Public Safety
Democrats Push Medical Marijuana, Red Flag Law
Democratic legislators want to take up issues during fall legislative session.
Oct 7th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Immigration Activists Question MPD Policy Towards ICE
Fire and Police Commission delays vote on policy a third time, meanwhile activists want answers.
Oct 7th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Jail Fees Can Leave Inmates in Debt
Counties' 'Pay-to-Stay' fees can leave people with thousands of dollars of debt after prison.
Oct 4th, 2019 by Izabela Zaluska, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Program Offers Formerly Incarcerated People a Career
UMOS TechHire program provides training in technology fields and skilled trades.
Oct 4th, 2019 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Police Chief Touts Successes
City's homicide and non-fatal shootings are down, but chief faces reappointment with rumors swirling that he might not be retained.
Oct 3rd, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Board Backs Milwaukee Voting Rights Bill
Resolution calls for restoring voting rights to people on probation and parole.
Sep 27th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Municipalities Calling For Mass Violence Reform
League of Wisconsin Municipalities want Gov. Evers and the legislature to work together to find solutions.
Sep 26th, 2019 by Alana Watson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Wants Gun Laws
Governor said he would call a special session if Republicans don't act.
Sep 25th, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
2 Police Brutality Settlements Before the City
Council could approve $260,000 in settlements Tuesday.
Sep 23rd, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Company Charged With Forced Labor of Mexicans
Workers were allegedly victimized as forced laborers in cabbage patches in Racine area.
Sep 22nd, 2019 by Alexandra Hall and Sarah Whites-Koditschek, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Bill Toughens Penalty for Assaulting a Nurse
Advocates note 1 in 4 nurses are assaulted on the job, a “silent epidemic.”
Sep 20th, 2019 by Laurel White
Jailed Shorewood Cop Has New Police Job
Officer Cody Smith falsified documents, lied repeatedly after inmate hung himself in jail.
Sep 20th, 2019 by Gretchen Schuldt
