proposed city legislation would place restrictions on roadside memorials
Some community members strongly oppose a policy change put forth by Ald. Chevy Johnson that would limit how long roadside memorials can stand and what times of day people can visit them. Others hope the city adopts the change.
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Central city residents concerned about proposed fire station closures
Residents of the near South and West Sides are concerned that the closing of fire stations 28 and 31 will negatively impact quality of life in the areas and result in delayed response times.
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Community members demand police accountability in wake of DOJ report leak
Milwaukee Police Department Chief Ed Flynn has attacked the legitimacy of a leaked Department of Justice draft report, while advocates took the report as proof of problems within the department they say have existed for years.
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Community leader in wake of Clarke resignation: ‘The struggle is permanent’
After the sudden resignation of Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke, community leaders call for continued engagement from residents.
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Grassroots leaders unite to defeat Sheriff Clarke
The Coalition for a People’s Sheriff is beginning to create alliances across social movements in an effort to unseat Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke.
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Annual District 3 National Night Out tries to bridge police and community divide
District 3 of the Milwaukee Police Department recently hosted a National Night Out event in Washington Park to connect with community members. However, some believe it may not be enough to bridge the gap.
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Community-building necessary to address violence, residents say
In the wake of the shooting death of 6-year-old Justin Evans Jr., city residents are calling for proactive steps to address the root causes of violence.