Public Safety
Guns. Again. Our Response?
85% of state residents support background checks for all gun purchases. It’s time for action.
Jun 19th, 2016 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
How Colorado Reduced Solitary Confinement
It’s nearly been eliminated, while Wisconsin has made only a small reduction in solitary confinement.
Jun 18th, 2016 by Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
How to Combat Mass Incarceration
Federal bill would reform system. Sen. Baldwin supports it. Will Sen. Johnson?
Jun 17th, 2016 by Mark Rice, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Possible Solutions to Murder in Milwaukee
Should it be treated as health epidemic? And why are shootings now more lethal?
Jun 16th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Inmate Hunger Strike in State Prisons
Strike starts at Waupun and Columbia prisons; protests long-term solitary confinement.
Jun 14th, 2016 by Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Small Grants Program Has Big Impact
Community Connections program gives grants to 57 projects in many different neighborhoods.
Jun 11th, 2016 by Stephanie Harte, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
The World According to Janel Brandtjen
Republican lawmaker is angry about crime in the city. Here’s how she could help.
Jun 10th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Murder in Milwaukee
What do the statistics tell us about homicides and why they happen?
Jun 9th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Aldermen Unveil Anti-Violence Initiative
Hamilton and 11 other aldermen call for “holistic approach” to gun violence.
Jun 8th, 2016 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Hunger Strike Against Solitary Confinement
Some states banned it but not Wisconsin. Waupun inmates plan strike beginning June 10.
Jun 6th, 2016 by Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Gun Violence Rally Calls for Change
Politicians, citizens decry problem in Milwaukee, which saw spike in gun violence last year.
Jun 5th, 2016 by Brendan O’Brien, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Court Restores Public Access to Accident Reports
Police were heavily redacting reports, based on faulty interpretation of law, court rules.
Jun 1st, 2016 by Dustin B. Brown
