Public Safety

Wisconsin Ranks Low for Drug Problems

Wisconsin Ranks Low for Drug Problems

Just four states have less of a drug problem, study finds.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Sparks Fly Over Hamilton Settlement
Eyes on Milwaukee

Sparks Fly Over Hamilton Settlement

Council approves $2.3 million settlement, but black aldermen debate Donovan.

Municipal Court Gets Creative

Municipal Court Gets Creative

Court holds "Warrant Withdrawal Wednesday” at church on northwest side.

Biking: Blaming the Biking Victim
Biking

Blaming the Biking Victim

Driver kills biker on shoulder of road, driver’s attorney tries to blame the cyclist.

Murphy’s Law: Should Cops Do More High Speed Chases?
Murphy’s Law

Should Cops Do More High Speed Chases?

Common Council says yes. Chief Flynn says no. Who’s right?

Court Watch: Clarke Evading State Law on Jail?
Court Watch

Clarke Evading State Law on Jail?

Tells court he’s not in charge of jail medical care; state law says he is.

Court Watch: County Tougher on Misdemeanors
Court Watch

County Tougher on Misdemeanors

Judges give sentences twice as long with more jailing than other counties.

Op Ed: GOP’s “Riot” Bill Is Unconstitutional
Op Ed

GOP’s “Riot” Bill Is Unconstitutional

Aimed at college students, infringes freedom of speech, assembly

Sheriff Clarke Loses Key Ruling

Sheriff Clarke Loses Key Ruling

Judge won’t dismiss case on shackling of pregnant inmates in county jail.

Op Ed: Clarke Shouldn’t Get National Promotion
Op Ed

Clarke Shouldn’t Get National Promotion

County Jail deaths on his watch disqualify him from Homeland Security Job.

Still Questions on Claybrook’s Death

Still Questions on Claybrook’s Death

Suspect killed by hail of bullets from police. But was this necessary?

Study Finds Safe & Sound Works

Study Finds Safe & Sound Works

Program's work to create block clubs helps reduce violence in city.