Public Safety
For Two Straight Years, Milwaukee’s Homicide Rate Has Fallen
A close look at the work violence prevention and interruption plays in attempting to continue that trend.
Apr 17th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Supervisors Can Create Sheriff Citizen Review Board, But What Power Would It Have?
Supervisors want independent community board, Sheriff plans her own.
Apr 17th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Bill Exempting Gun Safes From Sales Tax Advances
Bipartisan support for proposal that aims to prevent suicides, accidental gun deaths.
Apr 16th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bail Jumping Charges Explode In Wisconsin as Crime Falls
Defense attorneys raise alarm over rash of pre-trial charges against defendants.
Apr 14th, 2025 by Natalie Yahr
Wisconsin Sees Record Number of Wildfires This Year
Double the historical average this year; climate change, drought causing problem.
Apr 14th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
With Federal Support Dwindling, AG Kaul Asks State For Funding Increase
Wisconsin’s allocation from the Victims of Crime Act has dropped by more than 70%.
Apr 11th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Supreme Court Finds Brothers Who Stole From School District Were Wrongfully Fired
Justice Janet Protasiewicz: The law leads to a 'strange result.'
Apr 10th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Marquette University Responds to Federal Hazing Law
Stop Campus Hazing Act, signed into law under Biden, aims to reduce incidents.
Apr 9th, 2025 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public Radio
Elected Officials, Civic Leaders Decry ICE Courthouse Arrests
'Due process is non-negotiable.' County officials call for preventative measures.
Apr 8th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Agrees To New Labor Deal With One of Its Biggest Unions
But it comes with a big price tag.
Apr 7th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Bill Seeks to Prevent Domestic Abusers From Possessing Firearms
Domestic violence involving a gun is 12 times more likely to result in death.
Apr 6th, 2025 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
City Wants Your Feedback On Its Plan To End Traffic Deaths
Vision Zero Action Plan includes seven strategies, 100 action items.
Apr 4th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
