Public Safety
Evers, Vos Battle Over Jacob Blake Shooting
Governor demands legislative special session on police reforms. Vos accuses Evers of “dictating liberal policies”.
Aug 25th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Father Says Jacob Blake Is Paralyzed
He has "eight holes" in his body. "What justified these shots?"
Aug 25th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Protesters Condemn Jacob Blake Shooting
Hundreds demonstrate. People set trucks, buildings on fire. Evers sends National Guard.
Aug 25th, 2020 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Calls for Special Session on Policing
In wake of Kenosha shooting calls for legislative session on police accountability, transparency.
Aug 24th, 2020 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public Radio
Riots in Kenosha After Police Shooting
Black man, Jacob Blake shot in the back multiple times; Evers demands action, state probe launched.
Aug 24th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Court Ruling Limits Expungement
Even minor violations of state corrections' supervision rules make ex-offenders ineligible.
Aug 23rd, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
Activist Coalition Holds Largest March of DNC
But tensions nearly boiled over when counter-protesters disrupted the demonstration.
Aug 21st, 2020 by Ethan Duran
March Against Mass Incarceration During COVID-19
Protesters derided the conditions in jails and prisons, especially during the pandemic.
Aug 21st, 2020 by Ethan Duran
Morales Starts Process To Sue City
Chief filed to retire on August 12th
Aug 21st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
New Dashboard Tracking Shootings in Milwaukee
New public view into crime data comes as city sees homicide surge.
Aug 20th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Suburban Protesters March From Tosa to DNC
Break the Silence in the Burbs has been protesting police brutality and killings since June.
Aug 20th, 2020 by Ethan Duran
Latinx Community Divided Over Morales’ Exit
Some still support the former police chief, others glad to see him go.
Aug 20th, 2020 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
