Public Safety
City May Sue Opioid Manufacturers
Murphy wants city attorney to consider suit for damages from opioid epidemic.
Jul 26th, 2019 by Alana Watson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Take It EZ, Donovan Urges
New public-private initiative targets reckless driving in the city.
Jul 22nd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Alderman Seeks Fireworks Restrictions
Citing rampant fireworks use, Johnson pushes state law to prevent sales across county lines.
Jul 22nd, 2019 by Alana Watson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Racial Disparity in U.S. Attorney’s Cases
Local gun cases they pick from District Attorney for federal prosecution slant toward black defendants.
Jul 21st, 2019 by Gretchen Schuldt
Accused Ex-UWM Professor Flees Country
Anthony A. Azenabor faces criminal charges of sexually assaulting a student on campus.
Jul 20th, 2019 by Rich Kremer
South Side Church Battles Over Controversial Sign
Residents contend sign features church leader charged of serious crimes.
Jul 19th, 2019 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
County Proposal Replaces Youth Prison
Tells state it can renovate county Juvenile Justice Center to house children now in state prisons.
Jul 18th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Does Only Segregation Cause Murders?
JS story suggests blacks in segregated neighborhoods have no way to stop violence.
Jul 16th, 2019 by George Mitchell
Camp Reunites Jailed Mothers With Kids
Camp Reunite brings children to visit their imprisoned mothers in friendly setting at Taycheedah prison.
Jul 15th, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Church Defends Banner of Accused Child Rapist
Residents upset south-side church promoting religious leader accused of dozens of crimes.
Jul 12th, 2019 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Don’t Punish Victims of Human Trafficking
Safe Harbor legislation would stop the unnecessary incarceration of trafficked girls.
Jul 6th, 2019 by Dana World-Patterson, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Drunk Driving On Rise for Corrections Staff?
State Corrections Secretary concerned about stress causing workers to abuse alcohol.
Jul 6th, 2019 by Mary Kate McCoy, Wisconsin Public Radio
