Public Safety
More Horrors at Juvenile Prisons?
Suit charges strip searches at Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake.
Apr 19th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
The Hell of Solitary Confinement
65 state inmates describe mental harm, deprivation, suicide attempts.
Apr 17th, 2017 by Alexandra Arriaga and Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Jails for the Sick and Elderly
19% of state prisoners now over age 50, up from 5% in 1995.
Apr 13th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Tougher Laws Needed on Gun Stores
In one year alone, there were 377 burglaries of gun stores nationally.
Apr 12th, 2017 by Gregory Humphrey
Drunk Driving Bill Costs $15 Million Per Year
Department of Corrections estimates minimum cost of get-tough bill.
Apr 5th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Hidden Loaded Guns And No Training
Republican bill to end permits and training for concealed carry is dangerous.
Apr 4th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Sykes’ War Against Sheriff Clarke
Their bromance has gone bitter, the love has turned to hate. Why?
Mar 28th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Underage Voting Shows Lack of Education
Voting by 17-year-olds shows need for voter education, training of election officials.
Mar 27th, 2017 by Erin Grunze and Andrea Kaminski
Bail Jumping Charges Need Reform?
7,034 felony charges in 2016 for violating conditions of bond. Goyke seeks reform.
Mar 23rd, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Another Suit Against Clarke, County Jail
It’s the second suit alleging jail workers shackled pregnant woman inmate.
Mar 21st, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Man Charged for Childhood Crime
State Appeals Court okays adult felony charge for act committed at age nine.
Mar 20th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
New Era For Pulaski Park
New pavilion opens after 10 years. New recreational offerings may combat crime.
Mar 10th, 2017 by Gabrielle Barriere
