Public Safety
No More Free Boat Slips for Police
Board ends agreement with city and MPD tied to 1995 grant for McKinley Marina.
Mar 27th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
After Deadly Shooting, Council Tightens Requirements For Security Guards
Ordinance passed Tuesday requires security personnel to be licensed, bonded and insured.
Mar 20th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Seclusion and Restraint of Kids in Wisconsin Schools
Nearly 13,000 incidents reported in 2021-22. ‘Districts should not torture children.’
Mar 18th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Judge Agrees To Let Jury See Explicit Videos in Chrystul Kizer Case
Kizer is charged with killing a man who sexually abused her when she was underage.
Mar 15th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Legislature Comes To Aid of Victim Support Organizations
But organizations, state still need long-term solution following decline in federal funding.
Mar 14th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Police Chief Jeffrey Norman Talks Crime, Guns and RNC
Milwaukee's top cop appeared before the Milwaukee Press Club Thursday.
Mar 8th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Max Security Prison Under Federal Investigation After Drugs, Phones Discovered
Gov. Tony Evers requested Waupun investigation. Prison employees may have committed crimes.
Mar 8th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Life For Bill Aimed To Help Missing, Murdered Black Women
Committee switch creates pathway to passage, possible task force.
Mar 7th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Council Concerned RNC Free Speech Zone Could Bring Extremists, Violence
'To hell with that,' says alderman of hate groups getting city-sanctioned platform.
Mar 6th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Who Is Most At Risk From Gun Shootings?
The data on Milwaukee tells the story.
Mar 6th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
State Department of Corrections Secretary Retiring
Kevin Carr will step down March 8 after five years overseeing prisons.
Mar 3rd, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Would Pay Schools To Buy Gun Detection Equipment
Critics raise privacy concerns over systems that use AI and camera feeds.
Mar 1st, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
