Public Safety
The New Three-Fifths Compromise
Prison gerrymandering gives rural areas more votes in states like Wisconsin.
Apr 12th, 2021 by Iuscely Flores
Expunging Criminal Records Gets Broad Support
Police, prosecutors, public defenders, business groups back bill expanding expungement.
Apr 11th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
Did DA Delay Mensah Decision Due To Kenosha Unrest?
Wauwatosa Police indicated in emails that the Kenosha unrest in August delayed the decision in Alvin Cole shooting.
Apr 8th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
How U.S. Marshals Came to Kenosha
Teams were shut down in Portland and sent to Kenosha protests, despite opposition of Evers, Kaul.
Apr 5th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
A Mechanic’s Solution For Auto Parts Theft
City sees wave of stolen catalytic converters. Mechanic fortifies them with rebar to deter thefts.
Apr 5th, 2021 by Ethan Duran
Evers Has Given 174 Pardons
That includes 17 new pardons granted Friday.
Apr 5th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Wildfires in State Up This Year
250 wildfires have burned 1,000 acres in Wisconsin, above the state’s 5- and 10-year averages.
Apr 3rd, 2021 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public Radio
Asian Milwaukeeans Discuss Anti-Asian Racism
A recent report found anti-Asian hate crimes up 150% in 15 major American cities.
Apr 2nd, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
AG Kaul, Dem Lawmakers Push New Gun Laws
Say GOP legislators should pass expanded background checks, 'Red Flag' law.
Apr 1st, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Inside the Milwaukee Police Fusion Center
Protesters have wondered what center is up to. The history and details of little-known unit.
Mar 30th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
300 Days of Black Lives Matters Protests
March in Wauwatosa also marks second day of John Doe probe of Jay Anderson’s killing by police officer.
Mar 29th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Police Chief Search Loses a Top Candidate
Malik Aziz will become police chief in Maryland. Will this benefit Acting Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman?
Mar 29th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
