Oak Creek We Energies natural gas plant plan sees pushback
We Energies is proposing a new megawatt natural gas plant for its Oak Creek facility that would cost a little more than $1 billion.
MPS school resource officer deadline; judge erases $1K a day fine
A Milwaukee County judge said on Monday, March 17 that the district and police department have complied with court orders to get school resource officers in schools.
Starbucks ordered to pay $50M after tea spill burns LA delivery driver
A Los Angeles delivery driver was awarded $50 million after a Starbucks tea spilled in his lap at a drive-through in February 2020, causing severe burns and permanent disfigurement.
MPS school resource officer deadline; will city be in compliance?
The court-ordered deadline for resource officers to return to Milwaukee Public Schools was Saturday, March 15.
MPD officer arrested for criminal misconduct
A Milwaukee police officer has been arrested following allegations of criminal misconduct, the Milwaukee Police Department announced on Friday, March 14.
MPD officer arrested, significant 'criminal misconduct' allegations
A Milwaukee police officer has been arrested following allegations of criminal misconduct, the Milwaukee Police Department announced on March 14.
Facebook whistleblower barred from promoting new tell-all book
A former Facebook executive released a tell-all book about her “critical years” at Facebook/Meta, but an arbitrator has blocked her from promoting it.
Racine election referendum; voters to decide on paramedic, EMT funding
Voters in Racine will decide on supporting the funding needed to keep nine paramedic and EMT positions within the Racine Fire Department.
MPS school resource officer training begins
A group of police officers just finished day one of school resource officer training. It's a move closer to getting police back into Milwaukee Public Schools after delays and courtroom drama.
Kids appear unimpressed about surprise trip to Disney World: 'I wanna go to Dad's work'
Two kids in New Jersey had an unexpectedly underwhelming reaction when their parents surprised them with a trip to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, as they were more excited about an alternative plan: joining their dad at work.
SROs in Milwaukee schools, deal almost done
The City of Milwaukee is on the cusp of approving a school resource officer (SRO) deal ? and it is 14 months later than Wisconsin law required.
Milwaukee school resource officers; city leaders on cusp of deal
The City of Milwaukee is on the cusp of approving a school resource officer (SRO) deal – and it is 14 months later than Wisconsin law required.
Slow progress with school resource officers
There's progress, but it's slow-going in the effort to get school resource officers in Milwaukee Public Schools. On Friday, Feb. 28, Milwaukee leaders took action to move the process forward. A committee will debate a plan on Monday.
School resource officers in Milwaukee; city leaders edge plan forward
The City of Milwaukee is 14 months late in having school resource officers. Now, there's a new ultimatum to get trained school resource officers in Milwaukee Public Schools.
Child sex crimes, bestiality; ex-Racine County deputy sentenced
A former Racine County sheriff's deputy was sentenced to decades in prison for multiple felonies that included child sex crimes and bestiality.
Which MPS schools will get resource officers?
It?s still an open question: where will school resource officers be assigned within Milwaukee Public Schools?
SROs in MKE schools, city held in contempt
Milwaukee County Judge David Borowski on Thursday, Feb. 27 held the City of Milwaukee in contempt for failure to comply with a judge's deadline to require SROs in Milwaukee Public Schools. The judge then stayed that order.
New video: 27th and Wisconsin MPD shooting
The Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) released new video of the police shooting that happened near 27th and Wisconsin on Feb. 12.
School resource officers in MPS; new delay, judge's deadline nears
There is a new delay in the dispute over school resource officers (SROs) in Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS).
Milwaukee Uber driver safety concern
A city ordinance is causing questions and concerns for Uber drivers in Milwaukee. Uber drivers in dangerous situations can normally use a safety feature in the app that connects them to help and police. But that's not the case for Milwaukee drivers.