Public Safety
County Board Officially Recognizes Denim Day
New supervisor pushes resolution for day to 'stand against sexual assault and violence.'
May 29th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Among Minority of States Shielding Police Data
Suit seeks release of data on officers who face misconduct allegations that get rehired.
May 28th, 2024 by Sam Stecklow, Wisconsin Examiner
Judge Kicks Most Inmates Off Waupun Prison Lawsuit
State argued inmates hadn't exhausted internal complaint process before suing.
May 24th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Hospital Hopes To Replicate Its Model For Treating Gunshot Victims
Froedtert’s multidisciplinary outpatient trauma clinic improves patient outcomes says new report.
May 24th, 2024 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lawsuit Argues Cash Bail Amendment Was Improperly On Ballot
Dane County judge is weighing whether overturn 2023 amendments approved by voters
May 23rd, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
RNC Prep Includes Maritime Security Planning, Training
Local coast guard station hosts exercise gaming out security threats for Republican National Convention.
May 23rd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Corrections Driving County Budget Into Deficit
Along with lower tax revenue than projected. '2024 may punch us in the face.'
May 21st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Kicks Off Peace Week
Second annual Peace Week's events seek to 'jump-start the summertime in Milwaukee on a very positive and peaceful note.'
May 21st, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
ACLU Urges Citizen Oversight of Police Surveillance
Pushes CCOPS ordinance which requires public hearing for any new or existing technology.
May 20th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee Officials Praise Rescheduling of Cannabis by Biden
New federal policy 'will help reverse longstanding injustices in our legal system.'
May 20th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Advocates Plead for Task Force on Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls
Bill to create task force passed by the state Assembly, but never voted on by Senate
May 18th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Number of Milwaukee Police Officers Declined 16% in 5 Years
Down from 1,900 officers in 2019 to 1,600 today, but will soon rise.
May 12th, 2024 by Peter Cameron, The Badger Project
