Public Safety
State Residents Cross Border for Legal Pot
Hundreds of Wisconsin buyers heading to Illinois now that it has legalized marijuana.
Jan 3rd, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Women Legislators Discuss Hate Mail
Zamarripa gets hate mail at home and office, on weekly basis.
Jan 3rd, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Losing Sheila’s Smile
I’m now among some 40% of Americans who know someone killed with a gun.
Dec 31st, 2019 by Jeff Spitzer-Resnick, Wisconsin Examiner
Officer Threatened to Tow Brown’s Car
In testimony police sergeant admits no legal basis for threats against Bucks player Sterling Brown.
Dec 30th, 2019 by Gretchen Schuldt
High Court Weakens Suspect Line-Up Rules
Roggensack decision allows police to use single-person showups rather than multi-person lineups.
Dec 26th, 2019 by Margo Kirchner
Federal Crime Effort Includes Milwaukee
One of 7 cities picked for new anti-crime program, Operation: Relentless Pursuit.
Dec 26th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Make It a Crime to Harass Referees?
Some legislators are considering such a bill. Bad idea.
Dec 26th, 2019 by Casey Hoff
Wausau May Legalize Snowball Fights
National media mockery nudges city to end 58-year-old ordinance that bans throwing snowballs.
Dec 24th, 2019 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lawsuit Would Take Marsy’s Law Off April Ballot
Advocacy groups, attorneys argue victims rights constitutional amendment leaves voters in the dark on its sweeping impact.
Dec 23rd, 2019 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Bill to Ban “Sanctuary Cities” Returns
GOP proposal penalizes cities, counties that don't cooperate fully with immigration enforcement.
Dec 19th, 2019 by Miranda Suarez, Wisconsin Public Radio
How Gerrymandering Stalls Gun Safety
Report shows how Republicans in Wisconsin, four other states can kill bills most voters support.
Dec 17th, 2019 by Robin Bravender, Wisconsin Examiner
The Mess at Fire & Police Commission
Key city agency seems to be in very big trouble. Why?
Dec 17th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
