Public Safety
Committee Demands Stop-and-Frisk Plan
18 months after court settlement, Judiciary committee wants Fire & Police Commission plan with specific timelines.
Mar 2nd, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
Nygren Sentencing Shows Power of Addiction
Cassandra Nygren, daughter of Republican state Rep. John Nygren, sentenced to 13 years in prison.
Mar 2nd, 2020 by Casey Hoff
Community Honors Shooting Victims
300 people, local pastors, government officials attend vigil for those killed at Molson Coors.
Mar 2nd, 2020 by Alana Watson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Molson Coors Shooting Restarts Gun Debate
Democrat legislators speak up about gun safety reforms.
Mar 1st, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Evers Vetoes “Tougher on Crime” Bills
Republican bills increased some criminal penalties, would have meant more incarceration.
Feb 29th, 2020 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Remembering the Molson Coors Victims
Families remember victims for the lives they lived. Shooter's family releases statement expressing sorrow.
Feb 29th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess and Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public Radio
Hundreds Attend Vigil For Molson Coors Shooting Victims
More than 400 prayed, held hands in honor of the victims of Wednesday's shooting.
Feb 28th, 2020 by Alana Watson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Two Opposite Visions of Criminal Justice
State Reps. Evan Goyke and Joe Sanfellipo espouse different visions for law enforcement in Wisconsin.
Feb 28th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Police Association Files Ethics Complaint Against FPC Chair
MPA files ethics complaint against Steven DeVougas, chairman of the Fire & Police Commission
Feb 27th, 2020 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Shooting at Molson Coors Left 6 Dead, Including Gunman
Law enforcement and elected officials lament the tragedy.
Feb 27th, 2020 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
21 Likely Drug Deaths In One Week
County Medical Examiner's Office on pace to handle 500 overdose deaths this year.
Feb 26th, 2020 by Alana Watson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Federal Policing Money Flowing to City
Relentless Pursuit grant, Tougher on Crime grant, DNC funding lead the list.
Feb 25th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
