Public Safety
Day 10 of Milwaukee Protests
Pride and Black Lives Matter protest draws thousands, as several marches today mix and combine at various points.
Jun 7th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Dear Mr. Mayor
A young African American protester detained by police suffered serious injury. How will you handle this?
Jun 7th, 2020 by Judith Harway
Is Chief Morales Doing a Good Job?
Council members ask for citizens' views in preparation for performance review of police chief.
Jun 6th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
City Officials Grill Police on Tactics
Still more questions on 6th and McKinley, as council, mayor disagree with police tactics.
Jun 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
31 Cities in Wisconsin Saw Protests
From Manitowoc to Marinette, Sun Prairie to Superior, demands of justice for George Floyd, police reform.
Jun 6th, 2020 by Will Cushman, WisContext
Prison Admissions to Rise Amid Pandemic
Pause in admissions ends this month, even as COVID-19 numbers rise.
Jun 6th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
Mayor Questions Police Use of Force In Protests
No rubber bullets, limit tear gas, Barrett says.
Jun 6th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Film About Milwaukee Police Killing Dontre Hamilton is Free this Week
Filmmaker removes fees to watch award-winning documentary.
Jun 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
This Weekend’s George Floyd Protests
List of protests against the killing of George Floyd and police brutality.
Jun 5th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
State, City Elected Officials Call for Police Reform
Activists, Alders, lawmakers and the governor are calling for policy changes.
Jun 5th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Park Lafayette Developer in Federal Prison
Warren N. Barr, 68, nets seven-plus year term in $22.8 million 2014 Chicago mortgage fraud scheme.
Jun 4th, 2020 by Michael Horne
Marches Multiply, Council Will Investigate Curfew, Police Response
Group openly carrying rifles joins late march, car caravan later takes over.
Jun 4th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
