Public Safety
Despite Decline in Reported Crime, Wisconsin’s Prison Population Is Surging
Crowding is impacting the safety at state's aging prisons. Advocates, opponents talk solutions, pitfalls.
Aug 22nd, 2024 by Nicholas Garton / Cap Times and Jim Malewitz / Wisconsin WatchVance, Republicans Push Public Safety at Site of 2020 Kenosha Protest
And Kenosha police union endorses Trump ticket, following lead of Milwaukee police.
Aug 21st, 2024 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerDiscrimination Complaint Filed Over Book Bans in Menomonee Falls Schools
Parents say students get less of an education after school district removes 30 books.
Aug 20th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioGreen Bay Prison Has Returned to Normal, Which Is Still Bad
One-year lockdown over but conditions still dreadful. 'The environment is torture.'
Aug 20th, 2024 by Andrew Kennard, Wisconsin ExaminerChrystul Kizer Gets 11-Year Sentence for Killing Man Who Sexually Trafficked Her
Kizer pleaded guilty to reduced charge in Kenosha case that got international attention.
Aug 20th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioLetters from Evers, Republicans Show Clash on Juvenile Corrections
Battling over court-mandated changes at Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake facilities.
Aug 17th, 2024 by Andrew Kennard, Wisconsin ExaminerFollowing Counselor Death, Staff, Family Plead for Help At Lincoln Hills
Counselor's family tells Senate death could have been prevented and state failed.
Aug 16th, 2024 by Andrew Kennard, Wisconsin ExaminerLawmakers Grill Wisconsin Prison Officials Over Safety, Employee Death at Youth Facility
The eight-hour public hearing followed the death of a Lincoln Hills employee.
Aug 7th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioFour Charged In Death of D’Vontaye Mitchell Outside Downtown Hyatt
Hotel employees charged with felony murder in June 30 death.
Aug 7th, 2024 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public Radio‘Kickbacks’ Crackdown Will Save Inmates Money on Jail Phone Calls
FCC cracks down on add-on fees, 'kickbacks' to jails and prisons.
Aug 6th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioDodge County Sheriff Investigating Another Death at Waupun Correctional Institution
Death appears to be self-inflicted, sheriff's office says of ongoing inquiry
Aug 5th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioHalf of Wisconsin’s Fire Chiefs Say They Need More Funding
Fire chiefs see 'potential' for special purpose fire districts to enhance public safety
Aug 5th, 2024 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio