Public Safety
Tracking the County’s Drug Deaths in 2018
384 fatal overdoses, mostly from heroin and cocaine, hitting hardest in several city zip codes.
Aug 22nd, 2019 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Alderman Urges Gun Control After Attack
Ald. Cavalier Johnson’s car struck by reckless gun fire, cites emotional trauma for his child.
Aug 22nd, 2019 by Alana Watson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Gun Control Has Wide Support
Majority of state’s gun owners favor background checks. Even some gun store owners do
Aug 19th, 2019 by State Sen. Jeff Smith
State Needs Republican Leadership on Guns
History is watching. Will Sen. Fitzgerald think beyond elections and consider what’s best for the state?
Aug 16th, 2019 by Gregory Humphrey
Evers, Democrats Unveil Background Checks Bill
“Universal background checks” on gun sales shouldn’t need “permission from NRA,” Evers says.
Aug 15th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Police-Community Relations Better in Sherman Park?
Three years after unrest there’s more cops present, residents say, but still a lack of trust.
Aug 14th, 2019 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
“I Don’t Have the Answer” to Mass Shootings
So says Senate leader Scott Fitzgerald, who opposes expanding background checks.
Aug 14th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Has 15 Hate Groups
More than in Iowa or Illinois. Southern Poverty Law Center finds 30% rise in U.S. hate groups.
Aug 13th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Shorewood Sued Over Inmate’s Suicide
Suit alleges unlawful detention, wrongful death of mentally ill man.
Aug 12th, 2019 by Gretchen Schuldt
Survivor of Gun Violence Opposes the Death Penalty
Pardeep Kaleka's father was murdered in the 2012 Sikh temple mass shooting.
Aug 10th, 2019 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Dem Lawmakers Push Bill to Tax Guns
Revenue from tax would provide services to gun-crime victims.
Aug 9th, 2019 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Democratic Legislators Push For Child Victims Act
Bill would remove time limits for bringing civil actions in sexual assault cases.
Aug 8th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
