Public Safety

Milwaukee Police Officer Driving Squad Car Hits, Kills Individual

Milwaukee Police Officer Driving Squad Car Hits, Kills Individual

Victim was lying at entrance of an alley. Officer now on administrative leave.

Another Death at Milwaukee County Jail

Another Death at Milwaukee County Jail

Melvin Goodwin, 34, is third person to die this year in custody of sheriff.

Proposed Wisconsin Bill Adopts Official Definition of Antisemitism

Proposed Wisconsin Bill Adopts Official Definition of Antisemitism

Critics argue the definition could be used to target anti-Israel speech.

Murphy’s Law: The Rage of Derrick Van Orden
Murphy’s Law

The Rage of Derrick Van Orden

Congressman’s attacks on liberals spread exactly the kind of wrath he claims to oppose.

Proposal Would Make Attending Street Takeovers Illegal

Proposal Would Make Attending Street Takeovers Illegal

New citation aims to address growing problem.

Small Plane Crashes After Takeoff From Milwaukee

Small Plane Crashes After Takeoff From Milwaukee

Three people were on board, rescued from water.

Wisconsin Politicians Condemn Killing of Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk

Wisconsin Politicians Condemn Killing of Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk

Republicans, Democrats call for end to political violence.

Data Wonk: Comparing Milwaukee Homicide Data to Other Cities
Data Wonk

Comparing Milwaukee Homicide Data to Other Cities

Though murders are declining, an overwhelming percentage involve guns.

After 10,000 Calls to Lawyers, This Defendant Still Has No Attorney

After 10,000 Calls to Lawyers, This Defendant Still Has No Attorney

Wisconsin has shortage of public defenders and backlog of 12,586 felony cases.

New Trial of Shooting by Former Wauwatosa Officer Joseph Mensah

New Trial of Shooting by Former Wauwatosa Officer Joseph Mensah

After hung jury in first trial, federal court retrying Mensah in killing of Alvin Cole.

Photo Gallery: Milwaukee Police Union Meets Counter-Protest at City Hall
Photo Gallery

Milwaukee Police Union Meets Counter-Protest at City Hall

Dueling protests led to multi-level demonstration in City Hall.

‘Somebody’s Going to End Up Dead!’ Mayor Decries Street Takeovers

‘Somebody’s Going to End Up Dead!’ Mayor Decries Street Takeovers

Mayor Johnson, DA Lovern warn of penalties for both organizers and spectators.