Public Safety
Activists Occupy Wisconsin DNR Offices to Protest Enbridge Oil Pipeline Permit
50 people protested, one arrested, three escorted from building by police.
Jan 14th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Following School Shooting, Evers Creates Violence Prevention Office
Directs $10 million in federal funds to new statewide office to prevent gun violence.
Jan 14th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Mayor Wants MPS To Pay For Police in Schools
Johnson says solution is to bring back 5/6th cost-sharing agreement.
Jan 14th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Police Department Buying New Bomb Robot
Current robot is almost old enough to qualify for a pension.
Jan 10th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Coalition Launches Campaign to Make Wisconsin Prison, Jail Phone Calls Free
WISDOM pushes for better communication between families and those incarcerated.
Jan 9th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Ashanti Hamilton Resigns From Violence Prevention Role
Former alderman has led Office of Community Wellness and Safety since 2022.
Jan 8th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
City Reopens South Side Fire House
Engine 31 firehouse on S. 8th Street recommissioned thanks to new city sales tax.
Jan 8th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Crime, Trump’s Claims and The Facts
Has the crime rate gone up or down in Milwaukee and nationally?
Jan 8th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
County Taps New Private Contractor For Jail Commissary
Union Supply Group will run commissary at jail and Community Reintegration Center.
Jan 8th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Homicides in Milwaukee Down 39% From 2022
Down from a record high as the post-pandemic decline in crime continues.
Jan 7th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Brad Schimel Defends Jan. 6 Rioters
Former Republican attorney general running for Wisconsin Supreme Court also attacks jury trials.
Jan 6th, 2025 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
Correctional Officers Charged With Abusing Inmates
Accused of beating and pepper spraying two handcuffed inmates in county jail.
Jan 4th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
