Public Safety
Warden, Eight Staff Charged in Inmate Deaths at Waupun Prison
'These people were not cared for,' said Dodge County Sheriff announcing charges.
Jun 5th, 2024 by Joe Schulz and Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Remarkable Decline of Milwaukee’s Youth Prison Population
Down from about 130 in 2015 to less than 20 this year.
Jun 5th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Planning Begins for New Criminal Courthouse
County will solicit planning and design contractors in June for $488.4 million project.
Jun 4th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Adopt-A-Neighborhood Initiative Aims to Uplift Silver City
City aims to boost neighborhood's safety, community engagement and beauty.
May 29th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
County Selects Auditor For Jail Death Inquiry
Texas-based Creative Corrections will handle inquiry, pending board approval of a contract.
May 29th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
County Board Officially Recognizes Denim Day
New supervisor pushes resolution for day to 'stand against sexual assault and violence.'
May 29th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Among Minority of States Shielding Police Data
Suit seeks release of data on officers who face misconduct allegations that get rehired.
May 28th, 2024 by Sam Stecklow, Wisconsin Examiner
Judge Kicks Most Inmates Off Waupun Prison Lawsuit
State argued inmates hadn't exhausted internal complaint process before suing.
May 24th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Hospital Hopes To Replicate Its Model For Treating Gunshot Victims
Froedtert’s multidisciplinary outpatient trauma clinic improves patient outcomes says new report.
May 24th, 2024 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lawsuit Argues Cash Bail Amendment Was Improperly On Ballot
Dane County judge is weighing whether overturn 2023 amendments approved by voters
May 23rd, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
RNC Prep Includes Maritime Security Planning, Training
Local coast guard station hosts exercise gaming out security threats for Republican National Convention.
May 23rd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Corrections Driving County Budget Into Deficit
Along with lower tax revenue than projected. '2024 may punch us in the face.'
May 21st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
