Public Safety
Evers Proposes Funding for County Courthouse Project
Proposing $25 million for new $495 million courthouse operated under state mandate.
Mar 10th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Sheriff Ball Holds Controlled Town Hall Following Jail Audit
MCSO announces costly plans for updates to jail facilities.
Mar 7th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Jail Lowering Cost of Phone Calls, Ending ‘Kickbacks’
County will stop taking commissions, or kickbacks, on phone charges.
Mar 5th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Pays Little Compensation to Wrongfully Convicted
About $5,000 per year of incarceration, $25,000 maximum, stingier than most states.
Mar 4th, 2025 by Khushboo Rathore
Council Approves MPS Police Officer Agreement, But Money Still An Issue
Council has opportunity to spend MPS funding, but on what?
Mar 4th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Charges Filed in Corey Stingley Killing?
His father Craig Stingley says charges will be filed in controversial 2012 death at West Allis store.
Mar 3rd, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee Lobbies for Statewide Bonus Program to Hire More Cops
Rep. Bob Donovan champions Florida-style program to attract more officers.
Mar 3rd, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Judge Orders Wisconsin Prison System to Provide Program for Moms and Babies
1991 law requires this for incarcerated woman who are pregnant or have babies.
Mar 1st, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Assembly Republicans Signal Openness To Closing State’s Second-Oldest Prison
Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed plan to close maximum security Green Bay Correctional Institution.
Feb 28th, 2025 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public Radio
Judge Fines City For Failing To Comply With MPD in Schools Requirement
Judge Borowski gives city $1,000 per day fine until 25 police officers placed in schools.
Feb 27th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Hearing Held on Controversial Statewide Requirement For Sheriffs To Cooperate With ICE
Republican lawmakers cite sheriffs in Milwaukee and Madison as reason for the bill, which has penalties for noncompliance.
Feb 27th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Report Finds Issues with Milwaukee’s Fire & Police Commission
A 'rubber stamp' for police? Report comes as FPC power getting reduced.
Feb 26th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
