Milwaukee sex assault survivor files FPC complaint over police response

A Milwaukee sexual assault survivor filed a complaint with the city’s Fire and Police Commission, saying officers treated her disrespectfully after she reported being raped in an elevator.

Milwaukee sex assault survivor files complaint over police response
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A Milwaukee sexual assault survivor filed a complaint with the city’s Fire and Police Commission, saying officers treated her disrespectfully after she reported being raped in an elevator.

Milwaukee Weather: Cool weather continues, slight chances of rain

Cool overnight with temperatures dropping through the 40s. Mostly cloudy and cool again on Thursday with a few midday light rain showers possible. Highs in the low 50s near the lake, upper 50s inland.

South side Milwaukee Brewers-backed mural celebrates community, sunset

A Milwaukee Brewers community mural, "South Side en la Hora Mágica," was completed Wednesday near 18th and Lincoln, highlighting south side landmarks, sunset colors and nostalgia.

Milwaukee leaf collection policy; council seeks notice before DPW changes

The Milwaukee Common Council’s Public Works Committee advanced a proposal requiring DPW to notify council members before future leaf pickup changes are made public.

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Milwaukee residents will have two options for leaf pickup this fall after the city reversed course on a plan that would have required leaves to be bagged.

Milwaukee sex assault, man accused now charged in stabbing

A Milwaukee man, already accused of sexually assaulting a woman at gunpoint earlier this year, is now charged with attempted homicide and more.

Milwaukee school bus crashes into apartment building; driver hurt

Milwaukee police say a school bus crashed into an apartment building near Teutonia and Bobolink on Tuesday evening, May 19.

Fatal ATV crash, Milwaukee man sentenced to probation

A Milwaukee man who was driving without a valid license and collided with an ATV on the city's north side, killing two people, has been sentenced.

Milwaukee police Flock camera misuse; 2nd officer under investigation

The Milwaukee Police Department said a second officer is under investigation for possible Flock search misuse after a former officer was charged with using the system to look up an ex, prompting changes.

Milwaukee Weather: Big mid-week cool down

Gradual clearing overnight with temperatures dropping into the 40s. Partly sunny and brisk on Wednesday. Highs in the upper 50s inland, around 50 near the lake.

Milwaukee wastewater plant whistleblower releases allegations report

A former Veolia Water employee described working conditions at both of Milwaukee's wastewater plants as unethical, wrong and wasteful in a new report.

Ex-Milwaukee City Attorney Tearman Spencer faces new bail jumping charge

There is a new twist in the legal saga of former Milwaukee City Attorney Tearman Spencer. He was already facing felony charges. Now, weeks before his trial, Spencer is accused of bail jumping.

Milwaukee County Zoo mourns Chinese alligator Yin, resident since 1995

Milwaukee County Zoo said Yin, a nearly 41-year-old Chinese alligator who arrived in 1995, was euthanized earlier this month after months of mobility issues and treatment for a spinal lesion.

Marquette students killed in crash, lacrosse teammate now charged

Two Marquette University student-athletes were killed in a crash last September. Now, one of their former lacrosse teammates is charged.

Milwaukee hit-and-run; pedestrian killed, man charged

A Milwaukee man is accused of hitting Marshall Hill with his car, killing him, before fleeing the scene near Hopkins and Silver Spring last week.