Public Safety
Community Outpouring Over City Budget
Dozens of residents object to nearly half of budget paying for police.
Oct 14th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerPolice Seize Almost $1 Million From THC Vaping Operation
Department looking for a connection to the outbreak of vaping-related lung disease.
Oct 11th, 2019 by Alana Watson, Wisconsin Public RadioTeenagers, Community Leaders Plead for End to Violence
After a recent rash of homicides, a forum was held for the community to speak out against the violence.
Oct 10th, 2019 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceDemocrats Push Medical Marijuana, Red Flag Law
Democratic legislators want to take up issues during fall legislative session.
Oct 7th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioImmigration Activists Question MPD Policy Towards ICE
Fire and Police Commission delays vote on policy a third time, meanwhile activists want answers.
Oct 7th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerJail Fees Can Leave Inmates in Debt
Counties' 'Pay-to-Stay' fees can leave people with thousands of dollars of debt after prison.
Oct 4th, 2019 by Izabela Zaluska, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismProgram Offers Formerly Incarcerated People a Career
UMOS TechHire program provides training in technology fields and skilled trades.
Oct 4th, 2019 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServicePolice Chief Touts Successes
City's homicide and non-fatal shootings are down, but chief faces reappointment with rumors swirling that he might not be retained.
Oct 3rd, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioCounty Board Backs Milwaukee Voting Rights Bill
Resolution calls for restoring voting rights to people on probation and parole.
Sep 27th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerMunicipalities Calling For Mass Violence Reform
League of Wisconsin Municipalities want Gov. Evers and the legislature to work together to find solutions.
Sep 26th, 2019 by Alana Watson, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Wants Gun Laws
Governor said he would call a special session if Republicans don't act.
Sep 25th, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio2 Police Brutality Settlements Before the City
Council could approve $260,000 in settlements Tuesday.
Sep 23rd, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio