Public Safety
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Problems Persist at Lincoln Hills, Copper Lake
May 24th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Juvenile prisons have lower population but still badly understaffed, with safety concerns.
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Evers Awards $2.2 Million For City Policing
May 23rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
ARPA funds will aid Milwaukee's efforts to control crowds, curb violence in downtown bar districts.
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The State of Politics
Controversy Over Parole Is Rare
May 23rd, 2022 by Steven Walters
Issue facing Evers is rare, as most state prison inmates must serve 100% of their sentence.
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Vos, Republicans Push Cities To Spend More On Police
May 21st, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Demanding that Milwaukee, Racine use APPA for more policing.
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Wisconsin Justice Blasts ‘Dangerous Loophole’ for Concealed Carry
May 20th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer
Current law allows some with history of domestic violence to carry a concealed weapon.
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Summerfest Will Pay Full Cost of Policing For Second Straight Year
May 19th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
After the issue came to a head in 2019, city is being compensated for securing festival.
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Do Juvenile Curfews Reduce Crime?
May 19th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield
Research indicates tactic recently employed by Milwaukee has little effect on crime.
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Transportation
‘Traffic Gardens’ Coming to MPS Buildings
May 19th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Part of Safe Routes to School program, teaching students how to bike and follow rules of the road.
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MKE County
Youth Incarceration Alternatives Running Out of Money
May 18th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Community-based programs are critical to keeping youth out of juvenile detention facilities.
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3 More Charged In Downtown Shooting That Left 17 Injured
May 18th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
A criminal complaint indicates the shooting stemmed from a personal dispute. Six arrested to date, including those who were shot.
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Milwaukee On Pace For Record Homicides
May 18th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield
81 homicide victims in county so far this year, up from 65 at this point in 2021.
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MKE County
Milwaukee County Jail Only 56% Staffed
May 17th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Sheriff's office struggles to staff jail, projects overtime deficit for 2022.