Public Safety
GOP Legislators Skip Special Session on Police
Evers called on lawmakers to consider reforms. Session quickly ended with no debate or votes.
Aug 31st, 2020 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Will Kenosha Unrest Help Trump Win State?
His planned visit to Kenosha seeks to make urban unrest the key issue of campaign.
Aug 31st, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Don’t Come to Kenosha, Evers Tells Trump
President’s planned visit will “only hinder our healing,” governor says.
Aug 31st, 2020 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
Thousands March With Blake Family in Kenosha
Lt. Governor Barnes, Rep. Gwen Moore join march for justice one week after Jacob Blake shot seven times by officer.
Aug 31st, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Kenosha Shooter Will Claim Self-Defense
Kyle Rittenhouse, 17, charged with intentional homicide, protected himself from ‘mob’, his attorneys argue.
Aug 31st, 2020 by Alyssa Allemand, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republican Senators Offer 8 Police Bills
One requires cities in Wisconsin to maintain current police funding or lose state aid.
Aug 30th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
COVID-19 Outbreak at Green Bay Prison
More than 250 inmates tested positive at the maximum-security prison.
Aug 29th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Blake No Longer Handcuffed in Hospital
Kenosha police chief walks back comments on shootings Tuesday.
Aug 28th, 2020 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Senate Won’t Vote on Special Session Bills
Majority leader said they will gavel the session in, and that's it.
Aug 28th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Young Black Men Respond to Blake Shooting
Milwaukeeans talk about what their experience with police is like, what they'd like to see.
Aug 28th, 2020 by PrincessSafiya Byers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Jacob Blake Handcuffed to Hospital Bed
Groups call for Kenosha law enforcement leaders resignation or dismissal.
Aug 28th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Vos Task Force Deflects Actual Action
Speaker refuses to convene legislature to address policing and racial disparities.
Aug 28th, 2020 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
