Public Safety
COVID-19 Surging in State Prisons
More than 1,700 staff and one-third of all inmates have tested positive. Loved ones struggle to get information.
Nov 25th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Council Delays on Federal COPS Grant
Would fund 30 positions, prevent more police reductions, but presents future fiscal issues.
Nov 25th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Picks Leon Todd to Lead Fire & Police Commission
Public defender would be fourth executive director in three years.
Nov 24th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Tosa Police Use High Fees to Combat Open Records?
Email outlining policy 'a shocking admission of bad faith,' expert says.
Nov 24th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Mensah Settlement Leaves Lawyers, Officials Squabbling
Attorneys arguing with city; police chief at odds with Common Council.
Nov 23rd, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Dear Wisconsin Supreme Court
Please follow normal procedures and allow all petitioners to be heard on critical issue of gerrymandering.
Nov 23rd, 2020 by Matt Rothschild
Court Rules for Patients on Medical Records
State appeals court says companies cannot overcharge for copies of medical records.
Nov 23rd, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
Mensah Drove 110 MPH in High-Speed Chase
Records show Wauwatosa cop involved in three shootings disciplined for car crashes.
Nov 23rd, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Suspected Mayfair Mall Shooter Arrested
Wauwatosa police arrest 15-year-old Hispanic male and obtain suspected weapon.
Nov 23rd, 2020 by Ethan Duran
Rittenhouse Released on $2 Million Bail
A right-wing organization posted bond for the teenager charged with two murders.
Nov 20th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
8 Injured In Shooting At Mayfair Mall
Law enforcement searching for shooting suspect.
Nov 20th, 2020 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
90 Cases of COVID-19 at House of Correction
The jail is also reporting 28 case of COVID-19.
Nov 20th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
