Public Safety

Menomonee Falls Transfers $300,000 From Library to Police Budget

Menomonee Falls Transfers $300,000 From Library to Police Budget

Critics say it will cause staff cuts, risk library's county certification.

GOP Lawmakers Seek Funding for More Prosecutors

GOP Lawmakers Seek Funding for More Prosecutors

But only for 3 of 72 counties: Waukesha, Washington and Brown counties.

K-12 Education: Future of MPS International School Uncertain
K-12 Education

Future of MPS International School Uncertain

Serving refugees from many different countries, now facing new rules under Trump.

138 Former Judges Support Dismissing Dugan Case

138 Former Judges Support Dismissing Dugan Case

Retired state and federal judges sign court filing calling for dismissal.

MKE County: Milwaukee Man Facing Deportation May Have Been Framed By Prior Assailant
MKE County

Milwaukee Man Facing Deportation May Have Been Framed By Prior Assailant

Is the federal government blaming an immigrant for an assassination threat they know he didn't make?

Dugan Legal Team Continues Dismissal Push With New Filing

Dugan Legal Team Continues Dismissal Push With New Filing

Memo offers an English and United States legal history.

MKE County: Did Changes To Juvenile Justice System Work?
MKE County

This content is only for members Did Changes To Juvenile Justice System Work?

And was there a surge in youth crime? WPF report examines Milwaukee County youth justice system.

Trial Underway In Killing of Sade Robinson

Trial Underway In Killing of Sade Robinson

Maxwell Anderson charged with first-degree homicide and mutilating a corpse.

Fire Chief Says Sprinklers Don’t Cost Much

This content is only for membersFire Chief Says Sprinklers Don’t Cost Much

Less than cost of new carpet? Chief Lipski calls for sprinklers in large buildings.

MKE County: Massive Coalition Supporting County’s New Courthouse Project
MKE County

Massive Coalition Supporting County’s New Courthouse Project

More than 150 organizations, public and private sector leaders endorse project.

Council, Community Groups Oppose MPD’s Facial Recognition Plans

Council, Community Groups Oppose MPD’s Facial Recognition Plans

But Mayor Johnson backs Milwaukee Police searching millions of records.

Western Wisconsin City Loses Entire Police Force

Western Wisconsin City Loses Entire Police Force

Arcadia's losses reflect national problem recruiting, retaining police officers.