Public Safety
Homicides in Milwaukee Down 39% From 2022
Down from a record high as the post-pandemic decline in crime continues.
Jan 7th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Brad Schimel Defends Jan. 6 Rioters
Former Republican attorney general running for Wisconsin Supreme Court also attacks jury trials.
Jan 6th, 2025 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
Correctional Officers Charged With Abusing Inmates
Accused of beating and pepper spraying two handcuffed inmates in county jail.
Jan 4th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Homicide Charge Recommended in Beating Death at Racine Jail
Man in custody for attempted homicide accused of assaulting fellow inmate.
Jan 4th, 2025 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public Radio
Inmate Assaulted at Racine County Jail ‘Not Expected To Recover,’ Lawyer Says
None of the inmates who witnessed assault activated emergency button, says Racine County Sheriff's Office.
Jan 3rd, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Waukesha County Student Killed in School Bus Crash
Students were on the bus when it struck the child in parking lot at Silver Spring Intermediate School.
Jan 2nd, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
52 Wisconsin Communities Jail Individuals For Unpaid Fines, A Costly Process
ACLU study finds municipal courts, including Milwaukee, use threat of jail, but it's counterproductive.
Jan 2nd, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Hikes Funding For Jail Contractor
More funding for financially troubled company handling jail health care.
Dec 31st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Online Extremists Influenced Abundant Life Shooter
Grieving parents who’ve lost children push for awareness, legal protections for kids online.
Dec 30th, 2024 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public Radio
Supervisors Push For Expedited Video Release By Sheriff’s Office
Backing policy similar to city's for video release after use of force by officers.
Dec 28th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Will Wisconsin Enact a Red Flag Gun Control Law?
The results of the recent election may not help.
Dec 26th, 2024 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
You Can Now Carry a Gun While Fishing
Legislative committee kills 25-year-old DNR rule in response to conservative lawsuit.
Dec 24th, 2024 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
