Public Safety
Legislature Must Act on Prison Overcrowding
Safety a huge issue; will Republicans have courage to take on issue?
Dec 16th, 2017 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Columbia Prison at 153% of Capacity
Inmates sleep on the floor because there are not enough beds. Part 4 in a series.
Dec 15th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Town Hall Meetings Discuss Police Reforms
Fire and Police Commission seeks community responses to federal study of Milwaukee Police.
Dec 14th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
License Issues Close South Side Bars
35 taverns on near South Side lost their licenses since 2012.
Dec 13th, 2017 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Controversy Defines Schimel’s First Term
Attorney General has jumped on hot-button issues he hopes will get him reelected.
Dec 11th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Residents Discuss City’s Blueprint for Peace
Meeting at Washington Park Library discusses ideas for violence prevention plan.
Dec 10th, 2017 by Leah Harris, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Federal Agents Bust Hunting Guides
Undercover operation nabs Wisconsin guides who let clients exceed duck hunting limits.
Dec 10th, 2017 by Eric Freedman
Lasry Sued for “Weinstein Sexual Enterprise”
Bucks owner, other Weinstein board members knew Harvey was a predator, suit claims.
Dec 7th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Ban Contractors From Carrying Guns?
Proposal causes fierce Common Council debate. Plus: Bauman slams city attorneys.
Dec 6th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Trump Undermines U.S. Justice System
After undocumented immigrant he called an “animal” is found innocent, he attacks jury verdict.
Dec 4th, 2017 by Casey Hoff
Sex Can Be Issue in the Capitol
When it becomes harassment how should it be handled?
Dec 4th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Tavern League Has Capitol Clout
More than $2 million in campaign donations helps explain state’s weaker laws on drunk driving.
Dec 4th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
