Public Safety
The Race to Curb Speeding in Milwaukee
Despite recent dangerous crashes, Milwaukee Police are not making changes to the department’s vehicle pursuit policy, officials say.
May 17th, 2019 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Did Ex-Cudahy Mayor Commit Forgery?
DOJ investigating long-time mayor John Hohenfeldt for possible felony.
May 15th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
City Will Borrow for Police Settlement
Milwaukee has borrowed many millions to pay off police legal settlements in last decade.
May 14th, 2019 by Gretchen Schuldt
Why Legislators Want Tougher Drunk Driving Law
Wisconsin is the only state that doesn't criminalize drunk driving on the first offense.
May 13th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Will Victoriano Heredia Die In Prison?
Prison for life for crime at age 17. ACLU suit challenges life sentences for teens.
May 9th, 2019 by Gretchen Schuldt
Armed Man Shot By Police
Killing on South Side came after attempted robbery.
May 8th, 2019 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Opposes Plan to Replace Lincoln Hills
Abele administration says state plan lacks adequate funding, won’t rehabilitate youth.
May 7th, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
State’s Reported Rapes Up 34% Since 2014
Rise in reported sexual assaults over last five years may reflect Me-Too movement.
May 7th, 2019 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republican Reefer Madness
Aping the old drug-scare film, they back invalidated theories on marijuana’s alleged harm.
May 4th, 2019 by Casey Hoff
A One-Stop Shop for Ex-Prisoners
New program Home to Stay offers array of services to help ex-cons rebuild their lives.
May 3rd, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
How Walker Wrecked State’s Prisons
Overworked staff, high turnover, rising overtime costs and violence plague the prisons.
May 2nd, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee Police Target Speeding
Vehicle crashes, hit-and-runs spiking, police working with state patrol to clamp down.
May 2nd, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
