Public Safety
Mayor’s Budget Doesn’t Divest From Police
We need real cuts, more spending on violence prevention. Come to Tuesday night budget hearing.
Oct 5th, 2020 by Markasa Tucker and Rick Banks
Search for Police Chief Goes National
5 of 6 candidates from outside Milwaukee. FPC to decide by December. Barrett will weigh in.
Oct 5th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
City Leadership Weak on Police Reforms?
Serious reform of race-based stops by Milwaukee police not happening, report on federal court settlement finds.
Oct 5th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
Funeral Home Shooting Part of Epidemic of Gun Violence
Milwaukee Health Department notes a 100% increase in homicides this year.
Oct 2nd, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Homeland Security Talking Points Sympathetic to Kyle Rittenhouse
The federal agency told officials to say he was there defending small business owners.
Oct 1st, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
7 People Shot Outside Funeral Home
All are in stable condition. Police are searching for unknown suspect.
Oct 1st, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
DA Creates Unique Public Data Dashboard
Chisholm joins nationwide project to make prosecutors more transparent and responsive.
Sep 30th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Vision Zero Seeks No Traffic Fatalities
Swedish approach has been adopted by 35 cities in U.S. Why not Milwaukee?
Sep 29th, 2020 by Celia Jackson
How to Spend Less On Police
Milwaukee has a huge opportunity to consolidate law enforcement costs.
Sep 29th, 2020 by Josh Zepnick
DAs Seek 26% State Budget Increase
District Attorneys want more staff and 10% raise for eligible employees.
Sep 29th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
Be a Pace Car, Fight Reckless Driving
New program aims to save lives by getting people to pledge to drive the speed limit.
Sep 29th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Why Defunding Police Is Tough To Sell
Minneapolis politicians are abandoning the idea. What will happen in Milwaukee?
Sep 28th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
