Milwaukee police, MPS offer update after 5 people shot near Rufus King HS
Milwaukee police along with Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Keith Posley and Acting Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson are speaking on Wednesday morning, Feb. 2 after five people were shot near Rufus King High School on Tuesday evening.
MPD provide update after officer shot
A Milwaukee police officer was shot near 25th and St. Paul Thursday evening, Jan. 27. Police Chief Jeffrey Norman provided more information about this incident.
Milwaukee police update investigation into the six persons found dead in a home near 21st and Wright
Milwaukee police on Thursday, Jan. 27 say they have four persons of interest in custody in connection with six homicides that happened in a home near 21st and Wright.
Public safety priority; Milwaukee’s acting mayor reveals plan
Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson shared on Wednesday, Jan. 12 what he says is a multifaceted plan to improve public safety in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee secures 500,000 KN95 masks for distribution to residents
The city of Milwaukee has secured 500,000 KN95, high-quality masks for distribution to residents beginning Saturday, Jan. 8.
Milwaukee Acting Mayor Johnson COVID positive
Milwaukee Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson announced Sunday, Jan. 2 he has tested positive for COVID-19. The acting mayor, who is vaccinated, said he's experiencing “very mild” symptoms.
Acting mayor helps Milwaukee's less fortunate
Cavalier Johnson, Milwaukee's acting mayor, spent Christmas Eve helping provide meals to residents in need.
Milwaukee violence, reckless driving acting mayor's top priorities
Acting Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson says his top priorities are combating gun violence and reckless driving. His first act as mayor was to declare reckless driving a public safety crisis in the city.
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett resigns
Tom Barrett resigned as Milwaukee mayor as he prepares to become the U.S. ambassador to Luxembourg.
Plan to curb reckless driving unveiled in Milwaukee
Incoming Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson unveiled on Tuesday, Dec. 21 a comprehensive plan to curb reckless driving in the city. It is called STAND for Safer Streets.
Milwaukee Common Council president plans mayor run
Common Council President Cavalier Johnson would become Milwaukee's acting mayor should Tom Barrett depart and said he will run for the job.
Milwaukee-area leaders discuss Capitol riot
Political and community leaders described what unfolded in Washington D.C. as ''insurrection,'' ''complete anarchy'' and ''un-American.''