Public Safety
Non-profit Launches Program for Ex-Cons
Community Warehouse in Bronzeville and Walker's Point offers classes, coaching, jobs.
May 17th, 2018 by Meghan Rock, Elyse McFeggan and Chris Reisner, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Just 13% of City’s Pot Cases Involve Whites
Blacks and Hispanics make up 57% of city population but 86% of pot cases in 2017.
May 15th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
36 Judges Call for Defense Lawyer Pay Hikes
Circuit judges from 18 counties cite difficulties finding lawyers for indigent defendants.
May 13th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
State Incarcerations Surpass National Average
Wisconsin now imprisons a higher percent of people than national average and neighboring states.
May 9th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Stop-and-Frisk Suit Could Cost $6 Million
Council members struggle with the rising price tag. Will they approve settlement?
May 8th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Murders Spread Fear on Near South Side
Six murders within a 15-block radius; some say violence related to drugs and prostitution.
May 4th, 2018 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Public Defenders Group Backs Higher Lawyer Fees
List of attorneys in state willing to defend indigent clients declines 16% in last five years.
May 3rd, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Eviction Law Impacts Domestic Violence Victims
State’s latest pro-landlord law makes it harder for abused partners with financial difficulties.
May 2nd, 2018 by Scott Gordon, WisContext
UW-Oshkosh Criminal Charges a Mistake
Smells of prosecutorial overreach, but shows need for tightening UW System rules.
May 1st, 2018 by John Torinus
MPS Creates School-to-Prison Pipeline?
New report says system’s high black suspension rate among causes of problem.
May 1st, 2018 by Dean Bibens, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
State Has Lowest Appointed Lawyer Fee
50th in nation for pay to court appointed defense lawyers. Eau Claire judge calls for change.
Apr 30th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Whites Just 9% of County Pot Arrests
Blacks are 25% of county residents but were 86% of all marijuana arrests in last two years.
Apr 25th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
