Public Safety
Meth A Bigger Issue Than Opioids?
New state report looks at drug use and treatment efforts.
Jul 6th, 2018 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Should Milwaukee Elect Police Chief?
Alderman Rainey's proposal gets discussion, but not much support.
Jul 6th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
State High Court Evades Open Records
Are Roggensack and justices claiming they're exempt from state open records law?
Jul 2nd, 2018 by Mark Belling
Chief Morales Seeks Community Partners
Wants to win public trust, Morales says in speech to Rotary Club.
Jun 28th, 2018 by Ximena Conde, Wisconsin Public Radio
City Officials Promote Police Pursuit Policy
Donovan wants public information campaign on new policy to chase fleeing offenders.
Jun 26th, 2018 by Ximena Conde, Wisconsin Public Radio
Report Finds Barriers to Jobs for Ex-Cons
Few states make it tougher to expunge criminal records, WPF study finds.
Jun 26th, 2018 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
State ‘Cocaine Mom’ Law Reinstated
Federal court overrules state court decision voiding law allowing jailing of drug-using mothers.
Jun 25th, 2018 by Margo Kirchner
The Death of Juan Bernal
Friends recall the life of Milwaukee rapper and poet killed by gunshot wounds.
Jun 23rd, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
The Tasing of Adam Trammel
Controversial diagnosis at Issue in death of man tased more than 12 times by West Milwaukee cops.
Jun 22nd, 2018 by Hayley Sperling, WisContext
Brad Schimel’s Dreadful Record on Rape Kits
Attorney General is anything but tough on crime by serial rapists.
Jun 21st, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Banks Make Millions Off Police Brutality Cases
Report shows banks earned $3.7 million on $26 million in city-issued bonds to pay off MPD suits.
Jun 20th, 2018 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Brown Files Suit Against Milwaukee Police
Bucks player files federal civil rights suit, claiming wrongful arrest and excessive force.
Jun 19th, 2018 by Ximena Conde, Wisconsin Public Radio
