Public Safety
County Jails Handle State Prison Overflow
But they’re “bordeline inhumane,” worse than state prisons, some say.
Feb 20th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Teen Art Exhibit Hits at Sex Trafficking
Student art spreads awareness of major problem in city.
Feb 19th, 2018 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Harassment Plagues Low-Wage Workers
Many women feel powerless to report it, fear loss of job.
Feb 16th, 2018 by Elizabeth Baker, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
The Mystery of Flynn Vs. Regan
Is the police chief or Fire & Police boss guilty of official misconduct?
Feb 15th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
The Rise of Reckless Driving
Vehicles speeding, running red lights causing more deaths, hit-and-run accidents.
Feb 15th, 2018 by Elliot Hughes, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Finalists for Police Chief Meet the Public
Many questions asked, but not the right ones, some attendees complain.
Feb 14th, 2018 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Ed Flynn Looks Back — And Ahead
The Common Council, he says, was a “little like middle school.”
Feb 9th, 2018 by Dave Fidlin
How Safe & Sound Reduces Crime
Creating youth projects in 11 different neighborhoods.
Feb 9th, 2018 by Margaret Cannon, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Forum Attendees Demand Local Police Chief
The also call for rebuilding trust between community and police.
Feb 7th, 2018 by Elliot Hughes, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
West Allis is Top Debtors’ Prison
Jails more ordinance violators than all other county municipalities combined.
Jan 18th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Community Groups Want Say On Police Chief
In search for new chief, pushing for a candidate committed to community relations.
Jan 13th, 2018 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Ellsworth Prison at 213% of Capacity
U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that no more than 137% is acceptable.
Jan 11th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
