Public Safety
Police Suddenly Giving More Traffic Tickets
Tickets up in August, September, after declining for years.
Oct 9th, 2017 by Gretchen SchuldtHow Ryan Sanders Was Railroaded
He spent eight months in jail before the DA withdrew a charge of conspiracy to commit homicide.
Oct 5th, 2017 by Isiah HolmesWill City Reform Municipal Court?
Too many judges, indigent defendants treated badly, reform needed.
Oct 5th, 2017 by Bruce MurphyCounty Must Pay $6.7 Million Verdict
Judge rules insurer not liable for sexual assault of County Jail inmate.
Oct 3rd, 2017 by Gretchen SchuldtLegalizing Pot Could Be Windfall For Wisconsin
Legalization could generate $138 million per year in tax revenue beginning in 2021.
Sep 29th, 2017 by Gretchen SchuldtJustice Project Questions Murder Conviction
DNA tests and evidence tampering allegations raise questions about 2000 conviction of Ken Hudson.
Sep 10th, 2017 by Dee J. Hall/Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism & Courtnee Brinker, Abhinanda Datta, Shahzeb Hashim, Lauren Jensik, Holly Kane, Hannah Moulthrop and Ezra Solomon/The Medill Justice Project, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismFlynn Blasts “Incompetent” Report
“We want to talk about reform,” police chief says, not DOJ report’s many errors.
Sep 7th, 2017 by Bruce MurphyYour Gun Rights on the Streetcar
State Supreme Court says concealed carry is legal on public transit.
Sep 5th, 2017 by James LewisCommunity Groups Hail Clarke’s Resignation
Anti-Clarke groups declare victory, push Walker on replacement he appoints.
Sep 5th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceWhy Did Sheriff Clarke Resign?
It’s all about his love of Donald Trump -- and the media spotlight.
Sep 1st, 2017 by Bruce MurphyThe Hit Job on Chief Flynn
Someone leaks incomplete report to Journal Sentinel, which slams chief with it.
Aug 31st, 2017 by Bruce MurphyThe Heroin and Opioid Crisis Is Real
Many are affected in Milwaukee. So what are government leaders doing about it?
Aug 28th, 2017 by Isiah Holmes