Public Safety
More Police Transparency Needed
Law allows unnecessary delays for release of data.
Jul 1st, 2020 by Bill Lueders
Vaun Mayes Released From Jail
DA reviewing charges on protest organizer. Activists call it targeted harassment, call for Chief Morales to step down.
Jun 30th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Dimitrijevic Introduces Mask Mandate
Mayor Barrett and council President Johnson endorse a city-wide mandate.
Jun 30th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Protest Organizer Vaun Mayes Arrested
For "burglary party to a crime" says arrest blotter. Frank Nitty captures arrest on video.
Jun 29th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Everybody Wants Action From Gov. Evers
Madison protesters want protection. Republican legislators want tougher policing.
Jun 29th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Board Passes Racial Equity Proposal
A response to calls for police reform aimed at courts, sheriff's office, transit system.
Jun 29th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Madison Protester Faces Heavy Charges
Two federal counts of extortion, up to 40 years in prison.
Jun 29th, 2020 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public Radio
Photos Tied to Nooses a “Misguided Attempt” to Start Dialogue, Sheriff Says
Black man trying to start a conversation on the killing of Black people made the nooses found in Riverside Park.
Jun 26th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Mother Connected to “40th and Lloyd” Incident Speaks Out
Was missing teenage girl ever at N. 40th St.? Mother unsure, but questions about home remain from community.
Jun 26th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Congress Battles Over Police Reform
Wisconsin delegation split along party lines over the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, Dems in favor, GOP oppose.
Jun 26th, 2020 by Allison Stevens, Wisconsin Examiner
DNR Will Draft Regulations on Firefighting Foam Containing PFAS
The agency got the go-ahead from the state's Natural Resources Board.
Jun 26th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Fire & Police Commission Director Wins Committee Support For Reappointment
Griselda Aldrete gets committee support, but needs to pick up five votes from the full council to keep her job.
Jun 25th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
