Public Safety
Will Robert Lee Stinson Get Justice?
DNA exonerated him of murder after 24 years in jail, appeals court okays wrongful conviction suit.
Apr 12th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Harassment Victims Lack Supportive Services
Local survey found 68% of women workers sexually harassed. Experts say help needed.
Apr 10th, 2018 by Elizabeth Baker, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
MPD Traffic Citations Hit Minorities Heavily
Whites issued just 13% of traffic citations by Milwaukee Police in 2017.
Apr 3rd, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
New Youth-Led Court Getting Launched
Will handle teens’ municipal violations, help to reduce drivers license suspensions.
Apr 3rd, 2018 by Rachel Kubik, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Public Defender Pay At Issue
For decades they’ve earned $40 hour in Wisconsin; federal public defenders get $140 hour.
Mar 30th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
More Community Policing Needed?
Critics say Police Department must be more accountable.
Mar 30th, 2018 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Experts Say More Funding Could Cut Crime
But local foundations say they can’t do it all, need government funding, too.
Mar 28th, 2018 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Motorist Who Kills Bicyclist Is Prosecuted
But Dane County jury finds driver not guilty of negligent homicide.
Mar 23rd, 2018 by Dave Cieslewicz
Vukmir’s Prison Bill Dies in State Senate
Would have jailed 1,800 more people per year at annual cost of $57 million.
Mar 23rd, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
City Seeks Dismissal of Stop & Frisk Suit
Says Chief Flynn retired and practice ended.
Mar 21st, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
County’s Felony Traffic Cases Up 21%
2017 increase probably driven by tougher drunk driving laws.
Mar 19th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Felony Drug Cases Rose 14% In 2017
Opioid use may drive the numbers. Drunk driving felony cases also rose.
Mar 15th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
