Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge David Borowski has imposed a $1,000-a-day fine on the City of Milwaukee until it can show it is putting forth enough effort to bring school resource officers to Milwaukee Public Schools.
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Community Collaborative Commission seeks support for new community policing plan
Will the Milwaukee Police Department implement a new community policing in Milwaukee? The CCC hopes so.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice
Milwaukee leaders to discuss potential ICE facility on Northwest Side
A potential ICE facility on the Northwest Side will be formally discussed at a meeting of the Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee on Tuesday, Feb. 4.
Posted inCommunity, gun violence
Will Wisconsin enact a red flag gun control law? The results of the recent election may not help.
Will Wisconsin be the next state to enact a red flag gun control law? Some lawmakers are optimistic.
Posted inCommunity, gun violence
Help wanted: Can the Milwaukee Police Department fix its hiring problem?
As the city risks missing mandates that require beefing up the number of police officers, the Milwaukee Police Department struggles to fill vacancies
Posted inCommunity, gun violence
Here’s where you can find free gun locks in Milwaukee
Gun locks help prevent theft, firearm injuries, and misuse. Here’s where you can get them for free in Milwaukee.
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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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5 things to know and do the weekend of Oct. 18
Receive free equipment from Independence First; spend the morning cleaning Washington Park; dress in your best costume; participate in Halloween festivities; and check your mental and physical health with other veterans.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of Aug. 30
Clean up Arlington Heights Park; spend time with your pet; receive school supplies from Your Move MKE Inc.; create your resume at the Milwaukee Public Library Washington Park Branch; and enjoy a block party.
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Here’s what you need to know about the Aug. 13 election in Milwaukee
On Tuesday, Aug. 13, voters across the city will head to one of nearly 200 polling sites to cast their ballots in the fall partisan primary election.