Public Safety
Thoughtful Discussion Needed on Guns
George Mitchell’s “gotcha” column doesn’t help. Real exchange of issues is needed.
Mar 1st, 2018 by Kyle HaggeThe Harvard of Pimp Schools
How human trafficking became entrenched in Milwaukee, and what’s being done about it.
Feb 28th, 2018 by Isiah HolmesGuns, Grief and Grace
Panelists, community members discuss solutions to gun violence at Public Library event.
Feb 28th, 2018 by Elizabeth Baker, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceMuni Court Traffic Cases Up 30% in 2017
Numbers reflect change in pursuit policy Chief Flynn agreed to adopt.
Feb 26th, 2018 by Gretchen SchuldtCounty Jails Handle State Prison Overflow
But they’re “bordeline inhumane,” worse than state prisons, some say.
Feb 20th, 2018 by Gretchen SchuldtTeen Art Exhibit Hits at Sex Trafficking
Student art spreads awareness of major problem in city.
Feb 19th, 2018 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceHarassment Plagues Low-Wage Workers
Many women feel powerless to report it, fear loss of job.
Feb 16th, 2018 by Elizabeth Baker, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceThe Mystery of Flynn Vs. Regan
Is the police chief or Fire & Police boss guilty of official misconduct?
Feb 15th, 2018 by Bruce MurphyThe 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 ServiceFinalists 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 ServiceEd Flynn Looks Back — And Ahead
The Common Council, he says, was a “little like middle school.”
Feb 9th, 2018 by Dave FidlinHow Safe & Sound Reduces Crime
Creating youth projects in 11 different neighborhoods.
Feb 9th, 2018 by Margaret Cannon, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service