Gun violence homicides dropped by nearly 17% in Wisconsin over the first eight months of 2024 compared to the same time period in 2023, a report says.
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Campaign urges motorists to slow down, consider impact of speeding
The City of Milwaukee recently launched “Speeding – We Can Live Without It,” a campaign that highlights stories from individuals whose lives have been impacted by reckless driving.
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Quarter of Milwaukee County homicides since 2023 occurred in two ZIP codes
A total of 81 homicides occurred in 53206 or 53209 since the beginning of 2023. That’s 26% of the total in Milwaukee County.
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Readers offer insights on how to stop youth homicides
Readers respond to a call for ideas on how to stop the rise in youth homicides in Milwaukee County, where 40 children have been killed since 2023.
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Community weighs in how to decrease youth violence
Citing a number of violent incidents involving youths, Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman issued a strong statement asking the community, especially parents, to help his department.
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Wisconsin’s inmate population swells as other states limit incarceration and close prisons
Wisconsin’s prison population has swelled since a pandemic dip, complicating efforts to address dangerous conditions that were highlighted in June when prosecutors criminally charged nine Waupun Correctional Institution workers.
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As MPD implements a new video and audio release policy, concerns remain
A new video and audio release policy is in place for the Milwaukee Police Department after several years of disputes.
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Milwaukee County unveils new projects to stem the tide of opioid overdose deaths
As drug overdose deaths continue to scourge the community, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley has announced a series of new projects aimed at stemming the tide of death and destruction caused by opioid addiction.
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Family of man killed by officers during RNC seeks answers
Angelique Sharpe, the sister of Samuel Sharpe Jr., is outraged over his fatal shooting by Columbus, Ohio, police who were in town to work the Republican National Convention.
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How the RNC security zone will impact services for residents
The security zone established for the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, which takes place July 15-18, has led several organizations to close their doors and shift services online or remote.