Public Safety
‘Devastating’ Break-In Leaves Food Businesses Reeling
Overnight incident yields extensive damage, stolen equipment for Anomaly Catering and Yo' Mama's Kitchen.
Oct 3rd, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
City Will Toughen Penalties For Reckless Drivers
Latest crackdown relies on state legislation to double fines, jail time.
Oct 1st, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Officials Admit RNC Issues, But Say Event Was Success
Hotel revenue surged and AT&T spent millions but some businesses say it was a bust.
Oct 1st, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Loss of Victim Services Funding Leaves Wisconsin Agencies Scrambling
State’s allocation from federal program has dropped from $40 million to $13 million.
Oct 1st, 2024 by Henry Redman, Frank Zufall and Andrew Kennard, Wisconsin Examiner
Youth Prison Population Down, Costs Up
State charges counties $1,263 a day to incarcerate youth, up from $301 in 2015.
Sep 28th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Gun Education Center Will Join Military Museum in Kenosha
Center's managers stress its apolitical nature and educational offerings. Funded by Pritzker family.
Sep 27th, 2024 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
FTA Requiring MCTS, Others To Search For Threats To Transit Workers
Federal agency wants transit systems to assess and fix threats to transit workers.
Sep 26th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
How League of Women Voters Helps People With Criminal Records
Those 'off paper' can vote. 'I’ve had people brought to tears,' advocate says.
Sep 16th, 2024 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Mayor Calls On MPS To Add Police, Fulfill Agreement
Milwaukee schools have defied state law requiring district to put 25 police officers in city schools
Sep 13th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Solving County’s Budget Gap Includes Study of Sheriff’s Spending
$30,000 staffing study part of resolution closing 2024 budget deficit.
Sep 13th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
County Would Build Criminal Justice Reentry Housing
MacArthur Foundation grant gives county funding to pursue reentry housing project.
Sep 11th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Chief Judge, Sheriff At Odds On Bailiff Staffing
MCSO ends mandatory overtime in circuit courts, which threatens safety, Chief Judge says.
Sep 9th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
