Public Safety
Milwaukee Is Losing a Generation of Black Men To Drug Crisis
Older Black men account for a growing share of Milwaukee drug deaths as fentanyl is mixed into cocaine.
Jan 31st, 2025 by Edgar Mendez and Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
City To Host Discussion On ICE Facility, But Attorney Suggests It May Be Moot Point
But there are options the city has to possibly slow or redirect plan.
Jan 30th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Judge Rules Tearman Spencer Criminal Case Will Move Forward
Spencer's attorney argued there isn't probable cause to allow the case to continue.
Jan 30th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
14 Arrested in Sprawling Milwaukee Drug Trafficking Case
Murder, nine-mile chase, firearms, cocaine and fentanyl.
Jan 30th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Federal Judge Orders Jail to Relax Book Policy
Prison rights organization wins injunction allowing more reading materials at county jail.
Jan 29th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Schimel Haunted By Rape Kit Issue
Candidates for Wisconsin Supreme Court at odds over issue.
Jan 29th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Supervisors Back Expedited Video Release Policy for Sheriff
Policy would require this when officers kill or injure anyone but Sheriff opposes it.
Jan 29th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Former U.S. Capitol Police Officer Visits Milwaukee, Slams Schimel
Harry Dunn criticizes Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel's stand on Jan. 6. rioters.
Jan 28th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Officials Trying To Understand Impact of Trump’s Federal Aid Freeze
Freeze could have massive impact, causing service cuts, layoffs and shutdowns.
Jan 28th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Republican Legislators Propose Arming Teachers To Address Gun Violence
With grants for building safety and ending tax on gun safes.
Jan 28th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
UW Researchers Find Alcohol Sales Increase After Mass Shootings
Increase in communities hit by mass shootings persists for about two years.
Jan 27th, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Commissioner Would Fill Fire and Police Oversight Body
Krissie Fung would join Fire & Police Commission, which has seen its authority change since Act 12.
Jan 24th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
