Public Safety

Wisconsin Saw Record Number of Domestic Violence Murders In 2022

Wisconsin Saw Record Number of Domestic Violence Murders In 2022

Number of incidents involving guns also surged.

Skills Training Returns to Milwaukee Correctional Facility

Skills Training Returns to Milwaukee Correctional Facility

Those at Community Reintegration Center can now receive welding training.

MKE County: The Battle Over Transit Security
MKE County

The Battle Over Transit Security

MCTS and supervisors at odds over how to improve security, protect bus drivers.

Milwaukee Wants More Reckless Drivers Towed

Milwaukee Wants More Reckless Drivers Towed

United council backs state law change. But proposal could die in Legislature.

Fire Department Reopening Station At 13th and Layton

Fire Department Reopening Station At 13th and Layton

Chief Lipski picks Engine 17, shuttered in 2021, to reopen.

MKE County: County Corrections Staffing, Wages At Issue
MKE County

County Corrections Staffing, Wages At Issue

Facilities understaffed. Sheriff says public safety not a priority in Crowley's budget.

Fire Department Debating Which Station To Reopen

Fire Department Debating Which Station To Reopen

For first time in years, MFD thinks about growth. Down to three options.

After 7 Cyclist Deaths In 2022, Will More Protected Bike Lanes Help?

After 7 Cyclist Deaths In 2022, Will More Protected Bike Lanes Help?

Milwaukee is seeing an increase in bicyclist and pedestrian injuries and deaths.

City Closes Teutonia Avenue Gas Station

City Closes Teutonia Avenue Gas Station

Deadly August shooting leads to unanimous Common Council vote.

Transportation: County Creating Plan to Combat Reckless Driving
Transportation

County Creating Plan to Combat Reckless Driving

Problem at 'crisis level,' county seeks federal funding.

MKE County: Crowley Backs Biggest Project in County History
MKE County

Crowley Backs Biggest Project in County History

His 2024 budget includes planning, design for $488 million courthouse project.

Wednesday’s Emergency Alert Is Only A Test

Wednesday’s Emergency Alert Is Only A Test

Cell phones and other devices will issue emergency alert Wednesday.