The wave of arrests — likely among the largest in Milwaukee since President Donald Trump took office in January 2025 — sent shock waves through the city’s immigrant neighborhoods.
Public Safety & Criminal Justice
Posted inPublic Safety & Criminal Justice
Backed by state funding, local groups collaborate to strengthen violence prevention efforts
County officials say $1.5 million in state funding will help expand violence prevention programs and connect residents to jobs, housing assistance, mental health support and other services.
Posted inEducation, Public Safety & Criminal Justice
‘Inefficient and not benefiting us’: MPS students question district priorities with student resource officer costs expected to grow
Some students say the money would be better spent on teachers, academic opportunities and student support services.
Posted inCommunity, Education, Public Safety & Criminal Justice
Alleged Wisconsin fake elector accomplices plead not guilty as Trump seeks to rewrite 2020 election
The Wisconsin case is one of the last cases standing in the effort to prosecute those who tried to overturn the 2020 election.
Posted inCommunity, Public Safety & Criminal Justice
Community policing plan moves closer to finish line
Members of the Community Collaborative Commission say Milwaukee’s community-oriented policing plan is in its final stages. The plan establishes expectations for how police should engage with residents and the community.
Posted inPublic Safety & Criminal Justice
Vision Zero Summit brings together residents to increase Milwaukee traffic safety
At Milwaukee’s first Vision Zero Summit, community members and leaders gathered to learn and share ideas on how to prevent traffic deaths.
Posted inCommunity, Public Safety & Criminal Justice
Yard signs put faces to Milwaukee gun violence
A drive-through memorial along Sherman Boulevard honored people killed by gun violence and the families left behind. Organizers said the display was meant to inspire healing and encourage continued investment.
Posted inPublic Safety & Criminal Justice
More flooding is possible this week. Are Milwaukee officials prepared?
With more severe weather expected this week, including the potential for flash floods, we asked local leaders and officials about their preparation plans.
Posted inPublic Safety & Criminal Justice
Police records show Milwaukee’s surveillance infrastructure is growing
The Milwaukee Police Department has continued to expand the number of surveillance cameras at its disposal.
Posted inPublic Safety & Criminal Justice
Freed on bond, Sheboygan Falls woman returns to Milwaukee immigration office amid legal limbo
Elvira Benitez Suarez, released from ICE detention after an appeals court ruling opened the door to bond, checked in with immigration authorities Monday as her fight for legal residency continues.