Public Safety
15 Months Late, MPD Sends Officers Into 11 High Schools
'Finally' says Judge Borowski after city, MPD and MPS meet January 2024 deadline.
Mar 17th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneAlderwoman Vows to ‘Investigate’ Bar 107
Ald. Taylor accuses northwest-side bar of 'irresponsibility' after fatal shooting.
Mar 17th, 2025 by Sophie BolichShould State Corrections Workers Be Paid for Pre- and Post-Shift Tasks?
Workers seek class action status in Wisconsin Supreme Court case.
Mar 17th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioMilwaukee Police Officer Charged With Using Position to Help Gang
Juwon Madlock accused of offering to sell guns, buy stolen truck, help fugitive avoid arrest.
Mar 14th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneAssembly Passes Bill That Adds Penalties, Definitions to Police-in-MPS Policy
The bill comes after a court order directed the district to reinstate school resource officers.
Mar 14th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioSee Vehicle Crash Hotspots in Milwaukee County
County updates data dashboard to show top spots for crashes.
Mar 12th, 2025 by Graham KilmerCounty Jail Guards Prevent Possible Uprising
Sheriff's office reports show inmates talked about inciting a riot.
Mar 11th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerWisconsin Already Had 151 Wildfires This Year
Lack of snow created unusually dry conditions, 430 acres burned to date.
Mar 11th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerEvers Proposes Funding for County Courthouse Project
Proposing $25 million for new $495 million courthouse operated under state mandate.
Mar 10th, 2025 by Graham KilmerSheriff Ball Holds Controlled Town Hall Following Jail Audit
MCSO announces costly plans for updates to jail facilities.
Mar 7th, 2025 by Graham KilmerJail Lowering Cost of Phone Calls, Ending ‘Kickbacks’
County will stop taking commissions, or kickbacks, on phone charges.
Mar 5th, 2025 by Graham KilmerWisconsin Pays Little Compensation to Wrongfully Convicted
About $5,000 per year of incarceration, $25,000 maximum, stingier than most states.
Mar 4th, 2025 by Khushboo Rathore