Public Safety
Wisconsin Needs Gun Storage Laws
Nationally, children who get access to unsecured guns are killed more than once a week.
Oct 25th, 2019 by Gregory Humphrey
Lead Exposure Linked to Gun Violence
UWM study finds kids exposed to lead are more likely to later commit gun violence.
Oct 21st, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s Meth Cases Up By 450%
Methamphetamine crisis quietly grows in Wisconsin while all attention on opioid epidemic.
Oct 18th, 2019 by Parker Schorr, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Bill Defines Sexual Assault Victims Rights
“Bill of rights” proposed after study finds 26% of UW-Madison woman were sexually assaulted.
Oct 18th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Anonymous Crime Reporting Service Launches
"Crime doesn't pay, but Crime Stoppers does," says Alderwoman Chantia Lewis.
Oct 15th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Up From the Hillside Projects
Sheriff Earnell Lucas is on a mission to serve the people.
Oct 15th, 2019 by Eugene Kane, Wisconsin Examiner
Community Outpouring Over City Budget
Dozens of residents object to nearly half of budget paying for police.
Oct 14th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Police 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 Radio
Teenagers, 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 Service
Democrats 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 Radio
Immigration 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 Examiner
Jail 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 Journalism
