Public Safety
After Series of Deaths, County Jail Audit Approved
Milwaukee County Board approves contract with third-party for independent audit of the jail. But not without derision over process.
Jun 21st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Jeffrey Norman A Finalist For Austin Police Chief
Milwaukee Police Chief one of 32 finalists, but only one serving as a major city chief.
Jun 18th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
ACLU Suit Charges Wisconsin Ignored Law to Support Incarcerated Moms
Says state has failed to offer prison child care program called for in 1991 law.
Jun 17th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Supervisor Questions Jail Audit Contract
County Board will consider whether or not to release funding for audit of county jail this month.
Jun 16th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Inmate Death Charges Reignite Charge To Close Wisconsin’s Oldest Prison
9 Waupun Correctional Institution staffers are accused of causing inmate deaths
Jun 14th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Effort To Ban Guns From Area Around RNC Fails
Ald. Robert Bauman wanted to challenge state law, but his colleagues demur.
Jun 7th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Secret Service, City Find Themselves Targeted By Protesters, Republicans
Republicans want alternative to Pere Marquette Park. ACLU announces lawsuit.
Jun 6th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Warden, Eight Staff Charged in Inmate Deaths at Waupun Prison
'These people were not cared for,' said Dodge County Sheriff announcing charges.
Jun 5th, 2024 by Joe Schulz and Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Remarkable Decline of Milwaukee’s Youth Prison Population
Down from about 130 in 2015 to less than 20 this year.
Jun 5th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Planning Begins for New Criminal Courthouse
County will solicit planning and design contractors in June for $488.4 million project.
Jun 4th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Adopt-A-Neighborhood Initiative Aims to Uplift Silver City
City aims to boost neighborhood's safety, community engagement and beauty.
May 29th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
County Selects Auditor For Jail Death Inquiry
Texas-based Creative Corrections will handle inquiry, pending board approval of a contract.
May 29th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
