Public Safety
Evers Vetoes “Tougher on Crime” Bills
Republican bills increased some criminal penalties, would have meant more incarceration.
Feb 29th, 2020 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Remembering the Molson Coors Victims
Families remember victims for the lives they lived. Shooter's family releases statement expressing sorrow.
Feb 29th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess and Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public Radio
Hundreds Attend Vigil For Molson Coors Shooting Victims
More than 400 prayed, held hands in honor of the victims of Wednesday's shooting.
Feb 28th, 2020 by Alana Watson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Two Opposite Visions of Criminal Justice
State Reps. Evan Goyke and Joe Sanfellipo espouse different visions for law enforcement in Wisconsin.
Feb 28th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Police Association Files Ethics Complaint Against FPC Chair
MPA files ethics complaint against Steven DeVougas, chairman of the Fire & Police Commission
Feb 27th, 2020 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Shooting at Molson Coors Left 6 Dead, Including Gunman
Law enforcement and elected officials lament the tragedy.
Feb 27th, 2020 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
21 Likely Drug Deaths In One Week
County Medical Examiner's Office on pace to handle 500 overdose deaths this year.
Feb 26th, 2020 by Alana Watson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Federal Policing Money Flowing to City
Relentless Pursuit grant, Tougher on Crime grant, DNC funding lead the list.
Feb 25th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Police To Lease Two Buildings During DNC
Locations well outside Downtown for "security-related purposes" during convention.
Feb 24th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
City’s African American Auto Deaths Soar
Up by 93% in five years, report finds. Statistic is “shocking,” says Ald. Murphy
Feb 24th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
10 Milwaukee Resources for Domestic Violence Victims
These organizations are equipped to help those suffering from domestic violence.
Feb 23rd, 2020 by Xiao Liu, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Milwaukee County Wants Alternatives to Youth Incarceration
After the legislature failed to fund new facilities, Milwaukee County continues to explore alternatives to locking kids up.
Feb 22nd, 2020 by Sam Woods, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
