Public Safety
Borowski Under Pressure on Contempt Order
Public Defenders Office calls on judge to vacate controversial order and jailing of lawyer.
Nov 9th, 2018 by Gretchen SchuldtCourt Offers Warrant Withdrawal Wednesday
On November 14 Milwaukee Municipal Court offers chance to clear up minor warrants, license suspensions, other legal issues.
Nov 2nd, 2018 by Grace Connatser, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceApologize or Resign, Lawyers Tell Judge
Judge Borowski had defense lawyer handcuffed and jailed; state attorneys group outraged.
Oct 31st, 2018 by Gretchen SchuldtHeartbroken in Pittsburgh
A Marquette professor who grew up in Pittsburgh and attended the synagogue school reflects on the shootings.
Oct 30th, 2018 by Andrea Kupfer SchneiderHealth Department Faces Criminal Probe
Spat between Hamilton and Zielinski reveals DA investigating and Baker hiring lawyer.
Oct 24th, 2018 by Jeramey JanneneMPD Launches New South Side Beat Cop Initiative
Initiative will put more police officers on foot and bicycles on the streets of District 2.
Oct 21st, 2018 by Sarah Lipo, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceACLU Attempts to End Stop-And-Frisk Policing
While at the same time, President Trump praises stop-and-frisk policing.
Oct 18th, 2018 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceSchimel Versus Kaul Part 3
In their third debate AG candidates disagree on nearly everything. Again.
Oct 17th, 2018 by Ximena Conde, Wisconsin Public RadioJudge Goes Easy on Violent Cop
Milwaukee police officer kicked subdued suspect in the face, gets fine, 14 days in jail.
Oct 16th, 2018 by Gretchen SchuldtAdvocate Urge Victims To Report Sexual Assaults
Local groups like Sojourner Center say less than 10% of victims report assaults.
Oct 16th, 2018 by Grace Connatser, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceACLU Justice Tour Targets Racism
Mass incarceration and police stop-and-frisk program discussed at weekend event.
Oct 15th, 2018 by Isiah HolmesAppeals Court Revives Girls Prison Lawsuit
Teen girls put in isolation for months, attempted suicide, at state’s Copper Lake facility.
Oct 15th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt