Public Safety

OP Ed: 10 Steps to Stop Reckless Driving
OP Ed

10 Steps to Stop Reckless Driving

Mayor, council need to crack down. Here’s how.

Stash of Guns Found on Milwaukee River

Stash of Guns Found on Milwaukee River

Sheriff's deputies arrest man, find underground bunker full of weapons in wooded area near Capitol Dr.

The Sterling Brown Case: More Details on Tasing of Bucks Player
The Sterling Brown Case

More Details on Tasing of Bucks Player

Officer Bojan Samardzic says he understands why Sterling Brown got upset by police treatment.

Acid Attack Makes Polonia Residents Uneasy

Acid Attack Makes Polonia Residents Uneasy

South-side neighborhood, now majority Hispanic, has made that transition with few conflicts.

Evers May Call Second Special Session on Guns

Evers May Call Second Special Session on Guns

Republican legislators did nothing at first session, though public overwhelmingly supports preventive measures.

Morales Blames ACLU Suit for Traffic Ticket Drop

Morales Blames ACLU Suit for Traffic Ticket Drop

Police Chief says stop-and-frisk settlement caused decline. But some question this.

Catholic Clergy Abuse: Clergy Sexual Abuse Cases Still Rising
Catholic Clergy Abuse

Clergy Sexual Abuse Cases Still Rising

170 to date in state, but some dioceses and religious orders still won’t confront problem.

Reckless Drivers Think ‘It’s a Game’

Reckless Drivers Think ‘It’s a Game’

City residents talk about the rise in reckless driving.

City Hall: Health Department Probe a State Matter
City Hall

Health Department Probe a State Matter

Criminal investigation taken over by Department of Justice, city officials say.

City Hall: 4,000 Police Officers Will Guard DNC
City Hall

4,000 Police Officers Will Guard DNC

Some 150 police departments, 12 fire departments will secure 50,000-person event.

Republicans Dismiss Governor’s Special Session

Republicans Dismiss Governor’s Special Session

Two houses immediately adjourn session on guns. They lack “the courage” to take on issue, Evers says.

Op Ed: Why City Pedestrian Plan Is Needed
Op Ed

Why City Pedestrian Plan Is Needed

Includes ways to improve pedestrian safety. Mayor and council should make this a priority.