Public Safety
Public Opposes Trump Crackdown on Pot
75% oppose Sessions’ proposal to prosecute pot users in states where it’s legal.
Jan 6th, 2018 by Casey HoffGreen Bay Prison To Be Replaced?
Century-old Green Bay and the Oshkosh prison both horribly overcrowded. Part 5 of series.
Jan 3rd, 2018 by Gretchen SchuldtBill Hikes Pay For Private Bar Lawyers
If bill passes, attorneys representing indigent defendants in criminal cases would get pay increase.
Dec 27th, 2017 by Gretchen SchuldtHigh Court Gives Prosecutors More Power
State Supreme Court overrules statute and high court ruling previously cited 168 times.
Dec 22nd, 2017 by Matt RothschildDrug-Related Deaths To Hit 420 in 2017
Police targeting opioid suppliers. City-County Task Force struggles to hold meetings.
Dec 21st, 2017 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceLegislature Must Act on Prison Overcrowding
Safety a huge issue; will Republicans have courage to take on issue?
Dec 16th, 2017 by State Sen. Jon ErpenbachColumbia Prison at 153% of Capacity
Inmates sleep on the floor because there are not enough beds. Part 4 in a series.
Dec 15th, 2017 by Gretchen SchuldtTown Hall Meetings Discuss Police Reforms
Fire and Police Commission seeks community responses to federal study of Milwaukee Police.
Dec 14th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceLicense Issues Close South Side Bars
35 taverns on near South Side lost their licenses since 2012.
Dec 13th, 2017 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceControversy Defines Schimel’s First Term
Attorney General has jumped on hot-button issues he hopes will get him reelected.
Dec 11th, 2017 by Steven WaltersResidents Discuss City’s Blueprint for Peace
Meeting at Washington Park Library discusses ideas for violence prevention plan.
Dec 10th, 2017 by Leah Harris, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceFederal Agents Bust Hunting Guides
Undercover operation nabs Wisconsin guides who let clients exceed duck hunting limits.
Dec 10th, 2017 by Eric Freedman