Public Safety
Black Leaders React to Smith Verdict
Calling for peace after acquittal of officer who shot Sylville Smith.
Jun 23rd, 2017 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Pictures of Youths in Prison
ACLU’s suit documents questionable treatment at Lincoln Hills, Copper Lake.
Jun 20th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Appeals Court Clarifies Police Custody
State claims a handcuffed man not in “custody.”
Jun 19th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
After 27 Years, Judge Overturns Rape Conviction
Case is the latest in which flawed hair analysis by the FBI led to a wrongful conviction
Jun 11th, 2017 by Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Vulnerable User Bill Moves Forward
Includes tougher sanctions against motorists who hit bicyclists, pedestrians.
Jun 9th, 2017 by Dave Cieslewicz
City Residents Meet With Assembly Committee
Residents must drive neighborhood revitalization, grassroots leaders insist.
Jun 9th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Raped Jail Inmate Awarded $6.7 Million
But no award from jury for being shackled while delivering her baby.
Jun 8th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
2,030 Strip Searches at Youth Prisons
Just 32 of searches in one year at Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake found contraband.
Jun 7th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
What We Need in a New Sheriff
If Clarke leaves, what kind of sheriff should replace him?
Jun 2nd, 2017 by Casey Hoff
Local Leaders Demand Clarke’s Removal
Legislators, community leaders call on Gov. Walker to remove sheriff from office.
Jun 1st, 2017 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Wisconsin Ranks Low for Drug Problems
Just four states have less of a drug problem, study finds.
Jun 1st, 2017 by Amanda Maniscalco
Sparks Fly Over Hamilton Settlement
Council approves $2.3 million settlement, but black aldermen debate Donovan.
May 31st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
