Drake Bentley is a Contributing Writer at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. He has covered sports professionally since 2019 and is an award-winning investigative reporter whose work encompasses general assignment news, government and politics, crime and justice, and cultural issues, with a focus on accessibility, civil rights, and diversity. Drake's insights and reporting have been featured in numerous outlets, including USA TODAY, Yahoo News, and the Green Bay Press-Gazette.
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By: Drake Bentley
As outrage mounts across the country, Milwaukee is limiting the use of Flock Safety cameras in the police department. Mayor Cavalier Johnson announced the changes Aug. 31 in a statement saying, “I am committed to regularly reviewing our use of Flock cameras and will make further decisions when and if necessary.” Automated license plate reader […]
By: Mike Clemens, Drake Bentley
One of the new tight ends for the Green Bay Packers will be the subject of an NFL Films documentary. The story revolves around Jonnu Smith, who signed with Green Bay over the weekend, and his older brother, Wayne Smith, who was released from prison in July after serving 16 years for a fatal 2010 […]
By: Drake Bentley
Owners of two Brady Street area bars have closed effective immediately and are finalizing a sale following backlash after an employee created a “no play list” for local DJs that featured predominantly Black artists. Last week, a leaked text message spread on social media that stated DJs could not play music from a list of […]
The contrast between the two candidates seeking the Wisconsin governor’s mansion couldn’t be more stark. Democratic nominee and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley has enacted policies locally that secured union jobs and fought for higher wages as a legislator, while Republican nominee Congressman Tom Tiffany has voted numerous times to hurt the working class. In […]
By: Drake Bentley
The contrast between the two candidates seeking the Wisconsin governor’s mansion couldn’t be more stark. Democratic nominee and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley has enacted policies locally that secured union jobs and fought for higher wages as a legislator, while Republican nominee Congressman Tom Tiffany has voted numerous times to hurt the working class. In […]
By: Drake Bentley
Wisconsin recorded its lowest number of violent crimes since 2011 last year and the statewide violent crime rate has declined for five consecutive years, according to FBI data. This is happening despite a narrative by conservative politicians and right wing media pundits that Wisconsin crime is out of control and Democrats are to blame for […]
By: Drake Bentley
Wisconsin recorded its lowest number of violent crimes since 2011 last year and the statewide violent crime rate has declined for five consecutive years, according to FBI data. This is happening despite a narrative by conservative politicians and right wing media pundits that Wisconsin crime is out of control and Democrats are to blame for […]
By: Drake Bentley
Milwaukee activist Vaun Mayes will be the subject of a documentary set to premiere later this month.
The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance is once again condemning remarks made by Congressman Derrick Van Orden during a recent radio appearance.
By: Drake Bentley
Milwaukee County Executive and Democratic nominee for Wisconsin governor David Crowley has received the endorsement of former Attorney General Eric Holder in the race for Wisconsin governor.
