Public Safety
Police Video Gets National Attention
Police confrontation with Bucks player gets national headlines, raises troubling questions.
May 24th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Offense At Age Nine a Felony?
State high court approves adult felony charge though offender then said to be eight or nine.
May 23rd, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Conviction Overturned After Flawed Hair Analysis
Man served 27 years, one of 13 cases in state where DNA proved hair forensics flawed.
May 22nd, 2018 by Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
High Court Splits Decision on Lawyer Pay
Hikes fee for county-appointed lawyers but not lowest-in-nation fee of state public defender’s office.
May 21st, 2018 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Most Dangerous Intersection in the State?
Community activists push for safer driving in area of 35th and Capitol.
May 19th, 2018 by Sophie Bolich, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Body Cameras Change Police Interactions
Study finds MPD use of force unchanged but fewer “subject stops” and citizen complaints.
May 18th, 2018 by Chuck Quirmbach, Wisconsin Public Radio
Mayor, Council Play Musical Chairs
New appointments open door for Ald. Jim Bohl to leave his elected position for lobbyist job.
May 17th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
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
