Public Safety
Ruling Limits Involuntary Medication of Inmates
WI Supreme Court says prisoners can’t be forcibly medicated unless they are dangerous.
May 17th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
Inside the State’s Prisons
Inmates talk about prison life during a pandemic when only 1% have been tested for virus.
May 14th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
Reports of Child Abuse Plummet
Down nearly 50% in state. Experts fear cases aren’t being reported.
May 11th, 2020 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Seeking COVID Compassion
Advocates seek clemency, reduction of state’s incarcerated population.
May 10th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
The Hell of Human Trafficking
It's modern day slavery using “mental shackles, manipulation and brainwashing”.
Apr 29th, 2020 by Riya Bhasin, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Domestic Violence Surging In Milwaukee
Reports up 28% in April. Officials urge those in unsafe homes to turn to community resources for help.
Apr 29th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Court Overturns 2010 Homicide Conviction
Milwaukee police clearly violated suspect’s Miranda rights, federal judge rules.
Apr 28th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
Activists Plead for Release of Prisoners
Worry over spread of COVID-19 in state’s prisons, lives of most vulnerable inmates.
Apr 25th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
WMC Opposes Help for First Responders
Big business group gets legislative change so it's harder for police, fire fighters to get workers comp.
Apr 25th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
105 Cases of COVID-19 at House of Correction
As the results come in from mass testing over the weekend the case count continues to grow.
Apr 23rd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Council Okays Fines for “Safer at Home” Violators
107 arrests so far by Milwaukee Police; now can issue fines of $500 to enforce state order.
Apr 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Some Sheriffs, Police Question Evers’ Shutdown
"For those not afraid of the Devil,” says one police chief, social distancing may not be needed.
Apr 21st, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
