Public Safety
Evers Dead Wrong On Pot Convictions
Less than one percent of male inmates jailed for drug possession.
Feb 20th, 2019 by George Mitchell
Evers Proposes Medical Marijuana
And would loosen other restrictions. Vos opposes plan.
Feb 19th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
High Court Hears Gun Liability Case
Is website facilitating illegal gun sales liable for Brookfield spa shooting?
Feb 16th, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why They’re In Prison
Offenses for men and women inmates in state prisons.
Feb 15th, 2019 by Gretchen Schuldt
Evers Will Give Pardons
Reversing Walker’s policy, governor to consider pardons, as other predecessors did.
Feb 15th, 2019 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Officials Offer Antidote to Youth Prisons
Won’t be “a prison,” they say, promising humane alternative to Lincoln Hills, Copper Lake.
Feb 14th, 2019 by Dave Fidlin
Neighbor and Employer Remembers Slain Cop
“Matt was a happy guy. This whole situation is heart breaking.”
Feb 12th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Coalition Seeks More Criminal Justice Funding
Criminal justice agencies and associations say their budget proposal will improve system.
Feb 10th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Reggie Moore’s ‘Blueprint for Peace’
Head of Milwaukee’s Office of Violence Prevention talks trauma with journalist Mike Gousha.
Feb 7th, 2019 by Dave Fidlin
MPD Releases Name, Details About Slain Officer
Matthew Rittner is third officer killed in line of duty in last eight months.
Feb 7th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Questions Surround Vaun Mayes’ Arrest
Charged with plot to firebomb police, Mayes is a dedicated community worker, supporters say.
Feb 6th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Private Contract for Jail Health Care Okayed
But committee also calls for county to take over for private contractor in two years.
Feb 5th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
