Summerfest Guide - July 1, 2009
Patrolling the Summerfest grounds with MPD
When most patrons think of security at Summerfest, they probably first conjure up thoughts of the burly "red shirts" patrolling the grounds. But uniformed cops are there at all times, providing backup, ready to act if things get out of hand for the unarmed security. Last Friday, we did a "walk along" with two of these Milwaukee officers.
Tags: summerfest, milwaukee police department, scott siller, bryon downey, mpd, police

Milwaukee Buzz - June 15, 2009
A party for the MPD
On June 9 two Milwaukee Police officers were injured in the line of duty near 2nd and National Avenue in Walker's Point. Officers Bryan Norberg and Graham Kunisch survived multiple gun shot wounds, but were critically hurt.
Tags: milwaukee police department, mpd, walker's point, steny's tavern, tympd

Politics - Nov. 14, 2008
ACLU sues over police shutdown of play
It's taken a few years, but the ACLU of Wisconsin has filed a federal First Amendment lawsuit against the Milwaukee Police Department for its role in shutting down a play entitled "Naked Boys Singing," a musical with gay themes that has been produced around the country. The cops shut down the play in 2005, contending that the Milwaukee Gay Arts Center didn't have a proper theater license.
Tags: Grant Langley, ACLU, Cassvile, Public Service Commission, Justin Fields, Milwaukee Police Department, Scott Walker, Milwaukee Gay Arts Center, Naked Boys Singing

Politics - July 9, 2008
Sick leave could be mandated
Employers in the city of Milwaukee could be required to provide employees with paid sick leave benefits, according to a plan being pushed by Milwaukee 9to5.
Tags: Milwaukee 9to5, Arthur Jones, Milwaukee Police Department, Vince Bobot, Vincent Ray, Deputy Chief Monica Ray, Officer Alfonso Morales, David Kolatski, David Halbrooks, Robert "Woody" Welch

Politics - June 18, 2008
Alderman proposes higher cab fares
It seems inevitable when gas prices go up cab fares should, too. A proposal by Ald. Jim Bohl suggests cab fares rise 25 cents for every 1/10 of a mile.
Tags: Ald. Jim Bohl, taxi, Juneteenth, Ald. Willie Hines, Brewers, Milwaukee Police Department, UWM, Tom Krukowski, Ald. Tony Zielinski, Ald. Bob Bauman