Public Safety
Two State Prisons Have Lead-Tainted Water
Officials say they comply with federal drinking water standards, but others question whether it’s safe.
Apr 11th, 2016 by Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Black Leaders Talk About Barrett
How has the mayor succeeded -- and failed -- in serving African American neighborhoods.
Apr 4th, 2016 by Laura Thompson
Young Ex-Con Champions Criminal Justice Reform
Leader of UWM student group, Community Uprise, advocates for felons convicted of nonviolent offenses.
Mar 26th, 2016 by Patrick Thomas, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Legislators Made Criminal Justice Reforms
They “banned the box” for employees, increased alternatives to prison, upped penalties for drunk driving.
Mar 25th, 2016 by Tamarine Cornelius
Blacks Bear Brunt of Pot Arrests
New study shows blacks are 39% of city’s population but 72% of arrests for marijuana possession.
Mar 24th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Community Must Respond to Gun Violence
So say the speakers at Neighborhood House summit, discussing rise of gun violence in the city.
Mar 22nd, 2016 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Can Violence Reduction Program Work?
Milwaukee one of 10 cities chosen for federal program, but may not address root causes, critics say.
Mar 17th, 2016 by Brendan O’Brien, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Prescription Drugs Lead Way to Heroin
Prescriptions for opioid painkillers have nearly tripled in 20 years. Part 2 of series.
Mar 17th, 2016 by Wyatt Massey, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
MPS Defends Its Handling of Bomb Threat
School system defends decision not to notify parents about bomb threat at South Division.
Mar 13th, 2016 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Youth Tell DOJ About Police Abuse
Department of Justice listening sessions here suggest Milwaukee has problems.
Mar 10th, 2016 by Jimmy Gutierrez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Milwaukee Ranks High In Human Trafficking
Sex trafficking victims and numbers purchasing sex is "mind-blowing." Special report, first in a series.
Mar 1st, 2016 by Allison Dikanovic, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
New Corrections Chief Faces Problems
Including overcrowded prisons, staff shortages and low morale, and a dearth of leadership.
Feb 22nd, 2016 by Steven Walters
